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When the lights go out, the dark has a way of showing what's really there. In the summer of 2014, a late-night blackout turned one man's quiet Laguna Beach home into something out of a nightmare. Awakened by the sound of his bedroom door clicking shut, he assumed it was his father checking on him—until the power cut out completely, the world went silent, and something began testing the doorknob from the other side. Moments later, standing in the darkened hallway, he saw it—taller than any person should be, faceless, featureless, and darker than the dark itself. The figure stood behind the living room couch, perfectly still, then leaned forward as if to listen. What followed was a night of pure terror, where the boundaries between shadow and presence blurred, and survival meant staying one step ahead of something that shouldn't exist. Years later, he still wakes at 2:30 a.m., remembering the hum, the silence, and the figure that watched him from the blinds. Some nights, he still wonders if it ever left—or if it's just waiting for the next blackout.  #RealGhostStories #ShadowMan #BlackoutHaunting #TrueHaunting #ParanormalEncounter #Ghosts #HauntedHouse #ShadowFigure #CreepyStory #UnexplainedPhenomena Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

This month, we dove into one of our core values: connection. We loved welcoming back a special part of the Valo circle—our alumni. It was such a treat to catch up, hear their stories about what connection meant to them when they were here, and see how they've carried that same spirit into their lives today. Moments like these remind us why connection is at the heart of everything we do.

Virilità Ricorrere Community: Part 2. Dave soon learns his parents real family values. Based on a post by Many Feathers. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories. It was kind of a long, somewhat silent afternoon. Sure we chatted, like always, but there was a bit of nervousness in the air. Dad was due back any time now, and I think all three of us sat looking at the clock expectantly. "You're sure about this?" I asked. "Very sure. It might be easier if we do it my way," she said once again. Though I was surprised that mom had gone along with it, allowing Cathy to tell dad the whole story herself. Maybe it would be easier. Certainly for me anyway. Maybe afterwards it might be awkward for a while, but eventually... Dad got home a short time later, though I had made myself scarce, long enough for Cathy to convince him to take her on a short boat ride. He was a little surprised to learn that it would just be the two of them going, but then figured that since I never had been all that comfortable in the water, it just wasn't my particular thing. And mom had begged out, stating that she'd stay home and keep company with me. So with that, the two of them set off to spend the rest of the late afternoon together. I could only sit and wonder what dad would be thinking about everything soon after that. After they had gone, mom had me come and join her outside. "So what else did you two have to talk about?" I asked. I figured that if it was none of my business, she'd tell me. She'd never been afraid of doing that before anyway. "You really want to know?" For a moment, I actually wondered. "Yes?" "Obviously, Cathy and I had a pretty long, deep conversation." "Deep? As in?" "What we like doing. What you two enjoy doing...things like that. You know, somewhat naughty girl talk." "Somewhat naughty?" I had to laugh. "Such as?" Though maybe I shouldn't have asked that question. "Such as..." mom actually blushed. "Cathy asked me if I had really come to enjoy being with other women. So I told her...I do. I've come to enjoy it very much. And I think since you obviously saw most, if not all of our photos, you could pretty much guess that for yourself. Especially with Shelly. In fact, just so you know, she and I very often get together to have fun with one another even in the middle of the day. The only reason she hasn't been around lately of course, is because of your visit with us." Now knowing what I knew, I responded in kind to her. "Well I hope you certainly won't deny yourself now just because we're here!" I stated. Mom smiled at that. "No worries. I got plenty of her pussy last night!" Hearing mom talk like that was a little weird to me, but at the same time, somewhat refreshing too. "Oh I'm sorry, perhaps I shouldn't have said something like that, I didn't mean to embarrass you!" Was I blushing? I didn't know, though I did feel like my face was a little hot perhaps. But in all my years...never not once had I ever heard my mother say "pussy", nor a couple of other words for that matter. And hearing her say it, the way she did...well, it was sort of just naughty nice, in a strange sort of way. "It didn't," I told her. "And since we're being honest here mom, I'm actually glad you enjoy it, and that you and dad are having such a good, uninhibited life with one another. Just as Cathy and I are having. I enjoy seeing Cathy with another woman, just as much as I now believe dad enjoys seeing you." "Does he ever!" Mom quipped, and for a moment I could have sworn she had dropped her hand down between her legs for a moment, though she must have caught herself, placing it soon on top of the table again. "Though admittedly, I enjoy doing it with Shelly perhaps more than anyone else." "Yeah, Cathy's sort of that way with our friend Janice. Once the two of them get going at it, you almost have to dump water on the two of them to break the two of them up." Mom really giggled at that, though I only then realized that maybe I was sharing a bit too much with her. This really was starting to get more than a little personal and intimate. Not to mention the fact, I was starting to get a little aroused once again myself just thinking about it. "Yeah, she told me that," mom grinned. "So she knew where I was coming from. And don't think ill of me for saying this honey, but I'd be the first one to admit, I am sure watching her with Janice would be as exciting as seeing her with Shelly. And I'd be willing to bet even your dad would love seeing that!" "Ok, now we were crossing one of those lines in the sand," I thought to myself, though the image mom had just painted wasn't necessarily one that I could disagree with. Only that it was mom who had said it. "I'm sure he would," I said instead, and then made some attempt at changing the subject, sort of. "How do you think he's going to take hearing about us knowing now?" I asked honestly curious. "Well, at first I am sure he will be a little surprised." "Oh? Just a little?" "At first...perhaps," mom grinned, though I could sense there was a lot more going on here than she was letting on to. "Ok, spill it," I told her, starting to worry just a little. Maybe she could sense that, or see it in my face. "Oh don't get all rolled up in a ball," she told me. One of her favorite sayings. "I kind of told Cathy one way she would definitely catch him off guard, and ease him into hearing all this, would be perhaps to do so...well, topless." "Topless? You mean with her boobs hanging out and all?" "Well yes, isn't that generally what that means? I did say, that it was just a suggestion, though only if you were okay with it. But you and your dad are a lot alike. You've both always been fond of that particular area of a female's anatomy. So I was also pretty sure that if Cathy started to explain to him the whole story...while sitting there like that, he'd be more inclined to listen without getting all upset. Unless the idea of your father seeing your wife's boobs is a big no...no, or something. Though for the life of me, I couldn't imagine why you would. After all Dave, it's not like you haven't seen mine now, you know?" She had me there. And she was right too. Cathy and I had never had a problem with nudity, not ever. And to be perfectly honest about it, now that the so called cat was actually out of the bag, I really didn't see a problem with it now either, and told her so. "Oh...so you'd be okay if I were to sit here with my boobs hanging out in front of you huh?" "It's your home mom," I reminded her. "If you and dad want to walk around naked in front of us? That's your business. "If you think that either Cathy or I would get all freaked out about it, you'd be wrong." "We'll see," mom laughed, just then reaching up to remove the pullover top she was wearing. The fact she hadn't been wearing a bra, something that hadn't been missed by me either as she took it off. "For starters," she grinned. "As long as you're okay with it." I was. But I wasn't sure what my cock was thinking at the moment. Having seen mom's tits in the pictures, hell...and a lot more than just that, still wasn't quite the same as actually seeing them for real. Though I did my damndest not to stare at them, trying to be as casual, and as normal as I possibly could. Even that was becoming increasingly difficult. I was almost relieved when we both heard the sound of Cathy and dad entering the house. I half expected for mom to put her shirt on again. She didn't. Content to sit there with her boobs hanging out. Cathy was the first to appear, and then smiled upon seeing mom. "Well now, that looks like a good idea," Cathy stated, and immediately reached up and around herself, removing the already skimpy bikini top she had on. Dad emerged moments later, taking note of both girls now topless, though merely nodding his head, first at them, and then at me. He was obviously a bit nervous still, especially now that we all sat, confronting one another in a weird sort of way. There was no doubt in my mind that the factor of two sets of bare tits, was easing the awkwardness a little. "You know what I really should do?" Mom suggested, "Is to call and invite Jack and Shelly over for a drink." "You sure about that?" Dad asked nervously. "You know how Shelly can get when she's had a few." "That's what I'm counting on," she laughed, and then went inside to make that call. Dad and I looking at one another a bit sheepishly. "Mellow out you two. Relax. No one said anything about swapping wives, or incest. "Just relax and realize that we're all open-minded adults here. That's all. No more...no less." "Uh huh," I thought. I could just imagine what might happen after Jack and Shelly arrived.   Mom came out a minute or so later. She had a certain look on her face that I had seen before...playful. But under the circumstances, that told me something else was up. "They'll be here in a couple of minutes," she said grinning, and then leaned over whispering something in my wife's ear. "Ah oh..." dad said. "What?" I responded, now worried. He just looked at me.     "I'm sure we're about to find out," he stated turning to look out over the railing down the beach to where Jack and Stacy's bungalow stood. Moments later, he nodded his head again turning back towards mom. "Like I said..." he left off. Now it was my turn to look, and saw what he had. Jack and Stacy were indeed headed our way. And neither one of them had a stitch on. "I had no idea this was actually a nudist resort," I chuckled trying to sound normal when I did. Though I was surprisingly nervous and apprehensive for some strange reason, though Cathy and mom both seemed as relaxed as I'd ever seen them. So much so in fact, that Cathy now stood, slipping off her short, shorts, now standing bare ass naked as well. "Like they say...when in Rome." "We're not in Rome," I attempted to tell her just under my breath, though Cathy either ignored, or pretended not to hear me. I noticed that even dad seemed a little surprised by my wife's sudden boldness, although he had in fact already seen her topless a bit earlier. It was when mom went back inside to grab a pitcher of Margaritas she'd made up earlier, that really set me back a bit. She too was now coming back out, naked. Aside from the photos I had seen, and then her actually baring her tits in front of me, I had never before in all my years, actually seen my own mother naked. As much as I didn't want to admit it to myself...she looked damn fucking good! "Ah...you're here!" She smiled already pouring drinks as Jack and Stacy climbed the short flight of stairs leading up from the beach to the deck. Introductions weren't really necessary of course. Mom merely acknowledging them to us unnecessarily. "Jack...Shelly," she grinned handing over their drinks. "Glad you could come." "Hello, Betty, Mike. Yes, I Hope we do," Shelly teased just under her breath. "Ah; oh," I thought. "Just what I was worried about." Don't get me wrong here. It wasn't the thought of perhaps actually engaging in something with Jack and Shelly that bothered me. It was the idea or thought of doing so in front of my own parents, or visa-versa. I just wasn't at all sure how I would react, or deal with that. Though it appeared quite obvious to me, that neither Cathy or mom seemed to be having any difficulty with that. Perhaps only dad and I. But then again, maybe I, even more so than him. A fact that was confirmed moments later. "Seems I'm a bit overdressed," Dad laughed. Which we both were, all things considered. With a shrug, dad simply slid off his shorts and underwear, removing the sport shirt he had on after that. That left me standing there with the only thing still on. My own shorts. I couldn't help but look of course. Though somewhat thankful and relieved that neither dad, nor Jack were sporting erections...at least for the moment, anyway. And though I had seen dad's cock a time or two, as he'd never been shy about walking into the bathroom to pee, rarely closing the door when he did (unless mom was around), so seeing him flaccid like he was, wasn't all that unnerving. The problem I was having...was the fact that I was indeed partially erect. All this bare female flesh was getting to me, whether I liked it or not. And whether mom just happened to be one of them. Like I said, mom was in pretty fine shape for her age, even more so than Shelly was at this point. And I had found Shelly attractive the first time we'd met. "Don't tell me you're cock-shy Dave," Cathy teased. "You've never been so before." "I've never been naked in front of my folks before either," I shot back...revising my comment. "At least not as an adult anyway." "With an adult, mature penis you mean?" Cathy chuckled, just as both mom and Shelly did. "Would it help if I helped you remove those?" Shelly offered. I laughed at that, stepping back slightly. "About the only thing her disrobing me might help with, is making me more aroused than I already am," I freely admitted. Though that was perhaps received as a direct challenge. As though they'd discussed it beforehand, both Shelly and my wife suddenly approached. And together, simultaneously pulled down on my shorts. In one fell swoop, both my shorts, and my briefs were suddenly yanked down around my ankles. And just as I feared, and now confirmed; my rapidly swelling cock sprang up like a pogo stick, even bouncing for a moment with the sudden extraction of my clothing. "Oh my!" Mom actually exclaimed, which didn't help much. But neither did it help when Shelly suddenly placed her hand firmly around my cock, actually fondling it right there in front of everyone. In moments, I was even harder than I had been. "Anyone mind if I suck on this a little?" She asked...not to me, but glancing over towards my wife...and mother. It was like I didn't even have a say in the matter. And though my brain might have been thinking one thing, my cock was certainly thinking something else. "I don't mind...if no one else does," Cathy stated, only then looking first towards mom, and then dad. "Fine with me," dad said first. "I know I don't mind watching that, not at all." His comment surprising me. But then maybe, just maybe, dad and I were a lot alike in that department as well. I'd always considered myself to be a bit more of a voyeur as opposed to being an exhibitionist. It never failed to turn me on, watching or seeing someone else actively engaged, especially with my wife. He even walked over, sat down, picking up his drink as though settling in for the show. "Mom?" I heard Cathy prod, once again surprising me in a sense, now turning to look directly towards her, locking eyes with her as I did. "No, I ah..." she stammered briefly, perhaps even blushing a bit. "I think I'd actually enjoy seeing that as well." Ok. A little weird or not. Just hearing my own mother say that she wouldn't mind seeing her son's cock getting sucked sort of sent shivers running through me. As well as a couple of throbs down my cock. Though Shelly's mouth soon encompassed it seconds later. "Oh fuck!" I actually moaned, forgetting myself for a moment. Once again, I don't recall ever having dropped the "F" bomb in front of my parents before. And I can't honestly say I even realized that I had. Shelly's mouth and lips becoming a vacuum on my cock, which combined with the aspect of being outdoor public sex; another small little fetish of mine perhaps, simply intensified the sensation. Along with actually being watched, even though my folks happened to be amongst those who were watching. I actually heard mom chuckle when I said that, though my eyes were currently closed, and I didn't dare open them. "May I?" Cathy asked. And then I did. I looked over to find Jack standing there looking at his wife while she knelt there in front of me, slathering away on my cock. He was fisting his own turgid phallus now, as well; which had grown substantially since I'd seen him last. He released his own hand, smiling at my wife as she glanced over towards me briefly, as though asking for permission. I think my own smile back at her, did that, as she now knelt in front of Jack, taking in his cock in much the same way that Shelly was still doing to me. Side by side now... the two of us standing there looking on, watching our respective cocks getting sucked. "Babe?" I heard dad say, almost afraid to look. Though for me, it was like watching a train wreck. You just couldn't look away, even if you wanted to. Dad had stood up, and just like Jack and I, he was fully hard. Mom had walked over, now kneeling next to my wife as she continued sucking Jack's cock, and began working away on dad's. I couldn't help it. Seeing her do that, seeing dad's reaction, along with all the other erotic sounds being made, was escalating my own heightened arousal, like it or not. It was again a strange sensation for me to comprehend or deal with. Sort of like catching your parents doing it for the first time. You know that you don't really want to see them doing it, but at the same time, you can't help feeling a little excited, because they are. It was sort of like that. Except for the fact they were right there in front of me, (well next to me) as I was getting my own cock sucked off quite deliciously I might add. "Maybe we should take this inside," dad spoke a moment or so later. "Not that I am worried about what anyone might think," he added. "But this particular little party is about the right size...for now," he grinned, and then followed mom back into the house, just as the rest of us did. Cathy stepped in, in front of me, looking back. "You okay?" She asked, actually concerned. "I'm not sure yet," I freely admitted to her. "Seeing mom and dad is one thing, I guess I'm okay with that. It is a little arousing seeing it," I told her. "Just not sure about...well, you know." Cathy winked. "What if..." she questioned without stating the obvious. And I actually had to think about that for a minute. I guess technically, it wouldn't really be considered incest now would it? If she did? I wasn't exactly sure about that, but the dilemma over worrying about the technicalities was resolved for me minutes later. By now, mom was pretty well worked up herself. Once again, a side of her I had not really seen before (not counting the photographs of course). By the time we had come back inside, Shelly had already pulled mom over to the couch, having her lay down on it as she settled in between mom's legs. "Oh fuck, I love seeing this."     I looked at dad. Another surprising "F" bomb. But as he stood there looking on, all the while stroking his cock, I couldn't help myself, not even realizing it for a moment, that I was pretty much doing the same thing myself. Even Jack walked over. The three of us almost standing in a line now looking on. Somehow, Cathy slid in between Shelly's legs lying on her back sort of, as Shelly more or less sat on my wife's face. Cathy now eating her. "That really is fucking hot, isn't it?" Jack stated. To which I could only agree in abject silence. I was still casually stroking my own hard throbbing cock, looking on. By this time, most... (Though not all perhaps) of my own inhibitions and concerns were evaporating with each passing minute. Seeing mom lying there with an expression of pure pleasure on her face, while Shelly continued to tease and pleasure her pussy, simultaneously reaching up to fondle and caress mom's magnificent tits, was honestly arousing. Added to that of course, seeing Shelly likewise grinding away on my wife's face. The actual sound of her wet cunt, and Cathy slurping away at it, sending me all too close to the edge already. "Ok, my turn!" Cathy announced suddenly. Shelly standing as Cathy slid from beneath, mom starting to rise as well until Cathy shook her head "no", letting her know in an instant what her intent here was. I think...mom looked briefly in my direction. But if I had intent of saying, let alone doing anything, that decision or response was quickly taken from me. In a flash, Cathy had switched places with Shelly, now down on her knees as she began licking mom's cunt. And just as she had done to Shelly, Shelly now sliding beneath my wife so that she could lick my wife's pussy. "You need to go fuck that," dad half spat, urging Jack on. "That is one wet looking pussy. So if you don't...I sure as hell will!" Jack didn't need any further coaxing however, and was soon positioning himself on the floor between his wife's legs. In moments he had slipped inside, and began slow, steady fucking with her as this now very erotic train of people came together. It was only a moment or so when dad waddled over towards the head of the couch, taking up position on the end. Mom easily grasped his thick tool, and began licking and sucking it. Once again I found myself all alone, looking on...though enjoying what I was seeing like it or not. "Get over here baby. I still have a free hand," Cathy grinned, going back to work on mom's cunt, though I managed to climb over the back side of the couch, sitting on it, now looking down with a direct view of everything as Cathy's hand indeed came up to surround, and now begin fondling me. It wasn't long after that, when things started to happen. The intensity of the moment perhaps, or the spur of, if you want to call it that, became the catalyst for several sudden unexpected orgasms perhaps. With mom being the trigger for that as all things went. Whatever, and however Cathy was licking, and sucking on mom's clit, it soon took her over the edge. I heard mom cry out, literally lifting her ass off the couch as Cathy held on, momentarily releasing my cock in order to support mom's ass with her hands as Cathy steered her through her dramatic climax. Crying out as she did, even with her mouth still surrounding dad's cock, and then hearing dad's sudden deep throated grunt, his face bright red now. I knew then, by his expression and movement, he was currently pumping a load into mom's mouth. By now mom had finally forced Cathy away from her, too sensitive perhaps, though Cathy merely switched from mom now, to me. In an instant, she had my cock in her mouth, even as she likewise began to climax, still humping away on Shelly's face. I watched then as Jack suddenly pulled out of his wife, fisting his cock. Streamers of white hot semen suddenly exploding from his cock-tip to begin splashing and landing almost everywhere. Much of it on Shelly's tits, but several spurts actually finding a place along my wife's back. And though he had removed his cock, Jack had quickly replaced it with his fingers, almost digging inside his wife's cunt as though looking for something. Which in a way, I guess he was. Shelly's trigger! Whatever he did, or however he did it, the next thing I saw was this liquid gush of clear liquid, almost like water, suddenly spurting up and out of Shelly's pussy. To my amazement, she seemed to just hold it that way. This continued spray, this fountain of female nectar, which by now was literally saturating the floor in front of her. It slowed briefly, almost stopping, only to spurt again for a brief moment, one or two additional little parting shots as Shelly finally came down from her climax. I only then realized, I too had somehow managed to fill my own wife's waiting mouth as she looked up towards me, licking her lips...faint traces of my spending still clinging to her lips. "Fucking A!" I exclaimed, and then heard everyone laugh, a tension breaker perhaps, though it was well needed at the moment. Gathering ourselves, though not our clothing, we all headed back outside once again for refreshments, as well as a chance to personally collect ourselves. Something I at least, really needed. I still wasn't sure what to make of all this. Or how I would necessarily feel about it later. But I knew as I sat there sipping my drink as we all seemed to settle into a friendly, now comfortable dialogue with one another, even while still nude, that things would no doubt, never be the same again. To be continued. Based on a post by Many Feathers, for Literotica.

