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The conversation covers disability representation in media, the impact of disability on character development, personal stories and relationships, magic and disability representation, tropes and lazy use of magic, and the portrayal of disability in 'The Magicians' and 'Doctor Who'. The speakers discuss the need for more authentic and diverse representation of disability in media, as well as the challenges and opportunities in character development for individuals with disabilities. The conversation delves into the challenges of disability representation in media, highlighting the impact and complexity of portraying disabled characters. It also explores the importance of intentionality in representation and the need to humanize characters with disabilities. The conversation delves into the power of media representation and its role in normalizing disability, as well as the importance of creativity as a skill. It also explores the significance of disability representation in animation and the responsibility of creators in getting it right.TakeawaysDisability representation in mediaImpact of disability on character development Representation challengesImpact of disability representationComplexity of disability representation Media as a Tool for NormalizationCreativity as a SkillChapters00:00 The Magicians and Doctor Who32:27 Intentionality in Representation38:29 The Power of Media Representation49:27 The Importance of Creativity59:09 Animation and Disability Representation

TCW Podcast Episode 254 - The Elder Scrolls: Arena & Daggerfall   Bethesda Softworks, founded in 1985 by Christopher Weaver with sports titles like Gridiron and Wayne Gretzky Hockey along with licenses like The Terminator, pivoted to RPGs. Demo scene legend Julian LeFay hired Vijay Lakshman as designer and buffer to management so LeFay could focus on games. Together they birthed The Elder Scrolls: Arena, a gladiator combat simulator that morphed, nine months into a 13-month development cycle, into a first-person 3D epic inspired by Ultima Underworld. Arena evolved from a combat management game to a full RPG with a procedurally generated world, unique races like Argonians and Khajiit, and a plot to topple the wizard Tharn. With the second game, LeFay, challenged by Sandy Petersen's claim that CRPGs could never match tabletop RPGs, made Daggerfall a massive world the size of Great Britain: 15,000 cities, towns, and dungeons; 44 regions; 100 factions; skill leveling based on what players actually did; and reputation grinds to unlock quests and plot. Ted Peterson, who took over lead design after Lakshman left, wove a complex plot with gray themes, diverse motivations, and moral quandaries into a simulator packed with layered systems rather than pure RPG simplicity. It sold out the initial run, hit 700,000 units, and became Bethesda's best game yet, bringing fresh air to a fallow RPG era!   TCW 156 - Madden for Some Football: https://www.theycreateworlds.com/episodes/TCW156 Gridiron (Amiga): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0q7sc_T3FU Wayne Gretzky Hockey (NES): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1Apj9IRcpQ Tell Me Your Name (Russia Heat): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYpcZ2NfMYU (Explicit) Sodan & Magician 42 - TechTech (Amiga): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mB5CujcTN8A Terminator 2029 (PC/DOS): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-PBi-N1hQo Flesh+Blood (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVyLe-k16gw Jason And The Argonauts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qq4requMqvY Khajit/Khajiit Has Wares: https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/khajiit-khajiit-has-wares Ultima Underworld: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ee4PUcpGSn8 The Elder Scrolls: Arena (Box Art): https://bigboxcollection.com/TESArena.3DBox The Elder Scrolls: Arena: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjEn6ETA7EM What Do You Do With a B.A. in English? (Avenue Q): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYenQEjvlD0 Walk Across the Entire Map in Dragonfall Unity (Timelapse 512x): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xTvdK88cww The Elder Scrolls: Daggerfall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpX5y6jiafg   New episodes are on the 1st and 15th of every month!   TCW Email: feedback@theycreateworlds.com  BlueSky: @theycreateworlds.bsky.social Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com Alex's book: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1   Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode -  Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode  Outro Music: RoleMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love    Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Cate Osborn, known to her legions of fans as Catieosaurus, comes on the show to discuss her new book The ADHD Field Guide for Adults, and her new tour Wildly Unprepared. The tour takes a deep dive into the history of magic, and Cate pulls a rabbit out of a hat, as well as discusses the journey to the rabbit she uses in her show.

Hello and welcome to The Magicians season 3 episode 12! This week, we get a bit of a lore dump that helps clarify why Julia still seems to be minorly magically inclined. Our shiney new alt-Penny is trying his best to integrate into our timeline, and it's not going great. Meanwhile, Eliot and Margo decide that one episode as deposed rulers of Fillory is long enough, so we head out onto the campaign trail! Thanks for listening.

Brand new Magic Tape 132, March 2026 Tracklist 01. Avangart Tabldot - Sweat Drip 02. Rafael, Mita Gami - What Is Luv 03. Malive, Tito Azevedo, Mrqz - Burning 04. Alt Control, Millero - Amanda 05. Lumi - Sweat 06. Alastair Lane, Seïtou - Give Me A Kiss 07. The Magician, Nico De Andrea - Destination 08. ANOTR, 54 Ultra - Talk To You 09. Gudfella - Morning Coffee 10. Eveava, Alan Amorozzo - Purple Palm Trees 11. Crooked Colours - Pink Limo (Fezzo remix) 12. Coppola, Nocapz. - Too Much 13. Kolombo, Elekfantz - Play This Game

“You don't know sh*t, AI!”Time to talk about the Greek and Egyptian crossover short stories that had huge lore implications which haven't been revisited in a decade. Other topics include revisiting the hosts' issues with Wrath of the Triple Goddess, struggling to identify the exact release date of paperback editions, speculation of cheese, the tonal dissonance of the short stories coming out before Heroes of Olympus finished, Hazel having the potential to be the most powerful person in the world, and the perfect pitch for the Riordanverse Infinity War. Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about racial slurs, being swallowed alive, physical violence, and animal death.Spoilers for Chalice of the Gods, Mark of Athena, House of Hades, and Blood of Olympus Hear our thoughts about Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyGet you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merchFind us on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt.

Pharaoh's magicians seem to be doing magic in the Bible! If supernatural power comes from God, then how are these guys turning rods into snakes? Kaitlyn talks about how people have understood that passage in the Bible and what it reveals about our relationship to idols, magic, and God.   0:00 - Theme Song   0:56 - Why Did God Let Pharaoh's Magicians Do Magic?   4:25 - Was it Just a Magic Trick?   9:12  - God vs Egyptian gods   15:22 - Sponsor - With & For: Psychology and Spirituality for Thriving Podcast. Check it out now! https://pod.link/1712333330   16:23 - Sponsor - No Small Endeavor - Award-winning podcast where theologians, philosophers, and best-selling authors talk about faith with Lee C. Camp. Start listening today: https://pod.link/1513178238   17:14 - Sponsor - Blueland - For 15% off first order of Blueland cleaning products, go to this link: https://www.blueland.com/CURIOUSLY   18:35 - Idols and Magic   26:30 - Final Words   30:55 - End Credits

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Are we following Christ for who He is, or for what we can gain from Him? This message explores the cautionary tale of Simon the Magician in Acts 8 to challenge our motives and call us away from self-promotion toward a genuine preoccupation with Jesus.

Get the new Trust The Sleight Tee!  Jonah Babins is a professional magician, entrepreneur, and magic business coach. As co-founder of the Toronto Magic Company and host of the Discourse in Magic podcast, Jonah has become a trusted voice for magicians looking to grow their careers, sharing practical advice on marketing, performing, and building a sustainable magic business. Level up your Magic business - https://www.discourseinmagic.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/discourseinmagic https://www.instagram.com/jonahbabinsmagic Leave a voicemail for The Magic Guys Join The Magic Guys Discord!!! Email Us - themagicguysshow@gmail.com The Podcast where Professional Magicians, Josh Norbido, Doug Conn & Nick Kay take on the important questions of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.

