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Normal people are being price-gouged for paddling pools while conspiracy theorists insist that sun cream is population control. Summer is well and truly here.Meanwhile, the White House is tweeting about the anniversary of a gorilla's untimely death and appears to be attaching itself to obscure Scottish electronic music. It begs the question: do right-wingers understand art?After that debate, it's time for emails. No, we are NOT off to Mars.Send us your latest stories, questions and comments here: hello@lukeandpeteshow.com.The Luke and Pete Show is the sometimes ridiculous, always funny podcast with Luke Moore and Pete Donaldson: two men who have time on their hands and a good idea of how to waste it. Subscribe to get your comedy podcast fix every Monday and Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
https://teachhoops.com/ If you have signed a child up for youth sports recently, you have likely felt the absolute financial squeeze of the modern youth athletic complex. What used to be a low-cost, neighborhood-centered activity has mutated into a multi-billion-dollar travel industry. For parents, managing the family budget alongside a child's athletic ambitions can feel like trying to survive a continuous, high-pressure trapping defense. This breakdown pulls back the curtain on the real financial architecture of youth sports today, analyzing where the money goes, the true data behind the "Return on Investment" (ROI), and how parents can navigate the logistics without breaking the bank. The financial strain of youth sports rarely comes from a single, isolated cost. Instead, it is a steady accumulation of operational fees that hit your bank account throughout the calendar year. Club and Registration Fees: This is the baseline "buy-in." It covers facility rentals, league insurance, and administrative overhead. For competitive travel teams, this baseline fee routinely ranges from $1,500 to $4,000 per year, per child. The Hidden "Travel Tax": This is the ultimate wallet-drainer that catches parents off guard. Weekend tournaments require gas, out-of-state hotel stays, restaurant meals, and front-door gate fees that can quickly add an extra $2,000 to $5,000 annually to the ledger. Equipment and Apparel: The cost of specialized gear—whether it is a high-end composite bat, custom soccer cleats, or tech-infused athletic trackers like a WHOOP pod—depletes baseline capital rapidly, especially as growing kids cycle through sizes every single season. Many families view these steep travel expenses not as entertainment costs, but as a calculated financial investment toward a future college athletic scholarship. However, looking at the objective data in the "Truth Room" reveals a massive statistical disconnect: You do not have to bankrupt your family budget to give your child an elite, high-character athletic experience. You can optimize the logistics by implementing a few intentional constraints: A local league that offers high-intensity practices and high Rep Density drills will develop a child's skill set faster than a travel team that spends eight hours in a car just to play three chaotic games in another state. Prioritize coaching quality over the team's travel itinerary. If you are involved in organizing local youth events, push your club to ditch outdated cash boxes at the entryway. Transitioning to streamlined digital ticketing platforms or flat-rate weekend passes dramatically increases the entry flow speed, removes accounting variance, and reduces immediate friction for arriving families. The ultimate goal of youth sports is to turn young athletes into resilient, high-character leaders—not to burn out the family's financial resources or emotional energy by mid-July. Coach's Note: "The value of youth sports isn't found in a trophy won at an expensive out-of-state convention center. It's found in the resilience equity a kid builds when they learn how to handle a tough loss, communicate through physical exhaust, and look a coach in the eye during a hard correction. Keep the budget disciplined, protect the family unit, and keep the focus on human development." Are you currently trying to budget for a highly competitive travel team layout for an older child looking to get noticed by scouts, or are you trying to find affordable, local community options to keep a younger child active and organized? 1. Breaking Down the Balance Sheet: Where the Money Goes2. The Statistical Reality of the "College Scholarship" ROIThe Metric / RealityNCAA Statistical DataThe Hard TakeawayHigh School to NCAA TransitionOnly about 7% of high school athletes make it to an NCAA roster.The overwhelming majority of travel players will finish their athletic careers in high school.Division I Roster SpotLess than 2% of high school athletes play at the Division I level.Competition for elite roster spots is exceptionally fierce.Full athletic scholarshipsHeadcount sports are rare; most NCAA sports utilize fractional/partial scholarships.Families often spend more money on youth travel sports than they ever recoup in college tuition discounts.3. The "Muck and Grind" Logistics Solution: How to Reduce the FrictionEmphasize Activity Density Over Travel DistanceStreamline Tournament TicketingProtect the Balance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're back! The fellas return just in time to discuss what to expect from Masters of the Universe. They also have a discussion about Star Wars at the movies. Join us!
