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A private eye takes a dead girl's case for a father who can't afford him, and comes home with a box of gardenias that have been cut for a month and still smell fresh.EPISODE PAGE (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/noir-gardeniasonadeadlaneTRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/55nmcphxTHE REAL CASE BEHIND THIS STORY: The story in this episode is a fictionalized dramatization. Invented for it are the detective, his office, the gravedigger, the specific conversations, and the telephone call, and every name of a person or a place has been changed. The case underneath it is real.On the night of Thursday, June 24th, 1948, seventeen-year-old Mary Jane Reed, a switchboard operator, went on a first date with Stanley Skridla, a twenty-eight-year-old Navy veteran and telephone lineman from Rockford. They drank in taverns in Oregon, Illinois, a town on the Rock River in Ogle County, and the last place anyone could name was the Stenhouse, out on Route 2 at the south edge of town. They left around eleven-thirty. Skridla was found the next morning in the ditch along County Farm Road, shot with a .32. Mary Jane was found five days later along Silica Road, now called Devil's Backbone Road, shot once through the head, her slacks off her and her mother's wedding ring still on her hand. Roughly fifty people were questioned within a week. Nobody was ever charged, and the case was off the front pages by autumn.The casings, the photographs and the investigation reports all disappeared in the decades that followed. On November 15th, 1999 – Mary Jane's birthday – an untraceable floral arrangement addressed to her arrived at the old Stenhouse, by then the Road House, on a day the bar was closed. The owner, Mike Arians, had just been elected mayor, and the case has occupied him ever since. Her brother Warren Reed had her exhumed on August 23rd, 2005. Inside the burial vault, beside the casket, investigators found a dress and slip wrapped in newspapers dated June 25th, 1948 – four days before anyone found her. In 2007, forensic anthropologist Linda Klepinger examined the remains released to the family and reported that the skull and one vertebra had come from a different person. The DNA test that would settle it has never been run. Skridla was exhumed in 2015 on Arians's theory that Mary Jane's skull had been hidden in his coffin; it held one man and nothing else, though two .32 slugs came out of the ground with him and neither matched the gun Arians submitted.Warren Reed died on December 23rd, 2023, at eighty-one, without ever learning whose skull was in his sister's grave. The homicides remain open and unsolved.The full account – the fifty interviews, the suitor in La Crosse, the missing wallet the record can't agree on, the six years of court fights, the $25,000 reward for a skull nobody ever produced, and the haunting at the roadhouse – is documented in detail here:Mary Jane Reed's Illinois Grave Held Someone Else's Skull.WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: August 28, 2026

Patrick explores Catholic teaching through real-life dilemmas, questions, and stories from listeners, highlighting everything from marriage annulments and sacramental discipline to the emotional truth of end-of-life and abortion topics. Amid calls about faith, relics, ministry roles, and conscience, he brings doctrine close to the messiness of daily life, threads personal testimonies with practical wisdom, and blends theological clarity with encouragement for those wrestling with their own situations. Tradition, candid dialogue, and human experience all collide as listeners and Patrick wrestle with what it means to do the right thing. Mary Jane (email) – I’m remarrying and my future husband is not Catholic (01:14) Lena - My sister wants to touch a necklace with her husband's ashes in it to a relic. (06:38) Michael (email) - Here are two fantastic movies to add to your up-and-coming movies to watch list Jim - How can I donate to the church and have the proceeds go to the neediest? (09:58) Beatrice – I had pre-mature child and it’s beautiful to watch them grow. Each child fights for every breath and they have a desire to live (15:18) Marie (email) - I don't know why you always say, "I'm talking to you Catholics," that doesn't matter with other religions to get remarried after divorce. The rule applies to ALL people not to get remarried after divorce unless the first marriage was invalid. (21:13) Jerry – Why the center of the Church became Rome (22:54) Mark - Respecting life and why people rationalize the end-of-life issue (25:03) Tony – Mental state for mortal sin (28:47) Grace - if you are minister of care, why can’t you also be eucharistic minister? (39:24) Stuart - What if parents did not bring up kids to the faith and feel guilty later on. Are they responsible for their children’s decisions? (43:49) Joanne - If you commit adultery but go to confession, do you need to tell the ex-spouse you committed adultery?

On the night of June 24th, 1948, seventeen-year-old switchboard operator Mary Jane Reed went out on a first date in Oregon, Illinois and was never seen alive again, and nearly eighty years later the little river town is still arguing over who killed her – and still reporting that she never quite left.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/MaryJaneReedREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n7bcv8zFEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: In 2016, near the infamous Nazca Lines, an incredible find came to light – not gold or jewels, not remnants of pottery, but a tomb. But what was found within the tomb has raised more questions than answers, as the resident mummies appears not to be human… just humanoid. (The Nazca Three-Fingered Mummy) *** Once in a while you'll hear of a horrible tragedy and the victim will be described as “ground into mincemeat”. In some case, this is not much of an exaggeration. (Ground Into Mincemeat) *** In 1983 Diane Downs shot her own children – Christie, Danny and Cheryl, in the backseat of the car. Miraculously, Christie Downs survived. (The Survival of Christie Downs) *** When it comes to demonic possession, it's often chalked up to mental illness – but sometimes the events surrounding the possessed person are so bizarre and unexplainable, you are almost forced to believe in the supernatural. Such was the case with Don Decker. (The Pennsylvania Rain Man) *** Cannibalism – just the word itself is enough to creep you out. Fortunately, cases of it are usually distant, in some far-off, remote, jungle area, done by natives who have yet to discover civilization. At least, that's what we like to believe. Unfortunately, it happens worldwide, nearer than you think. Like… in America. And in some cases, not so long ago. (American Cannibals) *** The death of a young girl and her boyfriend leave an Illinois town devastated… and it also left behind a lingering ghost. (The Ghost of Mary Jane Reed)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding00:00:40.145 = Show Open 00:03:09.286 = The Ghost Of Mary Jane Reed00:17:55.776 = The Pennsylvania Rain Man ***00:29:45.637 = The Survival Of Christie Downs00:38:06.795 = Nazca's Three-Fingered Mummies ***00:42:54.737 = American Cannibals00:52:58.187 = Ground Into Mincemeat ***00:57:59.897 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:Albert Fish episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/46rmaca3“The Nazca Three-Fingered Mummy” from TheSchareChamber.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/364kxnar“Ground Into Mincemeat” posted at StrangeAgo.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3rmddv3e“The Pennsylvania Rain Man” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8bz5ez“The Survival of Christie Downs” by Marco Margaritoff for All That's Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p98ek5s“The Ghost of Mary Jane Reed” from American Hauntings Ink: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/582z7w4j“American Cannibals” from Ranker Crime: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8j83p4(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: March, 2022LIKE WHAT YOU'RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

Send us Fan MailMom died July 30, 2026. She will be buried at Square Lake Cemetery in Lake Orion on October 17, 2026, on what would have been her 100th birthday.https://www.kroegerfuneralhome.com/obituary/MaryJane-Daileyfrjoedailey@gmail.com