Virilità Ricorrere Community: Part 2. Dave soon learns his parents real family values. Based on a post by Many Feathers. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories. It was kind of a long, somewhat silent afternoon. Sure we chatted, like always, but there was a bit of nervousness in the air. Dad was due back any time now, and I think all three of us sat looking at the clock expectantly. "You're sure about this?" I asked. "Very sure. It might be easier if we do it my way," she said once again. Though I was surprised that mom had gone along with it, allowing Cathy to tell dad the whole story herself. Maybe it would be easier. Certainly for me anyway. Maybe afterwards it might be awkward for a while, but eventually... Dad got home a short time later, though I had made myself scarce, long enough for Cathy to convince him to take her on a short boat ride. He was a little surprised to learn that it would just be the two of them going, but then figured that since I never had been all that comfortable in the water, it just wasn't my particular thing. And mom had begged out, stating that she'd stay home and keep company with me. So with that, the two of them set off to spend the rest of the late afternoon together. I could only sit and wonder what dad would be thinking about everything soon after that. After they had gone, mom had me come and join her outside. "So what else did you two have to talk about?" I asked. I figured that if it was none of my business, she'd tell me. She'd never been afraid of doing that before anyway. "You really want to know?" For a moment, I actually wondered. "Yes?" "Obviously, Cathy and I had a pretty long, deep conversation." "Deep? As in?" "What we like doing. What you two enjoy doing...things like that. You know, somewhat naughty girl talk." "Somewhat naughty?" I had to laugh. "Such as?" Though maybe I shouldn't have asked that question. "Such as..." mom actually blushed. "Cathy asked me if I had really come to enjoy being with other women. So I told her...I do. I've come to enjoy it very much. And I think since you obviously saw most, if not all of our photos, you could pretty much guess that for yourself. Especially with Shelly. In fact, just so you know, she and I very often get together to have fun with one another even in the middle of the day. The only reason she hasn't been around lately of course, is because of your visit with us." Now knowing what I knew, I responded in kind to her. "Well I hope you certainly won't deny yourself now just because we're here!" I stated. Mom smiled at that. "No worries. I got plenty of her pussy last night!" Hearing mom talk like that was a little weird to me, but at the same time, somewhat refreshing too. "Oh I'm sorry, perhaps I shouldn't have said something like that, I didn't mean to embarrass you!" Was I blushing? I didn't know, though I did feel like my face was a little hot perhaps. But in all my years...never not once had I ever heard my mother say "pussy", nor a couple of other words for that matter. And hearing her say it, the way she did...well, it was sort of just naughty nice, in a strange sort of way. "It didn't," I told her. "And since we're being honest here mom, I'm actually glad you enjoy it, and that you and dad are having such a good, uninhibited life with one another. Just as Cathy and I are having. I enjoy seeing Cathy with another woman, just as much as I now believe dad enjoys seeing you." "Does he ever!" Mom quipped, and for a moment I could have sworn she had dropped her hand down between her legs for a moment, though she must have caught herself, placing it soon on top of the table again. "Though admittedly, I enjoy doing it with Shelly perhaps more than anyone else." "Yeah, Cathy's sort of that way with our friend Janice. Once the two of them get going at it, you almost have to dump water on the two of them to break the two of them up." Mom really giggled at that, though I only then realized that maybe I was sharing a bit too much with her. This really was starting to get more than a little personal and intimate. Not to mention the fact, I was starting to get a little aroused once again myself just thinking about it. "Yeah, she told me that," mom grinned. "So she knew where I was coming from. And don't think ill of me for saying this honey, but I'd be the first one to admit, I am sure watching her with Janice would be as exciting as seeing her with Shelly. And I'd be willing to bet even your dad would love seeing that!" "Ok, now we were crossing one of those lines in the sand," I thought to myself, though the image mom had just painted wasn't necessarily one that I could disagree with. Only that it was mom who had said it. "I'm sure he would," I said instead, and then made some attempt at changing the subject, sort of. "How do you think he's going to take hearing about us knowing now?" I asked honestly curious. "Well, at first I am sure he will be a little surprised." "Oh? Just a little?" "At first...perhaps," mom grinned, though I could sense there was a lot more going on here than she was letting on to. "Ok, spill it," I told her, starting to worry just a little. Maybe she could sense that, or see it in my face. "Oh don't get all rolled up in a ball," she told me. One of her favorite sayings. "I kind of told Cathy one way she would definitely catch him off guard, and ease him into hearing all this, would be perhaps to do so...well, topless." "Topless? You mean with her boobs hanging out and all?" "Well yes, isn't that generally what that means? I did say, that it was just a suggestion, though only if you were okay with it. But you and your dad are a lot alike. You've both always been fond of that particular area of a female's anatomy. So I was also pretty sure that if Cathy started to explain to him the whole story...while sitting there like that, he'd be more inclined to listen without getting all upset. Unless the idea of your father seeing your wife's boobs is a big no...no, or something. Though for the life of me, I couldn't imagine why you would. After all Dave, it's not like you haven't seen mine now, you know?" She had me there. And she was right too. Cathy and I had never had a problem with nudity, not ever. And to be perfectly honest about it, now that the so called cat was actually out of the bag, I really didn't see a problem with it now either, and told her so. "Oh...so you'd be okay if I were to sit here with my boobs hanging out in front of you huh?" "It's your home mom," I reminded her. "If you and dad want to walk around naked in front of us? That's your business. "If you think that either Cathy or I would get all freaked out about it, you'd be wrong." "We'll see," mom laughed, just then reaching up to remove the pullover top she was wearing. The fact she hadn't been wearing a bra, something that hadn't been missed by me either as she took it off. "For starters," she grinned. "As long as you're okay with it." I was. But I wasn't sure what my cock was thinking at the moment. Having seen mom's tits in the pictures, hell...and a lot more than just that, still wasn't quite the same as actually seeing them for real. Though I did my damndest not to stare at them, trying to be as casual, and as normal as I possibly could. Even that was becoming increasingly difficult. I was almost relieved when we both heard the sound of Cathy and dad entering the house. I half expected for mom to put her shirt on again. She didn't. Content to sit there with her boobs hanging out. Cathy was the first to appear, and then smiled upon seeing mom. "Well now, that looks like a good idea," Cathy stated, and immediately reached up and around herself, removing the already skimpy bikini top she had on. Dad emerged moments later, taking note of both girls now topless, though merely nodding his head, first at them, and then at me. He was obviously a bit nervous still, especially now that we all sat, confronting one another in a weird sort of way. There was no doubt in my mind that the factor of two sets of bare tits, was easing the awkwardness a little. "You know what I really should do?" Mom suggested, "Is to call and invite Jack and Shelly over for a drink." "You sure about that?" Dad asked nervously. "You know how Shelly can get when she's had a few." "That's what I'm counting on," she laughed, and then went inside to make that call. Dad and I looking at one another a bit sheepishly. "Mellow out you two. Relax. No one said anything about swapping wives, or incest. "Just relax and realize that we're all open-minded adults here. That's all. No more...no less." "Uh huh," I thought. I could just imagine what might happen after Jack and Shelly arrived.   Mom came out a minute or so later. She had a certain look on her face that I had seen before...playful. But under the circumstances, that told me something else was up. "They'll be here in a couple of minutes," she said grinning, and then leaned over whispering something in my wife's ear. "Ah oh..." dad said. "What?" I responded, now worried. He just looked at me.     "I'm sure we're about to find out," he stated turning to look out over the railing down the beach to where Jack and Stacy's bungalow stood. Moments later, he nodded his head again turning back towards mom. "Like I said..." he left off. Now it was my turn to look, and saw what he had. Jack and Stacy were indeed headed our way. And neither one of them had a stitch on. "I had no idea this was actually a nudist resort," I chuckled trying to sound normal when I did. Though I was surprisingly nervous and apprehensive for some strange reason, though Cathy and mom both seemed as relaxed as I'd ever seen them. So much so in fact, that Cathy now stood, slipping off her short, shorts, now standing bare ass naked as well. "Like they say...when in Rome." "We're not in Rome," I attempted to tell her just under my breath, though Cathy either ignored, or pretended not to hear me. I noticed that even dad seemed a little surprised by my wife's sudden boldness, although he had in fact already seen her topless a bit earlier. It was when mom went back inside to grab a pitcher of Margaritas she'd made up earlier, that really set me back a bit. She too was now coming back out, naked. Aside from the photos I had seen, and then her actually baring her tits in front of me, I had never before in all my years, actually seen my own mother naked. As much as I didn't want to admit it to myself...she looked damn fucking good! "Ah...you're here!" She smiled already pouring drinks as Jack and Stacy climbed the short flight of stairs leading up from the beach to the deck. Introductions weren't really necessary of course. Mom merely acknowledging them to us unnecessarily. "Jack...Shelly," she grinned handing over their drinks. "Glad you could come." "Hello, Betty, Mike. Yes, I Hope we do," Shelly teased just under her breath. "Ah; oh," I thought. "Just what I was worried about." Don't get me wrong here. It wasn't the thought of perhaps actually engaging in something with Jack and Shelly that bothered me. It was the idea or thought of doing so in front of my own parents, or visa-versa. I just wasn't at all sure how I would react, or deal with that. Though it appeared quite obvious to me, that neither Cathy or mom seemed to be having any difficulty with that. Perhaps only dad and I. But then again, maybe I, even more so than him. A fact that was confirmed moments later. "Seems I'm a bit overdressed," Dad laughed. Which we both were, all things considered. With a shrug, dad simply slid off his shorts and underwear, removing the sport shirt he had on after that. That left me standing there with the only thing still on. My own shorts. I couldn't help but look of course. Though somewhat thankful and relieved that neither dad, nor Jack were sporting erections...at least for the moment, anyway. And though I had seen dad's cock a time or two, as he'd never been shy about walking into the bathroom to pee, rarely closing the door when he did (unless mom was around), so seeing him flaccid like he was, wasn't all that unnerving. The problem I was having...was the fact that I was indeed partially erect. All this bare female flesh was getting to me, whether I liked it or not. And whether mom just happened to be one of them. Like I said, mom was in pretty fine shape for her age, even more so than Shelly was at this point. And I had found Shelly attractive the first time we'd met. "Don't tell me you're cock-shy Dave," Cathy teased. "You've never been so before." "I've never been naked in front of my folks before either," I shot back...revising my comment. "At least not as an adult anyway." "With an adult, mature penis you mean?" Cathy chuckled, just as both mom and Shelly did. "Would it help if I helped you remove those?" Shelly offered. I laughed at that, stepping back slightly. "About the only thing her disrobing me might help with, is making me more aroused than I already am," I freely admitted. Though that was perhaps received as a direct challenge. As though they'd discussed it beforehand, both Shelly and my wife suddenly approached. And together, simultaneously pulled down on my shorts. In one fell swoop, both my shorts, and my briefs were suddenly yanked down around my ankles. And just as I feared, and now confirmed; my rapidly swelling cock sprang up like a pogo stick, even bouncing for a moment with the sudden extraction of my clothing. "Oh my!" Mom actually exclaimed, which didn't help much. But neither did it help when Shelly suddenly placed her hand firmly around my cock, actually fondling it right there in front of everyone. In moments, I was even harder than I had been. "Anyone mind if I suck on this a little?" She asked...not to me, but glancing over towards my wife...and mother. It was like I didn't even have a say in the matter. And though my brain might have been thinking one thing, my cock was certainly thinking something else. "I don't mind...if no one else does," Cathy stated, only then looking first towards mom, and then dad. "Fine with me," dad said first. "I know I don't mind watching that, not at all." His comment surprising me. But then maybe, just maybe, dad and I were a lot alike in that department as well. I'd always considered myself to be a bit more of a voyeur as opposed to being an exhibitionist. It never failed to turn me on, watching or seeing someone else actively engaged, especially with my wife. He even walked over, sat down, picking up his drink as though settling in for the show. "Mom?" I heard Cathy prod, once again surprising me in a sense, now turning to look directly towards her, locking eyes with her as I did. "No, I ah..." she stammered briefly, perhaps even blushing a bit. "I think I'd actually enjoy seeing that as well." Ok. A little weird or not. Just hearing my own mother say that she wouldn't mind seeing her son's cock getting sucked sort of sent shivers running through me. As well as a couple of throbs down my cock. Though Shelly's mouth soon encompassed it seconds later. "Oh fuck!" I actually moaned, forgetting myself for a moment. Once again, I don't recall ever having dropped the "F" bomb in front of my parents before. And I can't honestly say I even realized that I had. Shelly's mouth and lips becoming a vacuum on my cock, which combined with the aspect of being outdoor public sex; another small little fetish of mine perhaps, simply intensified the sensation. Along with actually being watched, even though my folks happened to be amongst those who were watching. I actually heard mom chuckle when I said that, though my eyes were currently closed, and I didn't dare open them. "May I?" Cathy asked. And then I did. I looked over to find Jack standing there looking at his wife while she knelt there in front of me, slathering away on my cock. He was fisting his own turgid phallus now, as well; which had grown substantially since I'd seen him last. He released his own hand, smiling at my wife as she glanced over towards me briefly, as though asking for permission. I think my own smile back at her, did that, as she now knelt in front of Jack, taking in his cock in much the same way that Shelly was still doing to me. Side by side now... the two of us standing there looking on, watching our respective cocks getting sucked. "Babe?" I heard dad say, almost afraid to look. Though for me, it was like watching a train wreck. You just couldn't look away, even if you wanted to. Dad had stood up, and just like Jack and I, he was fully hard. Mom had walked over, now kneeling next to my wife as she continued sucking Jack's cock, and began working away on dad's. I couldn't help it. Seeing her do that, seeing dad's reaction, along with all the other erotic sounds being made, was escalating my own heightened arousal, like it or not. It was again a strange sensation for me to comprehend or deal with. Sort of like catching your parents doing it for the first time. You know that you don't really want to see them doing it, but at the same time, you can't help feeling a little excited, because they are. It was sort of like that. Except for the fact they were right there in front of me, (well next to me) as I was getting my own cock sucked off quite deliciously I might add. "Maybe we should take this inside," dad spoke a moment or so later. "Not that I am worried about what anyone might think," he added. "But this particular little party is about the right size...for now," he grinned, and then followed mom back into the house, just as the rest of us did. Cathy stepped in, in front of me, looking back. "You okay?" She asked, actually concerned. "I'm not sure yet," I freely admitted to her. "Seeing mom and dad is one thing, I guess I'm okay with that. It is a little arousing seeing it," I told her. "Just not sure about...well, you know." Cathy winked. "What if..." she questioned without stating the obvious. And I actually had to think about that for a minute. I guess technically, it wouldn't really be considered incest now would it? If she did? I wasn't exactly sure about that, but the dilemma over worrying about the technicalities was resolved for me minutes later. By now, mom was pretty well worked up herself. Once again, a side of her I had not really seen before (not counting the photographs of course). By the time we had come back inside, Shelly had already pulled mom over to the couch, having her lay down on it as she settled in between mom's legs. "Oh fuck, I love seeing this."     I looked at dad. Another surprising "F" bomb. But as he stood there looking on, all the while stroking his cock, I couldn't help myself, not even realizing it for a moment, that I was pretty much doing the same thing myself. Even Jack walked over. The three of us almost standing in a line now looking on. Somehow, Cathy slid in between Shelly's legs lying on her back sort of, as Shelly more or less sat on my wife's face. Cathy now eating her. "That really is fucking hot, isn't it?" Jack stated. To which I could only agree in abject silence. I was still casually stroking my own hard throbbing cock, looking on. By this time, most... (Though not all perhaps) of my own inhibitions and concerns were evaporating with each passing minute. Seeing mom lying there with an expression of pure pleasure on her face, while Shelly continued to tease and pleasure her pussy, simultaneously reaching up to fondle and caress mom's magnificent tits, was honestly arousing. Added to that of course, seeing Shelly likewise grinding away on my wife's face. The actual sound of her wet cunt, and Cathy slurping away at it, sending me all too close to the edge already. "Ok, my turn!" Cathy announced suddenly. Shelly standing as Cathy slid from beneath, mom starting to rise as well until Cathy shook her head "no", letting her know in an instant what her intent here was. I think...mom looked briefly in my direction. But if I had intent of saying, let alone doing anything, that decision or response was quickly taken from me. In a flash, Cathy had switched places with Shelly, now down on her knees as she began licking mom's cunt. And just as she had done to Shelly, Shelly now sliding beneath my wife so that she could lick my wife's pussy. "You need to go fuck that," dad half spat, urging Jack on. "That is one wet looking pussy. So if you don't...I sure as hell will!" Jack didn't need any further coaxing however, and was soon positioning himself on the floor between his wife's legs. In moments he had slipped inside, and began slow, steady fucking with her as this now very erotic train of people came together. It was only a moment or so when dad waddled over towards the head of the couch, taking up position on the end. Mom easily grasped his thick tool, and began licking and sucking it. Once again I found myself all alone, looking on...though enjoying what I was seeing like it or not. "Get over here baby. I still have a free hand," Cathy grinned, going back to work on mom's cunt, though I managed to climb over the back side of the couch, sitting on it, now looking down with a direct view of everything as Cathy's hand indeed came up to surround, and now begin fondling me. It wasn't long after that, when things started to happen. The intensity of the moment perhaps, or the spur of, if you want to call it that, became the catalyst for several sudden unexpected orgasms perhaps. With mom being the trigger for that as all things went. Whatever, and however Cathy was licking, and sucking on mom's clit, it soon took her over the edge. I heard mom cry out, literally lifting her ass off the couch as Cathy held on, momentarily releasing my cock in order to support mom's ass with her hands as Cathy steered her through her dramatic climax. Crying out as she did, even with her mouth still surrounding dad's cock, and then hearing dad's sudden deep throated grunt, his face bright red now. I knew then, by his expression and movement, he was currently pumping a load into mom's mouth. By now mom had finally forced Cathy away from her, too sensitive perhaps, though Cathy merely switched from mom now, to me. In an instant, she had my cock in her mouth, even as she likewise began to climax, still humping away on Shelly's face. I watched then as Jack suddenly pulled out of his wife, fisting his cock. Streamers of white hot semen suddenly exploding from his cock-tip to begin splashing and landing almost everywhere. Much of it on Shelly's tits, but several spurts actually finding a place along my wife's back. And though he had removed his cock, Jack had quickly replaced it with his fingers, almost digging inside his wife's cunt as though looking for something. Which in a way, I guess he was. Shelly's trigger! Whatever he did, or however he did it, the next thing I saw was this liquid gush of clear liquid, almost like water, suddenly spurting up and out of Shelly's pussy. To my amazement, she seemed to just hold it that way. This continued spray, this fountain of female nectar, which by now was literally saturating the floor in front of her. It slowed briefly, almost stopping, only to spurt again for a brief moment, one or two additional little parting shots as Shelly finally came down from her climax. I only then realized, I too had somehow managed to fill my own wife's waiting mouth as she looked up towards me, licking her lips...faint traces of my spending still clinging to her lips. "Fucking A!" I exclaimed, and then heard everyone laugh, a tension breaker perhaps, though it was well needed at the moment. Gathering ourselves, though not our clothing, we all headed back outside once again for refreshments, as well as a chance to personally collect ourselves. Something I at least, really needed. I still wasn't sure what to make of all this. Or how I would necessarily feel about it later. But I knew as I sat there sipping my drink as we all seemed to settle into a friendly, now comfortable dialogue with one another, even while still nude, that things would no doubt, never be the same again. To be continued. Based on a post by Many Feathers, for Literotica.