https://teachhoops.com/ What does it actually take to build a basketball program that stands the test of time? In this foundational episode, we pull back the curtain on the core philosophies that have driven our gym for over two decades. We step directly into the "Truth Room" to challenge the conventional wisdom of modern coaching and address the subtle "culture leaks" that can sink a season before the first snowflake hits the ground. We discuss why true coaching isn't about being the loudest voice in the gym or running a scripted "joystick" offense. Instead, it's about establishing an unyielding Standard of Tolerance, maximizing your practice Rep Density, and building a self-policing locker room of Level 4 Competitors who are compelled to hunt excellence when nobody is watching. If your players are constantly looking at the sideline for your approval before they make a pass or take a shot, you haven't built a team—you've built a group of compliant robots. The Trap: It is seductive to try and control every single variable from the bench. But when the crowd gets loud or a tough rival hits you with a 10-0 run, a coach-fed team will malfunction. The Socratic Shift: To build real Decision IQ, we have to stop giving our players all the answers. We must use our voice as a precise signal rather than constant background noise, asking the questions that force them to read the floor and solve the puzzle in real-time. Every tactical choice we make—whether we are executing a disciplined Princeton Offense, running a wide-open Dribble Drive, or shifting into a trapping zone defense—must be anchored in data, not emotional guesswork. Our primary offensive goal on every single possession is to maximize our Effective Field Goal Percentage ($eFG%$): The Paint Touch Mandate: The analytics don't lie. When the ball touches the paint via a deep post feed or a downhill drive, the defensive shell is forced to collapse. This transforms a highly contested, rushed shot into a high-probability, inside-out rhythm 3. You can tell the true character of a program by looking at what they celebrate. In a championship culture, an unselfish extra pass or a violent, high-hands deflection on defense is treated with the exact same enthusiasm as a breakaway dunk. Building Resilience Equity: Winning tight games in March isn't a byproduct of a magical baseline out-of-bounds play. It is the mathematical result of the "Resilience Equity" your kids built during a grueling Tuesday practice in January, choosing to embrace the muck and grind together. Coach's Note: "A transactional coach focuses entirely on what they can extract from a kid for four quarters on Friday night. A transformational coach focuses on the standard they can instill in that kid for the next thirty years of their life. Hold the line, protect the vision, and let the scoreboard take care of itself." Show Notes1. The Death of the "Joystick" Coach2. The Math of Winning: Maximizing $eFG%$$$eFG% = frac{text{FGM} + (0.5 times text{3PM})}{text{FGA}}$$The Program Evolution Matrix: Compliance vs. OwnershipOperational DetailThe Level 2 Compliant TeamThe Level 4 Player-Led ProgramSideline AtmosphereCoach screaming every single directivePlayers echoing calls and communicating through exhaustHandling MistakesEmotional hang-time; poor body language"Next Play" Speed; immediate mental resetPractice AtmosphereLong lectures; players standing in linesHigh Activity Density; chaotic small-sided gamesLocker Room VibeStandard is ignored when coach leavesUpperclassmen holding peers accountable to the vision3. The "Muck and Grind" of Deflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
https://teachhoops.com/ What does it actually take to build a basketball program that stands the test of time? In this foundational episode, we pull back the curtain on the core philosophies that have driven our gym for over two decades. We step directly into the "Truth Room" to challenge the conventional wisdom of modern coaching and address the subtle "culture leaks" that can sink a season before the first snowflake hits the ground. We discuss why true coaching isn't about being the loudest voice in the gym or running a scripted "joystick" offense. Instead, it's about establishing an unyielding Standard of Tolerance, maximizing your practice Rep Density, and building a self-policing locker room of Level 4 Competitors who are compelled to hunt excellence when nobody is watching. If your players are constantly looking at the sideline for your approval before they make a pass or take a shot, you haven't built a team—you've built a group of compliant robots. The Trap: It is seductive to try and control every single variable from the bench. But when the crowd gets loud or a tough rival hits you with a 10-0 run, a coach-fed team will malfunction. The Socratic Shift: To build real Decision IQ, we have to stop giving our players all the answers. We must use our voice as a precise signal rather than constant background noise, asking the questions that force them to read the floor and solve the puzzle in real-time. Every tactical choice we make—whether we are executing a disciplined Princeton Offense, running a wide-open Dribble Drive, or shifting into a trapping zone defense—must be anchored in data, not emotional guesswork. Our primary offensive goal on every single possession is to maximize our Effective Field Goal Percentage ($eFG%$): The Paint Touch Mandate: The analytics don't lie. When the ball touches the paint via a deep post feed or a downhill drive, the defensive shell is forced to collapse. This transforms a highly contested, rushed shot into a high-probability, inside-out rhythm 3. You can tell the true character of a program by looking at what they celebrate. In a championship culture, an unselfish extra pass or a violent, high-hands deflection on defense is treated with the exact same enthusiasm as a breakaway dunk. Building Resilience Equity: Winning tight games in March isn't a byproduct of a magical baseline out-of-bounds play. It is the mathematical result of the "Resilience Equity" your kids built during a grueling Tuesday practice in January, choosing to embrace the muck and grind together. Coach's Note: "A transactional coach focuses entirely on what they can extract from a kid for four quarters on Friday night. A transformational coach focuses on the standard they can instill in that kid for the next thirty years of their life. Hold the line, protect the vision, and let the scoreboard take care of itself." Show Notes1. The Death of the "Joystick" Coach2. The Math of Winning: Maximizing $eFG%$$$eFG% = frac{text{FGM} + (0.5 times text{3PM})}{text{FGA}}$$The Program Evolution Matrix: Compliance vs. OwnershipOperational DetailThe Level 2 Compliant TeamThe Level 4 Player-Led ProgramSideline AtmosphereCoach screaming every single directivePlayers echoing calls and communicating through exhaustHandling MistakesEmotional hang-time; poor body language"Next Play" Speed; immediate mental resetPractice AtmosphereLong lectures; players standing in linesHigh Activity Density; chaotic small-sided gamesLocker Room VibeStandard is ignored when coach leavesUpperclassmen holding peers accountable to the vision3. The "Muck and Grind" of Deflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Note: As a reminder, Rumcast Reserve bottles are officially available in stores and shipping from our online retailer! You can grab your bottles here.You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube.In this episode, we caught up with Alambique Serrano founder Jason Cox about his latest project, The Rums of Mexico — a wide ranging series of rums sourced from aguardienteros and distilleries across Oaxaca, Veracruz, and Jalisco.We recently shared our thoughts on these rums in a bonus episode, but this interview with Jason gave us a chance to learn much more about the stories behind the rums, including:How the project came aboutThe great (and not-so-great) rums Jason tried along the way to partnering with the 4 producers featured in these releasesWhy he sourced his first molasses-based rum, Melaza con Muck, for this seriesThe wild flavor profile of "Caldo"Each producer's backstoryThe inspiration behind the label artworkAging plansAnd more!Plus, we also caught up on all things Alambique Serrano and discussed what's next for the brand — including the upcoming second wave of Vida Nativa rums.You can learn more about The Rums of Mexico on their website.Have a listen and let us know your thoughts or questions!
April 30, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Dr. Steve Craig about overcoming resentment and building confidence. They discuss “learned helplessness” and recognizing personal strength from past struggles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, Cory Morgan and Dave Naylor, joined by B.C. reporter Alex Zoltan, break down David Eby's deepening DRIPA crisis in British Columbia, Doug Ford's botched gravy plane fiasco in Ontario, and the growing debate over Ottawa leaning on permanent residents to fill the ranks of Canada's Armed Forces.
The pig industry has published a new environmental roadmap to help the sector produce pork more sustainably. It's being led by the AHDB and will focus on things like reducing carbon, improving air quality, managing nutrients and waste and using on-farm energy.All this week we're looking at reducing emissions from farming - one poultry farmer in South Shropshire is trying out biochar, a type of charcoal, to help tackle the ammonia from chicken muck.White Park Cattle are an iconic native breed here in the UK, dating back to Roman Times. They're very distinctive, with white coats, black ears and noses. Their falling numbers back in the early 1970's was the start of the establishment of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust or RBST. Today the RBST has placed the breed on to the Most Urgent category of its Watch list, after a 36 percent fall in the number of calves registered since 2022. We visit one of the few remaining herds in Wales.Presenter = Anna Hill Producer = Rebecca Rooney
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, April 18th 2026 by Rhonda Magee.