Popp Talk with Mary Jane Popp Astrology, Energy Healing, 5G Concerns, and Navigating a Changing World Mary Jane Popp welcomes astrologer Constance Stellas and energy healer Beth Bauer to Popp Talk for conversations about astrology, Pluto's return, eclipses, political and global uncertainty, personal choice, self-care, energy fields, distance healing, EMF and 5G concerns, technology, artificial intelligence, and the search for practical ways to remain aligned during turbulent times. Guest Spotlight: Constance Stellas Constance Stellas is introduced as an astrologer and author with more than twenty years of experience. She explains astrology as an ancient system that developed through observation of stars, planets, seasons, navigation, and agriculture before evolving into the interpretation of personal birth charts. She says a full astrological chart draws upon a person's birth date, year, location, and time. Astrology, History, and the United States Mary Jane asks whether a nation can have a birth chart, and Constance applies that idea to the United States. She discusses the country's Pluto return, interpreting Pluto as connected with power, hidden corruption, transformation, and the exposure of social wounds. She describes the present period as difficult but potentially cleansing, with political, organizational, and cultural divisions being brought to the surface. These are Constance's astrological interpretations rather than independently verified predictions. Eclipses, Conflict, and Avoiding Fear-Based Astrology The discussion turns to the 2017 and 2024 eclipses and the idea that their paths formed an X across the United States. Constance describes this as a potentially tense and energizing pattern, but cautions against treating astrology as a source of inevitable catastrophe. She also connects Pluto's position with war and geopolitical tension involving Ukraine, Israel, Hamas, Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. At the same time, she argues that astrology should help people understand possibilities and choices rather than frighten them into paralysis. Political Predictions, Choice, and Personal Responsibility Mary Jane asks about Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and the 2024 election. Constance says she had previously predicted that Trump would not win, though she does not claim to know how or why. The conversation also references Ronald and Nancy Reagan's consultation with astrologer Joan Quigley. Constance emphasizes that astrology does not mean everything is fixed; people still have choices and can express the strengths or weaknesses associated with their astrological patterns. Self-Care, Creativity, and Astrology During Chaos Constance promotes her twelve-book Self-Care For... series, with one volume for each zodiac sign, and discusses using astrology to support physical, mental, spiritual, and recreational well-being. She also reflects on changes in society, artificial intelligence, produced creativity, and the loss of what older generations considered normal. She says astrology can connect people with myth, symbolism, personal challenges, and constructive ways to respond during periods of personal and global chaos. Guest Spotlight: Beth Bauer After a public-service announcement break, Mary Jane introduces Beth Bauer as an energy healer and author of Fields of Energy. Beth says she has been able to see and feel energy fields around people since she was four years old. In her description, areas of energetic congestion appear visually different, and she believes that correcting these patterns can support physical healing. These claims are presented as Beth's personal experience and healing framework, not as established medical science. Distance Healing and Energetic Connection Beth says she does not need to be physically present with someone, have a photograph, or know the person's location in order to perform what she calls distance healing. She describes identifying the intended person through the relationship of the person requesting help and recounts examples in which clients reported improvement. She also says her children share similar abilities, although she did not formally teach them. 5G, Wi-Fi, EMF, and Technology Concerns A large portion of Beth's interview concerns her belief that 5G, Wi-Fi, cellular devices, routers, smart appliances, and electromagnetic fields can negatively affect health and the body's energy field. She says she became severely sensitive to 5G and eventually moved to a more remote location. She recommends reducing Wi-Fi exposure, hardwiring internet connections, keeping devices away from the body, and using products she believes offer protection. These medical, technical, and product-effectiveness claims are speaker claims and should not be presented as verified scientific or medical conclusions without independent evidence. Healing Claims, Genetic Conditions, and Serious Illness Beth makes extensive claims about helping thousands of people, distance healing, cancer, traumatic injuries, genetic conditions, Down syndrome, spina bifida, and unborn children. She also says a woman wrote a book about recovering from cancer through Beth's distance-healing work without chemotherapy or radiation. They should be clearly attributed to Beth and should not be used as medical advice or as a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment. Artificial Intelligence, Cell Phones, and Younger Generations Beth describes artificial intelligence as dangerous and says both she and her husband avoid using it. She also discusses cell-phone radiation, comparing different phones through what she says she can physically feel, and recommends researching radiation output before purchasing devices. The episode ends abruptly while she and Mary Jane are discussing children and younger generations who have grown up immersed in wireless technology and may never have experienced life without it.

Weirdos! We're revisiting Whitechapel in this MASSIVE episode which includes all 5 episodes of Alaina's Roman Empire, Jack the Ripper! Alaina takes us to the streets of Whitechapel for part one of Jack The Ripper, and boy is it a stark picture she's painting us. Whitechapel was dark, damp, dirty and downright desolate at the time Jack The Ripper was roaming the streets. People were living in all kinds of horrible conditions, butchers and slaughterhouse workers were walking around covered in blood and because things were like this, it made the perfect stomping ground for a vicious murderer. Mary Ann "Polly" Nichols was the Ripper's first victim and the main person that we'll go over in part one while Alaina also gives us a background on a couple of other potential early victims. Stay tuned for (we're thinkin') three more! Jack the Ripper part two brings us the absolutely horrifying murder of Annie Chapman. Annie's story, much like the rest of the women who were killed, is incredibly devastating. She was struggling with sobriety when she landed on the shady streets in Spitalfields in the East end and was having a terrible time trying to find work to just get by. Robert Anderson, the head of the criminal investigations department was still on vacation, Sir Charles Warren's ego stepped on the scene and they were not even one step closer to uncovering the culprits identity. Jack the Ripper Part three will cover what is known as, “the double event.” Both Elizabeth Stride and Catherine Eddowes were found killed on this September night. Both women shared a lot in common with the previous two victims. They'd struggled through pretty much their entire lives just to make ends meet and then were met with this as their end. In this part we'll start to entertain the theory that Jack perhaps had some kind of medical background and you'll see just why one might think so once you dive into the episode! Hold onto your butts! Jack the Ripper part 4 is here weirdos! This installment will cover the horrific, and most brutal murder yet: the murder of Mary Jane Kelly. Mary Jane was the youngest victim at just twenty five years old and the only victim that was killed in her own room. When the police arrived on scene they were shocked, but still not any closer to uncovering the identity of the ripper. OH and also, Alaina has some HOT TAKES on the letters we went over in part 3. YOU HAVE REACHED THE CONCLUSION!!!! Alaina's final part of Jack the Ripper is here and we are talking all things suspects, confirmation bias, science, mitochondrial DNA and Patricia Cornwell. Do we know who Jack the Ripper is by now? No. Do we know who he isn't? Sorta. Stay tuned for years to come because Alaina claims one day she will have our answers!!! "SOMEDAY I WILL"- Alaina   Check out these great books on the case: Jack the Ripper and The Case For Scotland Yard's Prime Suspect by Robert House The Complete Jack the Ripper by Donald Rumbelow The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold The Hidden Lives of Jack the Ripper's Victims by Robert Hume The Ripper Code by Thomas Toughill Jack the Ripper: Scotland Yard Investigates by Stewart Evans & Donald Rumbelow Jack the Ripper: The definitive Casebook by Richard Whittington-Eagan Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper by Patricia Cornwell   Also check out these sites on the case: JackTheRipper.org Casebook: Jack The Ripper Jack the Ripper Tour   History blog mentioned in the episode: The History Girls   An even DEEPER dive into this case: Season 3 of Unobscured with Aaron Mahnke Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash KelleyListener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra LallyListener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The older brother of fellow Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Inductee Tony Galla, Armondo "Mondo" Galla is a talented rock 'n roll and R&B singer, musician, and recording artist in his own right, with a decades-long career both solo and as a member of his family group and other combos. Born circa 1943 in Buffalo, the young Armondo sang and played guitar in The Galla Trio, which included brother Tony and sister Mary Jane. The high point of their family performances was their appearance (with their mother) on TV's Ted Mack Amateur Hour in February, 1959 when Armondo was 16. Mr. Mack mispronounced their names as "Gallo." In his early twenties, Armondo was a member of the Sherwin Trio, who cut at least two singles for Sahara Records, 1964's "Jack the Cat (writing credit to his Wife Roslyn)/Angels Watching Over Me," and the holiday release "Christmas Train/Born in Bethlehem." The 45s were produced at Micro Sound Studio by another Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Inductee, David Lucas. In the late 60's Galla was a member of the all-original band Mondo Bizzaro, which also included Doug Morgano, Stan Szelest, Gary Mallaber, Ernie Corallo and Bruce Gordon. Mondo was also a featured singer in a series of R&B/Blues revues hosted by Morgano and Nick Veltri at the Tralf, and appeared with other bands well into the 2000s. Armonda and his wife Evelyn, visited the Flamingo Lounge on July 29, 2026.