For most of his childhood, Jeremy's North Dakota farm was the kind of place where nothing ever happened—until the land decided to wake up. It began quietly: missing tools that reappeared exactly where he'd left them weeks later, strange lights hovering over the fields at night, and whispers about the Red River valley—where locals swore something old and unholy roamed after dark. Then one cold autumn evening, Jeremy stayed late to finish a job, his dog suddenly growling at the woods. When he looked toward the tree line, two red eyes glowed back at him, unblinking. Moments later, on the gravel road home, a tall hooded figure appeared in the tractor's headlights—its teeth sharp, its eyes the same burning red. It moved like it didn't belong to this world. Jeremy's father brushed it off as imagination—until their neighbor described seeing the exact same thing… decades earlier. #RealGhostStories #TheGraveTalks #NorthDakota #ParanormalEncounter #CryptidStories #TrueHaunting #RedRiverLegend #ShadowCreature #UnexplainedMystery #FarmHaunting Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Lisa Feldman Barrett is a Canadian-American neuroscientist renowned for her pioneering work on how the brain constructs emotion through prediction. In this Moments episode, she explains how the brain doesn't simply react to the world but continually anticipates it, drawing on past experience to shape what we feel, perceive and fear. She reveals why anxiety is often a replay of old predictions - and how to rewire meaning and ease the learned patterns that keep us stuck. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/nCVkRtwSrYb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/Ozv6oJzSrYb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Lisa Feldman Barrett: https://lisafeldmanbarrett.com/

Kit, Andy, and Steve close out Stranger Things Season 4 with an emotional, explosive, and unforgettable finale. In Chapter Nine: The Piggyback, the battle against Vecna reaches its breaking point as the Hawkins crew puts a risky, multi-pronged plan into action. While Max, Lucas, and Erica attempt to lure Vecna into a trap, Nancy, Steve, and Robin venture deeper into the Upside Down to strike at his physical form. Meanwhile, Eleven discovers a way to “piggyback” into Max's mind from miles away, joining the fight on a psychic battlefield where everything is on the line. Across the globe, Hopper, Joyce, and Murray face their own monstrous obstacles as they try to weaken Vecna's army from afar.00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:17 - MadLibs Word Search00:06:09 - Overall Thoughts00:21:04 - Scene by Scene Recap01:26:39 - Chocolate Puddings (Top 3 Moments)01:31:55 - Easter Eggos01:39:22 - Eleven out of 10 Performance01:40:28 - Step Into the Nina01:47:50 - Ranking Stranger Things Seasons01:56:31 - Stranger Things MadLibs Story RevealSpotify Playlist: HEREVideo Version of this Episode: YouTubeFollow Us on Social MediaStreaming Things PatreonStreaming Things InstagramStreaming Things TikTokFollow Kit LazerTikTokInstagramYouTubeFollow SteveInstagramFollow AndyInstagramVisit Our WebsiteCheck Out Our MerchSend Us Mail:Streaming Things6809 Main St. #172Cincinnati, OH 45244 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A political pivot is easy to post but hard to prove. We open with Marjorie Taylor Greene's sudden distance from Trump, then ask the harder question: what does real accountability look like for anyone who cheered harmful policies and normalized cruelty? Drawing on Alyssa Milano's sharp Substack, we separate performance from change and make the case that words aren't enough - consistent votes, policies, and courage under pressure are the only receipts that matter.From there, we trace the currents feeding our polarized moment: the male loneliness crisis as both a real ache and a gateway to resentment, the status whiplash some white men feel as equity advances, and the stereotype panic that erupts when joyful representation clashes with old narratives. We talk about why empathy must live alongside boundaries, and why character is revealed by how we meet discomfort. Then the stakes rise. We unpack veterans in Congress urging service members to refuse unlawful orders and Trump's furious response, including amplified calls for violence. Normalization is the authoritarians' favorite tool; accountability is how we blunt it.To breathe again, we end with the coziest of escapes: Hallmark movies. Yes, the tropes are real - the almost‑kiss, the bakery, the small town miracle - and yes, we lovingly roast the “indicating” acting and chaste finales. But there's value in comfort, especially as the genre diversifies and challenges narrow ideas of “traditional family.” Joy is not frivolous; it's fuel.If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs both moral clarity and a cozy watch list, and leave a review with your favorite Hallmark trope. Your support helps more curious, compassionate listeners find us.Thank you for stopping by. Please visit our website: All About The Joy and add, like and share. You can also support us by shopping at our STORE - We'd appreciate that greatly. Also, if you want to find us anywhere on social media, please check out the link in bio page. Music By Geovane Bruno, Moments, 3481Editing by Team A-JHost, Carmen Lezeth DISCLAIMER: As always, please do your own research and understand that the opinions in this podcast and livestream are meant for entertainment purposes only. States and other areas may have different rules and regulations governing certain aspects discussed in this podcast. Nothing in our podcast or livestream is meant to be medical or legal advice. Please use common sense, and when in doubt, ask a professional for advice, assistance, help and guidance.

For most of his childhood, Jeremy's North Dakota farm was the kind of place where nothing ever happened—until the land decided to wake up. It began quietly: missing tools that reappeared exactly where he'd left them weeks later, strange lights hovering over the fields at night, and whispers about the Red River valley—where locals swore something old and unholy roamed after dark. Then one cold autumn evening, Jeremy stayed late to finish a job, his dog suddenly growling at the woods. When he looked toward the tree line, two red eyes glowed back at him, unblinking. Moments later, on the gravel road home, a tall hooded figure appeared in the tractor's headlights—its teeth sharp, its eyes the same burning red. It moved like it didn't belong to this world. Jeremy's father brushed it off as imagination—until their neighbor described seeing the exact same thing… decades earlier. #RealGhostStories #TheGraveTalks #NorthDakota #ParanormalEncounter #CryptidStories #TrueHaunting #RedRiverLegend #ShadowCreature #UnexplainedMystery #FarmHaunting Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Is This the Final Unraveling of a President? | Karel Cast 25-154 A shocking scene unfolded as the former President once again lashed out—calling a female reporter “Quiet, Piggy,” simply for asking a question. And the media? Silent. Intimidated. Afraid he'd turn his rage on them next. Moments earlier he attacked another female journalist for daring to ask why a controversial Saudi Prince—an alleged criminal—was welcomed in the White House. The pattern is clear: escalating hostility toward women, toward the press, toward accountability. But beneath the insults lies something deeper. He's taking hit after hit: Democrats' major election wins, Congress refusing to kill the filibuster despite his demands, and his failed effort to block release of the Epstein files. The pressure is mounting, and the cracks are showing. Is this a man simply angry at the press… or a leader truly coming undone? And how dangerous is an a President who still controls the nuclear codes? We dive into the moment, the psychology, and the dangerous implications. Support The Karel Cast at patreon.com/reallykarel Watch, like, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel The Karel Cast streams Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST on all major platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, iHeart Media, Spreaker, TikTok, and Instagram. Karel is a history-making broadcaster based in Las Vegas with his service dog, Ember. #KarelCast, #PoliticsToday, #NewsAnalysis, #PresidentialPolitics, #WhiteHouseNews, #PressFreedom, #MediaMatters, #WomenInJournalism, #DemocracyAtRisk, #BreakingNews2025, #EpsteinFiles, #SaudiPrince, #CongressNews, #USPolitics, #Election2025, #PoliticalCommentary, #KarelLive, #LasVegasMedia, #ProgressiveVoices, #CurrentEvents https://youtube.com/live/E3RZKd-nTGI

Every Now and Zen I wax a little existential on here; doing so at least gets in the neighborhood of scratching that writer itch.Daylight Savings has been over for a bit, and I think we're all still adjusting to it getting dark at 5:00 (soon to be 4:30), bracing for the holidays, and stirring the miniature marshmallows of emotion into the cocoa that is the forthcoming cold.I have a fat bundle of youth basketball games to look forward to watching to, and the last week or so with my high-school-freshman daughter has been decent, better perhaps than it was at the end of October, so that's where my focus is attempting to be right now: on the positive.On that note, I continue to be excited about the podcast continuing to roll in the direction of its 200th episode, and this week's was a bunch of fun.Chris Clark of Blue Oyster Culture Club (as well as Sisters of...) joined me for Episode No. 191, and I really enjoyed getting to know him and talking about his experiences growing up, making pals for life, joining bands, and making music. We also had a look at a few of Chris' favorite albums. Those were these:Led Zeppelin IV (1971)Season to Risk's self-titled debut (1993)Sunny Day Real Estate's Diary (1994)Show (1994), The Jesus LizardSigur Rós' () (2002)Find Chris on Facebook or Instagram (@beerdedclark) to keep tabs on all things B.O.C.C., and find the two Sisters of... releases on Apple Music or Spotify.Thanks to Mr. Clark for making the trek down to K.C. from St. Joe, and props to all of you that support the show.Note: Bill Brownlee's other Web site is called There Stands the Glass; I called it something else by mistake during my conversation with Chris.copyright disclaimer: I used snippets of Robert Plant's "Big Log," for this episode, and they're not mine; I own zero rights to them. It's a cut from his 1983 release, Principle of Moments. Plant came up in our conversation, and was very much on the brain once I hit that portion of the episode edit. So, I quickly poked at Plant's solo hits looking for this one, and when I found it I remembered that I've always found the name to be stupid. Until a few moments ago when I glanced at the song's Wikipedia page:"'Big Log' was written in the middle of winter. We'd run out of fuel for the fire. We found the remains of an old tree lying outside, which was about 15 feet long, but had nothing to cut it with. So we put one end in the fire and slowly burnt it, till it was hollow."And now I love the name. Kudos to guitarist Robbie Blunt for writing some super-fantastic licks for this tune. Timeless.

Bear, Gray, Jeremy, and Big A make their  NFL and NCAA picks. What else is happening in sports?  Thanks to Wes Anderson for Moments in Time, check  him out on Twitter @SongsByWes and Wes Anderson Music on Facebook.

What was supposed to be a lighthearted “haunted vacation” turned chilling when two friends wandered into the Titanic exhibit at Mandalay Bay — long after the rest of the group had gone. The decks were quiet, the stars glowed faintly overhead, and the Atlantic night surrounded them in silence. Then came the voice. “LEAVE.” A word that didn't echo. Didn't come from any direction. Just appeared — deep, commanding, and close enough to feel the breath behind it. Moments later, a man with white hair stood in the doorway… and vanished down the hall. Staff insisted there was no such employee. No one else inside. No speakers. No explanation. If the dead still guard what's left of the Titanic, maybe some treasures are meant to stay buried — even on dry land. #TitanicGhost #RealGhostStories #HauntedMuseum #MandalayBay #TitanicExhibit #LasVegasHaunting #ParanormalEncounter #GhostTourGoneWrong #TrueParanormalStory #HauntedArtifacts #SupernaturalVoices #GhostlyPresence  Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Kit, Andy, and Steve dive into the penultimate episode of Stranger Things Season 4. In Chapter Eight: Papa, Eleven faces her past and her pain with the help of Dr. Brenner one final time inside the Nina. Meanwhile, Hopper, Joyce, and Murray launch a desperate plan to escape the Russian prison, only to uncover that the horrors of the Upside Down have reached far beyond American soil. In Hawkins, the kids prepare for a last stand, piecing together a dangerous plan to strike back against Vecna before he kills again.00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:09 - MadLibs Word Search00:04:31 - Overall Thoughts00:12:45 - Scene by Scene Recap01:02:04 - Chocolate Puddings (Top 3 Moments)01:08:32 - Easter Eggos01:17:40 - Eleven out of 10 Performance01:19:22 - Step Into the Nina01:26:47 - Stranger Things MadLibs Story RevealSpotify Playlist: HEREVideo Version of this Episode: YouTubeFollow Us on Social MediaStreaming Things PatreonStreaming Things InstagramStreaming Things TikTokFollow Kit LazerTikTokInstagramYouTubeFollow SteveInstagramFollow AndyInstagramVisit Our WebsiteCheck Out Our MerchSend Us Mail:Streaming Things6809 Main St. #172Cincinnati, OH 45244 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Power of a Legacy Letter — One Thing Every Father Should Do (w/ Blake Brewer — Founder of LegacyLetter.com) When Blake Brewer was 19, a family snorkeling trip in Hawaii changed his life forever. Moments after losing his father in a tragic accident, his mother handed him a letter that his dad had been writing for months — a letter filled with wisdom, encouragement, and love. That letter became Blake's guiding light. Today, he's on a mission to help one million dads do the same — to write a legacy letter that becomes the most powerful gift a father can give. In this conversation, Blake and Jon explore how one letter can outlive you, shape your children's character, and give them strength long after you're gone. You'll learn: • The story behind Blake's father's final letter — and how it shaped his purpose • What makes a legacy letter different from any other message to your kids • Why a father's written words carry power that lasts generations • The core phrases every child needs to hear from their dad • What stops most men from writing their letter — and how to overcome it • Simple steps to start writing your own legacy letter today If you've ever wondered how to create something that truly lasts — something your kids will treasure forever — this episode will show you the way. _____

"Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve." – Napoleon Hill Check Out These Highlights:  This is one of my favorite quotes by one of my favorite authors and teachers! Life, sales, work, leadership, you name it – it all starts with what we believe.  So how do we shift from fear, uncertainty, overwhelm, and struggle?  The best place to sell is from a place of service. But how do we maintain an intentionally winning mindset, especially when pressure arises? In today's podcast, we will explore how the brain influences the mind, shaping every thought, choice, and connection we make. Join us as we discover practical ways to rewire our thinking for success, service, and joy.  About Dorice Horenstein: Dorice is an international keynote speaker, Positive Intelligence® expert, and award-winning author of two books: Moments of the Heart and Choose to Be Your Own Champion: The Six-Step Playbook To Become Your Best Self. Twice featured at MDRT Global and annual meeting, Netflix, WCR (Women Council of Realtors), CREW (commercial real estate women), The Standard Insurance, HR leadership, and many other platforms, Dorice, known as the Oy to Joy champion catalyst, brings her signature energetic uniqueness wherever she goes. How to Get in Touch with Dorice Horenstein: Websites:  http://www.doricehorenstein.com/ Email: doricehorenstein@gmail.com Free Gift: https://oytojoyspeaker.myflodesk.com/chooseebook Stalk me online! LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/conniewhitman Subscribe to the Enlightenment of Change podcast on your favorite podcast streaming service or YouTube.  New episodes are posted every week. Listen to Connie explore new sales and business topics or address problems you may have.  

Moments before jury selection in his murder trial, Brian Walshe changed his plea, admitting to the two lesser charges in the death of his wife, Ana. He spoke to the judge, discussing the guilty plea. Our team breaks down the major surprise and how he can defend the remaining murder charge when jury selection finishes, including the possibility of a third-party culprit defense. For updates to the case as they happen, visit nbcboston.com/tag/ana-walshe. And you can keep up with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and BlueSky for updates on this case and all the biggest, most interesting news happening in Boston and beyond. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How are AI-powered Interactions Transforming Daily Customer Experiences  Shep interviews Tifenn Dano Kwan, Chief Marketing Officer at Amplitude. Tifenn talks about how AI and digital analytics are redefining customer experience through hyper-personalization and authentic interactions.  This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more:    What inflection points in technology have most impacted customer experience in the digital era?  What is hyper-personalization?  How has artificial intelligence transformed digital customer experiences?  What future trends in AI could most impact customer service and experience?  Should companies be transparent with customers about using AI-powered services?  Top Takeaways:    Artificial Intelligence has become one of the biggest game-changers for customer experience. It helps companies remove friction, enabling customers to get help faster and solve problems more easily.  Embracing new tech in CX is about finding ways to make life easier for your customers. Moments like the rise of the web, and the growth of AI mark big turning points that companies must adapt to. Being open to change lets businesses create better experiences for customers and stay ahead of the competition.  Customers want to be treated as individuals, not just a number. Personalization, especially when powered by AI, helps match customers with products, recommendations, or solutions that really fit them.   AI can deliver hyper-personalized experiences that keep people engaged and coming back. But, businesses need to remember that personalization that feels authentic and respectful is what really wins customers over.  Customers prefer when companies are transparent, especially about processes that impact their experiences. Modern customers can easily spot fake or insincere messages. Being authentic means communicating honestly and being open about how technology, like AI, is being used to serve them.   Your AI is only as good as your data. If the information going into the system is wrong or messy, the results might mislead both the company and the customer! Good data leads to smart decisions and better customer outcomes.  Whenever there's a major technological change, there's always concern about job losses. While AI can take over some tasks that used to require humans, it also creates new work opportunities. New jobs and skills will be in demand, especially in areas that support or expand what AI can do.   The future of work is about adapting, learning, and growing alongside technology, not competing against it.  Plus, Shep and Tifenn discuss use cases and opportunities for AI to improve the customer experience. Tune in!  Quotes:   "The goal of AI is to remove fiction and deliver delightful, seamless, and outcome-driven experiences for their customers."  "Hyper-personalization is personalization at scale. The more in touch we are with our customers, the more likely we are to drive conversions."  "AI is only as good as your data. If you have the wrong data, then you will have the wrong output. It is going to mislead you. More importantly, it will mislead your customers."  "Embrace what's next. We are going to see significant evolution in the world of AI. Don't be afraid to experiment and test."    About:    Tifenn Dano Kwan is the Chief Marketing Officer at Amplitude. Before working at Amplitude, she was CMO at Collibra, Dropbox, SAP Ariba, and SAP Fieldglass.  Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and host of Amazing Business Radio.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join SP3, Miss Krssi Luv and Top Guy JJ for an all-new edition of our flagship podcast Tru Heel Heat 355 discussing the latest wrestling news including: Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 3:54 SP3 as HHH opens the show as objectively as possible 6:10 SP3 & Top Guy JJ welcome you to the show 11:44 TNA talk early on Santana reports 20:18 Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton at WrestleMania? 33:24 AEW Dynamite: Blood & Guts and Collision 42:51 Was AEW Blood & Guts the best TV show of the year? 1:05:15 Miss Krssi Luv joins the show to talk Blood & Guts 1:18:00 Chris Jericho praises TNA in latest AEW exit tease 1:32:40 Nixon Newell & Miranda Alize AEW walkout fallout 1:35:52 Miss Krssi Luv shoots on Newell & Alize; the cau-casity 1:42:38 Andrade, Ric Flair, MJF, MVP & JR updates; Mercedes Mone #1 in PWI & ROH TV 2:06:38 NJPW New Japan Road in Anjo ft.Kazuchika Okada returns to confront Tanahashi; Nakamura rumor killer & should Okada/Tana headline WK20? 2:17:28 WWE Raw on Netflix ft. John Cena wins Intercontinental Title 2:28:46 Cena/Dom fallout; Survivor Series & WrestleMania 42 updates, Westside Gunn vs WWE 2:47:10 WWE SmackDown ft. Zack Ryder returns & Drew McIntyre joins Vision for WARGAMES 2:52:24 SmackDown returns to 3 hours in January, Drew McIntyre & Bianca Belair updates & more 3:09:42 WWE NXT & Evolve, Joe Hendry signs; NOAH Star Navigation 3:16:07 TNA IMPACT & Turning Point, plus Santana angle 3:23:40 Best, Worst, Moments & Matches of the Week 3:27:39 TIK TOK TIME - Grading every WWE & AEW free agent signings in 2025 Leave your thoughts on this podcast in the live chat and comments section. Like, share, superchat and subscribe to support! #WWE #AEW #BloodAndGuts #ChrisJericho #TNA #NJPW #ROH #CMLL #STARDOM #noah_ghc #WWENXT #TNATurningPoint #JohnCena #MikeSantana #FrankieKazarian #KazuchikaOkada #HiroshiTanahashi #njwk20 Welcome to the Tru Heel Heat Wrestling YouTube channel where we cover  the sport of professional wrestling including all WWE TV shows (Raw,  Smackdown, & NXT), AEW Dynamite/Dark, IMPACT Wrestling, NJPW, ROH,  Dark Side of the Ring and more. Our weekly podcast hosted by SP3, Top  Guy JJ & Miss Krssi Luv breaking down the weekly wrestling news and  present unfiltered, honest thoughts and opinions for wrestling fans by  wrestling fans, drops every Saturday. We also include PPV reviews,  countdowns, and exclusive interviews with wrestlers from all promotions  hosted by a wide range of personalities such as Romeo, Chris G, Ness,  StatKing, Drunk Guy JJ, J-News and more. Subscribe and enable ALL  notifications to stay posted for the latest wrestling WWE news,  highlights, commentary, updates and more.Become a member of Tru Heels Facebook community: www.facebook.com/groups/1336177103130224/Subscribe to Tru Heel Heat on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC0AmFQmsRyQYPKyRm5hDwNgFollow Tru Heels on Twitter: twitter.com/truheelheatFollow Tru Heels on Instagram: www.instagram.com/truheelheat/Music composed by JPM

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Kit, Andy, and Steve reach one of the most jaw-dropping and emotionally charged episodes in all of Stranger Things. In Chapter Seven: The Massacre at Hawkins Lab, Eleven's buried memories come flooding back as she finally confronts the truth about her past at Hawkins Lab, and the horrifying event that changed everything. Meanwhile, the rest of the gang races to save their friends trapped in the Upside Down, leading to a heart-pounding rescue and a shocking connection between the monster and a familiar face.00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:30 - MadLibs Word Search00:04:11 - Overall Thoughts00:14:41 - Scene by Scene Recap01:07:00 - Chocolate Puddings (Top 3 Moments)01:12:30 - Easter Eggos01:21:14 - Eleven out of 10 Performance01:23:03 - Step Into the Nina01:32:31 - Stranger Things MadLibs Story RevealSpotify Playlist: HEREVideo Version of this Episode: YouTubeFollow Us on Social MediaStreaming Things PatreonStreaming Things InstagramStreaming Things TikTokFollow Kit LazerTikTokInstagramYouTubeFollow SteveInstagramFollow AndyInstagramVisit Our WebsiteCheck Out Our MerchSend Us Mail:Streaming Things6809 Main St. #172Cincinnati, OH 45244 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are we actually friends or are we just sharing Slack threads and the same calendar invites? This week we dive into that in between space of coworker relationships and genuine friendship—where you might spend forty hours a week together yet still wonder if you would ever hang out outside the office. I bring in my business partner and closest colleague, Kyle Walbrun. We've been through some wild seasons together, including the day I had an emergency C-section at 36 weeks and my maternity leave started with just one hour of notice. Moments like that bonded us, yet they still lived inside the structure of work. We talk about why I keep wishing we had more words for the different types of friendship, the way Greek has multiple words for love, since the word “friend” can mean everything from your ride-or-die bestie to your neighbor to your gym buddy. We also get into why resignations always feel shocking even though most people cannot say what they're truly feeling before they leave, and the instant ick I get when people use the phrase “work husband” or “work wife.” If you've ever struggled to name what a coworker actually is to you, this episode gives language and clarity for that weird in between space of someone you may even spend more time with during the week than your actual family! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some time ago on the 11th of September, we gave this talk on the very heart of our tradition and practice. September 11th in 1893 was the day Swami Vivekananda opened his transmission to the West (and the the world at large) at the Parliament of World Religions so for us it is a very sacred day when we commemorate the "turning of the wheel of dharma" yet again! Strangely, I haven't uploaded this talk until now. It felt fitting to do so since as I type this, we are in the midst of the vrśchika sankranti, that is, the sun's transition from the solar house of tulā (libra) and into vrśchika (scorpio) as per the Vedic system. Moments like this are considered incredibly auspicious for spiritual practice. There's also a flavor of a new beginning, of turning over a new page. As such, it is important to return to the fundamentals at a time like so there couldn't be a better moment for this video, I realize! In this talk, we describe Sri Ramakrishna's approach to Tāntrik spiritual practice which is really, at its core, the sincere and fervent performance of ritual worship, pūjā. If as a result of this talk, you're inspired to take up a dedicated pūjā practice, here is our playlist for step by step, mantra by mantra instruction for pūjā. May all be flame with awakened Consciousness! Jai Mā!Support the showLectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and again at Friday 11am PST Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrM

As more people depend on them for local, personalized care, a new report from CVS Health sheds some light on what's ahead. Tune in for Lucille Accetta, Chief Pharmacy Officer, and Pharmacy Manager Edwin McGee from CVS Health.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com  Lucille Accetta is Chief Pharmacy Officer, CVS Health, who advocates to elevate the practice of pharmacy in health care as key to improving health outcomes and lowering the cost of care. She is responsible for creating and implementing strategic opportunities to connect CVS Health pharmacy assets across the enterprise. As Senior Vice President and Head of CVS Specialty Operations, Lucille leads CVS Health's specialty pharmacies which support more than 1.8 million patients.   Dr. Edwin McGee is a District Leader Emerging Leader (DLEL) for CVS Pharmacy, based in Huntsville, AL. His journey began as a pharmacy technician, where he steadily took on roles of increased responsibility, demonstrating his pharmacy care expertise and strong leadership qualities. Edwin is currently managing a high-performing and successful pharmacy team and continues to exhibit his leadership while serving his local community. Recently, he was awarded a 2024-2025 CVS Health National Paragon Award, recognizing his contributions and impact amongst his peers and his patients. cvshsealth.com/rx-reportFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

What if everything we've been taught about our place in the universe is only part of the story, and your awakening has already begun? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Scott Guerin on his new book Awkward Awakening: Finding Your Way Home.  Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com  Dr. Scott Guerin is an award-winning and bestselling author and educator with a passion for exploring the mysteries of God, the Universe, and their relationship with humanity. With two master's degrees and a doctorate in human development, he has spent twenty-three years as an adjunct professor in psychology at Kean University. His popular Angel in Training series highlights society's shift from organized religion to spirituality. His latest work, Awkward Awakening: Finding Our Way Home, invites readers to awaken to their divine nature, and their galactic heritage. He includes exercises and meditative techniques to help readers access higher dimensions and embrace connections with intelligent life beyond Earth.  https://www.angelintraining.org For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Bear and Gray discuss the Trebek Wars that have taken place over the last 7 years of the podcast. Thanks to Wes Anderson for Moments in Time, check  him out on Twitter @SongsByWes and Wes Anderson Music on Facebook.

Oxford, Folly Bridge - ein stiller Ort an der Themse, an dem sich Geschichte und Legende berühren. Ein kühler Julinachmittag des Jahres 1862, drei junge Mädchen im Boot, ein schüchterner Mathematiker am Ruder: Lewis Carroll, geboren als Charles Lutwidge Dodgson. Ausgerechnet hier, zwischen gemächlichen Ruderschlägen und kindlichem Lachen, erfindet er eine Geschichte, die die Welt verändern wird - die Reise eines Mädchens voller Logikrätsel, Sprachwitz und schillernder Absurditäten: Alice im Wunderland In dieser Folge BRITPOD folgen Alexander-Klaus Stecher und Claus Beling den Spuren dieses außergewöhnlichen Moments zurück nach Oxford - in jene Stadt, in der Carroll Mathematik lehrte, Gedichte schrieb und mit seiner Kamera experimentierte, lange bevor die Fotografie zu einer Kunstform wurde. Sie erzählen von seinen Spaziergängen über die Höfe des Christchurch College, von der echten Alice Liddell, Tochter des Dekans, und von einem Mann, der sich in graue Kleidung hüllte, um nicht aufzufallen und dennoch eines der leuchtendsten Bücher des 19. Jahrhunderts schuf. Sie sprechen über die Entstehung des berühmten Manuskripts Alice's Adventures Underground, das Carroll zunächst nur für die kleine Alice niederschrieb - 90 Seiten mit eigenen Zeichnungen, ehe der Verlag Macmillan das Potenzial erkannte. Die Zeichnungen des späteren Illustrator-Genies John Tenniel machten das Buch ikonisch, doch ihre Zusammenarbeit war alles andere als einfach: ein Streit um das richtige Gesicht der Alice, aufwändige Druckverfahren, verworfene Auflagen und schließlich ein Erfolg, der selbst Queen Victoria erreichte. Und um das Meisterwerk Alice im Wunderland ranken sich bis heute einige Mythen: War das Wunderland ein Produkt von Drogeneinfluss? Litt Carroll am später so benannten „Alice-in-Wonderland-Syndrom“? Wie real sind die Figuren, die im Buch auftauchen - der verrückte Hutmacher, die Herzkönigin, das weiße Kaninchen? Und weshalb fasziniert ein „Nonsensbuch“ bis heute Schriftsteller, Künstler, Sänger und Träumer auf der ganzen Welt? BRITPOD England at it's best. WhatsApp: Du kannst Alexander und Claus direkt auf ihre Handys Nachrichten schicken! Welche Ecke Englands sollten die beiden mal besuchen? Zu welchen Themen wünschst Du Dir mehr Folgen? Warst Du schon mal in Great Britain und magst ein paar Fotos mit Claus und Alexander teilen? Probiere es gleich aus: +49 8152 989770 – einfach diese Nummer einspeichern und schon kannst Du BRITPOD per WhatsApp erreichen. Ein ALL EARS ON YOU Original Podcast.

BONUS: Flawless Execution — Translating Fighter Pilot Precision to Business Results In this powerful conversation, former fighter pilot Christian "Boo" Boucousis reveals how military precision translates into agile business leadership. We explore the FLEX model (Plan-Brief-Execute-Debrief), the critical difference between control-based and awareness-based leadership, and why most organizations fail to truly embrace iterative thinking. From Cockpit to Boardroom: An Unexpected Journey "I learned over time that it doesn't matter what you do if you're always curious, and you're always intentional, and you're always asking questions." — Christian "Boo" Boucousis   Christian's path from fighter pilot to leadership consultant wasn't planned—it was driven by necessity and curiosity. After 11 years as a fighter pilot (7 in Australia, 4 in the UK), an autoimmune condition ended his flying career at age 30. Rather than accepting a comfy job flying politicians around, he chose entrepreneurship. He moved to Afghanistan with a friend and built a reconstruction company that grew to a quarter billion dollars in four years. The secret? The debrief skills he learned as a fighter pilot. By constantly asking "What are you trying to achieve? How's it going? Why is there a gap?" he approached business with an agile mindset before he even knew what agile was. This curiosity-driven, question-focused approach became the foundation for everything that followed. The FLEX Model: Plan-Brief-Execute-Debrief "Agile and scrum were co-created by John Sutherland, who was a fighter pilot, and its origins sit in the OODA loop and iteration. Which is why it's a circle." — Christian "Boo" Boucousis   The FLEX model isn't new—fighter pilots have used this Plan-Brief-Execute-Debrief cycle for 60 years. It's the ultimate simple agile model, designed to help teams accelerate toward goals using the same accelerated learning curve the Air Force uses to train fighter pilots. The key insight: everything in this model is iterative, not linear. Every mission has a start, middle, and end, and every stage involves constant adaptation. Afterburner (the company Christian now leads as CEO) has worked with nearly 3,800 companies and 2.8 million people over 30 years, teaching this model. What's fascinating is that the DNA of agile is baked into fighter pilot thinking—John Sutherland, co-creator of Scrum, wrote the foreword for Christian's book "The Afterburner Advantage" because they share the same roots in the OODA loop and iterative thinking. Why Iterative Thinking Doesn't Come Naturally "Iterative thinking is not a natural human model. Most of the time we learn from mistakes. We don't learn as a habit." — Christian "Boo" Boucousis   Here's the hard truth: agile as a way of working is very different from the way human beings naturally think. Business leadership models still hark back to Frederick Winslow Taylor's 1911 book on scientific management—industrial era leadership designed for building buildings, not creating software. Time is always linear (foundation, then structure, then finishing), and this shapes how we think about planning. Humans also tend to organize like villages with chiefs, warriors, and gatherers—hierarchical and political. Fighter pilots created a parallel system where politics exist outside missions, but during execution, personality clashes can't interfere. The challenge for business isn't the method—it's getting human minds to embrace iteration as a habit, not just a process they follow when forced. Planning: Building Collective Consciousness, Not Task Lists "Planning isn't all about sequencing actions—that's not planning. That's the byproduct of planning, which is collectively agreeing what good looks like at the end." — Christian "Boo" Boucousis   Most people plan in their head or in front of a spreadsheet by themselves. That's not planning—that's collecting thoughts. Real planning means bringing everyone on the team together to build collective consciousness about what's possible. The plan is always "the best idea based on what we know now." Once airborne, everything changes because the enemy doesn't cooperate with your plan. Planning is about the destination, not the work to get there. Think about airline pilots: they don't tell you about traffic delays on their commute or maintenance issues. They say "Welcome aboard, our destination is Amsterdam, there's weather on the way, we'll land 5 minutes early." That's a brief—just the effect on you based on all their work. Most business meetings waste 55 minutes on backstory and 5 minutes deciding to have another meeting. Fighter pilots focus entirely on: What are we trying to achieve? What might get in the way? Let's go. Briefing: The 25-Minute Focus Window "You need 25 minutes of focus before your brain really focuses on the task. You program your brain for the mission at hand." — Christian "Boo" Boucousis   The brief is the moment between planning and execution when the plan is as accurate as it'll ever get. It's called "brief" for a reason—it's really short. The team checks that everyone understands the plan in today's context, accounting for last-minute changes (broken equipment, weather, personnel changes). Then comes the critical part: creating the mission bubble. From the brief until mission end, there are no distractions, no notifications. If someone tries to interrupt a fighter pilot walking to the jet, the response is clear: "I'm in my mission bubble. No distractions." This isn't optional—research shows it takes 25 minutes of uninterrupted focus before your brain truly locks onto a task. Yet most business leaders expect constant availability, with notifications pinging every few minutes. If you need everyone to have notifications on to run your business, you're doing a really bad job at planning. Execution: Awareness-Based Leadership vs. Control-Based Leadership "The reason we have so many meetings is because the leader is trying to control the situation and own all the awareness. It's not humanly possible to do that." — Christian "Boo" Boucousis   During execution, fighter pilots fly the plan until it doesn't work anymore—then they adapt. A mission commander might lead 70 airplanes, but can't possibly track all 69 others. Instead, they create "gates"—checkpoints where everyone confirms they're in the right place within 10 seconds. They plan for chaos, creating awareness points where the team is generally on track or not. The key shift: from control-based leadership (the leader tries to control everything) to awareness-based leadership (the leader facilitates and listens for divergences). This includes "subordinated leadership"—any of the four pilots in a formation can take the lead if they have better awareness. If a wingman calls out a threat the leader doesn't see, the immediate response is "Press! You take the lead." This works because they planned for it and have criteria. Business teams profess to want this kind of agile collaboration, but struggle because they haven't invested in the planning and shared understanding that makes fluid leadership transitions possible. Abort Criteria: Knowing When to Stop "We have this concept called abort criteria. If certain criteria are hit, we abort the mission. I think that's a massive opportunity for business." — Christian "Boo" Boucousis   There are degrees of things going wrong: a little bit, a medium amount, and everything going wrong. When everything's going wrong, fighter pilots stop and turn around—they don't keep pressing a bad situation. This "abort criteria" concept is massively underutilized in business. Too often, teams press bad situations, transparency disappears, people stop talking, and everyone goes into survival mode (protect myself, blame others). This never happens with fighter pilots. If something goes wrong, they take accountability and make the best decision. The most potent team size is four people: a leader, deputy leader, and two wingmen. This small team size with clear roles and shared abort criteria creates psychological safety to call out problems and adapt quickly. The Retrospective Mindset: Not Just a Ritual "A retrospective isn't a ritual. It's actually a way of thinking. It's a cognitive model. If you approached everything as a retrospective—what are we trying to achieve? How's it going? Why is it not going where we want? What's the one action to get back on track?" — Christian "Boo" Boucousis   The debrief—the retrospective—is the most important part of fighter pilot culture translated into agile. It's not just a meeting you have at the end of a sprint. It's a mindset you apply to everything: projects, relationships, personal development. Christian introduces "Flawless Leadership" built on three M's: Method (agile practices), Mindset (growth mindset developed through acting iteratively), and Moments (understanding when to show up as a people leader vs. an impact leader). The biggest mistake in technology: teams do retrospectives internally but don't include the business. They get a brief from the business, build for two months, come back, and the business says "What is this? This isn't what I expected." If they'd had the business in every scrum, every iteration, trust would build naturally. Everyone involved in the mission must be part of the planning, briefing, executing, and debriefing. Leading in the Moment: Three Layers of Leadership "Your job as a scrum master, as a leader—it doesn't matter if you're leading a division of people—is to be aware. And you're only going to be aware by listening." — Christian "Boo" Boucousis   Christian breaks leadership into three layers: People Leadership (political, emotional, dealing with personalities and overwhelm), Impact Leadership (the agile layer, results-driven, scientific), and Leading Now (the reactive, amygdala-driven panic response when things go wrong). The mistake: mixing these layers. Don't try to be a people leader during execution—that's not the time. But if you're really good at impact leadership (planning, breaking epics into stories, getting work done), you become high trust and high credibility. People leadership becomes easier because success eliminates excuses. During execution, watch for individual traits and blind spots. Use one-on-ones with a retrospective mindset: "What does good look like for you? How do we get to where you're not frustrated?" When leaders aren't present—checking phones and watches during meetings—they lose people. Your job as a leader is to turn your ears on, facilitate (not direct), and listen for divergences others don't see. The Technology-Business Disconnect "Every time you're having a scrum, every time you're coming together to talk about the product, just have the business there with you. It's easy." — Christian "Boo" Boucousis   One of the biggest packages of work Afterburner does: technology teams ask them to help build trust with the business. The solution is shockingly simple—include the business in every scrum, every planning session, every retrospective. Agile is a tech-driven approach, creating a disconnect. Technology brings overwhelming information about how hard they're working and problems they've solved, but business doesn't care about the past. They care about the future: what are you delivering and when? During the Gulf War, the military scaled this fighter pilot model to large-scale planning. Fighter pilots work with marines, special forces, navy, CIA agents—everyone is part of the plan. If one person is missing from planning, execution falls apart. If someone on the ground doesn't know how an F-18 works, the jet is just expensive decoration. Planning is about learning what everyone else does and how to support them best—not announcing what you'll do and how you'll do it. High-Definition Destinations: Beyond Goals "Planning is all about the destination, not the work to get there. Think about when you hop on an airplane—the pilot doesn't tell you the whole backstory. They say 'Welcome aboard, our destination is Amsterdam, there's weather on the way, we'll land 5 minutes early.' All you want is the effect on you." — Christian "Boo" Boucousis   Christian uses the term "High-Definition Destinations" rather than goals. The difference is clarity and vividness. When you board a plane, you don't get the pilot's commute story or maintenance details—you get the destination, obstacles, and estimated arrival. That's communication focused on effect, not process. Most business communication does the opposite: overwhelming context, backstory, and detail, with the destination buried somewhere in the middle. The brief should always be: Here's where we're going. Here's what might get in the way. Let's go. This communication style—focused on outcomes and effects rather than processes and problems—transforms how teams align and execute. It eliminates the noise and centers everyone on what actually matters: the destination.   About Christian "Boo" Boucousis   Christian "Boo" Boucousis is a former fighter pilot who now helps leaders navigate today's fast-moving world. As CEO of Afterburner and author of The Afterburner Advantage, he shares practical, people-centered tools for turning chaos into clarity, building trust, and delivering results without burning out.   You can link with Christian "Boo" Boucousis on LinkedIn, visit Afterburner.com, check out his personal site at CallMeBoo.com, or interact with his AI tool at AIBoo.com.  

Send us a textA silky oatmeal cream pie stout that surprises with balance. An 11% tiramisu coffee stout that seduces with cocoa and espresso but leans sweet. And a brewery road story that proves awards can't fix bad hospitality, while a friendly bar down the street can turn an average pint into a memorable night. That's the ride we take as we crack open Whole Hog's 8% Imperial Stout and Saunder's OTTO brewed with Script Coffee, weighing keepers versus one-and-dones and where each beer truly shines.We start with the Wisconsin-made oatmeal cream pie stout: a clean, drinkable imperial that leads with toasted oats, chocolate, and a whisper of maple-caramel. It's not sticky, not heavy, and the alcohol hides well, making it stout-season friendly for people who usually avoid dessert bombs. Then we shift gears to OTTO, the 11% coffee dessert sipper. Expect big espresso, cocoa powder tiramisu vibes, and a sweetness that asks for a small pour. It's impressive in craft and body, but best as a post-dinner treat rather than a go-to fridge stock.Midway, we unpack an Indianapolis brewery detour: wall-to-wall awards and a superb pumpkin ale bruised by a surly bartender. Moments later, a second spot greets us with warmth, helpful recs, and even a free beer for an Untappd check-in—proof that service can raise or sink your tasting memory as much as the beer. We also test a new studio feel by recording without headphones, slip into winter talk—first snow, leaf piles, holiday lights—and map out coming Christmas beer picks.If you're hunting winter stout recommendations, this one's for you: keep the Whole Hog Oatmeal Cream Pie on hand for smooth, balanced sipping; save the tiramisu coffee stout for dessert flights and small glasses. Hit play, rate your favorite pour, and tell us the next cold-weather stout we should try. Subscribe, share with a beer-loving friend, and drop a review to help more drinkers find the show. Cheers.Support the showwww.anotherreasontodrink.com

Behind the walls of Mule Creek, Folsom, and San Quentin Prisons, fear takes on many forms, and not all of them are human. Former correctional officer Gregory Alan Cain shares true, spine-chilling accounts of unexplained events that occurred during his years working in California's most notorious prisons. From shadowy figures darting around, chattering voices in empty locked cells, to eerie experiences no one could explain, Gregory recounts moments that defy reason that had even the most seasoned officers questioning what they'd witnessed.Tune in for a rare glimpse into prison life after dark with Gregory Alan Cain, where history, tragedy, and the supernatural collide. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! Listen live at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/Gregory Alan Cain is a retired California Correctional Peace Officer  and United States Navy veteran, with a distinguished 25-year career at Mule Creek, Folsom, and San Quentin State Prisons. In his seventeen years of Navy Reserve service, Greg served aboard the USS Ranger, USS Nimitz, and USS Carl Vinson, earning his Aircrew Wings (AC) as an Aircrewman on the C-130 Hercules. Cain now serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Cain's Legal Support and Cain & Co. Publishing, where he is a #1 International Published Author and continues his work in law as an Officer of the Court. https://gregoryalancain.comFor more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com/

Is it possible to write a ghost story in reverse, one that begins with a fictional story but ends in real experiences? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Ron Blake on his journey and The Ghost of Hotel San Carlos. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! Listen live at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/Ron Blake graduated with an MPA from Indiana University. Blake moved to Arizona and is an artist today. His medium is the human interaction he's had every single day for 3,640 days. Walking up to and engaging 34,792 complete strangers one by one on his mission across the U.S. and Mexico. Those spontaneous interactions are expressed as social practice artwork. Contributions by those strangers are written in 96 languages with 32 Sharpie marker colors on 522 giant foam boards. It's become a massive display of hope, support, discovery, unity, and love. Additionally, the artist has written more than 200 short stories, Op-Eds, and Letters to the Editor for a multitude of publications. For more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com/

What happens when a leader stops chasing income and starts creating impact? Tune in for The Executive Wisdom Series with Tisha Marie Cain, JD, CHt, as she reveals how shifting focus from profit to purpose unlocks clarity, fulfillment, and lasting success in both business and life.  Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comTisha Marie Cain, JD, CHt, is an executive counsel, c-suite breakthrough mindset coach, clinical hypnotherapist, and multiple #1 bestselling international author and artist who helps people rewire their subconscious, release emotional weight, and transform their relationship with money, power, and self-worth. She works with a wide range of clients, including Fortune 500 executives and visionary leaders, guiding them through deep mindset work, subconscious healing, and unapologetic self-liberation. Tisha Marie Cain is highly sought after for her work in elevating executive mindsets with clarity, confidence, and strategic vision to convert opportunities into measurable advantages. To schedule your private appointment visit: https://tishamariecain.com.https://www.cainslegalsupport.com/For more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com/

He was hundreds of miles from home when his girlfriend Erin called during a blackout in her old Iowa rental house. The storm outside was deafening, but the silence inside was worse. Then came the whisper—a voice behind her that sounded exactly like his voice. Moments later, Erin saw her five-year-old daughter standing in the hallway… smiling, unblinking, and wrong. Over the phone, Mark listened helplessly as static filled the line and Erin screamed. When she finally called back, she was shaking—Ava was asleep upstairs the whole time. Whatever she'd seen wasn't her daughter. It wasn't him either. Days later, after they fled the house, Mark returned—and heard his own name whispered back at him, this time in Erin's voice. A child's toy appeared from nowhere. The air turned heavy, silent. Something in that house wasn't finished. #RealGhostStories #Doppelganger #HauntedHouse #ParanormalEncounter #VoiceFromTheDark #TrueHaunting #SupernaturalStory #StormHaunting #CreepyVoices Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Kit, Andy, and Steve plunge back into Stranger Things Season 4. In Chapter Six: The Dive, the Hawkins crew discovers the dark connection between the Upside Down and the new murders, tracing Vecna's curse to Lover's Lake. Their investigation takes a dangerous turn when Steve bravely dives beneath the surface, only to find that the terror lurking below is all too real. Meanwhile, in the Nevada desert, Eleven struggles through painful memories in the Nina Project as she begins to relive the origin of her powers. In Russia, Hopper realizes the dangers he and the other inmates face..00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:15 - MadLibs Word Search00:03:53 - Overall Thoughts00:20:09 - Scene by Scene Recap01:21:16 - Chocolate Puddings (Top 3 Moments)01:27:02 - Easter Eggos01:33:35 - Eleven out of 10 Performance01:35:45 - Step Into the Nina01:42:44 - Gift unboxing!01:50:29 - Stranger Things MadLibs Story RevealSpotify Playlist: HEREVideo Version of this Episode: YouTubeFollow Us on Social MediaStreaming Things PatreonStreaming Things InstagramStreaming Things TikTokFollow Kit LazerTikTokInstagramYouTubeFollow SteveInstagramFollow AndyInstagramVisit Our WebsiteCheck Out Our MerchSend Us Mail:Streaming Things6809 Main St. #172Cincinnati, OH 45244 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George Returns To Impaulsive | EP. 135BUY YOUR TICKETS TO THE "MAN ON WATER" TOUR NOW!https://www.thegeorgejankoshow.com/Text Me To Perform In Your City! (602) 932-8118 Follow George! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgejanko Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeorgeJanko TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@georgejanko Follow Shawna! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnadellaricca/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShawnaDellaRiccaOfficial Follow Grant! (Video / Edit)  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blaccwellBusiness Inquiries Email: george@divisionmedia.coTimestamps:01:00 Tour Announcements and Exciting Clips02:43 The Plane Crash Story04:09 Government Shutdown and Travel Chaos05:40 Nashville Adventures and Gen Z Encounters13:40 Logan Paul and Friendship Challenges16:05 Stand-Up Comedy and Tour Highlights22:28 Reflections on Faith and Personal Growth27:41 Gratitude and Confidence in the Lord29:15 Thanksgiving and Self-Reflection29:52 Imagining Conflicts and Seeking Peace30:22 Heartfelt Prayers and Meditations30:41 Realizing My Evil Heart31:04 Confessing and Opening Doors31:16 Separation Between Us and God31:19 Moments of Displeasure and Sin31:49 Seasons of Contentment32:04 God's Timing and Gifts32:20 Praising God in Trials34:31 Understanding Others' Perspectives35:35 Journey of a True Christian36:13 A Sister's Realization37:03 Praising Through Fear38:00 Lessons and Tests from God40:47 Faith and Relationship with God41:54 Hearing God's Voice42:21 Denying Yourself and Following God42:42 Struggles of New Christians58:13 Abstinence and Forgiveness01:06:36 Gratitude for God's Blessings

Bear, Gray,  and Big A make their  NFL and NCAA picks. What else is happening in sports?  Thanks to Wes Anderson for Moments in Time, check  him out on Twitter @SongsByWes and Wes Anderson Music on Facebook.

When the lights go out, the dark has a way of showing what's really there. In the summer of 2014, a late-night blackout turned one man's quiet Laguna Beach home into something out of a nightmare. Awakened by the sound of his bedroom door clicking shut, he assumed it was his father checking on him—until the power cut out completely, the world went silent, and something began testing the doorknob from the other side. Moments later, standing in the darkened hallway, he saw it—taller than any person should be, faceless, featureless, and darker than the dark itself. The figure stood behind the living room couch, perfectly still, then leaned forward as if to listen. What followed was a night of pure terror, where the boundaries between shadow and presence blurred, and survival meant staying one step ahead of something that shouldn't exist. Years later, he still wakes at 2:30 a.m., remembering the hum, the silence, and the figure that watched him from the blinds. Some nights, he still wonders if it ever left—or if it's just waiting for the next blackout.  #RealGhostStories #ShadowMan #BlackoutHaunting #TrueHaunting #ParanormalEncounter #Ghosts #HauntedHouse #ShadowFigure #CreepyStory #UnexplainedPhenomena Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Join SP3, Miss Krssi Luv and Tru Draw Josh for an all-new edition of our flagship podcast Tru Heel Heat 354 discussing the latest wrestling news including: Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 5:55 SP3, Miss Krssi Luv & Tru Draw Josh welcome you to the show 29:20 WWE Saturday Night's Main Event ft. CM Punk new World Heavyweight Champion 52:40 WWE RAW on Netflix ft. Logan Paul helping The Vision vs. CM Punk 1:11:40 Did WWE do Ridge Holland dirty? 1:35:45 Who will win the John Cena Last Time Is Now Tournament? 1:44:45 AEWWE champs crowned, Survivor Series WarGames update & more 1:54:00 WWE SmackDown ft. Drew McIntyre getting suspended 2:01:10 Lash Legend debuts; Kevin Owens & Bianca Belair updates 2:06:20 TIK TOK TIME - Best/Worst 2:15:15 TIK TOK TIME - What Did We Learn? 2:17:40 TIK TOK TIME - Guess The Faction 2:24:00 Is WWE's boom period over? 2:23:50 WWE NXT & Evolve; Creeds; NXT call-ups; AAA-Taker 2:45:10 AEW Dynamite & Fright Night Collision 2:54:10 AEW National Title introduced, but why? 3:00:10 Women's Tag Tourney; Queen Aminata injury; Blood & Guts 3:06:05 MJF update; Elite reunion; Adam Cole & Kamille update plus ROH TV 3:21:14 NJPW Tanahashi Final Homecoming; who will face Tana at Wrestle Kingdom 20? 3:35:22 STARDOM Crimson Nightmare & CMLL Viernes Espectacular 3:38:28 Best, Worst, Moments & Matches of the Week Leave your thoughts on this podcast in the live chat and comments section. Like, share, superchat and subscribe to support! #WWE #AEW #NJPW #TNA.#STARDOM #CMLL #ROH #SNME #CMPunk #JohnCena #HiroshiTanahashi #njhomecoming #njwk20 #ridgeholland Welcome to the Tru Heel Heat Wrestling YouTube channel where we cover  the sport of professional wrestling including all WWE TV shows (Raw,  Smackdown, & NXT), AEW Dynamite/Dark, IMPACT Wrestling, NJPW, ROH,  Dark Side of the Ring and more. Our weekly podcast hosted by SP3, Top  Guy JJ & Miss Krssi Luv breaking down the weekly wrestling news and  present unfiltered, honest thoughts and opinions for wrestling fans by  wrestling fans, drops every Saturday. We also include PPV reviews,  countdowns, and exclusive interviews with wrestlers from all promotions  hosted by a wide range of personalities such as Romeo, Chris G, Ness,  StatKing, Drunk Guy JJ, J-News and more. Subscribe and enable ALL  notifications to stay posted for the latest wrestling WWE news,  highlights, commentary, updates and more.Become a member of Tru Heels Facebook community: www.facebook.com/groups/1336177103130224/Subscribe to Tru Heel Heat on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC0AmFQmsRyQYPKyRm5hDwNgFollow Tru Heels on Twitter: twitter.com/truheelheatFollow Tru Heels on Instagram: www.instagram.com/truheelheat/Music composed by JPM

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Kit, Andy, and Steve continue their rewatch of Stranger Things 4. In Chapter Five: The Nina Project, Eleven is taken to a secret facility in the desert where Dr. Owens and a familiar face from her past reveal a plan to help her regain her powers. Meanwhile, Joyce and Murray's rescue mission takes a wild turn in the skies above Alaska, and the Hawkins gang closes in on Vecna's trail.00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:45 - MadLibs Word Search00:06:12 - Overall Thoughts00:12:44 - Scene by Scene Recap01:05:14 - Chocolate Puddings (Top 3 Moments)01:09:18 - Easter Eggos01:15:23 - Eleven out of 10 Performance01:18:04 - Step Into the Nina01:26:41 - Stranger Things MadLibs Story RevealSpotify Playlist: HEREVideo Version of this Episode: YouTubeFollow Us on Social MediaStreaming Things PatreonStreaming Things InstagramStreaming Things TikTokFollow Kit LazerTikTokInstagramYouTubeFollow SteveInstagramFollow AndyInstagramVisit Our WebsiteCheck Out Our MerchSend Us Mail:Streaming Things6809 Main St. #172Cincinnati, OH 45244 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When was the last time you showed up as your whole self — messy bun, bold dreams, coffee cup in hand — and said, “This is me”? In this episode of The Communication Queen Podcast, host Kimberly Spencer sits down with Marianne Hickman, professional speaker, storytelling coach, and founder of The Elegant Office. Together, they unravel the truth that every Queen in business needs to hear: authenticity isn't optional — it's your greatest business strategy. From her journey as a single mom of five on food stamps to becoming a powerhouse on global stages, Marianne reveals how owning your story — every raw, unfiltered, audacious bit of it — builds unshakable trust. Kimberly and Marianne go deep on the “cost of conformity,” how to stop shrinking to fit, and why storytelling that comes from the scars (not the wounds) transforms audiences and careers alike. If you've ever felt like your story wasn't “professional” enough to share, this conversation will shake you awake. Because when you stop performing and start being real, your people don't just listen — they lean in.

In this episode, we sit down with Eric from Lost Pizza Co. in Ocean Springs to talk about more than just great food. We get into how the restaurant has become a true part of the community — hiring local kids, supporting local schools, and building a family atmosphere that goes way beyond the dining room. We also discuss an important fundraiser happening for Jacob, a former employee who was seriously injured in an accident. On November 18th, Lost Pizza Co. is donating 100% of the entire day's sales (dine-in, takeout, and delivery) to help support Jacob and his family with medical and travel expenses. This is a chance for the Gulf Coast to show what community really looks like.

Welcome to a very special episode on the Lifeguard Project podcast. Today, we get to sit down with Greg Bonann, the creator and producer of Baywatch. At its peak, Baywatch became the most-watched television show in the world, airing in over 140 countries and reaching more than a billion viewers each week.Today, Greg shares his journey from his early start as a kid facing challenges to his first rescues as an LA County lifeguard. Moments that shaped his purpose long before Hollywood came calling. And now 30 years later, Baywatch is returning in 2026 with Greg once again leading the charge, bringing in a new vision, while staying true to the show's roots of courage, community, and rescue.00:00 Introduction to Greg Bonann and Baywatch01:13 Greg's Early Life and Challenges04:04 High School Swimming and Lifeguarding Beginnings09:13 Mentorship and Lifeguard Training21:18 The Lifeguard Brotherhood and Early Experiences28:30 The Birth of a Storyteller31:51 The Rescue That Sparked Baywatch42:32 A Desperate Rescue43:04 The Struggle to Save a Life45:10 A Happy Ending and Reflections46:18 The Frustration of Storytelling46:52 Baywatch's Early Challenges48:18 The Lifeguard's Journey51:40 Junior Lifeguard Program59:03 The Road to Red01:06:27 The Importance of Mentorship01:10:29 Baywatch's Global Impact01:23:21 Pam's Underwater Training01:23:53 Lifeguard Training and Challenges01:25:06 Baywatch's Impact and Recognition01:27:22 Authenticity in Lifeguard Representation01:30:37 Challenges in TV Production01:33:50 Baywatch's Legacy and Future01:45:46 Personal Reflections and Future GoalsRead More About Greg Here:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory_J._BonannPresented by The Ben Carlson Foundation:https://www.bencarlsonfoundation.org/https://www.instagram.com/bencarlson_foundation/Subscribe to the Podcast Here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lifeguard-project/id1748861682https://open.spotify.com/show/7EoZTDiET6jJ6XJ1g5X54thttps://www.instagram.com/thelifeguardproject/https://thelifeguardproject.org/Host, Drasko Bogdanovic:https://www.bogdogphoto.com/https://www.instagram.com/bogdogphoto/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lifeguard-project/donations

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In the still hours before dawn, a 911 call pierced the silence of a quiet Houston neighborhood. On the line was a teenage boy, his voice shaking as he confessed to something unthinkable. Moments earlier, he had stepped into his twin sister Meghan's bedroom. It was something he'd done countless times before, but this time, everything was different. What unfolded inside that house would leave an entire family shattered and a community grasping for answers. A tragedy without warning. A bond no one could understand breaking. And a question that still lingers: what really happened in the Elliott home that night? . If you're new here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases: youtube.com/@annieelise .

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It began as a simple warning — one friend reminding another to fix her fire alarm and keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen. But a month later, that warning became prophecy. In this chilling true ghost story from Charleston, South Carolina, two best friends reconnected after the holidays. One found a dead bat in her sink — an omen she laughed off. The other borrowed her only gray hoodie, promising to return it soon. Days later, tragedy struck. Around 4 a.m. on New Year's Eve, a fire tore through that same historic home, starting in the kitchen — just as her friend had warned. The smoke detectors weren't hooked up. By dawn, the house was gone, and so was her friend. But the story didn't end there. Moments after hearing the news, she had a vivid vision — smoke, her friend's body, the sound of barking dogs — every detail later confirmed by firefighters. Then, a week later, her friend's singed cat returned, refusing capture until she spoke her late friend's name aloud. The cat calmly walked into the carrier. Was it coincidence… or a connection that refused to die? #TrueGhostStory #Premonition #HauntedCharleston #ParanormalEncounter #IntuitionOrGift #RealGhostStoriesOnline #HauntedHouse #SupernaturalExperience #GhostlyConnection #ParanormalFire Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Kit, Andy, and Steve revisit one of the most powerful and unforgettable episodes in all of Stranger Things. In Chapter Four: Dear Billy, Max is haunted by visions that suggest she may be the next victim of the terrifying new threat stalking Hawkins. As her friends scramble to save her, they uncover chilling clues about Vecna's curse and what it takes to break it. Meanwhile, Nancy and Robin team up to dig into the past, Joyce and Murray's journey takes an unexpected turn, and Hopper faces a brutal fight for survival in Russia.00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:47 - MadLibs Word Search00:04:56 - Overall Thoughts00:16:27 - Scene by Scene Recap01:09:05 - Chocolate Puddings (Top 3 Moments)01:15:48 - Easter Eggos01:24:03 - Eleven out of 10 Performance01:25:10 - Step Into the Nina01:35:49 - Stranger Things MadLibs Story RevealSpotify Playlist: HEREVideo Version of this Episode: YouTubeEVENTBRITE LINK for our LIVE STREAM!Buy Tickets to Our Live Show: HEREFollow Us on Social MediaStreaming Things PatreonStreaming Things InstagramStreaming Things TikTokFollow Kit LazerTikTokInstagramYouTubeFollow SteveInstagramFollow AndyInstagramVisit Our WebsiteCheck Out Our MerchSend Us Mail:Streaming Things6809 Main St. #172Cincinnati, OH 45244 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2012 - Cambridge, Massachusetts. On a June evening in 2012, 16-year-old Charlene Holmes, who went by Chay, was exactly where she was supposed to be—walking home with friends in her own neighborhood in Cambridge—when a car crept down Willow Street. Moments later, shots rang out. She wasn't the intended target. She was a bright, hopeful teenager caught in someone else's crossfire. More than a decade later, police and Chay's family still search for answers — and for the mysterious dark car seen circling the block that night. If you have any information on the murder of Charlene Holmes, please contact the Massachusetts State Police at (781) 897-6600, or Cambridge Police Investigations Section at (617) 349-3370. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by calling (617) 349-3359 or online at https//www.cambridgepolice.org/tips. Episode sources and photos: https://murdershetold.com/episodes.com/charlene-holmes Support the show: ⁠https://www.murdershetold.com/support⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@murdershetoldpodcast⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@murdershetold⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠/mstpodcast⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠murdershetold.com⁠⁠⁠ ---- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices