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    Veteran State of Mind
    Veteran State Of Mind Episode 223: Daril Fannin

    Veteran State of Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 94:27


    Send us a textDaril Fannin's path to Hollywood defies every norm. Raised in a cult that banned movies, his first act of rebellion was sneaking out to watch The Matrix. It cracked open his world—and rewrote the script for his life. After nine years as a U.S. Army combat medic, Daril earned his MFA in screenwriting at Loyola Marymount, where he sold a Netflix series before finishing the program. Today, he's a multi-million dollar creator, writing and producing projects with A-list icons like Matt Damon, Peter Berg, Sylvester Stallone, and Jimmy Kimmel for entertainment giants like Netflix and Disney. Daril's mission: fix a broken industry. Frustrated by the inefficiencies and inequities embedded in traditional Hollywood workflows, he co-founded KINO: a tech-powered platform designed to reinvent how films are produced, distributed, and experienced. And most recently had his film picked up by A24.Follow Daril: @darilfanninIf you're interested in being a guest on the podcast, please contact us on:instagram: @veteranstateofmind email: info@vsompodcast.comGeraint's books are available at: www.geraintjonesmedia.com and https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Geraint-Jones/author/B06XTKLWBMSupport the show

    The Synergy Connection Show
    The Evolution of Finance - Using Financial Alchemy to Transcend the Matrix with Barbara Guth

    The Synergy Connection Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 36:37


    Barbara's third book in THE EVOLUTION OF FINANCE is arriving on Amazon and in bookstores today so be sure to get your copy. In Barbara's words, “It is the culmination of a 24-year mission to understand and provide a solution to the financial dynamics that have plagued and undermined the evolution and beauty of humanity for centuries”.Barbara Guth shares her belief that together we can co-create a world that humanity has dreamed of and be free of the contrived limitations we have all lived with for decades.Barbara can be reached for consultation at:WebsiteListen to this week's program below or on your podcast platform of choice by clicking Here.

    We Can Be Weirdos
    Lazy Code: Entering The Simulation

    We Can Be Weirdos

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 32:59


    In this intro to our new monthly bonus show Lazy Code, Dan welcomes longtime weird-theory believer Leon ‘Buttons' Kirkbeck and Halina Brooke back and his daughter Halina Brooke. We explain simulation theory, meet the hosts, tease the kinds of glitches and guests to expect (from UFOs to scientific perspectives), and explore what it's like growing up with a dad who thinks the universe might be broken. Decide for yourself: fascinating deep dive, or evidence the Matrix is leaking?

    70mm | Movies and Friendship

    "You're dating an OS?"LO-FI SCI-TEMBER continues with HER! We also discuss how how DudeWipes work or don't work, Danny watching INTERSTELLAR and THE SOUND OF METAL, Proto THE PARALLAX VIEW and THE MEG, slime enjoying EDDINGTON and much more. In the uncut post-show of the episode we got into the new iPhones 17, the buzz on GDT's FRANKENSTEIN, and more DudeWipes talk.Chapters:(00:00:00) Introductions + DudeWipes(00:06:05) What we watched(00:20:50) The Man From Earth(01:23:44) Next weekSupport the 70mm Patreon to join our VHS Village Discord and access exclusive episodes in the 70mm Vault like the 1990s Batman movies, Harry Potter, The Matrix, SHIN Godzilla, and over 70 others. Signing up for the Patreon also get your own membership card, member-only discounts on merch, and the ability to vote on future episodes!Don't forget you can visit our website to shop our storefront to buy prints and merch, follow us on Letterboxd, email the show, and much more.70mm is a ⁠TAPEDECK⁠ podcast, along with our friends at ⁠BAT & SPIDER⁠,  ⁠The Letterboxd Show⁠, Austin Danger Pod, ⁠Escape Hatch⁠, ⁠Will Run For...⁠, ⁠Lost Light⁠, ⁠The Movie Mixtape⁠, and ⁠Twin Vipers⁠.(Gone but not forgotten; ⁠Cinenauts⁠ + ⁠FILM HAGS⁠.) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    The Bitcoin Matrix
    Samson Mow - KNOTS vs CORE

    The Bitcoin Matrix

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 60:28


    In this episode, I chat with Samson Mow, CEO of Jan3, longtime Bitcoiner, and a key voice in nation-state Bitcoin adoption, about the heated Core vs. KNOTS debate. If you want a clear, no-BS walk through the current discourse, plus practical takeaways for node runners, this episode is for you. ––– Support My Work ––– Paypal: https://www.paypal.biz/BitcoinMatrix Strike/Bitcoin: BitcoinMatrix@strike.me Cash App: https://cash.app/$BitcoinMatrix Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/bitcoinmatrix PO Box: The Bitcoin Matrix, P.O. Box 18056, Sarasota, FL 34231   ––– Offers & Discounts –––   Theya is the world's simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric   Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Samson Mow on X: https://x.com/Excellion ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Emergency session: Core vs. KNOTS setup 03:20 - Price cycles, “omega candles,” and diminishing returns vibes 04:55 - What is Bitcoin Core? Reference client, dominance, and risks 07:30 - Who counts as a “Core contributor”? Roles and influence 09:45 - Origins of the rift: policy, process, and trust fractures 12:05 - OpReturn explained: what v30 changes could enable 14:20 - Spam or not? Ordinals, data storage, and native Bitcoin use 18:15 - Standards vs. censorship: what filters actually signal 21:50 - Fees as a filter, block weight, and unit-economics after SegWit 29:10 - Ffunding,and the echo-chamber risk 37:20 - Will Core v30 ship? KNOTS growth, and ossification paths 42:15 - Why three major implementations might be healthiest 47:40 - Parting advice: run a node and stay vigilant DISCLAIMER: All views in this episode are our own and DO NOT reflect the opinions/views of any of our guests or sponsors. I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening! The information in all The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast episodes and content is based on hypothetical assumptions and is intended for illustrative purposes only. PAST PERFORMANCE DOES NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE RESULTS. This video is provided for entertainment purposes only. The information contained herein represents temporary, changing views and subjective impressions and opinions regarding the inherently uncertain and unpredictable issues discussed. The reader, user, and/or viewer must not assume that these contents are accurate, complete, timely, or up to date. Market conditions change rapidly and unpredictably. Nothing herein should be interpreted as any kind of offer, solicitation, commitment, promise, warranty, or guarantee whatsoever relating to any of the contents of these videos. Disclaimer INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE BITCOIN MATRIX PODCAST IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND FREEDOM FROM INFRINGEMENT. The viewer of this video assumes the entire risk of any acting on any information contained herein. No representation is made that any regulatory authority has passed on the merits, adequacy or accuracy of this information. The viewer assumes all liability.

    Cobra Guys
    Podcast not just for Karate, for whole life

    Cobra Guys

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 85:28


    Mikey & Jeremy have prepared a new slate of games to play for the Eternal Off Season that lies ahead. They unveil the new categories and take them out on a maiden voyage with a few old favorites already covered on the podcast. Including but not limited to The Crow, Jurassic Park, and The Matrix. They also announce the first movie of the E.O.S., Back to the Future.  Be sure to email in to Cobraguys@hotmail.com to play the games and hear your email read out on the podcast! 

    Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu
    Tom Bilyeu Q&A: the Future of Technology, Singularity, and the Art of Swearing

    Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 65:47


    Tom Bilyeu and Cindy field questions from the Impact Theory Community including: *Have you considered creating an Impact Theory University Master's Degree Program? *Perhaps along the lines of Singularity University, but online and aiming at a much larger global audience… *What is your number one tool for building rapport with your guests? *When setting up Impact Theory, what was the hardest hurdle that you had to overcome? *In Steven Johnson's book, Where Good Ideas Come From, he speaks about the commonplace book. *Do you journal or write when you read? What it would look like to find the next 1000 Elon Musks. And more. Original air date: 2-11-17 Tom Bilyeu is the co-founder of 2014 Inc. 500 company Quest Nutrition — a unicorn startup valued at over $1 billion — and the co-founder and host of Impact Theory. Impact Theory is a first-of-its-kind company designed to facilitate global change through the incubation of mission-based businesses and the cultivation of empowering content. Every piece of content Impact Theory creates is meant to underscore the company mission to free people from The Matrix and help them unlock their true potential. Impact Theory exists to inspire the next generation of game-changing companies and creators that will make a true and lasting impact on the world. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at⁠ https://impacttheory.co/AG1pod.⁠ Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to⁠ https://impacttheory.co/aurapod⁠ to start your free two-week trial. ********************************************************************** What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... 1. STARTING a business: JOIN ME HERE: ⁠https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show⁠ 2. SCALING a business: see if you qualify here: ⁠https://tombilyeu.com/call⁠ 3. Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox:⁠ https://tombilyeu.com/⁠ ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY & MINDSET PLAYBOOK AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS:⁠ apple.co/impacttheory⁠ ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/⁠ Tik Tok:⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en⁠ Twitter:⁠ https://twitter.com/tombilyeu⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Grace Church Orlando
    Living Outside the Matrix Part 2: Reconstruction - Matt Seifert

    Grace Church Orlando

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 38:29


    The RPGBOT.Podcast
    STORMLIGHT ARCHIVE HOW TO PLAY - Actual Play 2: Shardblades, Chasm Fiends, and Really Bad Dice Rolls

    The RPGBOT.Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 60:41


    "The storm is both battleground and teacher. In the high storm's fury, we discovered not merely survival checks or combat mechanics, but the weight of choice. Humor became a shield, laughter our shardplate, as the Shardblade in hand revealed itself to be more than a weapon. Against the chasm fiend's relentless rhythm, the bond between friends became the only path to victory. The storm needs a guide. Ash Ely is that guide. Some stories wait for the storm to pass. Others demand a guide who will lead you into its very heart. A Game Master is more than a storyteller — they are a Shardbearer of narrative, a wielder of dice and destiny. Ash Ely is such a guide. On StartPlaying.Games, Ash shapes campaigns where camaraderie becomes steel and laughter binds tighter than plate. Their table is not just a game; it is a high storm of story, where each choice carries weight, and each player becomes part of something greater. If you seek tabletop RPG adventures, if you wish to test your courage in battle against chasm fiends, or to weave tales of character development, teamwork, and role-playing, then step into Ash's storm. The path begins here: StartPlaying.Games — Ash Ely "I saw how tactical decisions, combat strategies, and even failed dice rolls wrote a story more enduring than steel. This was no simple role-playing game; it was a tale of character development, teamwork, and storytelling woven into the very stormlight itself." — From the journals of a forgotten scout, on the eve of battle Shownotes This second half of the Stormlight Archive RPG actual play begins with grounding moments: life updates, the struggles of moving, and even the grudges of pets that mirror the stubbornness of men. These personal stories remind us that whether in Dungeons and Dragons, tabletop gaming, or life itself, the storms we weather shape who we become. The session then surges into epic tension. The looming high storm, the enigma of Shardblade bonding, and the terror of a chasm fiend boss fight create a crucible for both game mechanics and storytelling. Every player choice feels sharp, every dice roll a heartbeat. Humor, often chaotic, interlaces with danger, proving that friendship and camaraderie in role-playing games can hold fast even in the fiercest winds. The players grapple with combat strategies, team dynamics, and the consequences of their actions. Critical hits, failed rolls, and unexpected outcomes shift the battle's tide, while persuasion and leadership test not only the characters but the trust among players. Through it all, the narrative storytelling of the Stormlight Archive RPG shines — a reminder that fantasy adventures are not just about survival, but about the truths revealed when we choose together. Key Takeaways Life mirrors the game: Moving, pets, and family stories parallel the challenges of tabletop RPGs and character development. Humor in the storm: Laughter and camaraderie in role-playing games lighten even the heaviest encounters. Shardblades as destiny: Shardblade bonding and mechanics test both characters and players, demanding patience and commitment. The chasm fiend fight as crucible: A true boss monster encounter forces combat strategies and tactical decisions. Choice as stormlight: Every dice roll, persuasion attempt, and player choice illuminates the narrative. Friendship as armor: Teamwork and communication in RPGs are more powerful than steel. The rhythm of mechanics: Fast and slow turns, survival checks, and RPG game mechanics create tension and triumph. Story as aftermath: Critical hits, moral dilemmas, and unexpected alliances linger beyond the session, becoming part of the shared fantasy adventure. "A story is not complete until it is shared. Storms are faced together, and victories mean little without companions to witness them. If this tale has moved you — if the laughter, the choices, and the clash of Shardblade against chasm fiend struck true — then carry it outward. Tell a friend. Invite them to listen. Let them stand with us in the storm, dice in hand, part of the fellowship that makes role-playing more than a game. For in unity lies strength, and in shared story lies immortality." Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

    Into the Impossible
    The Matrix Is a Documentary: Riz Virk on the Simulation Hypothesis

    Into the Impossible

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 75:14


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    Cutting Through the Matrix with Alan Watt Podcast (.xml Format)
    Sept. 14, 2025 "Cutting Through the Matrix" with Alan Watt --- Redux (Educational Talk From the Past): "Mending Your Mind, Blending Your Kind, and You Shall All Serve as One"

    Cutting Through the Matrix with Alan Watt Podcast (.xml Format)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 110:03


    --{ "Mending Your Mind, Blending Your Kind, and You Shall All Serve as One"}-- Technocrats - Control of Mind and Mass-Mind - Theory of Evolution - New Soviet Man. Experiments in Human Behaviour - Wires in Brains, Remote Manipulation, Aldous Huxley - "Mental" Patients - Repetition, Attaching Emotions for Impact - Patriotic, War Songs - Group Solidarity. Negation of Parental Influence - "Contamination" - Separation of Children from Adults - Big Brother, The State. Mind Control, Brainwashing - Pavlov's Laboratory Experiments - Torture. Psychopathy - Worship of Power - Sadomasochism - Induced Extracted "Confessions" - Hitler - Battle for the Mind - Understanding of Central Nervous System - Hellfire and Brimstone - Religious Conversions - Suggestibility. Pavlovian Techniques - Prisons - Communist Tactics - Indoctrination - Prisoners of War. Genetic Engineering - Survival Instincts, Self-Preservation, Domestication. (Books: "Brave New World Revisited" by Aldous Huxley. "1984" by George Orwell.) (Songs: "The Place Where The Nuts Hunt The Squirrels" by Napoleon XIV. "If I Only Had A Brain" and "If I Only Had A Heart" Wizard of Oz Soundtrack.)

    Mindalia.com-Salud,Espiritualidad,Conocimiento
    La Matrix Divina: ¿Vivimos en una Realidad Programada? | Lileyna García

    Mindalia.com-Salud,Espiritualidad,Conocimiento

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 19:01


    En Ivoox puedes encontrar sólo algunos de los audios de Mindalia. Para escuchar las 4 grabaciones diarias que publicamos entra en https://www.mindaliatelevision.com. Si deseas ver el vídeo perteneciente a este audio, pincha aquí: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_8VmJVeINw La Mátrix Divina es una red inteligente que une toda la creación, donde la conciencia humana influye directamente en la realidad. La física cuántica revela su base energética, la Cábala interpreta su estructura espiritual, y juntas describen una tecnología sagrada que nos conecta con el poder de crear, transformar y experimentar el mundo. Lileyna García Dra en Comunicaciones, Human Development Consultor, Angelóloga Cabalista, Fundadora de un espacio de bienestar y activismos de conciencia que integra herramientas ancestrales y vanguardistas para una vida desde la autenticidad del ser. https://www.pulsoalquimico.com / pulsoalquimico / pulsoalquimico Más información en: https://www.mindalia.com/television/ PARTICIPA CON TUS COMENTARIOS EN ESTE VÍDEO. ------------INFORMACIÓN SOBRE MINDALIA----------DPM Mindalia.com es una ONG internacional, sin ánimo de lucro, que difunde universalmente contenidos sobre espiritualidad y bienestar para la mejora de la consciencia del mundo. Apóyanos con tu donación en: https://www.mindalia.com/donar/ Suscríbete, comenta positivamente y comparte nuestros vídeos para difundir este conocimiento a miles de personas. Nuestro sitio web: https://www.mindalia.com SÍGUENOS TAMBIÉN EN NUESTRAS PLATAFORMAS Facebook: / mindalia.ayuda Instagram: / mindalia_com Twitch: / mindaliacom Odysee: https://odysee.com/@Mindalia.com *Mindalia.com no se hace responsable de las opiniones vertidas en este vídeo, ni necesariamente participa de ellas.

    Small Beans
    910. Frame Rate: eXistenZ

    Small Beans

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 56:46


    Michael and Abe discuss one of the late 90s films about unreality. But this one has a bone gun. And Bilbo holds it at one point. Does that make it better than The Matrix? No. But it does make for a fun conversation brought to you by Pick the Flick's Doctor Slaphammer! Thanks, Doc! Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    The RPGBOT.Podcast
    SLAAD EXPLAINED (Remastered) - Spawn of Chaos, Croak of Dread: A Monstrous Dissection