You're already intrigued, I know it LOL. And you will be even more when you listen to this one. Tom has a great conversation with a new friend and they introduce a new product to the hunting market. Bryan Yoder, a hunter, young entrepreneur, and an all around great guy has come up with a product to help your trail cameras disappear. And in turn, capturing more mature bucks and helping to reduce theft. An amazing product for sure but this one hits home for Tom for more than one reason. Often on this podcast, you hear him talk so much about "what it takes" to make a living as a producer in the industry. And during this convo, you hear Bryan's story and realize it's much of the same qualities that create success just about anywhere. Have you ever heard the saying about "luck" being when preparation meets opportunity? Things don't just come to you. You need grit, determination, passion, a business sense, personality, a good product and most importantly the will to get up, dust yourself off and continue on once you've been knocked down. And Tom thinks Bryan has it all. If you are looking to be inspired to make a decision on something you keep putting off, or simply want to start your own business. Listen to this one for the spark you need to stop making excuses and just do it.  To learn more about our on-site program, visit our website at https://filmthehunt.com/onsite-courses/For more information or to sign up for the ALL NEW ONLINE CLASS, click here https://www.skool.com/film-the-hunt-2515/aboutFILM THE HUNT FB PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/filmthehunteducation/FILM THE HUNT INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/film_the_hunt/ To learn more about our on-site program, visit our website at https://filmthehunt.com/onsite-courses/For more information or to sign up for the ALL NEW ONLINE CLASS, click here https://www.skool.com/film-the-hunt-2515/aboutFILM THE HUNT FB PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/filmthehunteducation/FILM THE HUNT INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/film_the_hunt/

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The late 19th and early 20th centuries were a special time for magic in New York, coinciding with the rise of vaudevilles, circuses, and mainstream theaters, as well as innovations in publishing and science. A new exhibit at the New York Public Library, "Mystery and Wonder: A Legacy of Golden Age Magicians in New York City," presents rare items from the NYPL's Library for the Performing Arts. Annemarie van Roessel, assistant curator of the Billy Rose Theatre Division, discusses what's on view, and the long history of magicians in New York. Image: A promotional photo of Harry Houdini. Courtesy of Billy Rose Theatre Division, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.

Hello and welcome to The Magicians season 3 episode 11! This week, timelines are getting twisted, yet again. Penny is here, but...wait, why do his hands look normal? Why isn't he at his purgatory book club building an eternal community of peers? Why are all of these main characters dying?! Oh, these are the same faces but different souls (shades?). Got it! Kind of. Thanks for listening!

Sorry we missed you on Monday but we are HERE! In this episode we recap our trip to Level99 where we drank, swung from ropes, and Jonathan got locked in a magician's box. Its a super fun and obnoxious episode. love youuu! This episode was mixed and edited by Kevin Betts.Sponsors:➜ Tear. Pour. Live more. Go to LiquidIV.com and use code CAMP at checkout to get 20% off your first order.➜ Go to Progressive.com to see if you could save on insurance.➜ Talk it out, with BetterHelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/CAMPWant BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON!Works Cited:➜ Lu, Donna. “Good Luck Dua Leaper: Scientists Return Frogs Wiped Out by Fungal Disease to Wild.” The Guardian, 3 Feb. 2026.➜ Corbley, Andy. “Frog Wiped Out by Disease Returns to the Wild With the Help of ‘Frog Spas' and ‘Frog Saunas'.” Good News Network, 10 Feb. 2026.➜ “Chef Saves Customer's Life (Shrimp Basket, Pensacola, Florida).” TODAY.com, Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.Camp Songs:Spotify Playlist | YouTube Playlist | Sammich's Secret MixtapeSocial Media:Camp Counselors TikTokCamp Counselors InstagramCamp Counselors FacebookCamp Counselors TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode covers the last part of chapter 30 from: “One day I entered a cinema house to view a newsreel...” to the end of the chapter Summary: In this section of the chapter Paramahamsa Yogananda explores Guruji's prayer and the biblical references to Elijah and Elisha, discussing how these stories relate to the concept of miracles. We share our personal experiences of miracles, both grand and mundane, and examined Guruji's explanation that everything is a miracle. Guruji's warns us about Maya, Satan or illusion, and its role as the cosmic magician's plan to divert us from spirit to matter. We reflect the chapter and how Guruji skilfully weaves together scientific concepts, biblical passages, and personal stories to explain the nature of miracles and their place in the universe. 0:00 Prior Episode; 2:30 The Prayer; 12:40 What is a Miracle?; 34:05 Masters and Miracles; 30:55 Maya; 40:25 Reflections on the chapter. Links discussed in the episode; https://yoganandasite.wordpress.com/2022/03/16/master-and-the-miracle-of-the-fish-master-appears-to-devotees-a-devotee-story/ Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the start of chapter 31 to: “their refulgent forms vanished. The room darkened...”  #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS 

In this podcast episode titled "The Magician's Paradox," Carl Abrahamsson delves into the complex interplay between detachment and engagement in the pursuit of personal and spiritual growth. He poses a fundamental question: how does one navigate the tension between inward focus on self-development and outward engagement with the world's suffering? Abrahamsson begins by acknowledging that those who glimpse the hidden structures of reality often find themselves at a crossroads, faced with the choice between two seductive paths. One path leads inward, emphasizing personal growth and the preservation of one's inner energies, while the other compels individuals to engage with the external world and address human suffering. The challenge lies in finding a balance between these two extremes. He critiques the concept of detachment, arguing that it should not be equated with apathy or indifference. Instead, true detachment is portrayed as a disciplined emotional withdrawal that protects one's inner world from external turmoil. This perspective resonates with the archetype of the sage, who retreats from worldly affairs to cultivate personal purity and wisdom. However, Abrahamsson cautions against romanticizing this detachment, suggesting it may mask a cowardice that allows one to evade the moral responsibilities of engagement. Simultaneously, he examines the opposite extreme—an unbridled passion for activism that assumes individual actions can effect significant change. He illustrates this point with historical examples, including a ruler who sought to impose perfect justice but ultimately created new injustices. This reflects the butterfly effect, where well-intentioned actions can lead to unforeseen and sometimes detrimental consequences. Abrahamsson proposes a third way, which he calls "compassionate restraint" or "loving non-interference." Unlike the sage's detachment or the reformer's fervor, this approach recognizes the importance of working within the deeper structures of reality. The metaphor of the magician is introduced, who seeks to facilitate change not through direct action but by aligning with transformative energies. The magician does not impose solutions but serves as a conduit for genuine change, emphasizing the power of presence and resonance over direct intervention. The discussion shifts to the importance of personal example as a means of enacting change. A person who embodies integrity and compassion can inspire others without necessarily preaching or striving for conversion. This silent authority of presence can awaken authenticity in others, creating ripples of transformation. However, Abrahamsson warns of the potential for spiritual narcissism, where individuals conflate their inner peace with actual change in the world. He emphasizes the necessity of self-examination, urging individuals to reflect on their motivations for detachment or engagement. The podcast highlights the complexity of human action, suggesting that we cannot fully know the consequences of our choices, whether they involve action or inaction. Ultimately, Abrahamsson advocates for a stance of permanent uncertainty combined with commitment. By acknowledging the limitations of our understanding, we can engage with the world authentically, accepting that our choices matter, even if their impact is not readily apparent. The episode concludes by suggesting that living consciously, authentically, and with integrity is the best way to navigate the complexities of life, recognizing that the path is fraught with uncertainty and potential for self-deception. LINKS: https://linktr.ee/CarlAbrahamsson (incl Patreon, Substacks, Carl Abrahamsson books, and more) The Fenris Wolf Book Series: https://amzn.to/4clokZ7 #magic #sourcemagic #occult #occultism #occulture #thefenriswolf #carlabrahamsson

Get the new Trust The Sleight Tee!  Episode 258 of The Magic Guys features Josh, Doug and Nick sharing live-show highlights, audience SpeakPipe stories, and impromptu street magic tips. They discuss Asi Wind's sold-out Sydney Opera House run, VIP close-up moments, and how presentation and work ethic elevate classic routines. Leave a voicemail for The Magic Guys Join The Magic Guys Discord!!! Email Us - themagicguysshow@gmail.com The Podcast where Professional Magicians, Josh Norbido, Doug Conn & Nick Kay take on the important questions of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.