Drama on a FridayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, Mystery in the Air starring Peter Lorre, originally broadcast  August 7, 1947, 79 years ago, The Marvelous Barastro.  The classic about the circus magician and his blind wife...and her ultimate horror.Followed by The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective starring Howard Duff, originally broadcast August 7, 1949, 77 years ago, The Champion Caper.   A wealthy man hires Spade to protect him from his former employee, who is just out of prison after five years. Then, Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast August 7, 1960, 66 years ago, Viva.  Paladin and his Indian companion try to bring a church organ to a Mission...during a revolution.Followed by Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast August 7, 1947, 79 years ago,  Death in Lovers Lane.  On the trail of "The Lover's Lane Killer," who leaves his calling card on the corpse..."I'm Death!"Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 7, 1935, 91 years ago,  Dixie Belle and Mary Jane. Is Abner playing around with other women? Who are Dixie Belle and Mary Jane? Abner's been talking in his sleep! Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day

Mary Jane helps you to unlock your bodies potential and learn how to live your best life. Reduce the stress, boost your immune system find Joy in all things. Watch https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html

Mary Jane helps you to unlock your bodies potential and learn how to live your best life. Reduce the stress, boost your immune system find Joy in all things. Watch https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html

Mary Jane helps you to unlock your bodies potential and learn how to live your best life. Reduce the stress, boost your immune system find Joy in all things.    Watch https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html 

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Send us Fan MailIn S2E43, we start off talking GTA 5 money grinds, warehouses, motorcycle club missions, selling “math,” Coca-Cola, Mary Jane, counterfeit cash, forged documents, nightclub work, bunker runs, and Robby trying to make enough fake money to keep himself entertained before GTA 6. From there, we get into Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Batgirl's annoying hacking mechanic, bad internet, recording locations, Ian's house plans, writing down ideas, conspiracy theory shows, The Simpsons predicting everything, Kamala possibly running again, insane grocery prices, Texas beef somehow still being expensive, raw dog-diet ideas, pig ears, chicken feet, frozen banana treats, and Ian's trip to Felixstowe beach. We also talk about Ian's recent back procedure, tailbone soreness, scar tissue, catheter injections, Robby's heart attack and widow-maker blockage, how much better blood flow can change everything, brain power, Lucy, telekinesis, bloodbending from Avatar, why Ian needs to watch the cartoon, One Piece being way too many episodes, Dragon Ball Z Kai cutting out the fluff, and Robby debating whether to drive the Mustang to work. Support the show

Popp Talk with Mary Jane Popp Sex Talk, Soul Purpose, and the Beliefs That Hold Us Back Mary Jane Popp speaks with Dr. Steven Furlich about how biological sex may influence communication across life stages, then welcomes Vincent Genna for a spiritual conversation about consciousness, the unconscious mind, inner-child beliefs, manifestation, and remembering who we really are. Guest Spotlight: Dr. Steven Furlich Dr. Steven Furlich, author of Sex Talk, joins Mary Jane Popp to discuss how he believes biological sex influences gender communication differences throughout life. Drawing from his research and book, he explains distinctions between biological sex and gender expression, then explores topics such as brain structure, hormones, nonverbal communication, spatial ability, relationship conflict, menopause, aging, and why understanding a partner's perspective can help reduce frustration. Guest Spotlight: Vincent Genna Vincent Genna, described in the episode as a psychic therapist, spiritual teacher, medium, author, and host of The Genna Effect, joins the second half of the program to discuss his book The Secret That's Holding You Back. His conversation focuses on consciousness, the subconscious and unconscious mind, spiritual origins, energy, inner-child beliefs, manifestation, self-worth, and the process of bringing hidden beliefs to the surface so they can be healed and changed. Biology, Gender Communication, and Relationship Differences Mary Jane begins the episode with Dr. Furlich and asks him to define gender communication and why men and women may communicate differently. Dr. Furlich distinguishes biological sex from gender, describing biological sex as connected to chromosomes, sex hormones, and brain structures, while gender is connected to expression, social behavior, dress, perception, and communication. He argues that biological sex strongly influences how people perceive, understand, and communicate, while also acknowledging that lifestyle, diet, exercise, and experiences can shift certain biological factors to some degree. Nonverbal Understanding, Spatial Ability, and the “Man Trance” Dr. Furlich explains that, in his view, females tend to be stronger at nonverbal understanding and reading emotional or social cues, while males tend to show strengths in spatial ability, direction, motion, object tracking, and hand-eye coordination. He also introduces what he calls the “man trance,” describing it as a male ability to shut off the rest of the world and rest more easily. Mary Jane connects this to long-standing relationship advice about not interrupting a man when he is mentally in his “cave,” while Dr. Furlich says partners need to understand how differently the same conversation may be processed. Listening, Problem-Solving, and Marriage Across Life Stages The conversation moves into relationship dynamics, including the common pattern of women wanting to talk through emotions while men may respond by trying to solve the problem. Dr. Furlich connects this to literal processing, emotional bonding, oxytocin, mirror neurons, and differences he says exist in brain connectivity. Mary Jane shares examples from her nearly 53-year marriage, explaining how she and her husband learned when she needed to vent and when he needed space. Together, they frame healthier relationships as a matter of empathy, timing, open communication, accommodation, and respecting each person's individuality rather than expecting two people to “become one” in every way. Menopause, Aging, Hormones, and Changing Relationships Mary Jane and Dr. Furlich also discuss how relationships change across the life stages. Dr. Furlich says menopause, estrogen changes, cognitive shifts, mood changes, muscle loss, bone density, sexual issues, and changing energy can all influence a woman's experience and therefore the relationship. He also discusses male aging, declining testosterone, and possible attempts to replace feelings of power, status, or vitality through things such as cars or other symbols. Mary Jane shares how she talked openly with her husband during menopause so he would understand that mood swings or emotional changes were not necessarily caused by him. Consciousness, Energy, and the Superconscious Search In the second half, Mary Jane welcomes Vincent Genna and asks him to explain consciousness, the conscious mind, subconscious mind, unconscious mind, and superconscious ideas. Vincent begins with Freud's model, describing the conscious mind as awareness, the subconscious as automatic bodily and behavioral processes, and the unconscious as the place where memories, intuition, inner knowing, and deeper beliefs reside. The conversation quickly expands into spiritual territory, as Vincent says the mind can carry information from other lifetimes, that people came from a spiritual realm before the physical realm, and that humans are energy beings who take form. The Secret Belief Beneath Manifestation Vincent says the “secret” holding people back is that they do not truly believe what they think they believe. He argues that many people consciously affirm they are lovable, worthy, smart, and deserving, while unconsciously holding childhood beliefs of “I'm not good enough,” “I'm not lovable,” or “I'm not worthy.” He explains that children often blame themselves for painful circumstances, including divorce, abuse, or family conflict, and those beliefs can remain hidden into adulthood. In Vincent's view, manifestation comes from the unconscious mind, so unhealed inner-child beliefs can block dreams even when the conscious mind is using affirmations or spiritual practices. Healing the Inner Child and Remembering Who We Are Vincent teaches that the path forward is to bring hidden beliefs to the surface, recognize the wounded inner child, and change the beliefs that were formed for survival. He says people are ultimately searching for who they really are, but repeated incarnation, pain, and unconscious self-limitation can cause people to forget their spiritual identity and act from wounded childlike patterns. He encourages listeners to attend to the child within rather than reject it, and points them to his book and website for more of his work. Mary Jane closes by thanking both guests, reminding listeners where to find Popp Talk, and ending with her weekly reflection: “Life is the first gift. Love is the second and understanding the third,” followed by “Live simply, laugh often, love deeply.”

We lost Spider-Man legend Gerry Conway back in April of this year. It was 10 years ago that Brad had a chance to talk to him about his run on Spider-Man that lasted 40+ years. At the time of the interview Conway had returned to Marvel and was writing the Carnage ongoing title and the Renew Your Vows book with a married Peter Parker and Mary Jane. During the interview we discuss. Why killing Gwen Stacy was the best thing to happen to the character How Mary Jane was a much better love interest for Peter Parker. Why Stan Lee possibly wrote Gwen as the main love interest Why he wanted to kill Norman and set up Harry as the main goblin His time working with Steve Ditko on a Spider-Man annual in the 1980s. His time working with JR from our podcast on the book Webslinger The differences in working in comics in the 70's and today. We also answer your dozens of questions from our message board. Discussion on the differences on working with John Romita, Gil Kane and Ross Andru Discussion on the new ongoing Renew Your Vows. Are you a Crawlspace patreon member? Sign up to support the site and get free stuff!  https://www.patreon.com/crawlspace Be sure to visit our main page at: http://www.spidermancrawlspace.com Subscribe to our Youtube page https://www.youtube.com/spidermancrawlspace Be sure to follow us on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/officialcrawlspace Twitter https://twitter.com/crawlspace101 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/officialcrawlspace/

DC Comics has announced three different titles: Vixen, Static and The Demon. Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees will end with a concluding series. Mary Jane Watson gets her own miniseries.SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Królowa Letycja jest mistrzynią przemycania detali, które decydują o tym, że stylizacja z poprawnej zamienia się w olśniewającą. Tym razem do zwiewnych w odcieniu lodowej bieli dobrała białe czółenka Mary-Jane i po raz kolejny dowiodła, że jest mistrzynią eleganckich looków.

Kurz vor Weihnachten wird ein kleiner Junge tot aufgefunden, aber niemand vermisst ihn. Doch dann wird klar: seine gesamte Familie ist spurlos verschwunden. Wenig später machen die Ermittelnden einen schrecklichen Fund - doch vom Täter fehlt jede Spur. Während sich das FBI einschaltet und der Gesuchte auf der Liste der 10 Most Wanted Fugitives landet, taucht tausende Kilometer entfernt jemand unter falscher Identität auf. Aber wer ist diese Person? Und welche Rolle spielt ein Journalist, dessen Name plötzlich im Zentrum des Falls steht? --- Links --- *** Foto der Familie https://t1p.de/rpdc9 *** Foto von Mary-Jane mit ihren Töchtern https://t1p.de/ys49m *** Foto von Christian auf „Ten Most Wanted Fugitive“ Liste https://t1p.de/bi8op *** Foto von Christian vor Gericht https://t1p.de/6bam4 *** Foto von Christian und Michael https://t1p.de/7p4kx *** Foto von Michael aus dem Jahr 2026 https://t1p.de/edc61 Foto Szene aus Film „True Story“ https://t1p.de/it1n4 --- Werbepartner [Werbung] --- Rabattcodes und Links von unseren Werbepartnern findet ihr unter https://linktr.ee/schwarzeakte --- Social Media & Kontakt --- Instagram: @schwarzeakte YouTube: @SchwarzeAkte TikTok: @schwarzeakte Mail: schwarzeakte@julep.de Website: www.schwarzeakte.de Pätrick auf Twitch: www.twitch.tv/thepaetrick --- Credits --- Hosts: Anne Luckmann & Patrick Strobusch Redaktion: Lina von Coburg Schnitt: Anne Luckmann Intro und Trenner gesprochen von: Pia-Rhona Saxe Produktion: Nadine Lentfer-Unterweger und Lea Backes Eine Produktion der Julep Studios Du möchtest Werbung in der Schwarzen Akte schalten? Unsere Kolleg:innen von Julep helfen dir gerne weiter: www.julep.de/advertiser Impressum: www.julep.de/legal/imprint [Wir übernehmen keine Haftung für die Inhalte externer Links.] --- SPOILER --- Dieser Fall ist gelöst. --- Content Hinweis --- In dieser Folge sprechen wir über die Tötung mehrerer Personen. Wenn du dich mit diesem Thema nicht wohlfühlst, höre dir die Folge bitte nicht alleine an. *Enthält Werbung* * Enthält Affiliate Links* Spare mit akte 15% auf dein erstes Datenpaket bei Saily / https://saily.com/akte

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The Comic Crusaders Podcast is swinging into the Spider-Verse with Roseanne A. Brown to talk about Ghost-Spider: Broken Chords, a graphic novel that gives Gwen Stacy a lot more than a villain to punch. This story puts Gwen between her life as Ghost-Spider, her place in The Mary Janes, pressure at home with George Stacy, the legacy of her late mother Helen, and the complicated arrival of music superstar Trixie St. Dixie. Add in Spider-Punk, Arachnid, and the battle over Magnolia House, and this book becomes a sharp, emotional, music-fueled ride with real heart. What makes this episode special is how much the conversation goes beyond surface-level Marvel talk. Roseanne gets into character, emotional stakes, music as identity, the lure of fame, and how Gwen's journey becomes a story about choosing who you are before somebody else makes that choice for you. If you love Spider-Verse stories with actual soul, this one is for you. Get your copy of Ghost-Spider: Broken Chords by Roseanne A. Brown Now! Follow Roseanne on Instaram at @rosiesrambles & Facebook at @roseanneabrown Thank you for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Host Al Mega Follow on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook: @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet Rumble/Twitch: ComicCrusaders YouTube: / comiccrusadersworld Visit the official Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop: comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at: comiccrusaders.us Main Site: https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega Want to create amazing live streams like ours? Then look no further than StreamYard! The BEST and EASIEST to use Streaming Solution on Earth! Check it out at: : https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6492786798886912

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Peter Parker spent a lifetime fighting to improve the world, but his story ended dramatically with a final, fatal sacrifice. Now, Peter's arch-enemy Dr. Octopus has taken control of his body - and his life. Otto Octavius is Spider-Man! And he's determined to prove himself Superior to his former foe in every way. But his baptism of fire will come when he faces down the new Sinister Six! Is the new Spider-Man in cahoots with J. Jonah Jameson? And has Carlie Cooper figured out his secret identity? Plus: Spider-Man and Mary Jane 'reunited'! The return of the Vulture! And how many people must die before the Superior Spider-Man will kill a super villain? Find out as Otto battles Massacre, with hundreds of lives in the balance! A new era of web-slinging excitement starts NOW!News 1:51The Superior Spider-Man 8:54Back Matter Matters 46:07The Pull-List 51:00Linktr.ee/tradewaitersFollow Us!

Nuevo tomo titulado "Spiderman: Dividido". Donde nos encontramos con el guionista J.M. Stracynski relatándonos una aventura de Peter Parker en sus años de Universidad. Con ese entorno formado por Mary Jane, Harry Osborn y Gwen Stacy (entre otros). Una sensación agridulce en cierta manera es la que nos deja. Ya que algunas ideas son buenas pero en líneas generales no dejan lo que se dice un gran poso. Casting: -Néstor Gascón -Carlos de Antonio

Toca comentar este especial aparecido el mes de Abri. Donde Marvel nos lleva a través de cinco números a lo que sería la continuación de la serie de animació de los años 90. Donde quedaba el tema bien abierto y que aquí han querido zanjar no pocos asuntos (como la desaparición de Mary Jane). Si bien un servidor (Néstor Gascón) y Carlos de Antonio no acabamos dando una valoración positiva de lo leído. Algo que explicamos en el Podcast. Casting: -Néstor Gascón -Carlos de Antonio

This week we're joined by Dr. Mary Jane Weiss, a psychologist and board certified behavior analyst who has spent her career advancing the science of applied behavior analysis and its application to autism. Dr. Weiss serves as executive director of programs in ABA and autism and directs a Ph.D. program in the field. Her work focuses on the philosophical and scientific foundations of ABA, ethical decision-making in professional practice, and collaboration across disciplines. Today we'll talk about what compassionate, humane, and effective ABA actually looks like in practice. Download latest episode to learn more! Resources Mentioned in This Episode BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts Dr. Mary Jane Weiss discusses the four core principles of the BACB Ethics Code: benefit others; treat others with compassion, dignity, and respect; behave with integrity; and ensure competence. BACB Ethics Code landing page: https://www.bacb.com/ethics-information/ethics-codes/ Full PDF: https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Ethics-Code-for-Behavior-Analysts-240830-a.pdf Learn More About Dr. Mary Jane Weiss Endicott College faculty page: https://www.endicott.edu/about/faculty-staff-directory/m/mary-jane-weiss Melmark bio: https://www.melmark.org/staff/mary-jane-weiss/ Further Reading Rohrer, J. L., Marshall, K. B., Suzio, C., & Weiss, M. J. (2021). Soft Skills: The Case for Compassionate Approaches or How Behavior Analysis Keeps Finding Its Heart. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00563-x Rohrer, J. L., & Weiss, M. J. (2022). Teaching Compassion Skills to Students of Behavior Analysis: A Preliminary Investigation. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-022-00748-y ............................................................... Autism weekly is now found on all of the major listening apps including apple podcasts, stitcher, Spotify, amazon music, and more. Subscribe to be notified when we post a new podcast. Autism weekly is produced by ABS Kids. ABS Kids is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS Kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.  

"LET'S GO CATCH A SPIDER." After the lukewarm reception to The Amazing Spider-Man, Sony quickly got to work on a sequel that would be bigger, bolder, and more appealing. Racking up Electro, Harry Osborn, Mary Jane (until she was cut), and Rhino, everything but the kitchen sink was thrown into this with the expectation of Dark Knight numbers. Unfortunately, the film failed to make as big of a splash as they wanted, and coupled with the subsequent firing of Andrew Garfield and the infamous hack in 2014, the franchise was rebooted yet again less than a year later. The second film in the Webb duology has been met with disdain and appreciation over the years, but do its strengths truly overcome its weaknesses? Come join Brian, Alec, Darby, and Trey to find out as they continue the Spider-Manathon and wrap up the Andrew Garfield with THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2!

You are currently listening to an extended preview of our We ❤️ Movies episode on Spider-Man 2 (2004). If you want to catch the whole conversation, click through here and sign up for our Patreon!“Folks, we're gonna talk about the pizza here for a while…” - EricOn this month's We ❤️ Movies, the 2026 Summer Blockbuster Extravaganza has us chatting about one of the best comic book movies of all time, Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 2! How is this impossible pizza delivery situation even remotely Peter Parker's fault? How incredible is J.K. Simmons in these original Raimi films? Who else was getting tired of Peter Parker pining over Mary Jane? Why does this dummy ride his little motorbike to the theater? Wouldn't it have been cool if Man-Wolf showed up here (or in part three)? Is Alfred Molina giving one of the finest comic book villain performances ever put to film? And there are fewer scenes harder to watch than this super-sad birthday party sequence we have here, no? PLUS: How much secret drinking is Aunt May doing in this movie? Spider-Man 2 stars Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Alfred Molina, Rosemary Harris, J.K. Simmons, Donna Murphy, Daniel Gillies, Dylan Baker, Bill Nunn, Aasif Mandvi, Willem Dafoe, Cliff Robertson, Ted Raimi, Elizabeth Banks, and Bruce Campbell as Snooty Usher; directed by the great Sam Raimi.Come hang out in Vegas with us this summer as we do a three-night stand at ST:LV to celebrate 60 years of Star Trek and 10 years of The Nexus! We'll be at the convention Thursday, Friday and Saturday night doing three Nexus shows on Wrath of Kahn, Generations, and First Contact! Best part is, you don't need to have a convention pass to attend, each show is ticketed separately. Click through to snag your tix now!Be sure to visit the WHM Merch shop over on Dashery and check out all the latest show-related designs you can slap on t-shirts, hats, coffee mugs, stickers, whatever! Make your friends jealous by flaunting some WHM merch today!Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.

Today's podcast is for anyone who has ever felt the tension trying to be authentic, and feeling authentic. Perhaps you've collected healing modalities, searched for the "right" teacher, or found yourself trying to fit into ways of practising that never quite felt like home. Perhaps you've wondered whether the parts of you that feel "too different", "too weird" or "too much" really have a place.In this episode, I'm joined by Spirit-led Reiki graduate Mary Jane for a heartfelt conversation about authenticity, belonging and the courage to stop shaping yourself to fit someone else's path.Together we explore the journey from wanting to be authentic to genuinely feeling authentic, what it means to trust your own relationship with Spirit, and how embracing your uniqueness can transform not only your healing, but the way you serve others.Five perspective shifts by the end of listening in:- Why collecting healing modalities can become a search for certainty - Authenticity as the by-product of trusting yourself, rather than fitting in-What if the frustration you've felt with inherited spiritual systems wasn't resistance - but discernment?-The qualities you've spent your life trying to hide may be the very qualities your medicine is asking you to embody.-The courage to be different isn't about standing apart from others; it's about allowing yourself to stand as you actually are.No cost community: https://www.reikiredefined.com/free-community/3 part no cost workshop: https://www.reikiredefined.com/lifting-the-veil-on-reiki/Spirit-led Reiki Pathway: https://www.reikiredefined.com/spirit-led-reiki-pathway/UNDILUTED no cost weekly round up to your inbox: https://reiki-redefined.kit.com/6629991732You'll find me most on Tiktok @reikiredefined___You'll find Mary Jane here: https://www.rockymountainreikiroom.com___

Today, I'm thrilled to announce my interview with Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog. Tune in to hear some of the stories of her legendary career, including writing about her grandmother in 4000 MILES, why AFTER THE REVOLUTION was a bigger play than she usually writes, how Ibsen inspired her play BELLEVILLE, the complexities of telling her own story MARY JANE, what Carrie Coon and Rachel McAdams brought to the title role, working with Jeremy Strong on AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, creating the protagonist of THE GREAT GOD PAN, a valuable lesson from an organic chemistry professor, some of her favorite “play carcasses,” what had to be cut from A DOLL'S HOUSE, her work with her husband, Sam Gold, deciding how to end her plays, exploring the horror genre, the role of a writer in film and TV, her current work adapting CROSSROADS, and so much more. Don't miss this masterclass in playwriting with one of America's best.

This week, my three expert guests, Mary Jane Copps, Paul Smith, and Roy Furr, cover everything from injecting humor and vulnerability into your stories to crafting narratives that move prospects closer to a sale. They discuss the importance of using stories with purpose: tailoring them to your audience, keeping them concise, and ensuring they support your sales process. They also share their thoughts on the dangers of boastfulness, going off topic, or using stories without a clear connection to your sales goals. Tune in for practical advice, real-world examples, and memorable lessons to help you harness the power of storytelling in your sales conversations.   Outline of This Episode [00:00] Matching Stories to Audience [04:25] Discussing sales storytelling tips [09:59] Crafting effective sales stories [16:00] Using storytelling in sales [17:18] Crafting a compelling sales message [17:44] Ensure your story fits into the prospect's decision-making journey  [21:16] How emotional and human stories (commemorating an industry giant) enhanced the sales pitch  Inject Humor, Authenticity, and Relevance Mary Jane discusses the power of humor in catching and keeping a prospect's attention, and how laughter not only draws people in but also makes your conversation more enjoyable and memorable. She also encourages sales professionals to show vulnerability in their stories—don't be afraid to share real moments, including failures you learned from, as it builds trust and deeper connections. You should also always match your story to your audience; don't share a tale just for its own sake. Stories must be relevant to your prospect's needs and situation to truly resonate and drive the conversation forward. It's so important to not come across as boastful when sharing past successes—humility wins respect. Keep your stories concise (nobody wants a novel) and always stay on topic. Rambling or irrelevant anecdotes can lose your audience's interest and derail your sales process.   Be Confident, Prepare Your Stories, and Keep It Brief According to Paul Smith, never apologize or ask permission to tell a story—just launch in with confidence, showing you believe in the value you're adding. Avoid the phrase "let me tell you a story," as it can signal irrelevance or bore your audience. Instead, frame it as an example or experience, and simply let the narrative do its magic. Paul encourages putting together a wish list of key stories you want on hand, so you're always prepared with relevant, impactful examples. When you do share, craft each story and practice it so it sounds effortless and engaging—then deliver it in two minutes or less. Time is precious in sales, and brevity ensures your story lands without losing your prospect. Move the Sale Forward, Not Just Entertain Roy Furr stresses that great stories alone won't close a deal. Every sales story must serve a clear sales purpose—whether that's grabbing attention, building trust, or getting your prospect to take the next step. Never wing it or tell a story just to fill a silence; make sure it fits into your broader strategy and advances the sales process. Start your stories in the thick of the action, capturing immediate interest—think of the thrill of an action movie's opening scene. Roy advises sellers to weave in real tension or conflict to keep stories engaging, and always tie narratives back to key buying decisions. Lay each story as a stepping stone on your prospect's path to purchasing, making every word count.   Transform Your Sales, One Story at a Time This episode serves up a powerful checklist for transforming mundane sales pitches into compelling stories that spark emotion and drive results. Whether you're weaving humor and humility like Mary Jane, confidently crafting concise stories like Paul, or ensuring every narrative serves a purpose and starts in the action like Roy, you'll find actionable strategies to refine your storytelling—and your sales outcomes. Resources & People Mentioned Breakthrough Advertising by Eugene Schwartz Titans of Direct Response  Welcome Listeners of the Sales Reinvented Podcast | Breakthrough Marketing Secrets    Connect with Mary Jane Copps  Mary Jane Copps on LinkedIn   Mary Jane Copps on X    Connect with Paul Smith  Paul Smith on LinkedIn  Paul Smith on X    Connect with Roy Furr  Roy Furr on LinkedIn  Roy Furr on Twitter    Connect With Paul Watts  LinkedIn Twitter    Subscribe to SALES REINVENTED Audio Production and Show Notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com  

This week, Alex is joined by a 12-time Rank 1 finishing powerhouse and true Move-deck specialist: Sizer! The duo kicks things off with high-level advice on how to climb the Marvel Snap ladder, detailing the "losing one is losing none" retreat philosophy and the tactical advantages of mastering complex Move archetypes.After reviewing last season's meta standouts (Venus, Jeff the Baby Dolphin, and the recently buffed Jubilee), it is time for a massive New Season Preview! Alex and Sizer break down the upcoming "Brand New Day" releases:Spider-Man (Brand New Day): Is this 1/2 Season Pass card the ultimate power creep over Nightcrawler? Alex gives it 4.5 stars for its incredible versatility.Mary Jane: The Super Premium card that acts as a Venus for Move decks. The hosts discuss insane point potentials when paired with Heimdall and Hellion.Aunt May: A niche 2/3 enabler that could bring Vision and Move Bounce back into the top tiers of the meta.Tarantula: Sizer is terrified of this scaling 2/2 threat in Supergiant shells, while Alex worries it's too weak to play on curve.Boomerang: The ultimate new toy for Bounce players. They break down the filthy combos with Beast, Toxin, and Frigga.Scorpion (Brand New Day): A 6-Cost Affliction closer that doubles negative power. Perfect for Man-Thing and Anti-Venom!Sinister Six: A 6/12 that merges with "evil" cards. The hosts brainstorm how to build around this totally unique, perplexing mechanic using Thanos.Tombstone, Spider-Sense, & J. Jonah Jameson: Evaluating Series 4 Destroy tools, clunky Move skills, and whether ruder emotes are worth a deck slot.Join Alex Coccia and special guest Sizer as they chat about this and more on this episode of The Snap Chat—and catch Cozy and Alex every week as they discuss all things Marvel Snap.Have a question or comment for Cozy and Alex? Send them a Text Message.You've been listening to The Snap Chat. Keep the conversation going on x.com/ACozyGamer and x.com/AlexanderCoccia. Until next time, happy snapping!

Mary Jane Copps helps sales professionals win more business by rediscovering the power of real-time conversations. For more than 20 years, she has coached sales teams, entrepreneurs, startups and customer service professionals how to build trust, open doors and strengthen relationships through effective phone, video and in-person communication. Her practical approach helps people turn everyday conversations into meaningful connections, leading to stronger client relationships and more business. Mary Jane has worked with more than 800 organizations and trained over 30,000 professionals across North America and internationally in France, Britain and Australia. Her expertise has been featured by a wide range of media including Fox News, the BBC, CBC, and in The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg.She publishes a blog each week that explores one valuable skill people can use immediately to strengthen their conversations with clients and prospects. This aligns with her mission to help companies increase their real-time conversations instead of losing opportunities by avoiding them.SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode of Selling from the Heart, Larry Levine and Darrell Amy welcome communication expert Mary Jane Copps—known as "The Phone Lady"—for a timely conversation about one of the most overlooked skills in modern sales: having meaningful real-time conversations.As automation, AI, email, and texting continue to dominate business communication, Mary Jane explains why authentic voice-to-voice conversations remain one of the greatest competitive advantages a sales professional can have. She shares how curiosity, empathy, preparation, and genuine interest in others transform ordinary sales calls into lasting business relationships.Together, they explore why conversational skills are declining, how sales professionals can intentionally rebuild them, and practical techniques for creating stronger customer connections—from asking better open-ended questions to leaving compelling voicemails and following up with empathy instead of pressure.If you've ever wondered whether phone calls still matter in today's digital world, this episode delivers a compelling reminder that trust is built one conversation at a time.KEY TAKEAWAYSGreat sales conversations begin by focusing on the customer, not yourself.Curiosity and empathy create stronger relationships than scripted pitches.Real-time conversations remain one of the most valuable—and underdeveloped—sales skills.Technology should support communication, not replace human connection.Open-ended questions encourage meaningful dialogue and uncover deeper customer needs.Your voice communicates conviction, authenticity, and enthusiasm in ways email never can.HIGHLIGHT QUOTESSelling isn't about us. It's about the person sitting across from us.Technology can make communication easier—but it can never replace human connection.Your voice carries your conviction, your enthusiasm, and your authenticity.People don't remember perfect sales pitches. They remember how you made them feel.Persistence isn't pestering. Persistence is showing people they matter.ADDITIONAL RESOURCESExplore the secrets of heart-centered leadership and thriving workplace cultures with Culture from the Heart Podcast! Nominate a visionary CEO at www.culturefromtheheart.com!Listen to Larry Levine's Bestselling Book: Selling in a Post-Trust World! Now available on Audible! Transform your sales approach with insights that matter.  Subscribe to The Selling from the Heart Podcast Youtube Channel! Stay updated with the latest episodes and leadership tips: Selling from the Heart YouTubeGet Your Daily Dose of Inspiration:Click Here for Your Daily Dose

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[REDIFFUSION] Attention, dans cet épisode, nous allons parler de scènes violentes qui pourraient heurter la sensibilité des plus jeunes ! Bienvenue dans les Fabuleux Destin, le podcast pour découvrir des histoires vraies et étonnantes. Cette semaine, découvrez une toute nouvelle saison sur l'un des plus grands mystères de l'histoire du crime. Vous connaissez très certainement Jack l'Éventreur, l'un des tueurs les plus sanguinaires jamais retrouvé. Mais connaissez-vous réellement les dessous de l'enquête ? Dans cette saison, plongez au cœur du quartier de Whitechapel à Londres et suivez l'investigation journalistique autour de l'affaire Jack l'Éventreur, vous découvrirez peut-être le véritable coupable. Théories sur la véritable identité du tueur  Au 13 Miller's Court à Whitechapel, l'heure n'est plus à la fête. Un cinquième corps a été retrouvé atrocement mutilé dans une chambre du quartier. La scène de crime est gelée par quelques photographies avant que l'ensemble du groupe ne se dirige vers la morgue du quartier pour procéder à l'autopsie de la pauvre Mary Jane. Le rapport d'autopsie, rédigé par le médecin légiste Thomas Bond, est tout simplement terrifiant. La jeune femme n'a pas seulement été éventrée ; son visage a été mutilé jusqu'à l'os, ses seins ont été coupés, la peau de ses cuisses arrachée, son abdomen ouvert et ses organes éparpillés dans la pièce. Pour Thomas, c'est certain que ces cinq crimes sont l'œuvre de l'homme qu'il recherche depuis le début…  Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecriture : Mary-Lou Oeconomou Production : Bababam (montage Julien Roussel) Voix : Florian Bayoux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check in Time! It's the first week in June and it seems like everywhere there are Canna Events going down. We will be checking in on both sides of the pond. First we have Dave's friend @fahi_shark who is Running @theegoclash @mary_jane_berlin in guess where?….yes Berlin starting this weekend. She will be warming up her @Puffco and having a midnight snack with us. Mary Jane has become the world's largest Cannabis expo with 75k people descending on the new center of cannabis in Europe Berlin ….wow never thought I'd say that. Closer to home we have our friend Kyle from @extractcellar Holding down the official Dab bar at this years @dudegrows Cup that is going down this weekend in Longmont CO. We will check in with him and this Saturday @reservethereserve he will be hosting Terps & Tallow a high end dinner and sesh with the winners of Colorados @mastersofrosin.official @minersmelts2.0 @portal_provisions ,@lulumelts,@terpsoveryields alongside famous glassblower @mattrobertsonglass , The @bcbubbleman himself Marcus and myself if your in town and wanna join 1. ��Go to: https://bit.ly/terpstallow (link also in bio) 2. ��Invite code: RSV-49H3-F9AZ 3. ��Pick your tier: Consumption Only, Dinner Only, or Dinner + Ride We also are excited to see our homies Mr @rarepheno and @mrsrarepheno are coming to hang out @sohistudio So get that @puffco charged your @jerome_baker bong Clean with some ice

Episode 392.  James B and Eddie cover two annuals in 2000 featuring kidnapping, murder, heartbreak, betrayals holograms and women who kiss Spider-Man who aren't Mary Jane! Join us for a special Saturday Express episode of LRSM. Sponsored by: Bounty's Fake Your Own Death.com Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston.  This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed.  Summaries written by James B and Eddie and Jack and Diane's son Peter.  Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/  Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our live meetup and Discord Channel here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_mW6htjJUHOzlViEvPQqR-k68tClMGAi85Bi_xrlV7w/edit

Masked mystery man, Kaine makes his presence known in this podcast as he tears his way through Spider-Man's rogues' gallery! What reason could he have to torment Ben but protect Peter & Mary Jane? Can Ben Reilly build a personal life outside of super heroics? Will Spider-Man succumb to The Vulture's poison or will his arch-nemesis reach out to save him? Join Tony, Tony & myself as we discuss #GerryConwayRIP, 'Try-Hard' writing & a woman who's a real Stunner! #PrepareForPrattleThis podcast features these Clone Saga story arcs…Web Of Life: Web of Spider-Man #120, Spider-Man #54, Web of Spider-Man #121, Spider-Man #55Web Of Death: Amazing Spider-Man #397, Spectacular Spider-Man #220, Amazing Spider-Man #398, Spectacular Spider-Man #221Funeral For An Octopus: Spider-Man: Funeral for an Octopus #1-3Check out Tony Holt Jr.'s Linktree https://linktr.ee/tonyholtjr & Tony Farina's website https://www.arfarina.com/ If you need to know what has come before this storyline check out Tony & me covering The Original Clone Saga & other related stories prior to this here… https://tinyurl.com/5n7k5hm6We will be going through The Clone Saga in chronological order as opposed to release order as per Marvel's own suggested reading order on Marvel Unlimited where you can subscribe to read the individual digital issues… https://tinyurl.com/22mww353 Or you can buy the 5 Complete Clone Saga Epic collections (still available physically or digitally.) Click on each individual collection to see the issues collected therein. https://tinyurl.com/2c2qra6gYou can also purchase the two newly reprinted omnibuses available both digitally & physically which collects all the previous mentioned collections. https://tinyurl.com/2y5g97twFor more details on the behind the scenes and what was occurring month to month during the saga check out The Life Of Reilly Blog! http://www.benreillytribute.x10host.com/LifeofReilly1.htmlWhere to find the Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores Podcast…Follow this link to find your preferred podcast catcher of choice ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pod.link/danbores⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/secretbores⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@spiderdansecretbores⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dan_bores⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/spiderdansecretbores/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.com/invite/CeVrdqdpjk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IMDB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22023774/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/spiderdan_2006/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Like, share, comment, subscribe etc. and don't forget to use the #PrepareForPrattle when you interact with us.If you want to #JoinThePrattalion and to be briefed in full on the #SecretBores head over to #PrattleWorld ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.spiderdanandthesecretbores.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button. You can find Alyson Richman at www.alysonrichman.com or on IG @alysonrichman.   If you're a historical fiction lover, you've probably read something by Alyson Richman. She's the author of 11 novels, including The Missing Pages, which was published last fall. We were delighted that she agreed to come on the show and speak to us about this book, although we did sneak in a question about The Velvet Hours published in 2016, which our book club read many years ago. It is about a real Paris courtesan in the Belle Epoque who in her later years as World War II approaches shares her life story with her granddaughter.   The Missing Pages is a historical fiction novel that is about a man's love of books, but it is also a ghost tale, a romance, and a story of the Titanic all rolled into one. Richman is known for making the reader feel the sumptuous details of the world she is writing about, and she does it again in this book.   Our book rec segment of the show is all about musicians, but we're not talking solely about musician memoirs, although we do have one of those. We've got a children's nonfiction book about a Ukrainian pianist who performed for Nazsis, a National Book Award winner, a mystery about a stolen violin, a story about a wedding singer whose own relationship is on the rocks, and a coming of age story set in the 1970s that includes a rock star.    Books Mentioned in This Episode: 1- The Missing Pages by Alyson Richman  2- The Velvet Hours by Alyson Richman  3- The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray  4- All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley  5- Buckeye by Patrick Ryan  6- The Hare with the Amber Eyes by Edmund de Waal  7- Underlake by Erin L. McCoy  8- The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower  9- A Five Star Read from fellow Book Lover Anima D. @autopsyofbooks - And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie  10- The Encore by Juliet Izon  11- Songs For Other People's Weddings by David Levithan and Jens Lekman  12- Alias Anna: A True Story of Outwitting the Nazis by Susan Hood and Greg Dawson  13- Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau  14- The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by David Grohl  15- The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb        

Movie Meltdown - Episode 660 Join us as we hang out after Louisville Horror Con and discuss Eerie, Indiana, Tod Browning, legal cannabis, and the questionable decision to watch Jane and the Lost City.  And while we try to decide how inappropriate it is to have someone dress up as your deceased father, we also bring up… Omri Katz, The Mystic, Joe Dante, Coy and Vance, Hocus Pocus, Firewalker, Just One of the Guys, Maud Adams, British humor, Disturbing Behavior, The Perils of Gwendoline in the Land of the Yik-Yak, Danielle Harris, Sean Murray, the knife game, eating edibles, Harry Goaz, '80s sex comedies, Indiana Jones, kid dark, The 'Burbs, before they were stars, Henry Gibson, Deathstalker, Dick Miller, getting stuck in a time loop and The Twilight Zone.  "I was that weird kid."  For more on all their conventions, go to: https://thathorrorcon.com  

The Rizzuto Show accidentally turns into a full-blown 90s alternative rock therapy session this episode — and honestly, we're not qualified for that kind of emotional labor. Jimmy Griffin joins the crew ahead of Hard Promises taking over The Pageant, and things immediately derail into a passionate debate over which songs got CRANKED in your Geo Metro and which songs made you consider driving directly into the nearest retaining wall. Totally normal behavior for a daily comedy show.The gang breaks down the magic of The Pageant in St. Louis, why certain venues just hit different, and how every local musician basically treats that stage like sacred ground. Jimmy, Moon, and the crew talk touring memories, legendary staff, and why The Pageant remains one of the best venues in the country. Meanwhile, Rafe contributes important scientific analysis like “this song belongs in the organic peanut butter aisle at Schnucks.”Then comes the glorious avalanche of 90s nostalgia. Bush. Silverchair. Local H. Soul Asylum. Fastball. Collective Soul. Gin Blossoms. Primitive Radio Gods. The Wallflowers. Deep Blue Something. Dishwalla. Basically every song that ever played while your parents fought in the front seat of a Dodge Neon. The crew debates which songs were instant “turn-it-up” classics and which ones deserved immediate radio execution. Lern reveals her absolute hatred for “Runaway Train,” Moon passionately defends Silverchair with the energy of a man protecting sacred scripture, and Jimmy Griffin admits he thought Silverchair was just “baby Nirvana.” Somewhere during all this, Rizz realizes half these bands were apparently “for the girls,” which honestly explains a lot.Jimmy also talks about performing Tom Petty songs with Hard Promises, including why Petty's catalog is basically impossible to screw up because the songs are deceptively simple and annoyingly perfect. The crew gets into favorite deep cuts, beginner guitar memories, and the undeniable brilliance of “Last Dance with Mary Jane.” Jimmy then performs an acoustic version live in studio that immediately makes everyone forget they spent the previous hour roasting Primitive Radio Gods.But the true MVP moment of this entire episode? Jimmy's AutoZone story. A random guy confidently tells him he looks like “Earl Smith” — apparently the legendary frontman of Aerosmith now has the name of a retired high school baseball coach from Festus. Congratulations to the world on accidentally creating the greatest fake musician name in history.This episode has everything:90s alt-rock chaosTom Petty appreciationaggressive music opinionsweirdly emotional radio nostalgiaGeo Metro memoriesgrocery store soundtrack analysisand a new tribute band idea called EARL SMITHJust another completely reasonable daily comedy experience from The Rizzuto Show. Because if we're not yelling about Fastball in 2026, what are we even doing anymore?And yes… somebody definitely threatened to drive off a bridge because of Primitive Radio Gods.A completely stable and emotionally healthy daily comedy show.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 356 takes us on a trip to Moab as we visit Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Dead Horse Point State Park before taking on the off-road adventure of Potash Road. Later, we dive into the bizarre cover art of the classic Super Nintendo game Phalanx and sample nostalgic candies like Warheads, Mary Jane, and Charleston Chew. This episode is made possible by The Pearl On Main. https://thepearlonmain.com/ Contact: Voicemail/Text: 385-988-0042 Website: http://www.theweeklyinsalt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_weekly_insalt TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theweeklyinsalt  

Today's brand new episode is all about 2002's Spiderman.   We answer all the hard-hitting questions like- Who is the best Spiderman/Peter Parker actor?   Whose fault was it that Uncle Ben died?   Is Tobey McGuire a bad on-screen crier?  Peter Parker not saying yes to Mary Jane at the end- is he crazy?   Join us for the fun! •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:02:30 - Memories of first viewing •0:06:00  - Pertinent movie details  •0:10:00  -  Critical and fan reviews •0:16:00 - Scene by scene breakdown  •1:36:00 - Modern day ratings —————————————————————— SPONSORS-  **ASPCA-  To learn more about Pet Health Insurance, visit http://aspcapetinsurance.com/breakfast  **TruDiagnostics- Our listeners can get 20% off at http://TruDiagnostic.com using code CONFUSED at checkout. **NordVPN-  Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to http://nordvpn.com/breakfast to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months on top! It's completely risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee! **PROGRESSIVE- Visit http://progressive.com  **FABLETICS-  Get 80% off everything when you sign up as a VIP! Just head to http://Fabletics.com/confused  **LITTLE SLEEPIES-  If you're expecting or dressing little ones, check out Little Sleeps.  You can visit http://littlesleepies.com and use promo code GOODNIGHT for 10% off of your first order.  **WAYFAIR- Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. http://Wayfair.com   —————————————————————— **Support us at http://patreon.com/confusedbreakfast for bonus weekly episodes, voting on upcoming movies, giving your modern-day ratings on our movies and much more. **Mail us something   The Confused Breakfast PO Box 10016 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-9802 Special thanks to our executive producers- Josh Miller, Starling, Dylan Mick and NicMad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's AIPT Comics Podcast, we're joined by writer Rob Williams to talk all about Hidden Springs, his wild new series that blends retired Hollywood legends, a baby kaiju, and a desperate race against the military. It's a fun, heartfelt conversation about building flawed characters, mixing comedy with tragedy, and why stories about second chances hit harder when everything's on the line. Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWS Marvel teases a terrifying new universe with ‘Midnight' as the Ultimate Universe ends Marvel reveals August 2026 ‘Queen in Black' covers as Al Ewing teases massive event scope Kevin Smith brings Spider-Man and Hulk together for a wild exorcism story Mary Jane gets 60th anniversary special one-shot for August 2026 Thor is gone and Marvel is celebrating issue #800 with a very different hero Rick Remender and Steve Epting's ‘Hammerfist' starts turning heads after teaser drop ‘Assorted Crisis Events' #8 gets Javier Pulido third printing cover 'Bug Wars' returns with 'The Coming of the Wardoom' in August 2026 Stjepan Šejić returns with 'Death Vigil' #1 from Image Comics and Top Cow this August DC's Super-Family faces Zod in massive new crossover ‘Kingdom of Zod' 'Witchblade/Vampirella' kicks off swap crossover similar to 'Superman/Spider-Man' Our Top Books of the Week: Dave: Fantastic Four #10 (Ryan North, Humberto Ramos) Estuary #2 (David Andry & Tim Daniel, Maan House) Chris:​​ Royals #2 (Derek Kirk Kim, Jacob Perez) Daredevil #2 (Stephanie Phillips, Lee Garbett) Standout KAPOW moment of the week: Chris: MegaGhost Volume 2 #2 (Gabe Soria and Gideon Kendall) Dave: Absolute Superman #19 (Rafa Sandoval) Fantastic Four #10 (Ryan North, Humberto Ramos) TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK Chris: Destination Kill #1 (Joe Palmer) Dave: Innards #1 (Rob Guillory and Sam Lotfi) JUDGING BY THE COVER JR. Dave: Absolute Batman #20 (Skottie Young) Chris: Bleeding Hearts #4 (Juni Ba Variant) Interview: Robbie Williams - Hidden Springs - Rend and Tear and Tooth and Claw - Feature film Game 1. Hidden Springs has such a wonderfully strange premise: retired Hollywood legends protecting a baby kaiju. Where did the initial spark for this story come from, and when did you realize this was the right mix of heart, comedy, and monster chaos? 2. The cast of characters is incredibly eclectic, from a rocker reminiscent of Ozzy Osbourne to a classic Hollywood beauty, a trailblazing female director, a stand-up comedian, and a career TV star. How did you approach building such different personalities and making them feel like a believable found family? 3. Nil Vendrell Pallach is handling the art. What did Nil bring to the project visually that made them the perfect collaborator for a story that moves between comedy, nostalgia, and kaiju action? 4. There's something inherently funny about ageing celebrities being the only ones capable of protecting a world-ending monster. What interested you about pairing the idea of aging, fading fame, and second chances with something as huge and destructive as a kaiju? 5. With all these Hollywood types, I was reminded of Caccoon, about a group of old folks who encounter an alien eggs that give them youth, with your new series on the way do you think this the old person encountering sci-fi elements is an underused corner of fiction? 6. What made dark horse the right publisher for this? 7. You've written everything from Judge Dredd to Petrol Head. Where does Hidden Springs sit for you creatively? Does it tap into a different storytelling muscle compared to your other work? 8. (Fun question) Your heroes include a rocker, a comedian, a movie star, and a legendary beauty escorting a baby kaiju across the countryside. If you had to add one more retired celebrity archetype to the team, who would it be and what ridiculous skill would they bring to the kaiju babysitting mission?

A two-month Kingdom of Zod event will take over DC's Superman books. Mary Jane celebrates 60th anniversary. Jeffrey Epstein suicide note found in graphic novel.SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

J. Michael Straczynski wraps up his return to the Amazing Spider-Man. Miles Morales finishes his latest volume and Mary Jane and Black Cat team up to retrieve a VHS tape. Our reviews on these comics can be found on our patreon page. Sign up here on this link.  Here are the books we review:  *Miles Morales Spider-Man #42 *Amazing Spider-Man Torn #3-5 *Black Cat #7 & 8 Sign up at the Team Up level to listen to the audio. Our Sensational and above members have access to the video stream. 

On this episode of Justin, Scott, and Spiegel we are welcomed by Rob Maher!!! Tune in to hear the Morning Boys talk about our ole pal the Devil's Lettice, the Jazz Cabbage, the Mary Jane her self. We talking 420 on 420 Who's doing it and how are they celebrating? Hit play to find out!

As part of our Women of Consequence series, Kelly sits down with podcaster and author Nora McInerny, who says without hesitation that her life is the product of women. The woman at the center of it all is her grandmother Mary Jane — a ceramicist who lived alone in a one-room cabin in the Minnesota woods, went back to college in her eighties, and moved through the world with a kind of fearless delight that rubbed off on everyone lucky enough to be around her. Nora lost her husband Aaron and her father within weeks of each other, and when the world fell apart, it was Mary Jane she thought of — a woman who had buried two of her own children and still showed up wildly in love with life. This episode has been made possible by a grant from Ingeborg Initiatives, a social impact platform dedicated to improving maternal health and making it easier to raise a family. To learn more, please visit: ingeborginitiatives.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode Melanie and I process the latest SEC baseball developments as well as talk through the events of our respective weekends (Melanie shopped for jean shorts and I had a really bad headache, so clearly it was some top-notch excitement). On top of that, I share some June's Journey news, and we dig into our feelings about Mary Janes.Melanie also offers her thoughts on a Netflix show I mentioned several weeks ago, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.Hope y'all enjoy! Join Us on Patreon  Our Amazon Shop Birmingham Show (4/23) Live Stream Tickets (and you will have access for a week after the show - on sale through 4/16) Helen reservations for 4/22-4/24 - email info@helenbham.com with BIGBOO in the subject line and your preferred date/time  If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here.Show Notes: Mississippi State at Arkansas Texas A&M at Oklahoma Aggies and Sooners get chippy A&M a 10-seed in March Madness State walks off Tennessee in softball Arkansas wins SEC basketball tourney Harry Styles: One Night in Manchester on Netflix "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" - Harry Styles Bubs Collagen Junk Gypsy Prom SNL sketch ("BEEF TALLOW!") June's Journey Dolce Vita Julio slides Shrinking on Apple TV+ Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model on Netflix LED teeth whitening kit Kut from the Kloth camo high rise wide leg barrel pants Scarlet & Gold gingham mock neck State sweatshirt AE super high-waisted relaxed denim short  meat loaf pan GAP shorts that Melanie mentions  Sponsors: Mint Mobile - use this link to shop plans Drink LMNT - use this link to get a free sample pack with any order Thrive Market - use this link for 30% off plus a free $60 gift Laundry Sauce - use code BIGBOO for 20% off