    The RPGBOT.Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 34:41


    Lo, from the stagnant mire there arose a croak most dreadful, heralding the advent of creatures born of chaos and slime. In this remastered Spooktober hour from 2023, we unmask the Slaad—horrible monsters of Dungeons & Dragons whose laughter curdles into terror. Hark, dear listeners, and let the tolling of the midnight bell stir your marrow— for once more the veil thins, and once more the chill breath of Spooktober draws near. The year wanes, the light falters, and in the gathering gloom we bid you prepare: the 2025 season of RPGBOT.Podcast's Spooktober is nearly upon us. Expect not merely tales of monsters, but phantasms of horror and mirth entwined; expect not idle chatter, but whispers of Dungeons and Dragons and tabletop RPG horrors, woven with the laughter of the damned and the counsel of the grave. Steel your heart, sharpen your dice, and ready your soul for the chaos to come— for in the creeping hours of October, we shall descend together once more into that grotesque carnival of terror and delight… and the monsters shall be waiting. Show Notes In this mournful season of Spooktober, the RPGBOT.Podcast hosts descend into the abyss to reveal the Slaad, one of the most horrible monsters in tabletop RPGs. From the dim vaults of Dungeons and Dragons lore and the infernal margins of the Pathfinder RPG, these chaos beasts emerge—creatures neither wholly comic nor wholly terrifying, but abominations caught between laughter and despair. The discussion charts the evolution of the Slaad lore in Dungeons and Dragons, tracing their spawn from earlier editions through to the present, while casting their warped shadows upon Pathfinder 2e Slaad monster analysis. Their essence is chaotic neutral vs. chaotic evil monsters in RPGs, shifting masks of unpredictability, forever croaking of corruption and madness. These horror monsters serve not only as combatants, but as symbols: infestation, decay, and the slow erosion of body and spirit. To Dungeon Masters yearning for the macabre, the hosts provide counsel on roleplaying tips for using Slaad in campaigns—how to balance absurdity with terror, how to weave dread into encounters, how to stage the crawling metamorphoses of flesh that birth new horrors. This is no idle musing, but a true Spooktober monster deep dive podcast, a lantern held aloft in the darkness for all who dare run horror themed creatures for D&D adventures. RPGBOT.Podcast Season 2 Episode 1 – Variant Rules RPGBOT.Podcast Season 2 Episode 2 – The Move Toward Inclusion in Tabletop Gaming Key Takeaways The Slaad are chaos incarnate, their essence shifting between chaotic neutral vs. chaotic evil monsters in RPGs. Their mark is body-horror most grotesque: infestation, spawning, and vile metamorphosis. They are the perfect choice for Spooktober monster deep dive podcasts and horror themed creatures for D&D adventures. The hosts trace Slaad lore in Dungeons and Dragons and expand into Pathfinder RPG differences. Practical roleplaying tips for using Slaad in campaigns show how to balance comedy with grotesque menace. The episode offers guidance on how to run Slaad encounters in TTRPGs, ensuring dread without monotony. These creatures become living metaphors: corruption, chaos, and despair, bound in the grotesque tapestry of fantasy lore. When placed in a campaign, the Slaad engrave themselves in memory, a croaking echo in the dark—an eternal reminder that in roleplaying games, the most horrible monsters linger long after dice have stilled. Now Go forth, dear traveler, and whisper in trembling tones to those you hold dear: Spooktober is coming. Let not your comrades remain unprepared for the horrors and laughter that await.Bid them gather round the flickering lantern, bid them tune their ears to the RPGBOT.Podcast, that together you may descend into the abyss of dice and dread. For what is terror, if not shared? What is laughter in the dark, if not echoed by many? Spread the word, spread the warning...tell your friends, your table, your fellowship: the season of fright returns, and none shall escape its shadow. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

    The Alpha Male Coach Podcast
    Episode 328: The Matrix Unveiled - Healthcare, Banks, and AI

    The Alpha Male Coach Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 45:11


    In this continuation of our matrix series, we go deeper into three interwoven constructs - healthcare, banks/money, and so-called “artificial intelligence” - and how they function as false authorities only because we hand them our power. This isn't a hit piece on people. It's an illumination of ideas. As I say up front, I'm fiery - earth and fire in my blueprint - but I'm not condemning. Good/bad, right/wrong are outdated frames. Like Morpheus says, the matrix is a prison for the mind, a shadow we mistake for the body. I'm pointing at the shadow so you can see the light.We begin with healthcare. I share the story of visiting friends and being struck by the drumbeat of pharmaceutical commercials - slick narratives that say, “You're doing the natural things - eating real food, moving your body - and it's still not enough. Take the pill.” I offer a personal example: my dad was put on a preventative cholesterol drug even without high cholesterol, and later told it would be “dangerous” to stop. The point isn't that doctors are villains; it's that the system replicates nature poorly and becomes self-serving. I highlight the placebo effect to illustrate the mind's role in healing and argue that much of the system is a copy of true health. When we forget this, we surrender authority to white coats and acronyms instead of listening to our bodies and living in simple alignment - real food, movement, sunlight, and rest.From there we move to banks and money. In nature, value flows through exchange - what I have in excess covers your lack, and vice versa. Tribes live this way. Yet we've assigned a monetary price to everything - food, water, land - and then centralized the levers (interest, inflation, access) so thoroughly that abundance dies on the vine. I contrast U.S. food waste with global hunger to show the distortion: it's not that we can't share; it's that we won't because the price tag says no. I'm not calling that evil - I'm asking us to look at results. I point to cryptocurrency as a tool that could move us toward sounder exchange and, ultimately, a world with less need for currency at all, and I mention the Venus Project as a vision of resource-based living driven by available technology.Finally, we tackle “AI.” I call artificial intelligence an oxymoron: what is artificial isn't intelligent, and what is intelligent isn't artificial. In practice, it's a confirmation-bias mirror - the apex of human narcissism - polishing and returning our own beliefs. I've seen people get opposite “truths” from their bots based on what they feed them. When we treat that mirror as an oracle, we don't become wiser; we outsource discernment. I even note emerging pathologies like people falling in love with their bots—a sign of isolation and self-infatuation the matrix rewards.The through-line is authority. Government, corporations, religions, healthcare, banks, and “AI” are not mothers and fathers. They are ideas - useful only when they serve life. I don't vote, not out of apathy, but because I refuse to abdicate self-governance. As Jurassic Park warned, we were so busy asking if we could that we didn't ask if we should. Let's ask now. Next week I'll share what I do believe - practical, life-giving shifts we can embody so the matrix serves through us, not over us.Elevate your alpha, brothers.

    El Ritmo de la Mañana
    Que simbolizaban los colores de la pastilla roja y azul en Matrix

    El Ritmo de la Mañana

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 14:17


    Inspired Evolution
    Kerry K Explores the Collapse of the False Matrix, Spiritual Ascension, and Cosmic Reinforcements

    Inspired Evolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 10:48


    Watch the full episode with Kerry K here: https://youtu.be/7qyxB-0Ow7USupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/inspiredevolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Be The Vessel Podcast
    Trishana Suman Pt. 3 - 6/2 Role Model, 6 Line Frequency, 2027 Shift, Money, Individual v. System, Embodied Wisdom, Transpersonal Karma, The Raves, UNcomfortably Numb

    Be The Vessel Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 151:15


    Trishana is an Empowerment Guide & Mentor, who has delved into diverse spiritual practices, including studying under Shamans in Peru and California, exploring the Chakra System, learning Tantric and Taoist techniques, and using Human Design & Gene Keys to understand her unique path while supporting others in understanding their own.With over five years of experience in providing personalized guidance to clients, Trishana's path is one of supporting and guiding others along their spiritual (and human) journey. Alongside her spiritual journey, she has also dedicated over a decade to government service, and now supports conscious businesses through SEO Marketing.I welcome Trishana back for our 3rd episode in the exploration of all things Human Design. In our third installment, we explore deeper themes of the 6/2 profile and the implications of shifting Earth's background frequency from a 1 line into a 6th line beginning in 2027. To here more about Trishana's personal journey as well as more foundational concepts of Human Mind, check out episodes 53 and 54.To discover more about Trishana and her offerings, follow her @lightray on IG or visit sacredtransmutation.comPlease enjoy my latest conversation with Trishana Suman and may you receive the call to step forth in authenticity and truth for the long awaited shift into 2027 and beyond.________FOOTNOTES & DEFINITIONS-Trishana's use of “correctness” here is referring to any moral sense of right or wrong, but is a specific Human Design term defined as: acting in alignment with your unique Strategy and Authority to live authentically and experience your true potential with the least resistance. This refers to a present-focused, in-the-moment use of guidance rather than something mind-driven, planned, or “thought out” for the future. To learn more about Strategy and Authority, check out our previous episodes. -Rave terminology:Penta: The energetic formation that arises when the auras of three to five people come together and create a trans-auric entity, or a formation that creates a single, collective field. The penta transcends the influence of any individual being and has a collective purpose all its own. The penta will not have individual egos desires but will serve the Program i.e. The Matrix or innate intelligence of our physical universe.