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Welcome back to The Kristian Harloff Show – your daily source for breaking movie news, box office analysis, and the biggest stories in Hollywood! On today's episode, we break down the internet frenzy surrounding Jim Carrey and the wild speculation tied to his latest red carpet appearance. Was it really Carrey… or celebrity transformation artist Alexis Stone? We dive into the viral theories, prosthetics debate, and why this moment has social media buzzing. We also cover major awards season wins as Sinners, Pitt, and Studio take home top honors at the Actors Awards — what it means for the Oscars race and the shifting awards landscape. At the box office, Scream 7 slashes its way to a massive $97.2M global debut. Is the franchise stronger than ever? We analyze the numbers, audience reception, and what this means for horror in 2026. Plus, Ryan Gosling opens up about why he's joining the galaxy far, far away in Star Wars. What motivated the move, and how could this reshape the future of Lucasfilm? And finally, Netflix announces plans for more "creative" theatrical runs. Is this the beginning of a major strategy shift between streaming and cinemas? If you love movie news, box office breakdowns, streaming wars analysis, and insider Hollywood discussion — this is the show for you.

The job of an actor is to hear NO a lot and not take it personally! The life of an actor is not for the faint of heart! Jenna and Kevin share the ups and downs of auditioning! From self-taping to callbacks, producer sessions, to the emotional rollercoaster of testing and chemistry reads! Plus, they share personal stories of the great roles they almost landed and the reasons they were given for not snagging roles in "The Flash" and "The Magicians!" For fun, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes clips, follow us on Instagram @andthatswhatyoureallymissedpod & TikTok @thatswhatyoureallymissed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this conversation, Britten welcomes TMT 2025 alums Christine Gutierrez, Kate Eastridge, and Katrine Waugh to reflect on what it was like to ride the emotional waves of The Magician's Table through the lens of the Prince of Cups. Together, they share how they found the container, what they brought to practice, and what unfolded as they entered initiation weekend, navigated vulnerability, strengthened self-trust, and emerged with deeper confidence in their magic. This episode traces the arc of saying yes, being held, and carrying the medicine forward into the world.   Topics They Cover:  How each of them found The Magician's Table: from podcast serendipity to repeated returns to the sales page to the quiet build-up of the idea that they can be a part of this bigger thing What they brought to the container (mediumship, astrology, tarot) and how their practice evolved through consistent weekly readings and exchange The initiation weekend experience and what it felt like to enter a structured, intimate space that is designed to hold you The emotional rhythm of the container: nervousness, imposter feelings, surprise and delight, strengthening self-trust, and the feeling of time outside of time The power of structure and community: being witnessed, building integrity, honing skills, and learning to hold space for others  What it felt like to close the container and why they'd say yes again (and encourage others to honor the pull if they feel it) THE DOORS TO THE 2026 MAGICIAN'S TABLE ARE NOW OPEN! The Magicians of the Class of 2026 are taking their seats!  THE DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY NIGHT, MARCH 4! The only way to apply to TMT is to be on the mailing list. Join it now and you will receive the link to the application. About Christine Gutierrez: Christine is a certified hypnotist, performer, writer, spirit channel and mother. A student and practitioner of meditation for three decades, she creates calm, sacred spaces designed to support transformation and inner exploration. Her approach is intuitive, compassionate, and collaborative, with each journey uniquely crafted—whether guiding someone to ease anxiety, release limiting patterns, or deepen spiritual insight. Christine believes that both the subconscious and the luminous field hold hidden keys to growth and healing, waiting to be discovered. Her training includes certification as a hypnotist through the Hypnosis Motivation Institute and ongoing study in Evidence Based Hypnosis with Desiree Eckert. She has also studied spirit channeling and mediumship under the mentorship of Allison Pharmakis, founder of Medium for the Message. LINKS: http://www.theluminousfield.co https://theluminousfield.beehiiv.com/   About Kate Eastridge: With more than twenty years working behind the scenes in film and television, Kate Eastridge built a career helping bring imagined worlds to life. Before she ever stepped onto a set, she was captivated by stories of reinvention and reckoning blended with the farcical rhythm and profound questions of an existential comedy.   Drawn to stories that bend time such as Groundhog Day and Palm Springs or the sudden presence of an omniscient voice narrating one's life in Stranger Than Fiction.  Kate seeks stories about awareness. About how one's perceptions might change when we shine a light on the cycle of what's happening right now.   Kate's original fascination with astrology and use of tarot as tools for creative writing and character development led her to explore how tools of divination to prompt reflection while laughing her way through her own hero's journey.    If you feel inspired to walk with her ... you can find Kate at kateeastridge.com  or @kate.eastridge on Instagram.     About Katrine Waugh: Katrine Waugh, she/her, is devoted to the consciousness of night, the liminal spaces which fertilize our waking moments. As an Astrologer and Artist she's passionate about helping people to remember their innate belonging to this universe. She believes that each revolution of breath is a birth which offers a return to our sacred inner flame which can never be extinguished. She is the Mother of two feisty girls and runs a House keeping business called "Mama's Twelfth House Cleaning". She considers all of her roles in life to be training for deeper understanding of how to hold space for reciprocity and care. You can find Katrine in her instagram page @GeminiiWaves where a garden of offerings are being planted, tended and will soon grow.  +++   Learn More about The Magician's Table:  The Magician's Table is a 3-month container for personal growth, community connection, and practice growing one's tools as an intuitive and magical practitioner. Doors open on Sunday, February 22nd, with an early bird window and a Pick Your Tuition model offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Britten invites you to take your time attuning to the container, exploring the course page, and feeling into whether this experience is a true yes for you. Join the waitlist: ​​https://mailchi.mp/brittenlarue/tmt-2026-waitlist  Visit the course page: https://brittenlarue.com/course/the-magicians-table/    +++   Introducing the 13th Readers for 2026:  Arizona Smith: @arizonasmithhealing  Leanne Thurogood: @oftheearthesoteric Lily Hussey: @goodhussey Suprasensory Shahir: @suprasensoryshahir   +++   E M E R G E N C E  A S T R O L O G Y ⁠⁠https://brittenlarue.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@brittenlarue Order Living Astrology Join my newsletter here Check out my new podcast CRYSTAL BALLERS on Spotify, Podbean, and Apple.   +++   Podcast art: Angela George. Podcast music: Jonathan Koe.  

Episode DescriptionMarch notes a welcome tonal shift in the spin of the Wheel of Fortune; after the lunar loopiness of January and the catalytic intensity of February's Ten of Swords + Magician pairing, this month offers something priceless: no Major Arcana cards!March brings us back to daily life, precise and grounded authority, and brave emotional seeking. The King of Swords anchors the month in clarity and discernment, while the Eight of Cups quietly invites heart-centered risk. The Six of Wands challenges our definition of success, and the Ten of Cups opens the possibility of genuine connection and fulfillment.This is a subtle and potentially decisive month. March asks us to stand clearly in what we know, move toward what matters, and choose belonging over status and performance.Our CardsTheme: King of SwordsMarch is all about clarity, intellectual authority, and discernment. After February's saturation and intensity, we now hold a single sword instead of ten! This is a moment of breakthrough and accomplishment: the period at the end of a long sentence. Trust your perception and stand confidently in your values.Environment: Eight of CupsThe Eight of Cups shows a quiet but mature turning point. Nothing is being lost - the cups in our array remain upright - but we're in search for something deeper to add. This is a month of walking toward meaning, especially if we can't articulate it yet.Take slow steps and emotional risks in the search of your ninth (and even tenth!) cup.Challenge: Six of WandsThe challenge lies in how we define success: external validation, big wins, and personal riches? Or something else entirely?The Six of Wands suggests recognition, applause, and visible accomplishment may be available, but staying there may create distance. Are we using achievement to protect ourselves from intimacy?Opportunity: Ten of CupsTrue opportunity lies in connection.The Ten of Cups offers emotional fulfillment, belonging, and equal-footed relationship. If we follow the quiet pull of the Eight of Cups, we may arrive somewhere deeply beautiful.Yet fulfillment itself can be confronting. What happens if striving softens? What happens if you are held and seen? This card asks whether you are willing to be comfortable in joy.Key Themes for March 2026* Emerging from intensity into clarity* Precision in speech and decision-making* Emotional courage without drama* Redefining success beyond recognition* Moving from solitary authority into shared belonging* Integrating intellect and intuition

In this episode, Britten LaRue is joined by TMT Alums Bee Phillips and Patrick Dommermuth to explore the lived difference between the Mystic and the Magician, not as fixed identities, but as two complementary ways of moving through desire, time, and co-creation. Together they tease out images that make the distinction felt, name how each archetype relates to will vs surrender, and reflect on how Britten's containers (Emergence Astrology and The Magician's Table) invite different kinds of intimacy, pressure, and self-discovery in community.   Topics They Cover: How Patrick and Bee found Britten's work including the push-pull of malefic medicine, attraction and aversion, and saying yes to both Emergence Astrology and The Magician's Table The felt difference between the Mystic and the Magician: surrender vs will, magnetism vs dynamism, receptivity vs concentrated desire Images that make the archetypes embodied: outer space and comet, heart and blood, air/fire vs earth/water, purification by water vs purification by flame Community as a mirror and medicine: being seen, restoring parts that once felt unsafe, and discovering yourself through others' witnessing Time as an archetypal experience: Mystic time as dissolving and nonlinear versus Magician time as intensified, Saturnian, and pressure-based Why The Magician's Table structure (timers, attendance, deadlines, constraint) can dissolve imposter syndrome and crystallize craft, while Emergence Astrology builds the inner ground and skill set   THE DOORS TO THE 2026 MAGICIAN'S TABLE ARE NOW OPEN! The Magicians of the Class of 2026 are taking their seats!  The only way to apply to TMT is to be on the mailing list. Join it now and will receive the link to the application. About Bee Phillips: Bee is a mom of three in a blended family with her spouse. She is a CNA caretaker for her youngest and previously taught middle school math. Bee is developing a small business for offering self-empowering astrology that focuses on enlivening people's hopes and dreams.     About Patrick Dommermuth: Patrick, propelled by love and sacred boredom, wants to talk with you. Through the flow of deep and playful conversation, he helps people reformulate their stories, thus galvanize their lives. He draws from astrology, tarot, poetry, psychology, religion and spirituality, amongst many others, to create a rich tapestry of connection, breaking open new streams of healing and livelihood. The language we choose reverberates. Together we play, creating a REVERIE. As new language becomes spontaneous commonstance happenings, we will be amazed at the new co-arisings in our lives. This is a practice, and practice is best facilitated through collaboration, through relationship. Patrick wants to talk with you. Come and see. Book your Reverie here: https://calendly.com/padommy/reverie  Socials, business and personal: Lets connect! https://www.instagram.com/thirdhousetopics https://www.instagram.com/pattydommodouls  "We must be still and still moving, into another intensity, for a further union, a deeper communion." "For last year's words belong to last year's language And next year's words await another voice." (T.S. Eliot)   +++   Learn More about The Magician's Table:  The Magician's Table is a 3-month container for personal growth, community connection, and practice growing one's tools as an intuitive and magical practitioner. Doors open on Sunday, February 22nd, with an early bird window and a Pick Your Tuition model offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Britten invites you to take your time attuning to the container, exploring the course page, and feeling into whether this experience is a true yes for you. Join the waitlist: ​​https://mailchi.mp/brittenlarue/tmt-2026-waitlist  Visit the course page: https://brittenlarue.com/course/the-magicians-table/    +++   Introducing the 13th Readers for 2026:  Arizona Smith: @arizonasmithhealing  Leanne Thurogood: @oftheearthesoteric Lily Hussey: @goodhussey Suprasensory Shahir: @suprasensoryshahir   +++   E M E R G E N C E  A S T R O L O G Y ⁠⁠https://brittenlarue.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@brittenlarue Order Living Astrology Join my newsletter here Check out my new podcast CRYSTAL BALLERS on Spotify, Podbean, and Apple.   +++   Podcast art: Angela George. Podcast music: Jonathan Koe.    

As a part of our continuing effort to commemorate the incredible global story of WW2, we present our ongoing ‘Family Stories' series. This series tells YOUR relatives' stories of derring do - both on the front line and home front. In this episode we hear your tales of magical near misses, rivers of burning whisky, and the family history buried in a charity book shop. With thanks to Michael Hoelscher, Andy Dyer, Meredith Bubner, Myles Mcalone, Mike Mahalo, Clive Fennessy, Charlotte Bird, and David Pierce. Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights. Members also get priority access and discounts to live events. A Goalhanger Production Produced by James Regan Assistant Producer: Alfie Rowe Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Social: @WeHaveWaysPod Social Producer: Harry Balden Email: wehaveways@goalhanger.com Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this inspiring episode of Reading With Your Kids, host Jed Doherty welcomes author Celesta Rimington to talk about her powerful new middle grade novel "Reach." Centered on a boy named Denver, Reach explores the complicated emotions that come with blended families, sibling tension, and the grief of losing the "old" version of your family. When a mysterious magical forest and an ancient talking tree transform Denver's younger stepbrother into a tree, Denver is forced to confront his unspoken wishes and big feelings about change, loss, and love. Celesta shares how her own childhood—losing her father at a young age, becoming the older half-sibling in a large blended family, and feeling both responsible and displaced—informs Denver's journey. She also explains how nature, national parks, and asking "what if?" questions fuel the magic in her stories, including Reach, The Elephant's Girl, and Tips for Magicians. Parents and educators will love her ideas for using Reach to spark family conversations about grief, change, identity, and the idea of "forced family" versus chosen family, as well as the fun STEM elements in the book, from robotics to the "wood wide web." Later, Jed talks with Michael Cottman, author of "Segregated Skies: David Harris's Trailblazing Journey to Rise Above Racial Barriers." Michael shares the inspiring true story of David Harris, the first Black commercial airline pilot for a major U.S. airline, and how his perseverance, humility, and courage during the Civil Rights era can inspire young readers, especially during Black History Month.

Erik Tait recounts his, and the Penguin Team's, adventures in Blackpool 2026. Erik shows more of the new products that were Blackpool exclusives. Then he shares his favorite effects from the dealers room, and showcases the toys and tricks he bought! This episode closes out with Erik's guide for American's in Blackpool.

Today I welcome back Heather Fawcett to chat about her new book AGNES AUBERT'S MYSTICAL CAT SHELTER. It's a cozy fantasy that takes place in an alternate magical version of 1920s Montreal, and I love the juxtaposition of cats, messy magicians, and a woman who will do anything to save all the stray cats of Montreal. Heather and I also chat about the importance of community in Cozy Fantasy, and she tackles some of my craft questions about writing. We had fun, and it's a delightful book. All links and show notes at https://www.sheworeblackpodcast.com/

Hello and welcome to The Magicians season 3 episode 10! This week, we are continuing our quest for a handful of magical keys. But we just can't seem to keep the party together. Eliot and Margo are back in Fillory playing diplomat for a Kingdom that tried to have them killed. Quentin is at Brakebills with Alice, working on next steps while trying to keep the vibes manageable. Meanwhile, Penny joins a book club in purgatory at the behest of Hades himself...Just now struck me how silly this all got. Thanks for listening!

Are we doing missions wrong? In this deep-dive episode of Christian Podcast, Beto and Mili sit down with Ric Olsen to challenge the status quo of modern missionary work. From the "Double Orange" in California to global war zones, we explore a shifting landscape where the Western church is learning to move from a position of imperial power to one of true servant-heartedness.Ric Olsen—pastor, fire department chaplain, and leader of Love Orange—brings a unique perspective on what it means to actually "love your city" and how global missions are being turned upside-down as missionaries from India, Japan, and Brazil are now being sent to reach the U.S.In this episode, we discuss:The Power Trap: Why the church often defaults to "Empire" structures and how to break free.Cultural Redemptions: Finding the Gospel in unexpected places—from the Grammys and Bad Bunny to movies like K-pop Demon Hunters and The Magician's Nephew.Local Missions: How "neutral playgrounds" like Love Orange are bringing government, business, and churches together to serve the community.The Future: What will the church look like in 50 years? Ric shares his "Spectrum of Belief" on where we are headed."Jesus never talked about leading; He always talked about serving." Join us for a conversation that invites the Holy Spirit to challenge our preconceptions and inspire a new way of living out our faith.Connect with Ric Olsen: Website: thebeacon.churchFollow Christian Podcast with Beto & Mili: Instagram: @ChristianPodcast Website: ChristianPodcast.com#ChristianPodcast #Missions #ChurchFuture #RicOlsen #FaithAndCulture #ServantLeadership #DoubleOrange

The video is a podcast episode of the Adventure Game Hotspot podcast, hosted by Joshua Cleveland and Jack Allin. They discuss adventure games released in the first two months of 2026 and anticipated games for the rest of the year.**Adventure Games Discussed:** * **Inkl games:** * ***Earth Must Die***: * ***Perfect Tides***: * ***Shadows of the Afterland***: * ***Reanimal*** * ***Life is Strange: Reunion*** * ***Anomalous Use Protocol*** * ***Anttos*** * ***Directive 8020*** * ***Crushed in Time*** * ***The Dark Eye*** **Anticipated Games (Likely not 2026 releases):** * **Tex Murphy - Under Killing Moon remake:** Started as a fan remake, but the original team, including Chris Jones and Matt Von Rune, are now involved. A Kickstarter was recently announced. * ***Less Miserables***: The next game from the creators of *Protagonist*. It is a hand-drawn spoof of *Les Misérables*. * ***Gilt***: Ben Chandler's project, with Dave Gilbert providing support. Chandler is the artist for Wadjet Eye's biggest games. The game has a "really unique premise" and is ambitious.**Media & Entertainment in 2026**The hosts also discussed movies and TV shows they are looking forward to in 2026, including: * ***The Magician's Nephew***: A Narnia movie funded by Netflix and directed by the director of *Barbie*. The host is excited they are starting with this prequel instead of remaking *The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe*. * ***Spider-Man Noir***: A live-action TV series on Amazon Prime starring Nicholas Cage as a 1930s detective Spider-Man. * ***Spider-Man: Brand New Day***: A new Tom Holland Spider-Man movie. * ***Alex Cross*** (new season): One host enjoyed the first season, finding it an easier-to-digest adaptation of the books with an added "tough guy" element to the main character. * ***Coyote vs. Acme***: A live-action and animated movie about Wile E. Coyote suing the Acme Company for faulty products. It involves James Gunn. * ***The Bride***: A Frankenstein story starring Christian Bale, Jake Gyllenhaal, Annette Benning, Peter Sarsgard, Jesse Buckley, and Penelope Cruz, and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal. * ***The Mandalorian and Grogu***: The movie extension of *The Mandalorian* series. * ***The Odyssey***: The next Christopher Nolan movie, based on Odysseus after the Trojan War, starring Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Jon Bernthal, and Robert Pattinson. * ***Blade Runner***: A new TV show set for release in 2026. * ***He-Man***: A live-action movie.Video was recorded using Google Meet.Description was scribed by Google Meet's transcription summaryThumbnail was created using CanvaAGH Overlay was created by artist: Alexander VHM

Mandrake the Magician was Lee Falk's first created hero and, to many, was their gateway into the Phantom, with some countries having a deeper relationship with the hypnotic magician than the purple-wearing jungle hero. Surprisingly, there have not been many comics or stories where the two heroes share equal billing. Frew in 2026 have tried to do this with their 2026 yearly annual. 228 pages in full colour featuring stories from both universes and a new story created for this annual.Join us for 80 minutes as we review each Phantom & Mandrake crossover story in finer detail, the annual as a whole, and much more.The following stories are reviewed and are time-stamped if you cannot listen to the whole podcast and want to listen to specific stories."Mandrake's Bon Voyage" by Tony DePaul and Terry Beatty: 15 Minutes"The Missing Aviatrix" by Fred Fredericks: 22 Minutes"Lights! Camera! Danger!" by Fred Fredericks: 29 Minutes & 30 Seconds"Trouble in the Twelve Nations" by Tony DePaul and Terry Beatty: 33 Minutes"Shadows on Devil Road" by Fred Fredericks: 39 Minutes"Still Lovely, Still Deadly" by Fred Fredericks: 46 Minutes"The Magician's Curse" by Jeff Dyer, Andrew Constant and Boris Kay: 54 MinutesIf you are wanting to read the final week of "Still Lovely, Still Deadly" by Fred Fredericks that was edited out, you can read that here.If you are wanting to read behind the scenes with "The Magician's Curse" story by Jeff Dyer, Andrew Constant and Boris Kay and find out about who Dryake is and how he is related to Mandrake, you can read that here.Finally, a heads up: we are aware we have not done a monthly wrap-up podcast of January or February yet; that'll be next.You can email us at chroniclechamber@gmail.com or chat with us via our social media profiles on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram. We love comments and feedback from the Phantom phans from around the world. Make sure you stay with us, and do not forget to subscribe and leave a review on our podcast on our YouTube Channel. Support the show

In the episode, Britten LaRue is joined by TMT Alums Danielle Houser, Janessa Quinn, and Emily Pumm for an exploration of a paradoxical phrase: The Tower Can Also Be Soft. Together, they share how they found Britten's work and The Magician's Table, what it felt like inside the container, and how their offerings shifted through the experience - threading themes of choice, vulnerability, spiritual diversity, confidence, and the tenderness that can hold us through big transformation. Topics They Cover:  Finding Britten's work and coming into their Yes for The Magician's Table (including hesitation around logistics, money, timing, and identity) The paradox of a "soft tower," and how choosing participation can change the texture of transformation The container as a place of disarming vulnerability, mutual respect, and a kind of softness that made experimenting feel safe What they'd tell someone who feels unsure they belong, doesn't know how they'll make it work, or is afraid to use their voice THE DOORS TO THE 2026 MAGICIAN'S TABLE ARE NOW OPEN! The Magicians of the Class of 2026 are taking their seats!   The only way to apply to TMT is to be on the mailing list. Join it now and will receive the link to the application.   About Danielle Houser: Danielle Houser, MS, LPCC, is a licensed therapist, educator, and speaker whose work lives at the intersection of psychology, spirituality, and decolonized healing. With over a decade of clinical experience and twenty years in teaching, she practices the magic of the Breakthrough — the moment when soul-level questions meet real-world decisions and what is sensed internally begins to shape how people live. Whether in a workshop, individual therapy, or a one-time Breakthrough Session, Danielle helps people untangle inherited patterns and internal noise so they can hear the voice that already holds the answers — the one that has been quietly calling them forward.  Book a Breakthrough Session www.daniellehouser.com/breakthrough-session WEBSITE: www.daniellehouser.com     About Janessa Quinn: Janessa Quinn is an artist, astrologer, and mom extraordinaire located in Minnesota. As a tender of flame and keeper of hearth, she is here to inspire and encourage others to liberate themselves by remembering their fire within. With the help of her 8th house Libra sun and fiery chart ruler, Jupiter in Aries, Janessa illuminates the treasure we can only find in the dark and boldly shares it with the world via her many offerings, including one-on-one consultations, workshops, writing, and her podcast, The Astro Garden. You can find out more about Janessa's work at her website, byjoveastrology.com or on Instagram at @byjoveastro. Janessa's podcast is available on all streaming platforms, including YouTube, and her writing is available both on her website and her Substack, https://byjoveastrology.substack.com/. WEBSITE: byjoveastrology.com INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/byjoveastro YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@byjoveastro SUBSTACK: https://byjoveastrology.substack.com/ About Emily Pumm: Emily Pumm is an Empowerment Coach based in Rochester, NY, supporting people through meaningful life transitions with courage, clarity, and compassion. Her work is deeply informed by lived experience. After years of overworking herself to the bone during college, Emily found herself navigating debilitating full-body chronic pain and fatigue. That journey ultimately reshaped her relationship with success, rest, and self-trust. Now, in remission, she is devoted to helping others reconnect with their inner wisdom and move forward in ways that feel sustainable, embodied, and aligned.  Emily is trained through the Holistic Coach Training Institute and is currently working toward certification with the International Coaching Federation (ICF). She is also a Co-Leader of the Rochester Conscious Community, helping steward a network of 450+ people through wellness-centered events such as Authentic Relating and Ecstatic Dance, and is a versatile content creator, photographer, and filmmaker collaborating with HappyEarthTea.com—bringing presence, creativity, and care into everything she builds. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/emilypumm/ EMAIL: emilypumm@gmail.com   +++   Learn More about The Magician's Table:  The Magician's Table is a 3-month container for personal growth, community connection, and practice growing one's tools as an intuitive and magical practitioner. Doors open on Sunday, February 22nd, with an early bird window and a Pick Your Tuition model offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Britten invites you to take your time attuning to the container, exploring the course page, and feeling into whether this experience is a true yes for you. Join the waitlist: ​​https://mailchi.mp/brittenlarue/tmt-2026-waitlist  Visit the course page: https://brittenlarue.com/course/the-magicians-table/    +++   Introducing the 13th Readers for 2026:  Arizona Smith: @arizonasmithhealing  Leanne Thurogood: @oftheearthesoteric Lily Hussey: @goodhussey Suprasensory Shahir: @suprasensoryshahir   +++   E M E R G E N C E  A S T R O L O G Y ⁠⁠https://brittenlarue.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@brittenlarue Order Living Astrology Join my newsletter here Check out my new podcast CRYSTAL BALLERS on Spotify, Podbean, and Apple.   +++   Podcast art: Angela George. Podcast music: Jonathan Koe.    

Fred Davis sits down with Artem Koren, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Sembly AI, for a grounded discussion on where AI meeting tools are delivering real business value. Koren explains why the future of workplace AI goes far beyond simple transcription and into structured meeting intelligence that drives measurable outcomes after conversations end.The conversation explores the growing saturation in the AI market, the shift toward agent-driven workflows, and how serious operators are separating practical impact from hype. Koren also shares his balanced view on what the industry is getting right — and wrong — about AI as adoption accelerates across the enterprise.Website: https://www.sembly.aiEmail: artem@sembly.aiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akoren

Get the new Trust The Sleight Tee!  Bar Magic specialist Derek “Hubb” Irwin joins us to talk real-world close-up entertainment. From his residency at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel and regular performances at the Magic Castle, to producing his monthly Enchanted Escape tiki bar show, Hubb shares what it takes to build strong material, stronger reactions, and a sustainable magic career while balancing family and a full-time engineering role. Follow HUBB Learn More about HUBB on his website. Leave a voicemail for The Magic Guys Join The Magic Guys Discord!!! Email Us - themagicguysshow@gmail.com The Podcast where Professional Magicians, Josh Norbido, Doug Conn & Nick Kay take on the important questions of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.

Originally released February 20, 2023. Through a strange misunderstanding, a small town in France maintained the grave of a fallen American soldier for several decades. It wasn't a soldier's grave at all, but a spot where General George Patton had marked an abandoned latrine pit. In this episode, we learn a little about Patton and how this story came to be. Then we chat with Comedian, Magician and Author Nick Paul. Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589 Bonus episodes and content available at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent For special discounts and links to our sponsors, visit http://theinternetsaysitstrue.com/deals

Most entrepreneurs think they need better strategy.They don't.In this Boardroom recap from the Freedom Factory, we unpack the real reasons businesses stall — and it's not systems.It's people, identity, and the state you operate from.Inside this episode:• Why most business bottlenecks are solved by the right “who”• The difference between hiring people and developing talent• W2 vs 1099 mistakes operators make• Why State → Story → Strategy is the real order of success• The 4 archetypes running your decisions (Warrior, Magician, Lover, Sovereign)• Why high performers get stuck in Warrior mode• How seasonality applies to your business and your life• Why kindness to yourself is a competitive advantageIf you feel like something is holding you back… this episode will hit.Timestamps:00:00 – Boardroom at the Freedom Factory Recap02:15 – From Cooked Books to 80,000 Meals a Week04:10 – Visionaries Get Small When Stuck in Operations05:45 – The “Right Who” Solves Most Bottlenecks07:50 – Building Talent Structure (Not Just Hiring)10:40 – W2 vs 1099: What Operators Must Understand12:20 – The 3 S's of Breakthrough: State > Story > Strategy15:05 – The 4 Archetypes Running Your Life18:30 – Warrior Mode & The Seasonality of Growth21:10 – Kindness, Presence & The Power of AwarenessGet FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings:https://group.strsecrets.com/

Colm Tóibín is the author of eleven novels, three short story collections and several works of nonfiction. He has written countless articles, plays, an opera libretto and a collection of poetry, and been a finalist for the Booker Prize multiple times He is perhaps best known for his novel Brooklyn, which was made into a movie that was nominated for three Oscars. Set in the middle of the 20th century, Brooklyn is about Eilis Lacey who leaves her small town in Ireland for New York. After building a life there, she is drawn back home and has to choose where she wants to forge her future. Tóibín opens his lecture with the moment of his father's wake in his childhood home in which he hears, as a child, the real life story that would later inspire his character of Elis Lacey. From there, Tóibín's talk is a captivating story of all of his stories, and a kind of master class for writing a novel. He is a writer known for rendering the quiet intimacies between characters, revealing powerful emotional undercurrents and their deep longings.  He is a writer who makes you care about the tiny details of a life – the buttons on a coat or the emotional reverberations of a silence. In this talk, he illuminates his craft, and pulls the curtain back on how his own life shaped his most famous novels. Colm Tóibín is the author of eleven novels, including Long Island, an Oprah's Book Club Pick; The Magician, winner of the Rathbones Folio Prize; The Master, winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize; Brooklyn, winner of the Costa Book Award; and Nora Webster; as well as two story collections and several books of criticism. He is the Irene and Sidney B. Silverman Professor of the Humanities at Columbia University and was named the 2022–2024 Laureate for Irish Fiction by the Arts Council of Ireland. He was shortlisted three times for the Booker Prize. He was also awarded the Bodley Medal, the Würth Prize for European Literature, and the Prix Femina spécial for his body of work.

In this solo episode, Britten speaks directly to the 60 magicians coming into The Magician's Table Class of 2026, sharing a behind-the-scenes story of feeling wobbly under eclipse energy and asking for magical support. What unfolds is a cascade of omens, cards, ancestral messages, and a vivid vision of a white stork revealing a deeper meditation on Zero Aries, the Wheel of Fortune, and what it means to steward a dream that wants to live.  Through motherhood analogies, Saturn–Neptune reflections, and the Eight of Cups as living your refusal, Britten reframes Big Magic not as force or performance, but as care, attunement, and the willingness to feed what is hungry within you. She explores what it truly means to be magical: to ask, to be available, to take guidance seriously, and to let yourself be interrupted, mutated, astonished.  The Magician's Table, she explains, is not an expert space or an outcomes machine, but a living ritual container. A three-month field of coherence where overplanning falls away, comparative energy dissolves, and each Magician follows their own curriculum within deep community support.  If this space is calling you, Britten invites you to consider the core question at the heart of magic itself: Are you available?   +++   Learn More about The Magician's Table:  The Magician's Table is a 3-month container for personal growth, community connection, and practice growing one's tools as an intuitive and magical practitioner. Doors open on Sunday, February 22nd, with an early bird window and a Pick Your Tuition model offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Britten invites you to take your time attuning to the container, exploring the course page, and feeling into whether this experience is a true yes for you. Join the waitlist: ​​https://mailchi.mp/brittenlarue/tmt-2026-waitlist  Visit the course page: https://brittenlarue.com/course/the-magicians-table/    +++   Introducing the 13th Readers for 2026:  Arizona Smith: @arizonasmithhealing  Leanne Thurogood: @oftheearthesoteric Lily Hussey: @goodhussey Suprasensory Shahir: @suprasensoryshahir   +++   E M E R G E N C E  A S T R O L O G Y ⁠⁠https://brittenlarue.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@brittenlarue Order Living Astrology Join my newsletter here Check out my new podcast CRYSTAL BALLERS on Spotify, Podbean, and Apple.   +++   Podcast art: Angela George. Podcast music: Jonathan Koe.  

As Monty Python would say, "and now for something completely different.” This podcast tries to explore all facets of our jewel we call magic. And one part of our entertainment community has its roots in the side show. Specifically, in the early to mid-1900's magicians were part of the traveling carnivals and performed side show acts using such illusions as the stocks, blade box, and more. But as the magicians went to the legitimate stage, the other side show performers stayed behind as independent nomads. But their business of finding work is just as important as magicians trying to find work. And for “freaks” in today's world, there are fewer venues (and perhaps audiences) who can “stomach” watching some of their acts. Moreover, freaks have become less shocking as being obesely overweight and covered in tattoos are now common sites at your local WalMart shopping centers. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize This week Lizard Man tells us about why he chose to pursue a life and a lifestyle different from the “norm” and his commitment to getting tattoos and body piercings all over his body. But part of the focus of our conversation is how similar yet different our two crafts are when it comes to marketing. Magicians have a community to help, support, and direct, but the side show community is less giving and supportive. Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here.

"You see this? That's how you stretch!" It was a magical night for both Canes Hoops and Canes Baseball, which means it's time for Dan to give a soliloquy on the entire history of the University of Miami's athletic program since the days of Ichabod Crane. Plus, Nick Wright is playing in a poker game against guys named Señor Tilt, The Magician, and Doc Holliday with money on the line for the Shipping Container, but not for Nacho Man or Stone Cold Steve Bloated, who are in Pampano. Or Doral. Or Sunrise. Or maybe Delray. Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Roy, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony... plus Chris, Zas, and Domino on remote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Britten welcomes Bella O'Brien, Breezy Barcelo, and Sarah Kajani for a roundtable on the topic Big Magic Makes Big Change and what it actually means to go big for your magic. Each shares the threshold moment that brought them to The Magician's Table - the doubt, the tug, the resistance, the synchronicities - and how saying Yes marked a turning point. Together they explore devotion over performance, presence over palatability, and the slow dissolving of self-imposed limits. They reflect on how the container expanded their capacity for trust, vulnerability, reverence, and creative risk, and how the ripples continue long after the formal work ends. The application window for The Magician's Table 2026 begins February 22 and seats will be reserved, first come first served! Sign up early to PICK YOUR TUITION and choose the cohort that works best for your schedule.  Join the 2026 Mailing List for the chance to apply: https://mailchi.mp/brittenlarue/tmt-2026-waitlist    Topics They Cover in the Conversation: The doorway moment: doubt, desire, synchronicity, and crossing the threshold into The Magician's Table Going big as devotion: believing in your magic and investing in it rather than making it smaller Releasing self-imposed limits and boxes around what is spiritual and what isn't Presence as practice: trusting what comes through in real time without over-planning The power of the cohort: being witnessed, falling apart safely, and continuing connection beyond the container Post-TMT ripples: planning less, trusting more, melting layers, expanding capacity, and letting go of control   About Bella O'Brien: Bella (she/they), known as mija of moon, is a mestizo oracular artist, word weaver, and guide who helps folks slow down, move through change, and re-orient to their truth. She creates spirit-led encounters weaving poetry, tarot, channeling, and energy work to welcome you back home—to yourself, to relationship, to the earth. WEBSITE: mijaofmoon.com SUBSTACK: mijaofmoon.substack.com IG/TIKTOK: @mijaofmoon About Breezy Barcelo: Breezy Barcelo is a mental health occupational therapist, integrative transformational coach, artist, student herbalist, and founding member of The Music Medicine Collective. With a decades-long love of earth-based spirituality, song, and storytelling, she weaves creativity, rhythm, and a deep connection to nature into her work. Her path began as a birth and postpartum doula, nurturing children and families, and her OT research focused on the healing power of the natural world. Based in Kalamazoo, MI, Breezy supports non-traditional college students through the Jeannette Rankin Foundation and teaches in the Holistic Health department at Western Michigan University. She currently offers virtual coaching sessions at https://www.instagram.com/breezybarcelo INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/breezybarcelo   About Sarah Kajani: Sarah Kajani is an alchemical, intuitive writer and teacher. She guides you to blend your darkness and light to create the most beautiful grey that only you can be.  Through relational language and a blend of modalities, she supports you in expanding your capacity and sharpening your discernment so you return to your own inner authority. She holds, you lead She questions, you direct She reminds, you discover  She is versed in energy healing, hypnosis, NLP, time line therapy, tarot, mindfulness and more, using each as a mirror rather than a map. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mskajani WEBSITE: https://sparkjoyandflow.kit.com/products/beginagain    +++   Learn More about The Magician's Table:  The Magician's Table is a 3-month container for personal growth, community connection, and practice growing one's tools as an intuitive and magical practitioner. Doors open on Sunday, February 22nd, with an early bird window and a Pick Your Tuition model offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Britten invites you to take your time attuning to the container, exploring the course page, and feeling into whether this experience is a true yes for you. Join the waitlist: ​​https://mailchi.mp/brittenlarue/tmt-2026-waitlist  Visit the course page: https://brittenlarue.com/course/the-magicians-table/    +++   Introducing the 13th Readers for 2026:  Arizona Smith: @arizonasmithhealing  Leanne Thurogood: @oftheearthesoteric Lily Hussey: @goodhussey Suprasensory Shahir: @suprasensoryshahir   +++   Learn More about The Dream Real: Coming February 20, as you may well know, we have a major astrological moment in time. The planet of Dream (Neptune) conjoins the planet of Realization (Saturn) at the ZERO degree of Aries, the very first degree of the whole zodiac. This is rare. This matters. This is the moment. You are invited to join us for The Dream Real: a global spell for personal and collective dream-realizing. We're doing BIG MAGIC. It'll be wild, and weird, and effective.  Sign up via the TMT Waitlist here: https://mailchi.mp/brittenlarue/tmt-2026-waitlist   We hope to see you there!   +++   E M E R G E N C E  A S T R O L O G Y ⁠⁠https://brittenlarue.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@brittenlarue Order Living Astrology Join my newsletter here Check out my new podcast CRYSTAL BALLERS on Spotify, Podbean, and Apple.   +++   Podcast art: Angela George. Podcast music: Jonathan Koe.  

Julie Roland's background is impressive and remarkably varied.  She's a retired naval aviator, magician, a law school graduate, a political staffer, and founder of the community-building nonprofit Just Tryna Make Friends.  In this Blue Sky episode, Julie spreads her infectious optimism about how the arts can be used to connect people at a time when so many forces are pulling us apart.    Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Julie Roland  Bill Burke introduces Julie Roland, highlighting her diverse background as a Navy Lieutenant Commander, helicopter pilot, and founder of a community-building nonprofit. Julie shares how 'The West Wing' inspired her patriotism and Harry Potter sparked her interest in flying and magic, leading her to ROTC and a career in the Navy.  05:00 Just Trying to Make Friends  Julie discusses the genesis of her nonprofit, Just Tryna Make Friends, which she co-founded to foster community and promote the arts. She explains how the organization grew from backyard shows into a larger movement, especially after COVID-19 heightened the need for connection and live performances.  11:24 The Power of Art and Connection  Julie elaborates on her broad definition of art and why it effectively brings people together, emphasizing vulnerability and authentic expression. She describes the diverse acts featured at 'Just Tryna Make Friends' shows, from music and comedy to fire sword dancing and crochet, all aimed at creating a welcoming stage for creative expression.  17:04 Restoring Faith in Humanity through Art Julie reflects on how art restores her faith in humanity, highlighting its unique ability to inspire wonder and beauty. She describes the grassroots setup of 'Just Tryna Make Friends' shows, designed to be free, accessible, and foster a childlike sense of community and connection among strangers.  25:57 Creative Outlets in the Navy  Julie shares how she integrated her playful and creative side, including magic and music, into her regimented Navy career, even performing on aircraft carriers. She recounts anecdotes like painting a mural in her squadron and doing magic tricks for admirals, showcasing her consistent pursuit of creative outlets.  35:30 Future Endeavors and Community Engagement  Julie discusses her future plans, including potentially taking the bar exam and her current role as a District Director for a New York State government official, focusing on community engagement.    

Season 8 goes full pulp-hero mode as Dangerous Dave dives into one of the boldest and most ambitious animated crossovers of the 1980s — Defenders of the Earth.We rewind to 1986 in What Happened Way Back When, uncovering cult movies, era-defining songs, and forgotten TV gems from a year where cartoons weren't just entertainment — they were mythology in motion. Retro Headlines from the UK and US set the scene for peak 80s pop culture excess.In a huge Dangerous Deep Dive, Dave explores the history of Defenders of the Earth, from its King Features pulp roots to its daring attempt to unite Flash Gordon, The Phantom, Mandrake the Magician, and Lothar into one shared animated universe. The episode breaks down the cast, characters, and the Top 20 episodes, exploring the darker tone, epic stakes, and the larger-than-life villainy of Ming the Merciless.Elsewhere in the episode:

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In this episode, Britten LaRue is joined by Caroline Durlacher and Mellie Test for a conversation on staying with your magic when it's unclear, inspired by the Eight of Swords. Together they reflect on what it's like to be in a long creative process - where clarity doesn't always arrive on the timeline the mind wants - and how The Magician's Table can function as a container that supports devotion, experimentation, and self-recognition. They explore the tension between money as feedback and the ways it can distort our relationship to magic, while naming the relief and power of letting your practice be emergent: trusting transmission, honoring cave time, and creating without needing permission, justification, or proof.   Topics They Cover: Returning to The Magician's Table twice: resistance, refinement, and the intelligence of coming back Money as feedback vs. money as proof and how tying magic to material success can cloud clarity Devotion to process: luxuriating in the process, experimentation, and letting your work evolve moment to moment Cave time, invisibility, and staying with your magic during unclear or non-linear seasons Self-recognition as the true initiation and claiming you are magical without needing external validation   About Caroline Durlacher: Caroline Durlacher is a former literature & philosophy PhD candidate turned Emergent Business mentor for divergent thinkers & creative visionaries. She helps what she calls "Artists under Capitalism" & "Emergent Practitioners" turn their deep devotions & uncontainable work into online business ecosystems that generate wealth, visibility, and cultural power. When you're ready to make money by building worlds with your art, her work is for you. INSTAGRAM: @carolinedurlacher SUBSTACK: Ways of Knowing About Mellie Test: Mellie is a playful, multi-disciplinary practitioner and catalyst whose work spans movement, fitness, visual art, and design. She simultaneously holds the energies of The Fool and The Tower. Through her business, Magic with Mellie, magic becomes a lived practice of presence, perception, and showing up outside the box on a daily basis. Whether leading a class, creating artwork, or supporting clients through branding and web-related work, she is known for her catalytic impact. Rather than delivering fixed outcomes, she luxuriates in evolving processes to open perception, shift fields, and offer magic that continues unfolding long after a moment has passed. Mellie is a single mom and sole provider for a brilliant teenage son. They currently live in the mountains of Western Colorado, surrounded by landscapes that continually inspire. WEBSITE: Https://magicwithmellie.com INSTAGRAM: Https://instagram.com/magicwithmellie   +++   Learn More about The Magician's Table:  The Magician's Table is a 3-month container for personal growth, community connection, and practice growing one's tools as an intuitive and magical practitioner. Doors open on Sunday, February 22nd, with an early bird window and a Pick Your Tuition model offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Britten invites you to take your time attuning to the container, exploring the course page, and feeling into whether this experience is a true yes for you. Join the waitlist: ​​https://mailchi.mp/brittenlarue/tmt-2026-waitlist  Visit the course page: https://brittenlarue.com/course/the-magicians-table/    +++   Introducing the 13th Readers for 2026:  Arizona Smith: @arizonasmithhealing  Leanne Thurogood: @oftheearthesoteric Lily Hussey: @goodhussey Suprasensory Shahir: @suprasensoryshahir   +++   Learn More about The Dream Real: Coming February 20, as you may well know, we have a major astrological moment in time. The planet of Dream (Neptune) conjoins the planet of Realization (Saturn) at the ZERO degree of Aries, the very first degree of the whole zodiac. This is rare. This matters. This is the moment. You are invited to join us for The Dream Real: a global spell for personal and collective dream-realizing. We're doing BIG MAGIC. It'll be wild, and weird, and effective.  Sign up via the TMT Waitlist here: https://mailchi.mp/brittenlarue/tmt-2026-waitlist   We hope to see you there!   +++   E M E R G E N C E  A S T R O L O G Y ⁠⁠https://brittenlarue.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@brittenlarue Order Living Astrology Join my newsletter here Check out my new podcast CRYSTAL BALLERS on Spotify, Podbean, and Apple.   +++   Podcast art: Angela George. Podcast music: Jonathan Koe.  

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy co-showrunners Alex Kurtzman (creator, Star Trek: Picard and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds; Mission Impossible III) and Noga Landau (creator, Nancy Drew and Tom Swift; The Magicians) discuss meeting for the first time, what each looks for in a collaborator, story from the inside out, learning storytelling through Trek, the special sauce of Starfleet Academy, how the strike helped season 1, mastering craft through watching, reading, and listening, and more.THE WRITERS PANEL IS A COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION.Follow and support the show by subscribing to Ben Blacker's newsletter, Re:Writing, where you'll also get weekly advice from the thousands of writers he's interviewed over the years, as well as access to exclusive live Q&As, meet-ups, and more: benblacker.substack.comSOCIALS:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/benblacker.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bablacker/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.