The City of Muck or Belle Glade… a forgotten part of Florida
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Punk rock, power pop y rock’n’roll. Brad Marino lanza “Agent of Chaos”, fantástico disco de espíritu Ramone que traerá al de New Hampshire de gira por España en el mes de mayo. Suena lo último de The Peawees, Radio Days o Jack White. Anunciamos giras de Muck and the Mires o Uni Boys. Billy Childish se encuentra con The Saints y nos acordamos del fallecido Ross the Boss, el excepcional “guitar hero” de los Dictators.Playlist;(sintonía) THE DICTATORS “Stay with me” (Bloodblothers, 1978)BRAD MARINO “Blowing smoke” (Agent of chaos, 2026)BRAD MARINO “Lost without you” (Agent of chaos, 2026)BRAD MARINO “Dissin and dismissin’” (Agent of chaos, 2026)THE PEAWEES “Bleeding for you” (More scraps, 2026)RADIO DAYS “I won’t give up” (2026)RUBY and THE CLUMSY DOLLIES “Too true for you” (New and improved, 2026)UNI BOYS “I don’t wanna dream anymore)” (ST, 2026)FAST KIDS “Eagle summer” (Fast Kids forever, 2026)MUCK and THE MIRES “It’s gonna be alright” (The ghost of Roky Erickson EP, 2026)STRAIGHT ARROWS “Middleman” (2026)WILD BILLY CHILDISH & CTMF “Untitled” (House on fire, 2026)Versión y Original; THE SAINTS “Untitled” (1978)IGUANA DEATH CULT “Reckless” (Guns out, 2026)JACK WHITE “G.O.D. and the broken ribs” (2026)DION LUNADON “Dead or alive” (2026)SAVAGE BEAT “Street boogie confidential” (Bright Lights, Tall Shadows, 2026)THE DICTATORS “Savage beat” (D.F.F.D., 2001)Escuchar audio
Winning a championship is rarely about having the most talented roster; it is about having the most "Connected" roster. In the postseason, talent gets you into the building, but Culture wins the trophy. A championship team possesses a unifying mission where every player—from the leading scorer to the bench energy leader—understands and embraces their specific role. This is built in the "dark" months of June and July, not just the "bright" lights of March. To achieve this, you must establish "Radical Accountability." When the players start coaching each other on the floor, the head coach's job is 90% finished. If your team is "self-policing" regarding effort and attitude, you have a championship foundation. The second pillar is "Defensive Identity and Efficiency." Offense can go cold, but defense travels. A championship team is defined by its "Stops-per-Possession" in the final four minutes of a game. You must master the "Rule of Three": Transition Defense: No easy layups. Defensive Rebounding: No second-chance points (aim for an $ORB%$ under 25% for your opponent). Communication: No "silent" breakdowns. In the mid-season grind, use your "Kills" metric—tracking three defensive stops in a row. If you can't get a "Kill" when the game is on the line, your championship aspirations are just a wish. True contenders thrive in the "Muck and Grind" of a physical game. Finally, championships are won in "Special Situations." When two elite teams meet, the game usually comes down to 3–4 possessions. Do your players know exactly what to do with 4 seconds left, no timeouts, and down by two? Championship coaches script for the "Chaos." You must be elite at "Baseline Out-of-Bounds" (BLOBs), "Sideline Out-of-Bounds" (SLOBs), and "Free Throw Block-outs." These "Invisible Wins" often account for a 6–10 point swing in a tight playoff game. By treating every practice rep with "Championship Urgency," you remove the "Panic" from the postseason and replace it with "Poise." Basketball championship, team culture, defensive efficiency, basketball IQ, player roles, high school basketball, youth basketball, coach development, athletic leadership, "Next Play" mentality, basketball strategy, special situations, basketball accountability, championship habits, basketball success, postseason preparation, defensive stops, program building, mental toughness. SEO Keywords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WWE's Road to WrestleMania 42 got mucked up even further due to forces outside creative -- and Getting Over is here to break it all down! Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into The Main Event [5:35] covering obstacles preventing Paul Levesque from booking WrestleMania properly, Pat McAfee being thrust into Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton, and CM Punk destroying Roman Reigns and TKO with a pipe bomb. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:05:50], including Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar inching forward, IYO SKY getting taken out despite an Asuka challenge, Jade Cargill vs. Rhea Ripley going nowhere, Stephanie Vaquer blasting Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez, Finn Balor bringing back The Demon, Carmelo Hayes getting excluded from Sami Zayn vs. Trick Williams. Plus: Rey Mysterio, iShowSpeed, Lil' Yachty, Danhausen and more! Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼https://nordvpn.com/GETTINGOVER| Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
It's not a bug, its a feature! This week we crack open the most meme-filled game of 2025 with Megabonk: the first game by (very likely) youtuber game developer Danidev in over 4 years. Is your Megachad's aura farming going to crash out or is your drip fire enough to hit different? Just how long can a skateboarding skeleton with sunglasses last against Anubruh or … sigh … Scorpionussy? We can always return to Monke, fellow kids!
Wild Billy Childish and CTMF lanzan “House on fire” (Damaged Goods), nueva entrega del prolífico e icónico artista del Medway. En la marmita también hay novedades como el regreso de The Statics, lo próximo de Brad Marino, Muck and the Mires invocando a Roky Erickson o el último single de Kid Congo Powers.Playlist;WILD BILLY CHILDISH & CTMF “The magpies flown” (House on fire, 2026)WILD BILLY CHILDISH & CTMF “House on fire” (House on fire, 2026)WILD BILLY CHILDISH and THE NORTH KENT FOLKWAYS REVIVAL “The Medway Queen” (2026)THE STATICS “Homicidal psycho jungle cat” (2026)GIANT ROBOTS “Avanti la macchina” (Fuzz you, 2024)BEE BEE SEA “Angel” (Stanzini can be alright, 2025)MUJERES “Cristales” (Es un dolor inexplicable, 2026)BRAD MARINO “Dissin and dismissin” (Agent of chaos, 2026)MUCK and THE MIRES “The ghost of Roky Erickson” (The ghost of Roky Erickson, 2026)ROKY ERICKSON “If you have ghosts” (The evil one, 1981)KID CONGO and PINK MONKEY BIRDS “Aprodite expedite” (2026)THE CRAMPS “New kind of kick” (1981)DENIZ TEK “Here and gone” (The beat, 2026)DRAKULAS “Singin’ with my tongue cut out” (2026)THE JUST JOANS “Here come the rugby boys” (Romantic visions of Scotland, 2026)THE CHEFS “Records and tea” (1980)Escuchar audio
https://teachhoops.com/ Winning a championship is rarely about having the most talented roster; it is about having the most "Connected" roster. In the postseason, talent gets you into the building, but Culture wins the trophy. A championship team possesses a "unifying' mission where every player—from the leading scorer to the bench energy leader—understands and embraces their specific role. This is built in the "dark" months of June and July, not the "bright" lights of March. To achieve this, you must establish "Radical Accountability." When the players start coaching each other on the floor, the head coach's job is 90% finished. If your team is "self-policing" regarding effort and attitude, you have a championship foundation. The second pillar is "Defensive Identity and Efficiency." Offense can go cold, but defense travels. A championship team is defined by its "Stops-per-Possession" in the final four minutes of a game. You must master the "Rule of Three": Transition Defense: No easy layups. Defensive Rebounding: No second-chance points ($ORB%$). Communication: No "silent" breakdowns. In the mid-season January grind, use your TeachHoops member calls to "audit" your defensive "Kill" rate (three stops in a row). If you can't get a "Kill" when the game is on the line, your championship aspirations are just a wish. True contenders thrive in the "Muck and Grind" of a physical game. Finally, championships are won in "Special Situations." When two elite teams meet, the game usually comes down to 3-4 possessions. Do your players know exactly what to do with 4 seconds left, no timeouts, and down by two? Championship coaches script for the "Chaos." You must be elite at "Baseline Out-of-Bounds" (BLOBs), "Sideline Out-of-Bounds" (SLOBs), and "Free Throw Block-outs." These "Invisible Wins" account for a 6–10 point swing in a tight playoff game. By treating every practice rep with "Championship Urgency," you remove the "Panic" from the postseason and replace it with "Poise." Basketball championship, team culture, defensive efficiency, basketball IQ, player roles, high school basketball, youth basketball, coach development, athletic leadership, "Next Play" mentality, basketball strategy, special situations, basketball accountability, championship habits, coach unplugged, teach hoops, basketball success, postseason preparation, defensive stops, program building, mental toughness. SEO Keywords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this Cosmic Energy Report, Emily and Andrea are chatting about the crazy emotions following the early-2026 eclipse season—seems like everyone's split between feeling totally ready to move forward and just stuck in the mud. Then we look ahead to Aries season for a big cardinal, Mars-ruled push for a reset. It's all about being brave, taking the lead, and not playing small (just watch out for getting too impulsive, angry, or burned out!). We bring up the major global news that went down during the eclipse window, the ongoing Saturn–Neptune vibes, and a heads-up about possible financial ups and downs ahead. Andrea pulled the tarot cards for Aries season—which basically shout: get grounded with your money, trust your gut, actually do the thing, and expect to see real results. Emily shares key dates include Mercury finally going direct at the equinox, Venus moving into Taurus, a full moon in Libra, Mars heading into Aries, and a wild pile-up of planets in Aries (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, Neptune, Chiron) hitting its peak with an Aries new moon right before Taurus season kicks off. Show Notes 00:00 Introduction and Hosts 00:00 Welcome 00:58 Post Eclipse Check In 02:17 Muck to Magic Themes 04:04 Cards Shift to Daily Life 07:16 Eclipse Fallout Headlines 10:55 Awareness and Power Shifts 13:51 Surgery Timeline Metaphor 16:58 Aries Season Basics 18:38 Aries Spirit and Chiron 21:40 Equinox Cards The Magician 28:54 March 20-21 Astro 30:19 Queen of Pentacles Grounding 34:01 March 22-28 Astro 38:21 High Priestess Next Week 43:19 March 29-April 4 Astro 46:52 King of Swords Clarity 53:03 April 5-11 Astro 55:14 Ten of Pentacles Rewards 59:53 April 12-18 Astro 01:12:29 Offerings and Newsletters 01:17:59 Final Wrap and Support Visit emilyandherstars.com for readings, workshops, and updates. ✨ Subscribe, rate, and review Things That Make You Go Woo to help others find the magic. ✨ Share this episode with a friend who'd love some cosmic clarity. Connect with Emily Join the Cards + Cosmos Club: https://www.emilyandherstars.com/shop/p/2025cardscosmos Newsletter + Calendar Download: https://emilyandherstars.myflodesk.com/newslettersignup Bookings & Website: https://www.emilyandherstars.com/services Instagram & Threads: @emilyandherstars
Emily and Andrea recap the emotional aftermath of early-2026 eclipse season and how people are split between feeling forward momentum and feeling stuck in “muck,” then preview Aries season as a cardinal, Mars-ruled reset tied to courage, initiative, and not playing small (with cautions around impulsiveness, anger, and burnout). They note major global headlines during the eclipse window, ongoing Saturn–Neptune influence, and potential financial volatility alongside cards that still look financially positive. Using tarot for the season—Magician, Queen of Pentacles, High Priestess, King of Swords, and Ten of Pentacles—they emphasize grounded resource management, trusting intuition, taking action, and expecting tangible confirmation. Key transits include Mercury ending retrograde at the equinox, Venus into Taurus, a Libra full moon, Mars into Aries, and a rare Aries pile-up (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, Neptune, Chiron) culminating in an Aries new moon before Taurus season. Emily and Andrea are chatting about the crazy emotions following the early-2026 eclipse season—seems like everyone's split between feeling totally ready to move forward and just stuck in the mud. They're looking ahead to Aries season, which is this big cardinal, Mars-ruled push for a reset. It's all about being brave, taking the lead, and not playing small (just watch out for getting too impulsive, angry, or burned out!). They bring up the major global news that went down during the eclipse window, the ongoing Saturn–Neptune vibes, and a heads-up about possible financial ups and downs, even though the overall outlook still looks good. Andrea pulled the tarot cards for the season—Magician, Queen of Pentacles, High Priestess, King of Swords, and Ten of Pentacles—which basically shout: get grounded with your money, trust your gut, actually do the thing, and expect to see real results. Key dates include Mercury finally going direct at the equinox, Venus moving into Taurus, a full moon in Libra, Mars heading into Aries, and this wild pile-up of planets in Aries (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, Neptune, Chiron) hitting its peak with an Aries new moon right before Taurus season kicks off. 00:00 Welcome and Aries Preview 00:58 Post Eclipse Check In 02:17 Muck to Magic Themes 04:04 Cards Shift to Daily Life 07:16 Eclipse Fallout Headlines 10:55 Awareness and Power Shifts 13:51 Surgery Timeline Metaphor 16:58 Aries Season Basics 18:38 Aries Spirit and Chiron 21:40 Equinox Cards The Magician 28:54 March 20-21 Astro 30:19 Queen of Pentacles Grounding 34:01 March 22-28 Astro 38:21 High Priestess Next Week 43:19 March 29-April 4 Astro 46:52 King of Swords Clarity 53:03 April 5-11 Astro 55:14 Ten of Pentacles Rewards 59:53 April 12-18 Astro 01:12:29 Offerings and Newsletters 01:17:59 Final Wrap and Support Connect with Andrea Newsletter: https://www.andreamccallumservices.com/newsletter-signup Direct to Bookings: https://www.andreamccallumservices.com/sessions Website: https://www.andreamccallumservices.com/ Instagram: @concreteandcrystals @andreamccallum.art
Garage, punk rock y mucho rock’n’roll en un menú de energéticas novedades y anuncios de próximas giras.(Foto del podcast; Laurie Wright)Playlist;(sintonía) STRAIGHT ARROWS “Do the sloth” (2026)THE JACKETS “Rock’n’Roll band” (2026)LAURIE WRIGHT “My rock’n’roll” (Power of 3, 2025)MUCK and THE MIRES “Saturday let me down again” (A cellarful of muck, 2011)GEOFF PALMER “Last call at Mickey’s” (2026)MALA VISTA “Fixed on you” (Snub Nose .38, 2025)GENE CHAMPAGNE “I can’t pretend” (2026)BRAD MARINO with GENE CHAMPAGNE “Between planets” (2025)Versión y Original; THE JESUS and MARY CHAIN “Between planets” (1989)FRUIT TONES “Mystery stone fruit” (Easy peelers, 2025)LOOSE LIPS “Too late to call” (Last laugh, 2025)THE OUT-SECT “Hopped up” (Primitive sound, 2025)TCHOTCHKE “Dizzy” (Tchotchke, 2022)TCHOTCHKE and THE LEMON TWIGS “Tchotchkes” (2025)THE LEMON TWIGS “I just can’t get over losing you” (2026)SIMON LOVE “Come out 2nite” (The one true prince of Wales (in exile after abdication), 2026)BEE BEE SEA “It’s all about the music” (Stanzini can be allright, 2025)Escuchar audio
Lab-grown meat, edible insects and 3D printed mash could be on plates in the next couple of decades. A new report from the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland looks at the innovative food technologies most likely to reach us consumers by 2035 - and how they can be regulated to make sure they're safe. The government forecast for farm business income in England for this financial year has been released. The figures underline the difficult financial decisions many are facing. With the exeception of dairy farms and some lowland grazing businesses, all farming is forecast to see a drop in income in comparison with last year - and as the figures were compiled in February, the recent falls in the milk price may yet have an impact on that. This week we're looking at fertilisers - one husband and wife team, who're engineers, have developed a system using enzymes to process chicken muck. They say this type of fertiliser is more efficient to use and will help stop pollution running off farmland into rivers.Presenter = Charlotte Smith Producer = Rebecca Rooney
British tomato growers say they may be forced to end their growing season early and import more tomatoes because of the increasing costs of heating. They say the conflict in the Middle East has raised the price of gas, with some growers' bills doubling in the last 2 weeks. Growing tomatoes (and other crops) in glasshouses is an energy hungry industry, and with similar problems across Europe growers say consumers can expect price rises. Simon Conway is Chair of the British Tomato Growers Association.All this week we've been talking about fertiliser - and today its manure and slurry, or muck. There are rules governing this, which, as agriculture is devolved are slightly different across the UK. In Northern Ireland its the Nutrients Action Programme which covers the whole country, in the rest of the UK we have Nitrate Vulnerable Zones - NVZ's - which cover 55% of England, five areas of Scotland, and the whole of Wales. They all restrict WHEN farmers can spread muck, and how much per hectare. But as the weather becomes less predictable, farmers particularly in Wales say the rules are too restrictive. Sally Challoner reports A concession had allowed around 75 shearers from Australia and New Zealand to work here for the season without a work visa - the policy was due to end this year. After warnings that ending it would impact sheep welfare the government now says it will allow shearers in, but there will be more checks and they will have to get a visa at a cost of £682. Jill Hewitt is from the National Association of Agricultural Contractors, Charlotte Smith asked her if the cost of this year's visa could put shearers off coming to the UK.Presenter = Charlotte Smith Producer = Marie Lennon
Craig Elsten and Chris Reed are back together to discuss a momentus finale to season four of Industry. Was this the guys' favorite episode of the season? No! But an ambitious show has taken another bold turn. They go character-by-character through the season's arcs, with a look ahead to what they imagine the fifth and final season could look like.
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Stunning local story of a 36-year-old man who went missing after Valentine's Day. Days later found near-death in the muck at a Vulcan plant, and it took hours to remove him
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In this episode of the Observatory Podcast, Scott and LaRae Wright sit down with Stephen Karafiath and Carrie Cox, two friends in a new relationship who are intentionally building love through secure attachment, emotional honesty, and nervous-system awareness.Together, they explore what it means to “wade through the muck” instead of bypassing discomfort — how trauma can be alchemized, how boundaries create safety, and how a shared relational container allows for co-regulation, depth, and intimacy. This conversation touches on vulnerability, conscious partnership, and the courage required to stay present when things get messy — because that's often where transformation lives. Timestamps[00:00:18] Scott and LaRae introduce Stephen Karafiath and Carrie Cox[00:01:03] A new relationship built on depth, presence, and intention[00:02:45] Referencing the Safe to Love podcast conversation[00:03:44] Growth, humility, and learning to soften[00:04:42] Experiencing secure attachment for the first time[00:06:25] Vulnerability, grief, and emotional safety[00:09:22] Metasound, play, and relational witnessing[00:10:31] Water rituals and nature as grounding allies[00:12:46] “Wading through the muck” and where alchemy happens[00:26:02] Alchemizing inherited shame and childhood beliefs[00:26:21] Letting water and nature help hold what can't be fixed[00:32:45] Polyamory as a doorway into deeper relational conversations[00:34:04] Creating a relationship container that doesn't leak energy[00:40:32] Exploring depth together — even where there might be dragons[00:48:17] A shared nervous system and the power of co-regulation[00:49:29] Boundaries, communication, and relational clarity[00:55:46] Relational pillars: emotional, physical, spiritual, sexual[01:10:04] Closing reflections and gratitudeNoteable Quotes “From secure attachment, for what feels like the first time in my life.” – Carrie Cox [04:42]“I love to wade through the muck because I know that's where the alchemy occurs.” – Carrie Cox [12:46]“Setting a container around our relationship that's bigger than both of us, and not leaking any energy outside of it.” – Stephen Karafiath [34:04]“We can go right back down to the depths — you're not afraid to explore coves that might have dragons.” – Stephen Karafiath [40:32]“We've created this shared nervous system, and the benefit is co-regulation.” – Carrie Cox [48:17] Relevant links:Stephen InstagramCarrie's InstagramSubscribe to the podcast: Apple PodcastProduced by NC Productions
Send us a textInteresting things about the distillery:These guys are not well-liked online!Lots of questions about their legitimacy, especially when they first startedBottling happens at Stitzel Weller, but the products are not from there, and the marketing didn't make that clearOur Bottle: Muckety Muck 24From Port Dundas Distillery (1810-2010)Once the Largest distillery in Scotland in the late 19th centuryDundashill joined in 1902, and that was the largest pot still distillery in ScotlandHad 3 Coffey stills, 17 pot stills, the largest chimney in the world for a time (138 meters) by the endIn 1997 bought by Diageo with United DistillersClosed so Diageo could concentrate on Cameronbridge DistilleryPipe Pairings: Sutliff Eastfarthing Cocktails:Research Sourceshttps://www.orphanbarrel.com/our-whiskeys/muckety-muck-24.html https://scotchwhisky.com/whiskypedia/2008/port-dundas/ Support the showWebsite:www.whiskeychaserspod.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcastInsta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcastThanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!
Brandon & Chanel unpack all the glittery grief and financial foreplay:Henry's mental collapse: election loss, inherited trauma, and a coke-fueled confrontation with YasminThe ghost of Henry's father (Jack Farthing) appears—slashed throat, wristwatch, and allYasmin throws a Versailles-level party while running her marriage and the Muck media empireHarper and Yasmin: the frenemies reunion we've been waiting for (with a side of brutal honesty)Whitney and Henry discuss Romantic paintings, masculinity, and… seed retention?Hayley sleeps in a hoodie upstairs all episode—and might be sleeping with Yas soon?Steph's disturbing Canadian ID reveal and incest-tinged backstory drops jawsCordelia gives Otto a blowjob and delivers a creepy pregnancy reveal to YasMax Minghella, Kal Penn, and new political power players circle the Tender/Siren ecosystemHenry tries to end it all… then has driveway sex with Yas instead (yes, with blood still on his shirt)The final twist: Henry wants a baby—and he's joining TenderKit Harington and Marisa Abela are on fire in this explosive episode about wealth, legacy, power, and the unbearable weight of male fragility. Industry proves again it's one of the boldest, messiest, and most emotionally nuanced shows on TV—and Brandon & Chanel are here for every unhinged monologue and shattered teacup.
Send us a textHenry Muck is a key character in Season 4, and this episode gives us a much richer picture of who he actually is. In an unexpectedly cinematic, poetic installment that departs from our typical finance-driven fare, this episode plays like a haunting (both literal and emotional) centered around his character. We fill in the missing backstory of Henry and Yas' early engagement, early marriage, and his failed attempt to get a political career off the ground. But the mood shifts from public failure to private collapse, as Henry descends into an infantilized state of drug dependence and depression. Yasmin is thrust into the role of caretaker against her will, and we see their relationship framed in a new light, one that ultimately culminates in an epic confrontation. Both Yas and Henry are forced to confront the ghosts of their past: Henry's being the emotional inheritance of his father's suicide, and Yas being the twisted inheritance of her father and his sexual deviance.Will Yas be able to pull Henry out of his darkness by orchestrating a lifeline through a job at Tender? Or will Henry succumb to his genetic inheritance and take his own life? And will something better be born out of this union? Or is their union in fact going to birth something upon the world? Make sure you follow our NEW, DEDICATED YouTube channel where all of our Industry companion content will live! Head over to https://www.youtube.com/@HBOIndustryPodcast and hit subscribe now!Shop our Self Paced Courses: Investment Banking & Private Equity Fundamentals HEREFixed Income Sales & Trading HERE Wealthfront.com/wss. This is a paid endorsement for Wealthfront. May not reflect others' experiences. Similar outcomes not guaranteed. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. Rate subject to change. Promo terms apply. If eligible for the boosted rate of 4.15% offered in connection with this promo, the boosted rate is also subject to change if base rate decreases during the 3 month promo period.The Cash Account, which is not a deposit account, is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC ("Wealthfront Brokerage"), Member FINRA/SIPC. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. The Annual Percentage Yield ("APY") on cash deposits as of 11/7/25, is representative, requires no minimum, and may change at any time. The APY reflects the weighted average of deposit balances at participating Program Banks, which are not allocated equally. Wealthfront Brokerage sweeps cash balances to Program Banks, where they earn the variable APY. Sources HERE.
Podcast #767 lives in the red with The Violet Mindfield, Sekunderna, Soda Pops, Muck and the Mires, Cyanides, Lime Crush, Whyte Lipstick, Slow Poke, & Virga.
So your business failed spectacularly, you “shared their needles” and lost a guaranteed political seat? Fine, you've had a rough go at it, but it's time to integrate it into your life, love your supportive wife and bring back that stiff upper lip. It's your 40th birthday and The Commander's back in town! Bankole and Eyo return to discuss the excellently harrowing second episode of 'Industry' Season 4. On the way, they touch on what makes this episode special, the insight we get into Henry Muck's past and present, his need for a purpose and oh, Charles Hannani being the absolute worst (again).You can support us here.Also available on YouTube.Host: Bankole Imoukhuede Guests: Eyo NdemProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede
Send us a textIt's mid-January, the "Pink Cloud" of New Year's resolutions has evaporated, and for many in the Northeast, we are staring down a "marathon of dark, cold, and gloomy days". In this episode, Matt and Steve get honest about the "January Gloom" and a phenomenon many newcomers face but rarely understand: Anhedonia.If you feel numb, bored, or like life has lost its "charm" since the holidays ended, you aren't doing recovery wrong—your brain is simply healing. We discuss why trying to "fix everything at once" (the gym, the diet, the 5:00 AM wake-up call) is often a recipe for relapse, and why sometimes, the greatest victory you can have is simply putting your head on the pillow sober.What We Discuss:The Dopamine Gap: Understanding Anhedonia—the temporary inability to feel pleasure while your brain chemistry recalibrates after years of "instant gratification" drinking.The Danger of the "Great Reset": Why piling on too many new habits in January can burn you out and why you should "lower the bar" for your own success.The Default Plan: Steve shares his "built-in default" for when life gets stressful and why a meeting is his safe haven even when he doesn't feel like going.Sobriety in the "Muck": Dealing with physical setbacks like Lyme disease and surgery recovery, and learning to prioritize rest over "hustle".Tuesday Morning Clarity: The power of "playing the tape" and how sobriety allows us to show up for our families in ways we never could while drinking.Key Resources Mentioned:Podcast: Sober Powered with Gill Tietz (for a deep dive into the science of addiction).Book: Never Enough by Judith Grisel (on the neuroscience of the addicted brain).Book: Living Sober."If you're in your first 30 days and you didn't drink today—that's a lot. That's damn good. Lower the bar, baby." — Matt J. Support the show
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Primera entrega de la serie dedicada a repasar 2025 a través de 100 canciones favoritas del año. Sin ningún orden en particular y sin pretender que sean las mejores. Tan solo canciones que se han quedado grabadas en las paredes de este Sótano.Playlist;I. JEZIAK and THE SURFERS “Night owls”MING CITY ROCKERS “I’d like to assist you but my head is too small”LOS PEPES “Paradise”AWEFUL KANAWFUL “Horse with no name”PRIVATE FUNCTION “Gamma Ray”THE PRIZE “From the night”GEOFF PALMER “Exit wounds”NERVOUS EATERS “No more idols”SPLIT SQUAD “Chemicals”CYANIDE PILLS “Falling for you”MUCK and THE MIRES “Because of you”KID GULLIVER “24 hours”LOS SUMMERS feat ADOLFO AIRBAG “Casi vacaciones”VIBEKE “2nd Avenue”BRAD MARINO “Not fooling me”FEEDBACKS “Hate is all around”ZACK KEIM “Battery Lane”Escuchar audio
Get your Exclusive NordVPN deal by going to https://nordvpn.com/fyp - it's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee! Jim, Jack and Joe discuss two wins in a week - at Burnley and Fulham, react to Palace's FA Cup third round draw at Macclesfield, dish out more 321 points, react to Steve Parish's interview in the Athletic, and revisit a particularly poignant Joe Walker prediction from pre-season. facebook: FYPFanzine instagram: @fypfanzine bluesky: @fiveyearplan.bsky.social tiktok: @fiveyearplanpodcast twitter: @fypfanzine email: contact@fypfanzine.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Beat Migs! It's that time of year when all the porch pirates come out of the woodworks but the rockaholics have a few tricks up their sleeves!
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.
A brutal incident where a woman gets hit by a truck leaves her with a multitude of injuries, most notably both of her legs bent into a position best described as "frog legs." She's in good spirits and her vitals are good, but her legs bent at that angle means that she cannot fit into our team's helicopter. How does our team get her legs back into place without causing further trauma or risking her stable vitals? Complicating factors is the extremely uneven ground because they're in a cow pasture and the risk of infection is extremely high because the team and the patient are surrounded by cow patties. There is no training for this exact scenario, so how does our team adapt and apply the training they have to this unique situation? This episode of AMPED digs in. Interested in obtaining CE credit for this episode? Visit OnlineAscend.com to learn more. Listeners can purchase individual episode credits or subscribe to the Critical Care Review Bundle and gain access to all episode CE Credits. We are joined by: Aaron Botzow, NRP, FP-C Drew Gill, BSN, RN, CEN Michael Eastman DO Click here to download this episode today! As always thanks for listening and fly safe! Hawnwan Moy MD FACEP FAEMS John Wilmas MD FACEP FAEMS Nyssa Hattaway, BA, BSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, CFRN
Lots to discsuss this week with Carl Kinsell, from Ireland's victory in the soccer yesterday to President Catherine Connolly's inauguration and the return of puffins to the Isle of Muck in County Antrim.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Newspaper headlines BBC apologises to Trump and stricter Denmark style migrant laws BBC apologises to Trump over Panorama edit but refuses to pay compensation Puffins Isle of Muck comeback proves restoration works New photo for King Charless 77th birthday Suspected fake officer at Llandudno Remembrance event investigated Kidlington fly tipping Criminals dump mountain of waste in field Wicked Man who grabbed Ariana Grande in Singapore charged in court Rachel Reeves expected to drop plans for income tax rise I could hardly walk the issue that affects 1 in 5 mums Resident doctors begin 13th strike as pay dispute in England conitnues
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has decided against raising income tax in the Budget — following speculation that she might break a key Labour manifesto pledge. Jaguar Land Rover has revealed the stinging cost of the cyber attack that brought the company to a standstill. Plus police investigating claims of an impostor wearing a Rear Admiral's uniform to take part in a Remembrance Sunday event have arrested a 64-year-old man. And: the return of the puffin, after 25 years, to the Isle of Muck near Northern Ireland, after a project to chase away the rats
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The Return of the Show This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about the finales of Alien: Earth and The Terminal List: Dark Wolf (remember those shows?). Then delve into a baby pool of Gen V season 2. Finally… Tron: Ares. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Tron: Ares: 5:26 The Terminal List: 14:33 Alien Earth: 28:18 Tron: Ares (2025) Tron: Ares Release date: October 10, 2025 (theatrical) Director: Joachim Rønning Screenwriter: Jesse Wigutow (story also by Wigutow) Producers: Sean Bailey, Jeffrey Silver, Justin Springer, Jared Leto, Emma Ludbrook, Steven Lisberger Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures Music: Score composed by Nine Inch Nails. Runtime: ~1h 59m (119 minutes) Genre: Sci-fi / action / adventure Cast Jared Leto as Ares (Program) Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Jodie Turner-Smith, Hasan Minhaj, Arturo Castro, Cameron Monaghan, Gillian Anderson Jeff Bridges returns as Kevin Flynn (classic role) Plot Summary (Premise / What We Know) Premise: A sophisticated Program, named Ares, is sent from the digital Grid into the real world on a “dangerous mission,” marking humanity's first direct encounter with sentient A.I. Conflict: Ares is deployed to retrieve Kevin Flynn's permanence code (or a code enabling A.I. extension) from a rival tech CEO, Eve Kim. Ares gradually develops emotions, shifting the mission's stakes. Visuals & Style: Heavy neon, digital effects, light cycles, digital-real world blending. One trailer labels it “Filmed for IMAX.” Music / Sound: The score by Nine Inch Nails. They released a track “As Alive As You Need Me To Be.” Reception (early): Mixed. On Rotten Tomatoes, ~55% Tomatometer, but high audience score (~87%). Production notes: Filming took place in Vancouver, wrapped ~May 2024. Considerations The premise is intriguing (bringing a sentient A.I. into our world), but early reviews note that while the visuals are strong, the plot is sometimes thin or formulaic. Because Tron has a cult legacy and visual identity, expectations are high; missteps in character or plot substance tend to stand out. The Nine Inch Nails score is a bold choice (replacing Daft Punk's iconic Legacy sound) and could either elevate or distance fans depending on taste. The bridging between digital reality and human reality is always a tricky balance — the narrative will need to ground its sci-fi concepts in human stakes (emotions, morality) to avoid feeling hollow. The Terminal List: Dark Wolf (Amazon Prime) Series origin: A prequel to The Terminal List, based on the Jack Carr novel and characters. Creators: Jack Carr & David DiGilio Finale / Plot Summary In the finale, Ben Edwards (Taylor Kitsch) and James Reece rejoin forces to expose and dismantle a deep conspiracy that's been manipulating events behind the scenes. In one key sequence, Ben lures Iranian forces into what they think is a trap (a cabin in the mountains outside Tehran) — but it's a reverse ambush. Using hidden defenses, he turns the tide. When the soldiers breach the cabin, Ben's counterattack ignites, intercut with a Pink Floyd “Brain Damage” cue (a stylized flourish) After the finale, Ben's surviving allies spread out across Istanbul, Tehran, and Virginia to address the remaining threads and avenge fallen comrades. Reception / Notes The finale leans hard into action, retribution, and vengeance, with less room for emotional reflection. Some praised its boldness, others saw it as standard action fare wrapped in swagger. Because Dark Wolf is tied to The Terminal List universe, many viewers also weigh how it sets up or reframes earlier entries. Ratings Series Finale Out of 5, Truthful Conclusions Daryl: 4.5/5 Brian: 4.49/5 Series Out of 10, You Don’t Take a Man’s Wings Darryl: 8.3/10 Brian: 7.89/10 Alien: Earth (FX) Series creator / showrunner: Noah Hawley Episode title: “The Real Monsters” Writers: Noah Hawley & Migizi Pensoneau Director: Dana Gonzales Original air date: September 23, 2025 Runtime: ~47 minutes Franchise placement: It's the first TV series in the Alien franchise, set ~2 years before the original Alien film (so circa 2120) Season & Finale Summary Over the season, Wendy (a hybrid human-robot) and her brother Hermit (aka Joe) have been navigating a crash of the spaceship Maginot on Earth, corporate machinations (Prodigy vs Weyland-Yutani), and the threat of Xenomorphs. In the finale, several factions converge at Neverland (the Prodigy research facility). Arthur (a hybrid) gives birth to a second Xenomorph before dying, and the “adult” Xenomorph attacks. Meanwhile, Wendy and the Lost Boys forcibly take control of the facility, locking up Boy Kavalier, Dame Sylvia, Kirsh, Morrow, and Atom Eins in a cell. Wendy summons a Xenomorph to guard them. Joe is nearly fed to a single-eyed creature (“ocellus”) but survives; the ocellus ends up at Arthur's corpse on the beach, potentially taking him as a host. Wendy in the final moments stands over the locked cell and says, “Now, we rule.” She also confronts Boy K with the collapse of his Peter Pan mythology: “You were never a boy. You've always been a man.” Many critics note the finale is more of a cliffhanger than a neat wrap, raising big questions and leaving threads dangling for season 2. Reception & Critique Highlights Praise for visuals, ambition, and performances (especially Morrow vs Kirsh dynamic) Criticism: some felt the show “lost sight” of its eerie, dreamlike tone by the end, and that the finale overused convenience (aliens appearing in exactly the right spots) Ratings Season Finale Out of 5, What Happens When a Boy Genius Is Obsessed with an Eyeball Darryl: 2/5 Brian: 4.32/5 Season 1 Out of 10, Aliens Run a Muck and a Rich Guy’s Island Darryl: 5/10 Brian: 7.25/10 Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don't be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!
Before we fight... we FEAST! The Kongversation discusses Donkey Kong Bananza's Feast Layer, a joyful theme park visit and fast food factory tour for the reunited duo of DK and Pauline. But will VoidCo's rising Muck dampen the flavor of this surrogate father-daughter night out? Note: This episode only contains spoilers through the end of Sublayer 1401.
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