    Aeon Byte Gnostic Radio
    Dr. Arthur Versluis on Hermes Trismegistus, Emerald Tablet & The Matrix

    Aeon Byte Gnostic Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 65:57


    We'll gain so much Gnosis as Dr. Arthur Versluis joins us to discuss his new book, Alchemical Lightwork: A Guide to Creating Cultures of Light and Spiritual Awakening. Let's explore an ancient path to manifest inner light for spiritual awakening amidst technological materialism. Drawing from alchemy and perennial wisdom, this journey fosters profound transformation and reconnects individuals to the Earth. Learn to distinguish between illusion and reality, between healing and artificial culture. Ultimately, discover how this timeless understanding inspires new cultures of light, transcending materialism and redefining the self in harmony with nature. Get the book: https://amzn.to/46qTT02 More on Arthur: https://arthurversluis.com/ Get The Occult Elvis: https://amzn.to/4jnTjE4 Virtual Alexandria Academy: https://thegodabovegod.com/virtual-alexandria-academy/ Gnostic Tarot Readings: https://thegodabovegod.com/gnostic-tarot-reading/ The Gnostic Tarot: https://www.makeplayingcards.com/sell/synkrasis Homepage: https://thegodabovegod.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aeonbyte AB Prime: https://thegodabovegod.com/members/subscription-levels/ Voice Over services: https://thegodabovegod.com/voice-talent/ Support with donation: https://buy.stripe.com/00g16Q8RK8D93mw288

    Alfacast
    #283 - Uncovering The Superculture Of The Matrix w/ Jasun Horsley

    Alfacast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 101:09


    Jasun Horsley was born into a family of the British 'elite'.  When he was a child he was unaware that his paternal grandfather, Alec Horsley, Oxford Balliol graduate and founding member of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, was also a Fabian and helped found the Hull branch when he was Sheriff of Hull. Jasun's father also rubbed elbows with characters like Sir Richard Acland, Bertrand Russell, and the Paedophile Information Exchange, a British pro-paedophilia activist group. Jasun was made aware that his family's circle of influence were mockingly called “champagne socialists,” and that the family business, Northern Foods was in cahoots with other notable corporate giants, while being a major player in world business. One thing was clear to Jasun from an early age, he had no interest in joining the family business! At 18, he inherited a small fortune from his father, which landed him in New York as an aspiring filmmaker. Upon his discovery of "The Teachings of Don Juan" through the works of Carlos Castaneda he decided that sorcery was a truer and more adventurous path.  He later concluded that there was much congruity between the film industry and sorcery, which was later explored in his book "Seen and Not Seen: Confessions of a Movie Autist" that examines the military-entertainment complex, and how American movies have become weaponized. Jasun's pursuit of sorcery knowledge led him to Oaxaca, Mexico, and then to New Mexico, where he made a "misguided" attempt to start an intentional community, after which, at age 24, he disinherited his fortune and disappeared to Morocco, with nothing but a poncho and meager belongings. Some thirty years since, Jasun has continued his introspection into the ways in which popular culture, alternate or “counter-” culture, politics, and pseudo-spiritualty are all limbs of a covert, multi-generational, social-engineering octopus that includes occult societies, intelligence agencies, and organized crime networks. While spanning centuries along many disparate groups, ideologies, organizations, and agendas, Jasun has determined this “superculture” to be largely consistent in its aims, principles, and methods. Join us in this free-flowing discussion as Jasun and the Alfacast crew review his many provocative works for an insider's view of the world through the eyes of the so-called "elite". Show links: https://childrenofjob.substack.com/ Learn The True Nature Of Dis-Ease & How Our Bodies Actually Work: https://alfavedic.com/themyth/ Join Our Private Community And Join In The Discussion: https://alfavedic.com/join-us/ Follow our new YT channel: / @offgridelegance Start healing yourself and loved ones with ozone! https://alfavedic.com/ozone Protect yourself & your teens from media manipulation & groupthink w/ Dani Katz's Pop Propaganda Course! http://alfavedic.com/poppropaganda Get our favorite blue blocker glasses! Use code 'alfavedic' for 10% off! https://alfavedic.com/raoptics Join Qortal for free, the truly decentralized internet. https://qortal.dev/downloads Learn how to express your law and uphold your rights as one of mankind. https://alfavedic.com/lawformankind Alfa Vedic is an off-grid agriculture & health co-op focused on developing products, media & educational platforms for the betterment of our world. By using advanced scientific methods, cutting-edge technologies and tools derived from the knowledge of the world's greatest minds, the AV community aims to be a model for the future we all want to see. Our comprehensive line of health products and nutrition is available on our website. Most products are hand mixed and formulated right on our off grid farm including our Immortality Teas which we grow on site. Find them all at https://alfavedic.com​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Follow Alfa Vedic: https://linktr.ee/alfavedic Follow Mike Winner: https://linktr.ee/djmikewinner

    2.5 Admins
    2.5 Admins 264: A Question of Trust

    2.5 Admins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 30:27


    Matrix shows how painful enormous databases can be to restore, why the certificate authority system doesn't seem to make sense in 2025, a hosting provider thinks they are better than Cloudflare at blocking malicious traffic, a viral app turns out to be written by an enthusiastic dev who doesn't understand best practices, and using S3 […]

    The Counter Culture Mom Show with Tina Griffin Podcast
    Illusion of World's Financial System and Elites' Total Control via Currency - David Morgan

    The Counter Culture Mom Show with Tina Griffin Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 27:02


    TAKEAWAYSDebt is dangerousDishonest scales are an abomination to the Lord (Proverbs 11:1)When people understand how unfair the financial system is, they are less inclined to participate in the gameThe whole financial system is based upon the concept of doing something for nothing

    A Brothers' Creed
    #198- Resilience- Personified in movies

    A Brothers' Creed

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 44:28 Transcription Available


    Brothers Jared and Ethan Thomas discuss resilience through iconic movie and TV scenes, exploring both mental and physical toughness. They highlight clips from The Matrix, Rocky, Rambo, The Dark Knight, The Martian, and Finding Nemo to illustrate how characters face and overcome overwhelming challenges. The hosts connect these film moments to real-life lessons for fathers and families, emphasizing the importance of modeling perseverance and pointing out resilience to the next generation. Short, engaging, and film-focused, this episode offers practical takeaways for building grit and encouraging children to keep moving forward. Find more from A Brothers' Creed on these platforms:  Follow us on Instagram @a.brothers.creed Follow us on YouTube

    Late Night Linux All Episodes
    2.5 Admins 264: A Question of Trust

    Late Night Linux All Episodes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 30:27


    Matrix shows how painful enormous databases can be to restore, why the certificate authority system doesn't seem to make sense in 2025, a hosting provider thinks they are better than Cloudflare at blocking malicious traffic, a viral app turns out to be written by an enthusiastic dev who doesn't understand best practices, and using S3... Read More

    The RPGBOT.Podcast
    2025 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS STARTER SET REVIEW: When Tokens and Tales Collide

    The RPGBOT.Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 80:27


    In this wandering dissection of the 2025 Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set, the hosts circle through memory and mechanics, weighing cardboard against imagination, and finding, amid the tokens and rules, not a doorway into wonder but the echo of all the starter sets that came before, fuller, deeper, better. Starter Set: Heroes of the Borderlands (affiliate link) Randall has written Melancon, a novella that lingers like the dusk on a Southern porch, where memory and shadow wrestle in the same long sentence; you will read it in print upon Amazon, or hear it carried on Ash's voice in the audiobook, the cadence of the tale winding as though the story itself remembered you before you found it. Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Show Notes There is a starter set, and though the box is new, the echoes within are old, older than dice or leveling mechanics, older than the crafting of character sheets and the fragile permanence of tokens, and it bears the mark of Wizards of the Coast as if that brand were a lineage stretching back to the dim histories of Dungeons and Dragons, and we, who have seen the 2024 starter set, the 2014, the 1983, and all the ones before that, sit and hold this one in our hands and feel the weight of it, and the hollowness, too. The hosts circle round like storytellers on a porch, voices interwoven, sometimes bantering, sometimes harsh in judgment, and they speak of game mechanics, of adventure design, of character creation, and of the difference between a board game's bones and the living marrow of a tabletop RPG. And as they speak, one sees the ghost of better boxes, more cohesive adventure modules, more patient stories. There is praise for the components—tokens and maps, the paper like a relic of promises—but criticism too, for what is an adventure review if not an elegy for what might have been? The adventure structure is straight as an arrow and as empty, the plot like a house without rooms, and though it may shelter the new player, it does not nourish them. And so the tale winds: the physical versus digital experience, the cruel disappointment of shallow design, the lingering hope that future offerings may redeem this one. It is the story of a set that wanted to be Dungeons & Dragons, but settled, instead, for something less. Key Takeaways The 2025 D&D Starter Set carries the name but not the soul of its predecessors; the history of D&D starter sets looms over it like a shadow. Its adventure modules are linear and lack the depth that breathes life into role-playing games. Though the physical components—tokens, sheets, crafted bits of board-game echo—serve their purpose, they cannot mask the thinness of the adventure design. Character creation and leveling mechanics receive mention but not reverence; they are steps without dance. The box is priced like a promise (“a $50 product”) but delivers less than it should. The hosts weigh the player experience and declare that better paths exist for those beginning their journey into Dungeons and Dragons. In comparing starter sets, the verdict is clear: this one feels less like a gateway into wonder and more like a door that does not open all the way. And so if you have followed us through this wandering road of tokens and rules and promises unkept, then carry it further: share this podcast with the ones at your own table, let them hear our voices as you have, and rate and review us upon the great digital ledgers—Apple Podcasts, Spotify, all the places where stories are measured not in pages but in stars and numbers—so that others, lost or searching, may stumble into this circle of talk and stay a while. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

    The Worst Idea Of All Time
    REPLAY: S02E13 - Horse Punch

    The Worst Idea Of All Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 39:10


    THIS EPISODES WERE RECORDED 10 YEARS AGO, PLEASE FORGIVE US OUR TRESPASSESGuy and Tim are back just two days after their last trip to Abu Dhabi. In a far more upbeat mood than last episode when we left our heroes, the lads are tackling issues as diverse as Madonna, the human body while electrocuted and punching horses. Guy's appreciating the ladys' propensity to get boozed in all circumstances, Tim's trying to see some positivity in a music cue. Meanwhile, there's a weird glitch in the Matrix involving a magazine on a plane.Support the boys on their modern-day adventures at twioat.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ask Noah Show
    Ask Noah Show 458 | Lessons From a Pilot

    Ask Noah Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 53:52


    This week Alex joins Noah and Steve and brings his expertise as a professional pilot to discuss problem solving and a systematic approach to troubleshooting. -- During The Show -- 00:52 Intro Weather Basement hammock Special Guest Alex - Professional Pilot 03:03 Kagi Serach - Fred Google's diminishing search Kagi Search (https://kagi.com/) Twit TV Link (https://twit.tv/posts/tech/breaking-free-google-how-kagis-paid-search-model-revolutionizing-web-experience) DuckDuckGo Perplexity Kagi vs searxng (https://github.com/searxng/searxng) Paid models 08:55 Domain Registrar - AtypicalKernel GoDaddy No Human support Very hard to recover access NameCheap (https://www.namecheap.com/) Has DynDNS Gandi (https://www.gandi.net/en) Best for weird TLD Registar4Less (https://register4less.com/) Dirt Cheap Cheap Email hosting Delegation of control Amazing Customer Service 16:40 Everyday lessons from a pilot Professional standards Checklists Knowledge for knowledge sake Documentation Acceptable procedures Communication Using checklists Run book/quick reference checklist Following docs vs learning the tech Root Cause Production checklists "Be a Pilot" Human Factor Apathy Impulsivity Machismo Anti-Authority Resignation Invulnerability Dealing with machismo Taking Emotion out of communication Asking for feedback Expect the Unexpected -- The Extra Credit Section -- For links to the articles and material referenced in this week's episode check out this week's page from our podcast dashboard! This Episode's Podcast Dashboard (http://podcast.asknoahshow.com/458) Phone Systems for Ask Noah provided by Voxtelesys (http://www.voxtelesys.com/asknoah) Join us in our dedicated chatroom #GeekLab:linuxdelta.com on Matrix (https://element.linuxdelta.com/#/room/#geeklab:linuxdelta.com) -- Stay In Touch -- Find all the resources for this show on the Ask Noah Dashboard Ask Noah Dashboard (http://www.asknoahshow.com) Need more help than a radio show can offer? Altispeed provides commercial IT services and they're excited to offer you a great deal for listening to the Ask Noah Show. Call today and ask about the discount for listeners of the Ask Noah Show! Altispeed Technologies (http://www.altispeed.com/) Contact Noah live [at] asknoahshow.com -- Twitter -- Noah - Kernellinux (https://twitter.com/kernellinux) Ask Noah Show (https://twitter.com/asknoahshow) Altispeed Technologies (https://twitter.com/altispeed) Special Guest: Alex The Pilot.

    Good Boys Gone Bland
    Dark City (1998)

    Good Boys Gone Bland

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 68:20


    The GBGBs embark on a STRANGE and TWISTED journey into Dark City this week with their watch of.... well... Dark City (1998)! This movie stars Rufus Sewell as Murdoch, a guy with amnesia living in a bizarre dreamlike city ruled by a mysterious secret order called The Strangers. It is often said that this movie set the aesthetic blueprint for movies like The Matrix and Inception, but what do we know?    Also discussed: alien abductions, fish eyesight, psychic battles, and soft-launching a new season??   Thanks for stopping by!

    Creator to Creator's
    Creator to Creators S 7 Ep 51 DJ Matrix

    Creator to Creator's

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 34:52 Transcription Available


    YoutubeFacebookTiktokInstagramBioDJ Matrix first emerged on the electronic music scene in the mid-1980s with the release of “It's Time to Rock” in 1986 and “Feel My Bass” in 1988. Though he stepped away from music shortly after, those two tracks went on to achieve underground fame and built him a lasting fan base within the Electro and Miami Bass communities.After nearly four decades, DJ Matrix has returned with “Hypnotic,” a powerful, high-energy track that channels the same bass-driven intensity that defined his early work while fusing it with a modern EDM edge. The single features legendary artist Egyptian Lover, whose music first inspired DJ Matrix to pursue a career in electronic music, making the collaboration both full circle and deeply personal.DJ Matrix's journey is as dynamic as his sound. Following his early music career, he served in the U.S. Navy and later in the Marine Corps, including deployment during Desert Storm. Music had to be put aside as he focused on military service, raising a young family, and building a career outside of entertainment. He transitioned into corporate finance, becoming a stockbroker and later cofounding Randolph & Main Capital Group, where he continues to champion women and minority-owned businesses as Managing Director of Digital Assets. He also owned and managed professional basketball teams, including the Miami Pit Bulls of the ABA and the East Kentucky Miners of the CBA.Still, music never left his spirit. Encouraged by Egyptian Lover and rediscovering the international impact of his early songs, DJ Matrix returned to the studio with a renewed sense of purpose. His upcoming album, expected later this year or early next, will bridge classic Electro and Miami Bass with today's EDM landscape. With additional singles and a possible EP on the horizon, he is determined to give longtime fans the sound they have been waiting for while also introducing his style to a new generation of listeners.With “Hypnotic” leading the way, DJ Matrix is proving that his music remains as innovative and relevant as ever. Blending nostalgic analog energy with modern production, he is poised to spark a renewed appreciation for the Electro and Miami Bass sound that helped shape dance music culture.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creator-to-creators-with-meosha-bean--4460322/support.

    Kingdom Academy
    119: Breaking Out of the Matrix (Part 1): Ryan Allen Bell's Wilderness to Marketplace

    Kingdom Academy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 40:13


    In this first part of a powerful two-part masterclass, I sit down with futurist entrepreneur and personal branding thought leader Ryan Allen Bell. Before he built a six-figure business, Ryan walked through his own “Egypt and wilderness” season — a journey of refining, obedience, and rediscovering his true calling in the marketplace. In this episode, Ryan opens up about how God shifted his mindset and life, why business is more than business, it's ministry, and what it means to “break out of the matrix” as a Christian entrepreneur. If you've ever felt stuck, hidden, or unsure of your next step, Part One will encourage you to see your wilderness as preparation and give you mindset shifts you can apply today.   Don't miss Part Two, where Ryan shares the exact blueprint he used to scale into consistent $10K months and build a faith-aligned six-figure business. If Ryan's story and strategies resonated with you today, don't just stop at listening; take action. Go connect with him right now on Instagram at @RyanAllenBell. Send him a DM with the words ‘Personal Brand', and he'll walk you through how to scale your brand to consistent $10K months while staying aligned with your Kingdom calling. This is your chance to learn directly from someone who's done it,  so go DM Ryan today and start building the brand you dream of, desire, and deserve.

    Sol Luckman Uncensored

    ⚠️ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ⚠️Sol Luckman's Bestselling New Book Receives a Warm Literary Welcome!https://solluckman.substack.com/p/immortalityReaders' Favorite is one of the largest book review and award contest sites on the Internet. It has earned the respect of renowned publishers like Random House, Simon & Schuster and Harper Collins and have received the “Best Websites for Authors” and “Honoring Excellence” awards from the Association of Independent Authors. It is also fully accredited by the BBB (A+ rating), which is a rarity among Book Review and Book Award Contest companies.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reviewed by Asher Syed for Readers' FavoriteGET OUT OF HERE ALIVE: INNER ALCHEMY & IMMORTALITY by Sol Luckman presents a philosophical spirituality system in which reality is created by belief, observation, and internal focus rather than external facts.He argues that the universe is an energetic projection shaped by consciousness and manipulated through societal structures he calls the “Matrix,” controlled by a predatory “Dragon” intelligence.Drawing from quantum theory, shamanism, and epigenetics, Luckman rejects materialism and promotes conscious attention, simplicity, and creative expression as tools for transformation. He claims that negative emotions fuel parasitic entities and that conspiracy research often traps people in feedback loops of belief.Instead, he advocates for reclaiming inner agency, confronting internal shadows, and aligning with the “Dark Sea of Awareness” to consciously reshape both self and perceived reality.GET OUT OF HERE ALIVE … is a sharply written and highly focused work that invites readers to reconsider the nature of attention, belief, and perception. The prose is strong and deliberate, with a tone that remains steady even while presenting unconventional material. Luckman offers memorable concepts, such as “loosh” and pronoia, that support his call to reclaim focus from systems designed to harvest energy.His treatment of the “truthing” phenomenon, where individuals reinforce limiting worldviews through obsessive external research, is pointed and clear. A brief example involving the feedback loop of conspiracy material demonstrates his case without overreaching.The book encourages the redirection of desire inward, and its pacing allows space for contemplation without sacrificing momentum. Readers seeking intentional, well-expressed ideas about perception and agency will find value in this work. Very highly recommended.

    The Wheel Weaves Podcast
    Ep. 1405 - AMoL Ch. 2: The Choice of an Ajah

    The Wheel Weaves Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 63:23 Transcription Available


    NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcastFind us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord!In this episode Dani and Brett dicuss Chapter 2 of A Memory of Light!!!We would like to thank and welcome our newest Executive Producer Patron, Mr. Boddy's Body!! Thank you so much for your support!!We would like to thank and welcome Spuddy, Blake Tickell, and John Walker to The Wheel Weaves Patreon Team!! Thank you so much for your support!!We would also like to thank everyone who renewed their annual pledges!! Thank you to Green Man, Brett Ziegler, alex l, Eva Thurman-Keup, Curt Eckstrom, Mike M, and Bladed Fury! Thank you so much for your continued support!!We would like to acknowledge and thank our Executive Producers Brandy and Aaron Kirkwood, Sean McGuire, Janes, LightBlindedFool, Deyvis Ferreira, Green Man, Margaret, Big C, Bennett Williamson, Hannah Green, Noralia, Geof Searles, Erik Reed, Greysin Ishara, Ashlee Bradley, Helena Jacobsen, Matthew Mendoza, Cyndi, Sims, Patrick Wallbankk, Manethraen, Andrew Scarponi, and Mr. Boddy's Body!The Wheel Weaves is hosted and edited by Dani and Brett, produced by Dani and Brett with Passionsocks, Cody Fouts, Benjamin, Jamie Young, Magen, Jared Berg, Rikky Morrisette, Adam, Mozyme, Michelle Forbes, MKM, Antoine Benoit, Lawrence Bradley, Colby T, Gabby Young, Ricat, Zane Sciacca, Matrix, Matt Truss, The Albatross, Bratimus Prime, Sarah Creech, Saverio Bartolini, Sims, Chris G., and Mag621; with music by Audionautix.Check out our partner - the Spoiler-Free Wiki - Spliki.com - Your main first time reader, Spoiler-Free WoT information source!Don't forget to leave us that 5 star review if you enjoy the show for a chance to win exclusive merchandise!Check out https://www.thewheelweavespodcast.com for everything The Wheel Weaves!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-wheel-weaves-podcast-a-wheel-of-time-podcast--5482260/support.

    The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits
    Nick D – Dan Fienberg, The Emmy Predictions and The Return of Slap Slapply!

    The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 113:45


    Nick welcomes back Dan Fienberg, TV critic from The Hollywood Reporter and The Fien Print, for another wide-ranging TV chat. They break down the latest drama inside the Big Brother house, talk about the major cast shake-ups coming to Saturday Night Live, and review some big new releases: FX's The Lowdown with Ethan Hawke, Peacock's The Office spin-off The Paper, and National Geographic's gripping documentary Lost in the Jungle. Dan also looks ahead to the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards and lays out his bold predictions for the night's biggest winners. Then, it's the triumphant return of everyone's favorite British bon vivant, Slap Slapply. Nick and Esmeralda Leon go head-to-head in another round of Slap's ridiculous game show antics, complete with trivia, laughs, and a goo-covered Matrix-style entrance you won't soon forget. [Ep 384]

    Badlands Media
    Culture of Change Ep. 120: Symbolism, Sacrifices, & Spin

    Badlands Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 97:21


    Ashe in America and Abbey Blue Eyes deliver a heavy but thought-provoking episode of Culture of Change. They begin with the horrific Charlotte train stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee, dissecting CNN's coverage that tried to bury the story and frame outrage as “racist.” The hosts contrast this with how left-wing narratives like George Floyd's death were amplified, exposing media hypocrisy and narrative warfare. From there, they examine a chilling lawsuit against Character AI, where a chatbot allegedly encouraged a 14-year-old boy to take his own life, sparking a wider discussion on technology, mental health, and how children are being conditioned by digital escapism. The conversation then shifts to predictive programming and 9/11, with Ashe and Abbey exploring eerie “coincidences” in pop culture, from the Illuminati card game and The Matrix to The Simpsons and Back to the Future. They also dive into time travel theories, carbon-based transhumanism, and how technology could tie into biblical end-times. Wrapping up, the hosts connect Spygate to British intelligence, Perkins Coie, and the FBI, exposing how the same actors behind Russiagate tie back to 9/11. It's a dense, sobering episode blending media critique, cultural decay, and deep-dive conspiracy analysis.

    Key Factors Podcast
    Are You Leveraging or Just Taking Advantage -Talking Real Estate

    Key Factors Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 66:16 Transcription Available


    Send us a textAre You Leveraging or Just Taking Advantage -Talking Real EstateIn this high-energy episode of the Key Factors Podcast – Real Estate AF, host Mark Jones welcomes back Dylan Shively and introduces Carlos Puckerin, a dual-citizen entrepreneur from Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, now based in Houston. Together, they dive into the hard truths about real estate, entrepreneurship, scaling systems, authenticity, and marketing. Carlos unpacks his journey from fix-and-flip investor to founding Loaded Realty and LLGS (Loaded Lead Generation System)—a full-stack business-in-a-box platform for realtors.They tackle why most agents fail, the psychology behind sphere-of-influence vs cold lead generation, and how Carlos and Dylan are teaming up to help first-time buyers through education, credit restoration, and down payment readiness. The trio drops nonstop gems on mindset, branding, habit formation, delegation, social content strategy, and navigating the “Matrix” of modern marketing. You'll laugh, rethink your hustle, and walk away ready to delegate, automate, eliminate—and regulate.Support the showKey Factors Podcast is Powered by ReviewMyMortgage.com Host: Mark Jones | Sr. Loan Officer | NMLS# 513437 If you would like to work with Mark on your next home purchase or as a partner visit iThink Mortgage.

    Salvador Mingo -Conocimiento Experto-
    Teoría Sintérgica explicada: la estructura oculta que fabrica tu realidad | Jacobo Grinberg - Conocimiento Experto

    Salvador Mingo -Conocimiento Experto-

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 34:44


    ¿Y si la realidad que percibes fuera solo una construcción limitada por tu cerebro? La Teoría Sintérgica de Jacobo Grinberg propone que vivimos inmersos en un tejido invisible, la Lattice, donde tu campo neuronal interactúa y genera lo que llamas “realidad”. Este análisis profundo revela cómo funcionan los patrones de interferencia, los orbitales de conciencia y el hipercampo colectivo, y cómo todo esto impacta directamente en lo que sientes, piensas y experimentas cada día. En este contenido descubrirás: Qué es la Teoría Sintérgica y por qué Grinberg la consideró una explicación científica de la conciencia. Cómo tu cerebro funciona como un proyector que organiza la información del espacio. La diferencia entre alta sintergia (coherencia) y baja sintergia (caos). Ejemplos claros aplicados a dinero, relaciones y salud, tres áreas donde más sufrimos interferencias. Qué significa realmente “vivir en Matrix” y por qué Jacobo Grinberg lo advirtió décadas antes. Si este video llega a 1,500 me gusta y 700 comentarios con la palabra “Sintérgica”, liberaré el Manual de Aplicación Sintérgica, una guía práctica con ejercicios para alinear tu campo neuronal, reducir el ruido interno y vivir con mayor coherencia. No es teoría vacía: es un mapa para transformar tu manera de percibir y de actuar en el mundo. Soy Salvador Mingo, fundador de Conocimiento Experto, y te espero en un siguiente análisis. Web: https://conocimientoexperto.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@conocimientoexperto Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/65J8RTsruRXBxeQElVmU0b Contacto: salvador@conocimientoexperto.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salvadormingo/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salvadormingoce/ #jacobogrinberg #TeoriaSintergica #LaMatrixExiste #conocimientoexperto #salvadormingo #concienciaplena #neurociencia #espiritualidad

    Conocimiento Experto
    Teoría Sintérgica explicada: la estructura oculta que fabrica tu realidad | Jacobo Grinberg - Conocimiento Experto

    Conocimiento Experto

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 34:45


    ¿Y si la realidad que percibes fuera solo una construcción limitada por tu cerebro? La Teoría Sintérgica de Jacobo Grinberg propone que vivimos inmersos en un tejido invisible, la Lattice, donde tu campo neuronal interactúa y genera lo que llamas “realidad”. Este análisis profundo revela cómo funcionan los patrones de interferencia, los orbitales de conciencia y el hipercampo colectivo, y cómo todo esto impacta directamente en lo que sientes, piensas y experimentas cada día. En este contenido descubrirás: Qué es la Teoría Sintérgica y por qué Grinberg la consideró una explicación científica de la conciencia. Cómo tu cerebro funciona como un proyector que organiza la información del espacio. La diferencia entre alta sintergia (coherencia) y baja sintergia (caos). Ejemplos claros aplicados a dinero, relaciones y salud, tres áreas donde más sufrimos interferencias. Qué significa realmente “vivir en Matrix” y por qué Jacobo Grinberg lo advirtió décadas antes. Si este video llega a 1,500 me gusta y 700 comentarios con la palabra “Sintérgica”, liberaré el Manual de Aplicación Sintérgica, una guía práctica con ejercicios para alinear tu campo neuronal, reducir el ruido interno y vivir con mayor coherencia. No es teoría vacía: es un mapa para transformar tu manera de percibir y de actuar en el mundo. Soy Salvador Mingo, fundador de Conocimiento Experto, y te espero en un siguiente análisis. Web: https://conocimientoexperto.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@conocimientoexperto Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/65J8RTsruRXBxeQElVmU0b Contacto: salvador@conocimientoexperto.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salvadormingo/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salvadormingoce/ #jacobogrinberg #TeoriaSintergica #LaMatrixExiste #conocimientoexperto #salvadormingo #concienciaplena #neurociencia #espiritualidadConviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conocimiento-experto--2975003/support.

    Casey Aviation Podcast
    From Military to M-Class: Insights from CFI Steve Thomas

    Casey Aviation Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 78:20


    In this episode, Joe sits down with CFI Steve Thomas to explore the evolving world of pilot training. From his military background to his role in today's M-Class training, Steve shares powerful lessons that every pilot can learn from. This conversation is packed with training insights and safety takeaways. In this episode, we cover:How military experience shapes a pilot's skills and careerKey differences in training between Cirrus aircraft and the Piper PA-46The critical importance of engine failure training for safetyThe lasting impact of 9/11 on the aviation industry and pilot careersThe role of community in aviation training and safety cultureWhat pilots can expect at the upcoming M-Class training event

    BLACKRAPID RADIO - PODCAST
    011 Jasin Boland, Movie Stills Photographer – BlackRapid Podcast

    BLACKRAPID RADIO - PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 56:59


    Jasin Boland is a global motion picture stills photographer who works on massive action franchises, such as the Matrix, Bond, and Bourne. Ron Henry of BlackRapid talks with Jasin Boland about their philosophies of creating an image, authenticity and the dangers of AI in photography, personal photography growth, dreams, the art of creation, finding great angles and seeing differently, not to mention their collaboration on a new camera strap. BlackRapid – https://www.blackrapidmedia.com Jasin Boland Website – https://jasinboland.com Jasin Boland Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jasinboland/ Jasin Boland YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/JasinBoland/

    70mm | Movies and Friendship
    The Man from Earth (2007)

    70mm | Movies and Friendship

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 66:47


    "I just had....time."LO-FI SCI-TEMBER continues with THE MAN FROM EARTH! We also discuss how our SOLD OUT meet-up went, Danny watching the spider men, Proto settling the score on JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH, slime enjoying MATERIALISTS and much more. In the uncut portion of the episode we got into chicken updates, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, the Austin comedy scene, film development, and some other stuff, too.Chapters:(00:00:00) Introductions + Meetup(00:08:23) What we watched(00:21:18) The Man From Earth(01:03:11) Next weekSupport the 70mm Patreon to join our VHS Village Discord and access exclusive episodes in the 70mm Vault like the 1990s Batman movies, Harry Potter, The Matrix, SHIN Godzilla, and over 70 others. Signing up for the Patreon also get your own membership card, member-only discounts on merch, and the ability to vote on future episodes!Don't forget you can visit our website to shop our storefront to buy prints and merch, follow us on Letterboxd, email the show, and much more.70mm is a ⁠TAPEDECK⁠ podcast, along with our friends at ⁠BAT & SPIDER⁠,  ⁠The Letterboxd Show⁠, Austin Danger Pod, ⁠Escape Hatch⁠, ⁠Will Run For...⁠, ⁠Lost Light⁠, ⁠The Movie Mixtape⁠, and ⁠Twin Vipers⁠.(Gone but not forgotten; ⁠Cinenauts⁠ + ⁠FILM HAGS⁠.) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    The Bitcoin Matrix
    Trace Mayer - Why Bitcoin Will Outlive Nations

    The Bitcoin Matrix

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 83:49


    In this episode, I chat with Trace Mayer, early Bitcoin investor and the mind behind the Seven Network Effects, about monetary sovereignty and the ideas that shaped Bitcoin culture. We dive into his rabbit-hole journey from gold to Bitcoin, debates from the block size wars, why “proof of keys” still matters, and how time preference and family tie into sound money. If you want a masterclass in first-principles Bitcoin thinking with historical and philosophical depth, this episode is for you. Support My Work Paypal: https://www.paypal.biz/BitcoinMatrix Strike/Bitcoin: BitcoinMatrix@strike.me Cash App: https://cash.app/$BitcoinMatrix Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/bitcoinmatrix PO Box: The Bitcoin Matrix, P.O. Box 18056, Sarasota, FL 34231 ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Theya is the world's simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Trace Mayer on X: https://x.com/TraceMayer ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:18 - Trace's rabbit-hole origins 04:00 - Digital gold currencies & early “sound money” online  11:24 - Austrian deep dive: Mises, Rothbard & building a “proof-of-work” mind  13:31 - When the dots clicked: entering Bitcoin as a monetary-sovereignty maxi  18:21 - Bitcoin at 25¢: early evangelism, Keiser/Schiff, Ron Paul trail  21:10 - “Tangible, not corporeal”: precious numbers vs precious atoms  28:18 - Stock-to-flow & Bitcoin's hardness argument (early public mentions)  32:01 - Money & family: time preference, children, and society's horizon  38:45 - Nations, gold repricing, and why the U.S. advantage may persist  43:20 - Inside the Blocksize Wars: uncertainty, secession & antifragility  55:09 - Is Bitcoin a store of value? 58:29 - Proof of Keys: origin story, purpose & January 3rd culture  1:00:56 - The Seven Network Effects 1:05:01 - Global adoption, tax code, and Bitcoin's persistence 1:07:12 - “Bitcoin changes you” & personal sacrifices 1:20:47 - Lessons from WWII & proof of work in life 1:22:05 - Closing thoughts I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening! The information in all The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast episodes and content is based on hypothetical assumptions and is intended for illustrative purposes only. PAST PERFORMANCE DOES NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE RESULTS. This video is provided for entertainment purposes only. The information contained herein represents temporary, changing views and subjective impressions and opinions regarding the inherently uncertain and unpredictable issues discussed. The reader, user, and/or viewer must not assume that these contents are accurate, complete, timely, or up to date. Market conditions change rapidly and unpredictably. Nothing herein should be interpreted as any kind of offer, solicitation, commitment, promise, warranty, or guarantee whatsoever relating to any of the contents of these videos. INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE BITCOIN MATRIX PODCAST IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND FREEDOM FROM INFRINGEMENT. The viewer of this video assumes the entire risk of any acting on any information contained herein. No representation is made that any regulatory authority has passed on the merits, adequacy or accuracy of this information. The viewer assumes all liability.

    Grace Church Orlando
    Living Outside the Matrix - Matt Seifert

    Grace Church Orlando

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 36:18


    Pool Nation Podcast
    E-264 Pool Nation Podcast - The Pool Pro's Playbook: Education, Networking & Innovation PSP Expo 2025

    Pool Nation Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 86:11


    In this week's Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar, John, and Zac are joined by Meagan MAGAÑA, Show Manager of the PSP/Deck Expo, to give you the ultimate insider guide to the 2025 PSP Expo in Las Vegas (Oct 22–24). We break down everything—from education tracks and new keynote sessions to networking parties, the $10,000 Pool Pro Challenge, and the Pool Nation Awards. If you've ever wondered how to maximize your time at the PSP Expo, plan your route through the 400+ booths, and take advantage of show floor education without being overwhelmed—this is your roadmap. We also share industry secrets on hotel booking, reveal new product launches debuting at the show, and even get into the details of the Energy Bar (espresso in the morning, mocktails in the afternoon!) on the expo floor.

    The RPGBOT.Podcast
    STORMLIGHT ARCHIVE HOW TO PLAY - Actual Play 1: Technical Glitches, Chasm Fiends, and Shardblades

    The RPGBOT.Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 57:52


    The RPGBOT crew brave technical glitches, angry chasm fiends, and their own questionable tactics in the Stormlight Archive TTRPG—somehow surviving long enough to bond a Shardblade and argue about the rules. Want to roll dice with Ash Ely? You can! Ash is running games right now on StartPlaying.games — sign up to join his tables and bring your own chaos straight to the adventure. Show Notes What happens when a group of seasoned RPG players and podcasters try to explore the Stormlight Archive TTRPG gameplay while also fighting their greatest nemesis: technical difficulties? Chaos, laughter, and some surprisingly good strategy. In this episode, the RPGBOT crew dive into Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere RPG session and tackle everything from collaborative character creation to survival strategies in tabletop campaigns. Along the way, they explore the chasms of Roshar, narrowly avoid becoming lunch for a chasm fiend, and stumble their way into a Shardblade bonding that changes the party forever. This is not just a deep dive into fantasy adventure game mechanics and Cosmere lore, it's also a reminder that sometimes the biggest boss fight is your own internet connection. Expect plenty of table banter, a mix of strategy and combat in Stormlight Archive RPG, and the occasional rules lawyer moment when someone tries to figure out exactly how healing and recovery in RPG combat works mid-fight. If you've ever wanted to know how storytelling through Cosmere role-playing feels when the stakes are survival, or if you just enjoy hearing gamers yell “We did it!” after almost dying in the chasms, this episode is for you. Key Takeaways Technical difficulties are the real BBEG – even the most prepared podcasters get crit-hit by audio gremlins. Collaborative character creation isn't just fun; it sets up all the chaos and heroics that follow. Lore-driven gameplay in fantasy RPGs adds immersion and weight—knowing the world changes how you play it. Chasm fiend encounters in tabletop RPGs are terrifying, hilarious, and an excellent way to test teamwork. Combat in Stormlight Archive RPG is as much about strategy as it is about rolling well. Survival strategies in tabletop campaigns matter—sometimes “run away” is the best spell. Healing and recovery in RPG combat are clutch; without them, the only thing you're bonding with is the afterlife. Storytelling through Cosmere role-playing proves why Sanderson's worlds are so good for the tabletop. Shardblade bonding in role-playing games changes character dynamics—and makes players feel way cooler than they deserve. The unpredictability of RPGs keeps every session fresh, funny, and full of unexpected discoveries. Like what you heard? Support the show by sharing this episode with your fellow adventurers, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app, and don't forget to check out more RPG, Dungeons and Dragons, and Cosmere TTRPG content at RPGBOT.net. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati  

    The Gangcast
    When to give up on a game and exploring The Matrix movies

    The Gangcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 131:03


    Janet and Isaiah talk about when is it time to give up on a game, what are reasons you abandon playing a game to the end, and what games are on the chopping block to get dropped by them? They also compile a quick list of all the reasons they think someone might commonly abandon a game (GAMES). Then they talk about The Matrix movies. Isaiah only having seen the first 1 and Janet only having seen 2 - 4, they come together to talk about which of the movies are good, which are bad, and ultimately decide which are even worth watching in the first place (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/pollTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:18 Catching Up02:22 Games / When do you give up on a game?01:18:31 Not Games / The Matrix movies02:04:35 Poll of the Show02:07:19 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotFollow the hosts:Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev

    Cutting Through the Matrix with Alan Watt Podcast (.xml Format)
    Sept. 7, 2025 "Cutting Through the Matrix" with Alan Watt --- Redux (Educational Talk From the Past):The Banks of Think Tanks: Adventure of Our Future, now Caged, Forlorn, The Future was Planned Before We Were Born"

    Cutting Through the Matrix with Alan Watt Podcast (.xml Format)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 106:11


    --{ "The Banks of Think Tanks: Adventure of Our Future, now Caged, Forlorn, The Future was Planned Before We Were Born"}-- All the different CTTM channels and sites, ways to support. - Are we looking at an elaborate theatre piece when we examine 'medical freedom' and the C-19 dissident movement? - Why is the loss of hope a good thing? - The end of summer. - Global Warming; spraying the skies. - Think-Tanks, Projections - Darwinian Obsolescence - In a shared culture with common beliefs you need very little policing. - Financing Wars, Taking Over Resources - Royal Institute for International Affairs - People want to belief that rulers have an affinity for those they rule over. - The gradual takeover of education, communist-style. - New Normals - Artificial Intelligence (AI) will Be Running Your Lives - Chinese Social Credit System - Universal Basic Income - Charles Galton Darwin's book The Next Million Years; Manhattan Project; change our intellectual and moral nautres through a hormonal injection. - George Bernard Shaw, Man and Superman; we must adapt to a new scientific era and those who cannot adapt should be extinct. - Creed, Religion, Sustainability - Upgrade your memory with a surgically implanted chip. - Please Visit www.cuttingthroughthematrix.com to Order Books and Discs and to Support these Talks.

    The Alpha Male Coach Podcast
    Episode 327: The Matrix Unveiled - Governments, Corporations, and Religion

    The Alpha Male Coach Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 40:22


    In this episode of the Alpha Male Coach Podcast, Kevin takes listeners deep into the structure of the Matrix, exploring how the world's major systems shape human consciousness. Using the analogy of The Matrix films, Kevin explains that the systems around us - government, corporations, and religion - are not inherently real or absolute; they exist because we collectively give them power. They are constructs of human thought, replicants of natural or spiritual principles, and are maintained through belief, habit, and obedience.Kevin begins with government, unpacking its many forms - from democracy to monarchy, socialism to capitalism - and explaining that all governments are essentially copies of natural governance. They aim to create order out of perceived chaos but often become self-serving and divisive. Kevin emphasizes that no human being has the true capacity to govern another; our innate power lies in self-governance, managing our own thoughts, emotions, and actions. Governments are ideologies in the mind, sustained by collective belief, and are tools through which the Matrix maintains control.Next, Kevin examines corporations, clarifying that he is not talking about the individuals who work within them, but the corporate structures themselves. Corporations, he explains, are designed to survive and thrive, often through mechanisms like scarcity, planned obsolescence, and marketing. Using Apple and the iPhone as an example, he illustrates how corporations create products that could liberate or connect humanity, yet often restrict access to preserve profit and power. These structures are replicants of evolution, offering innovation while also serving themselves. Understanding and navigating corporations consciously allows individuals to manipulate these systems for their own growth rather than fall victim to them.Finally, Kevin dives into religion, a topic close to his heart. He distinguishes organized religion from personal spirituality, describing religion as a matrix construct: a copy of our spiritual essence that has been distorted over time. Kevin traces historical examples - the caste system in Hinduism, the Council of Nicaea in Christianity, and various religious conflicts - to show how religions have often served themselves, integrated with governments, and contributed to division rather than unity. Yet, when religion is aligned with wisdom, it has the potential to guide humanity toward its highest expression. Kevin stresses that true awakening does not come from religion itself but from understanding these systems and reclaiming one's own consciousness.Throughout the episode, Kevin's message is clear: external systems - governments, corporations, and religion - will not lead us to utopia. Only by expanding personal consciousness and reclaiming responsibility for our own thoughts and actions can we awaken and navigate the Matrix wisely.This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking clarity on how power structures operate in the world, how ideology shapes behavior, and how to awaken to one's own agency within the systems that surround us. Kevin lays the foundation for understanding the remaining pillars - healthcare, banks, and artificial intelligence - in future episodes, continuing the journey toward full consciousness expansion.

    Mayim Bialik's Breakdown
    PART TWO: How Quantum Physics, Religion, & NDEs are Linked By A Theory That's Growing in Popularity. MIT Scientist Explains Simulation Theory.

    Mayim Bialik's Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 59:31


    Could Simulation Theory be the key to uniting science and spirituality once and for all? Dr. Rizwan Virk (MIT professor, video game pioneer, and bestselling author of The Simulation Hypothesis) joins Mayim Bialik's Breakdown to explore whether we're living inside a computer simulation and why this idea may be the most important breakthrough of our time. From bridging ancient spiritual wisdom with modern quantum physics, to explaining life's glitches, suffering, and precognitive dreams, Dr. Virk unpacks why simulation theory could radically change the way we see reality. In this mind-bending podcast episode, Mayim & Jonathan dive into: - Why Rizwan Virk believes simulation theory is more spiritual than you think - The surprising connections between quantum physics, religion, and near-death experiences - The Virtual Reality moment that convinced Virk the simulation might be real - “Glitches in the Matrix” and the Mandela Effect - Are precognitive dreams & near-death experiences proof of the simulation? - Could aliens or future humans be running the simulation? - What's beyond the simulation? Are we about to be unplugged? Whether you're spiritual, scientific, religious, or just simulation-curious, this is the rabbit hole you've been waiting for. Get ready to question everything on this week's MBB! Latest edition of Dr. Rizwan Virk's book, THE SIMULATION HYPOTHESIS: An MIT Computer Scientist Shows Why AI, Quantum Physics and Eastern Mystics All Agree We Are In a Video Game: ⁠https://www.zenentrepreneur.com/simulationhypothesis⁠ Dr. Rizwan Virk's Author Website (includes free downloads): www.zenentrepreneur.com Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mayim Bialik's Breakdown
    How Quantum Physics, Religion, & NDEs are Linked By A Theory That's Growing in Popularity. MIT Scientist Explains Simulation Theory.

    Mayim Bialik's Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 77:06


    Could Simulation Theory be the key to uniting science and spirituality once and for all? Dr. Rizwan Virk (MIT professor, video game pioneer, and bestselling author of The Simulation Hypothesis) joins Mayim Bialik's Breakdown to explore whether we're living inside a computer simulation and why this idea may be the most important breakthrough of our time. From bridging ancient spiritual wisdom with modern quantum physics, to explaining life's glitches, suffering, and precognitive dreams, Dr. Virk unpacks why simulation theory could radically change the way we see reality. In this mind-bending podcast episode, Mayim & Jonathan dive into: - Why Rizwan Virk believes simulation theory is more spiritual than you think - The surprising connections between quantum physics, religion, and near-death experiences - The Virtual Reality moment that convinced Virk the simulation might be real - “Glitches in the Matrix” and the Mandela Effect - Are precognitive dreams & near-death experiences proof of the simulation? - Could aliens or future humans be running the simulation? - What's beyond the simulation? Are we about to be unplugged? Whether you're spiritual, scientific, religious, or just simulation-curious, this is the rabbit hole you've been waiting for. Get ready to question everything on this week's MBB! Latest edition of Dr. Rizwan Virk's book, THE SIMULATION HYPOTHESIS: An MIT Computer Scientist Shows Why AI, Quantum Physics and Eastern Mystics All Agree We Are In a Video Game: https://www.zenentrepreneur.com/simulationhypothesis Dr. Rizwan Virk's Author Website (includes free downloads): www.zenentrepreneur.com Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices