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A family in Gary, Indiana, spent a winter reporting things in their rented house that a priest, a caseworker, and a police captain all ended up putting on the record without rational explanation.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/AmmonsREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2s3wxytmFEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: From mysterious swarms of flies to terrifying levitations and violent attacks, the Ammons Family Haunting it's one of the most terrifying cases of demonic possession in recent history… allegedly. Believers and skeptics are still arguing over its authenticity. (The Demonic Haunting of the Ammons Family) *** In 1764, the peaceful region of Gévaudan, France, was plunged into terror by a series of brutal attacks attributed to a mysterious beast. As the creature's deadly rampage continued, whispers of a werewolf and sensational newspaper reports fueled a nationwide hysteria. Whatever the Beast of Gévaudan was, the true story still haunts the people living there. (The Terror of Gévaudan) *** In 1990, a horrifying mass shooting at the Las Cruces Bowl bowling alley left four people dead and three others wounded, including children. Despite multiple eyewitnesses and extensive investigations, the killers remain at large. (The Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre) *** New York City, where ghostly apparitions and haunted landmarks abound. From the infamous Dakota building to the chilling tales of Washington Square Park, New York is one of the most haunted cities in the world. We'll look at just a few ghost locations in the Big Apple. (The Ghosts of New York) *** When William W. Place remarried, he hoped for a loving and stable household. However, his new wife, Martha, quickly showed her true colors, leading to tragic consequences. It's a tale of jealousy, violence, and ends with the first woman executed by electric chair in the U.S. (A Red Path of Jealousy) *** Imagine dancing non-stop for days, weeks, or even months, all for a chance to win food and money during the Great Depression. Dance marathons pushed contestants to their physical and mental limits, turning a simple competition into a shocking spectacle of endurance and desperation. (Till Death Do We Dance)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding00:01:34.321 = Show Open 00:04:28.827 = Demonic Haunting of the Ammons Family00:14:40.491 = The Red Path of Jealousy ***00:19:55.789 = The Ghosts of New York00:29:16.225 = The Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre00:37:24.603 = Till Death Do We Dance ***00:41:28.746 = The Terror of Gévaudan00:49:00.354 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Demonic Haunting of the Ammons Family” source: Brent Swancer at Mysterious Universe:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/msuzydn4“The Terror of Gévaudan” source: NatGeo: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yaxre4e8“The Ghosts of New York” source: Lyra Radford at Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc5mfzsr“A Red Path of Jealousy” source: Robert Wilhelm at Murder By Gaslight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/nmeb5m9w“The Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre” source: Jacob Shelton at Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckmm22z“Till Death Do We Dance” source: Oddity Central: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/57khdpxv(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: May 20, 2024LIKE WHAT YOU'RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

Jason spent the weekend shucking corn with his family, dirty soda machines might be everywhere soon, Jason asks Colleen and Holly about Temu, and Colleen read "Theo of Golden" so you don't have to! Jason's big truck song and Colleen's fast car jingle, people are finding nasty things in their Ninja Creami but it might their own fault, AITA: For not wanting to pay for my friend's boyfriend's dinner? You've heard of Little Free Libraries, now you can visit a Little Free Blockbuster (as in video)!SCREEN QUEENS: Colleen visits the "Secret Mall Apartment" on Netflix, Jason and Holly continue to strut to Freeform's "Project Runway," and Jason checks out "Lanterns" on HBO. Colleen's Oura Ring may not be tracking her sleep like the thought it was, watch out, Jimothy -- Meemers is on your cute tail, and NatGeo's new documentary, "Lion" is a cute aggression-fest! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Thinus Ferreira, Independent TV and entertainment critic, about National Geographic’s new four-part documentary series LION, following a lion cub’s journey to becoming a king, and the 14th kykNET Silwerskermfees in Camps Bay, exploring some of the films and highlights from this year’s festiva Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/u3Sf7Zy or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BIXS7AL Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 357 features author Rob Weir, who discusses his book 7 Swings at 7: Mickey Mantle — Legend and Victim of American Culture and takes us behind the myth of one of baseball's most iconic figures. We also revisit our memorable interview with barbecue legends Moe Cason and Bob Trudnak. Rob Weir holds a PhD in American social history and is a retired University of Massachusetts Amherst professor.  He is the author of the book, 7 Swings at 7: Mickey Mantle - Legend and Victim of American Culture.  Weir's lifelong fascination with Mantle began when he was five years old. That personal connection, combined with his academic training, provides the foundation for 7 Swings at 7 and his exploration of why Mickey Mantle continues to fascinate generations of baseball fans. Mickey Mantle remains one of the most fascinating and complicated figures in baseball history. He was a Yankees superstar, a three-time MVP, a seven-time World Series champion, and one of the most celebrated athletes of the 1950s and 1960s. But behind the legendary home runs, incredible speed, and larger-than-life image was a man whose life was shaped by injuries, expectations, personal struggles, and the enormous cultural forces surrounding him. Moe Cason AKA Big Moe is an award winning pitmaster who has toiled for many years creating his well respected brand, Moe Cason Barbeque and his instantly recognizable, Big Moe persona.  Moe is a television personality, cookbook author, and a Navy veteran.  He has been featured in national television segments, including Steve Harvey's and Harry Connick Jr.'s talk shows and had his own segment on NatGeo's World of Flavor.  For more information on Big Moe Cason and to purchase his products go to  https://moecasonbbq.com/ Bob Trudnak has loved barbecue since the age of seven, when his dad placed him "in charge" of putting charcoal in the grill and from that day forward he was hooked.  In 1999, Bob helped co-found the company, BBQ Guru.  He is an award winning competive pitmaster.  Beyond competitions, he is a renowned judge and instructor, having hosted hundreds of in-person and virtual barbecue classes.  He is the creator of BBQ Bob's Sauces and BobbyT's Pizza Products.  His latest accomplishment is winning season seven of BBQ Brawl on the Food Network to become the Master of 'Cue.  For more information on Bob Trudnak go to https://bobtrudnakbbq.com/ We recommend you go to Rogue Cookers website, https://roguecookers.com/ for award-winning rubs, Chef Ray Sheehan's website, https://www.raysheehan.com/ for award-winning saucess, rubs, and cookbooks, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves,  Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/ To team up against prostate cancer go to https://fansforthecure.org/ for Fans for the Cure, and to subscribe to Bill Chuck's newsletter, Billy-Ball go to  https://billchuck.substack.com/    We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show:  (516) 855-8214 Email:  baseballandbbq@gmail.com Twitter:  @baseballandbbq Instagram:  baseballandbarbecue YouTube:  baseball and bbq Website:  https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook:  baseball and bbq       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Malachi Barton, Liamani Segura talk 'Camp Rock 3'; Jon Favreau and Mike Gunton talk Nat Geo's 'Lion'; ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Jerry Kolber built Nat Geo's Brain Games and Netflix's Brainchild — then moved his team off screens entirely. In this episode he explains why, and what teachers are doing with kids' podcasts that he never planned for. The practical piece: transition time. Coming back from lunch or recess, a short episode gets students seated, listening, and settled without a single reminder — and they don't notice they're learning. Jerry also shares how mini quizzes every three or four minutes train attention, and why "co-listening" — making a show adults genuinely enjoy — is a deliberate design choice. Then the conversation turns. Vicki and Jerry talk through what happens when AI-generated audio floods the feed, and land on the question that actually matters: if a show gets something wrong, is there a human on the other end who can fix it? In this episode, you'll learn: - Why transition time is the highest-value slot for a short podcast in your day - How question breaks every few minutes build listening stamina - Why co-listening makes a classroom resource work at home too - How to search a back catalog for episodes that match your current unit - Why human accountability is the real dividing line with AI content One thing worth knowing: Who Smarted?+ is free and ad-free for educators. Go to whosmarted.com, click Educators, and enter your school email. Full show notes, resources, and the complete transcript: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e969  If this episode gave you something you can use Monday, please leave a rating or review wherever you're listening — it's the single best way to help other teachers find the show.

Stanley Tucci talks about Nat Geo’s “Tucci in Italy,” including how well he speaks Italian, his favorite region and why the dream of moving to the country is so hard. He also shares where the show is going next — and it’s not in Italy! Also, Gold Derby editor-in-chief Debra Birnbaum joins us to give her takes on the Emmy race, including how “Widow’s Bay” has become the comedy frontrunner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For 20 years, Jason Metz has been at the forefront of modern marketing, helping both industry-leading and startup brands expand their reach, impact and connection with their most important audiences.As a strategy and growth lead for agencies within the Omnicom and Publicis ecosystems, as well as founder and CEO of influencer startup Brand Influencers, Jason has driven hundreds of millions of dollars in new business wins and shaped dozens of award-winning campaigns for clients including Porsche, P&G, L'Oreal, Pizza Hut, Sparrow Health System, Bridgestone Firestone, Forever21, Beam Suntory, HSBC, Adidas, IBM, J&J, Conde Nast, ESPN, Bacardi, Anheuser-Busch, the city of Las Vegas and many others.Equal parts business strategist, marketer, content creator and client relationship lead, Jason's true passion is winning at the game of attention - helping brands earn their unfair share by tapping into what matters most in culture. He helped Porsche launch the Panamera, Adidas embrace experiential to transform their youth sponsorship strategy, P&G, Anheuser-Busch, Kia and A&E launch their first-ever influencer campaigns, Wakefern and Home Depot reformat their retail presence to put the customer at the center, and GQ, Nat Geo, KultureCity and NBA hall-of-famer Dominique Wilkins launch into web3.

With record amounts of rainfall this week in Massachusetts, Nuke and I decided to wait it out during a zero day in Lee. Once we got back on trail the following day, we had to cope with swollen stream crossings that soaked us, as well as paths that became streams. During all of this I managed to fall a couple of time, of course. Along the way, I chatted with Nat Geo, Dash, and the wonderful Renée. I'm using Polarsteps to record my AT thru-hike this year. If you'd like to follow my progress between episodes, as well as photos of my journey, please go to https://www.polarsteps.com/mightyblue and click on the follow button. I used my hike in 2024 on the South West Coast Path in the UK to help raise money for my absolute favorite charity, Parenting Matters, on whose board I've been privileged to serve for over a decade. You can learn more about the hike and the organization–and donate–by visiting Hike with Steve - Empowering Parents, One Step at a Time | Parenting Matters %. I hope you want to support this critical mission. Don't forget. Our entire series of videos from our Woods Hole Weekend in 2022 is now FREE and available at my YouTube page at Woods Hole Weekend - Trailer There, you'll find all sorts of tips and tricks that our guests took away from the weekend that helped them with their own hikes this year. Check it out. I often ask listeners for ideas on who to interview, and I'm sure several of you say, "I could do that. I've got an awesome story to tell." You're the person we need to hear from. If you'd like to be interviewed on the podcast, just register as a guest on the link below, and I'll be in touch. Come on the show! If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio Network page at Hiking Radio Network . Additionally, you can join our membership at Steve (Mighty Blue) Adams. It's worth checking out what is on offer for you there. If you prefer NOT to use PayPal, you can now support us via check by mailing it to Mighty Blue Publishing, 3821 Milflores Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573. Any support is gratefully received. Additionally, you can "Zelle" me a donation to steve@hikingradionetwork.com. Or "Venmo" me at @‌Steve-Adams-105. They both work! If you'd like to take advantage of my book offer (all three of my printed hiking books–with a personal message and signed by me–for $31, including postage to the United States) send a check payable to Mighty Blue Publishing at the address just above.

DP Matt Ball on shooting Tucci in Italy Season 2, the challenges of journeying to remote regions over tourist spots, and capturing emotional moments on camera. Podcast highlights include: -How the show featured lesser-traveled regions like Sardinia, Le Marche, and rural Abruzzo to capture authentic regional culture. -Running a lean, self-contained crew for shoots in remote and hard-to-reach locations. The production has a "no egos allowed" policy where everyone — including Stanley Tucci himself — pitches in to make the day work. -Why what you see on screen is pretty close to what actually happened on the day, with editing driven mostly by time constraints rather than reshaping the story. -And a hint at the upcoming show, Tucci in Great Britain, exploring British food history, identity, and the influence of immigrant communities on the national cuisine. Find Matt Ball: https://mattballcamera.com/ Instagram: @mattbcam Tucci in Italy Season 2 is currently streaming on Disney+, Nat Geo, and Hulu. Hear our previous episode with Matt Ball on Tucci in Italy Season 1. https://www.camnoir.com/ep320/ SHOW RUNDOWN: 02:08 Close Focus 09:16-50:32 Matt Ball Interview 51:09 Short Ends 01:04:55 Wrap up/Credits The Cinematography Podcast website: www.camnoir.com YouTube: @TheCinematographyPodcast Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Blue Sky: @thecinepod.bsky.social

Daily Boost Podcast Keep the Kid Inside Alive July 27, 2026 | Episode 5506 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description You did everything right. Good career, nice life, all the boxes checked. But somewhere inside you, there's still a kid who wants to do something big — something nobody permitted you to do. Today I'm talking about the nicest renegades I know — people who follow the rules but refuse to let their dreams die. One of them is about to run across Death Valley in August, and only five people in history have finished what he's attempting. If a dream still lives inside you, this episode will show you why conviction changes everything. Featured Story Two weeks ago, I offered to produce Kroy's Death Valley documentary. A week later, I made the call nobody wants to make — I backed out. I wasn't the right fit for run-and-gun photography at 250 feet below sea level. Then his sponsor connected him with a crew that's shot for Netflix and Nat Geo. Great cinematographers. But nobody was producing. Last night, 45 minutes into a call, we hit a brick wall. And I heard myself say the words I knew I'd regret: I think I should produce this thing. On August 4th, I'm flying to Las Vegas, jumping in an RV, and heading into the desert. Important Points Big dreams need slack. Build wiggle room in your money and time first, and you'll survive the mistakes that come. Total conviction is magnetic. When people see you're going no matter what, they stop doubting and start helping. Even a solo dream needs a team. You'll cross the finish line alone, but support is what gets you to the start. Memorable Quotes "You need wiggle room — enough money, enough time, enough space to make mistakes until you figure out what you're doing." "Your heart and soul will get you through it, and yet a bunch of people around you will have to support you to get there." "I can take a doctor, a lawyer, a corporate executive — that kid still lives inside. Pop the lid open and magic happens." Scott's Three-Step Approach Name the dream that's been living inside you since you were a kid, and decide it's happening no matter who says no. Build your slack next — free up enough money, time, and space to make mistakes while you figure out your path. Then let your team in. Share your vision with total conviction, and watch the right people line up behind you. Chapters 0:01 - Back to school and a Monday morning welcome 0:34 - A story that started in the sauna mastermind 1:22 - Meet Kroy, the nicest renegade running Death Valley 3:12 - Why every big dream needs a little slack 5:04 - The phone call nobody ever wants to make 7:18 - Hitting a brick wall and jumping back in 9:52 - The moral: conviction pulls people behind you Connect With Me Search for the Daily Boost on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/heyscottsmith Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"My career is not a straight path; it's a lot of happenstance where I just sort of somehow get a job and then figure out how to do it once I'm there," says Rachel Hartigan, author of Lost: Amelia Earhart's Three Mysterious Deaths and One Extraordinary Life.Today we have Rachel Hartigan, who, yes, is dignified and reputable. She's the author of Lost: Amelia Earhart's Three Mysterious Deaths and One Extraordinary Life. It's published by Nat Geo.We share an agent, so that was how her book got on my radar. If you're a relative newb to the Amelia Earhart story, Rachel's book is a riveting take on the three main theories of Earhart's tragic death either by castaway, captive, or having sunk at sea in her beautiful Lockheed Electra. Rachel weaves together all these theories with a lean, propulsive biography of a woman far ahead of her time.She's written about everything from the genetics of persimmon trees to the long road to women's suffrage for National Geographic. She is the former editor of the Washington Post's Book World and she has also covered education and culture for U.S News & World Report. You can learn more about her at rachelhartiganauthor.com. Had a lot of fun with this as we talk about: Happenstance Hard-earned experience Breaking down David Grann's The Lost City of Z Modeling a text Focusing on clarity Being in partnership with the reader Being a minimalist interviewer Saying yes to things Finding something new to say about Earhart Why Earhart is still appealing to this day Cave Day And learning how to sell your story as if you're telling it at a cocktail party (this echoes Alex Ronan's quip)Pair this episode with David Grann's two appearances, Nick Davidson's appearances, as well Cassidy Randall's appearances.

In this throwback episode, we sit down with Elizabeth Thompson, Senior Manager of Social Media at National Geographic, who leads strategy for one of the largest social ecosystems in the world — over 400 million followers across platforms. Elizabeth shares the career journey that took her from Army brat and freelancer to running social for one of the most iconic storytelling brands, including how she grew Nat Geo's Instagram from 250M to 270M followers and TikTok from 2.5M to 9M. We unpack how a 137-year-old brand stays culturally relevant today, how her team uses UGC, reactive content, and new platform features to reach global audiences, and what creators and marketers can learn from building social strategy at scale. This one is packed with timeless frameworks — worth a relisten or a first listen if you missed it.Key Takeaways:// How to grow a legacy brand on social: The relevance, resonance, and risk framework Nat Geo uses to decide which cultural moments are worth jumping on — and which to sit out.// The power of UGC at scale: Why Nat Geo Your Shot was reimagined as a creative community, not just a content bucket — and how it drives belonging, not just reach.// Building strategy for massive audiences: How Elizabeth approaches content for 400M+ followers across seven platforms, and why an always-on strategy and engagement plays both have to coexist.// Career lessons for social pros: How internships spanning PR, journalism, and email marketing — plus a freelance business and a master's degree in Germany — shaped her path to Nat Geo.// Team building and cross-functional alignment: What transparency, flexibility, and proactive communication actually look like inside a large, matrixed organization.// The timeless principles that will outlast every algorithm shift: Authenticity, community, and adaptability — and why these three things will always matter no matter what the platforms do next.____Join the MHH Collective! The MHH Collective is a community for marketers and business owners to connect, ask real questions, and grow their careers together. Join for access to live Q&As with industry experts, a private Slack community, and ongoing resources: https://www.marketinghappyhr.com/mhh-collectiveSay hi! DM us on Instagram and let us know what content you want to hear on the show - We can't wait to hear from you! Please also consider rating the show and leaving a review, as that helps us tremendously as we move forward in this Marketing Happy Hour journey and create more content for all of you. ⁠Join the MHH Collective: ⁠Join now⁠Get the latest marketing trends, open jobs and MHH updates, straight to your inbox: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our email list!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow MHH on Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode, we welcome award-winning cinematographer Jeff Hester, whose work includes documentaries such as Postcard from Earth, Our Planet, Dolphins Up Close with Bertie Gregory, Planet Earth III, and Hammerhead Sharks Up Close for Nat Geo's annual summer event, SHARKFEST. In our conversation, Jeff shares his journey into cinematography, how he developed his unique skill set, and the making of Hammerhead Sharks Up Close. He also discusses what it's like to film underwater alongside sharks, the specialized cameras and techniques used to capture these incredible images, and offers valuable insights for the next generation of filmmakers.“The Making Of” is presented by AJA:AJA introduces high-performance Thunderbolt™ 5-enabled PCIe expansion chassisMeet Io Xpand, a Thunderbolt 5 expansion chassis for AJA KONA and Corvid I/O cards. Io Xpand lets video professionals integrate the performance of AJA PCIe I/O cards on Thunderbolt 5 laptops and mini-PCs for an incredibly powerful, fast, and portable I/O solution for on set, remote production, and live switching. Visit hereThunderbolt 5 Speed. DIY RAID Without Limits.The OWC Express 4M2 Ultra is a next-gen Thunderbolt 5 NVMe enclosure built for serious post workflows. Delivering up to 6622MB/s, it lets you use your own drives to create a high-performance RAID with up to 32TB—and beyond via daisy chaining. Compact, powerful, and scalable for 8K+ and VFX workflows. Available for pre-order now, shipping in late June. Explore hereNew York City | July 28The sports-production landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation as a result of the cloud and AI, and SVG's new Cloud & Content Workflows Summit is where the industry comes together to navigate it. As virtualized hardware, cloud-based workflows, and AI-powered tools become more commonplace, the entire sports-production supply chain is being reimagined from the ground up. This special event brings together SVG's previous Cloud Production and Content Management events into a single, comprehensive day of programming—covering both live and non-live production workflows alike.Learn more hereZEISS Introduces Horizon Anamorphic: Full-Frame 2x Anamorphics with a New Lens Technology PlatformZEISS unveils the Horizon Anamorphic series, a new lineup of full-frame 2x anamorphic cinema lenses designed to deliver a distinctive cinematic look along with a new lens technology platform that answers the need for speed and precision demanded by contemporary production workflows.Spanning 35mm to 200mm across seven focal lengths, Horizon lenses combine their anamorphic look—incorporating a pronounced oval bokeh and stretched sense of spatial depth—with a lightweight, fully integrated motorized system that eliminates the need for external focus or iris motors. Read more hereSanDisk Extreme PRO USB4 Portable SSDPower your workflow with the SanDisk Extreme PRO USB4 Portable SSD, available in 2TB and 4TB capacities. Featuring speeds up to 3800 MB/s read and 3700 MB/s write, it's built for fast transfers and editing. The rugged, IP65-rated design is ready for work anywhere. Learn more at Videoguys or call 800.323.2325 for free tech advice. View herePodcast Rewind:July 2026 - Ep. 140.Promote your brand with The Making Of:Reach 275,000+ film industry, broadcast pros, and content creators reading this newsletter. To explore a partnership, please email mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe

Special announcement and exclusive interview! NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC'S FIN-FAVORITE SUMMER EVENT RETURNS WITH EVEN MORE SHARK-FILLED FUN, KICKING OFF WITH MARQUEE SPECIAL "HAMMERHEAD SHARKS UP CLOSE WITH BERTIE GREGORY" and they are on the show with us! SHARKFEST Programming Will Stream July 5 on  NAT Geo, Disney+ and Hulu National Geographic's annual summer event SHARKFEST returns for its fin-credible 14th year, combining jaw-dropping encounters with groundbreaking science and expert-led storytelling that reveal new insights into the behavior, power and conservation of one of the ocean's most fascinating predators. https://youtu.be/boryVTP7u3k?si=WS2FwtAwl07mWxP2 Guest information Kathryn Ayres is a shark ecologist and National Geographic Explorer who grew up in a small village in northern England. Despite being far from the ocean, she developed a fascination with sharks at a very young age. She holds a first-class honors bachelor's degree in marine vertebrate zoology, a master's degree in marine environmental management, and a Ph.D. in marine sciences. Her doctoral research focused on the use of aerial drone surveys, acoustic telemetry, satellite tracking and stable isotope analysis to investigate seasonal aggregations and migration patterns of blacktip sharks (Carcharhinus limbatus) in Cabo Pulmo National Park, Mexico. Podcast Information Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes  Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave  "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok  Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

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El mundo del entretenimiento está que arde gracias al retorno de Toy Story 5 a los cines con Muerte en Invierno, Los Colores del Mal: Rojo yHarlan Coben: Te Encontraré manteniendonos al borde de nuestros sofás. Ya que si queremos salir, entonces NatGeo al lado de Anthony Porowski nos muestran Lo Mejor del Mundo. Así que dale clic y que comience la charla.

Dr Tim Astandu has been to every country in the world Hey now, I am your host, Ric Gazarian. In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr Tim Astandu. Tim and I have been in the same room three times in less than 12 months … Addis Ababa, Hanoi, and Lisbon, but today was a great opportunity to learn about his life and travels and it didn't disappoint. A mother who wrote for NatGeo, extensive schooling in the UK, and then of course … Chasing 193. And do not forget a special serenade in DPRK. Tim will be attending the ETF and you will be able to meet him in Bangkok. I would like to thank everyone for their support of Counting Countries, especially my Patrons. You know them, you love them! Bisa "fully nomadic" Myles, Ted Nims, Adam "one-away" Hickman, Steph "Phuket" Rowe, Simen Flotvik Mathisen, Ed Hotchkiss, Barry Hoffner, Philippe "BC" Izedian, Gin Liutkeviciute, Sunir Joshi, Carole Southam, Sonia Zimmermann, Justine, Per Flisberg, Jorge Serpa, Sam Williams, Scott Day, Peter Fenger, Mihai Dascalu, Ryan Knott, Zipping Around The World Podcast, Shawn McDonough, and McCade Siegal for supporting this podcast. You can support this podcast by going to Patreon.com/CountingCountries. My patrons will hear the entire conversation with Tim. Please remember the next Extraordinary Travel Festival will be on October 22-25 in 2026. But remember there is a price increase on July 1. Lock in the lower price today. You can join the event and use the code BANGKOK. Consider joining our Instagram and Facebook groups and signing up for the ETF newsletter. Any questions, please let me know. I was in Boston while Tim was in Jakarta for this recording. Please listen in and enjoy. Thank you to my Patrons - you rock!! … Bisa Myles, Ted Nims, Adam Hickman, Steph Rowe, Simen Flotvik Mathisen, Ed Hotchkiss, Barry Hoffner, Philippe Izedian, Gin Liutkeviciute, Sunir Joshi, Carole Southam, Sonia Zimmermann, Justine, Per Flisberg, Jorge Serpa, Sam Williams, Scott Day, Peter Fenger, Mihai Dascalu, Ryan Knott, Zipping Around The World Podcast, Shawn McDonough and McCade Siegal. Be the first on your block to sport official Counting Countries apparel! And now you can listen to Counting Countries on Spotify! And Alexa! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts today! And write a review! More about Dr Tim Astandu Counting Countries: 196 Stories Blog Books And check out Thor Pedersen: The Impossible Journey (Amazon US Kindle (affiliate)): https://amzn.to/46pRuDi Other book options: Thor Pedersen | Instagram, Facebook, TikTok | Linktree And Barry Hoffner: Belonging To The World (affiliate) About Counting Countries Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who've spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter's Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi. About GlobalGaz Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com How Many Countries Are There? Well… that depends on who you ask! The United Nations states that there are 193 member states. The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 226 countries and territories. The Traveler's Century Club states that there are 330 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands. The Nomad Mania divides the world into 1381 regions. The Most Traveled Person states that there are 1500 unique parts of the world. SISO says there are 3,978 places in the world. And the video that explains it all! Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way. An analysis of these lists and who is the best traveled by Kolja Spori. Disclaimer: There are affiliates in this post. Dr. Tim Astandu Counting Countries

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Alyson Charles Storey is an internationally respected oracle, bestselling author, and spiritual transmission teacher whose work has reached millions worldwide. Named a top voice in spirituality by outlets like Forbes, who call her a “full-fledged guide into your psyche,” Alyson is known for bridging authentic Divine connection with real-world embodiment, helping people access their wisdom, align with their calling, and be at one with life with clarity, love and sovereignty.Alyson's shamanic education book and deck, Animal Power, were both #1 new releases and bestsellers, and as a speaker and leader, Alyson has guided journeys and imparted wisdom in collaboration with high profile media outlets HBO, The NY Times, ABC radio, Nat Geo, Gaia tv, ELLE, Marie Claire, Dazed, NYLON, POPSUGAR and many others.Her journey as a national champion athlete to television and radio host, into her calling as an oracle were catalyzed by a life-altering awakening, and today she stands at the forefront of modern spirituality—bringing depth, integrity, humanness and transformation to audiences around the world.In This Episode, Whitney Explores:Alyson Charles shares her powerful spiritual awakening journey and the divine interventions that transformed her life path.A conversation on trusting divine guidance, honoring intuition, and embracing divine timing through every season of life.Alyson opens up about humility, vulnerability, and the importance of embracing the full human experience during spiritual growth.Practical tools and grounding practices for navigating challenges, building resilience, and staying aligned through difficult moments.The episode explores healing, sacred relationships, community support, and the magic of connection with both people and the natural world.Follow Alyson Charles Storey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamalysoncharlesLearn more about Alyson Charles Storey here: www.alysoncharles.comStay Connected:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whitneyaronoff/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/starseedkitchen/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whitneyaronoffTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@starseedkitchenLearn more about Starseed Kitchenhttps://starseedkitchen.com/Shop organic spiceshttps://starseedkitchen.com/shop/code STARSEED for 10% offWork with a personal chefhttps://form.typeform.com/to/CGDu08tEBook a 1-on-1 callhttps://bit.ly/4smXWUfFind more of Chef Whitney's offerings herehttps://linktr.ee/whitney.aronoff

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Charles and Jon talk to Joel Sartore, founder of NatGeo's Photo Ark project and one of the world's most preeminent wildlife photographers.Joel describes his passion for conservation, a passion inspired by parents who cared and a childhood spent in nature. He outlines his career, which took him from a cub photographer with the Wichita Eagle, to National Geographic where he now runs the Photo Ark and has photographed more than 18,000 species in human care. Joel explains his photographic techniques and the influence of the artist John James Audubon. And he offers hope for the future, despite the extinction crisis we are facing, talking about how zoos and ecotourism are helping to save nature. Meanwhile Joel frightens Jon at the prospects of life "in the chocolate factory".Notes:  You can follow Joel on Instagram, along with almost 2 million other people. There are many articles and videos about Joel online, including this PBS show Rare: Creatures of the Photo Ark about his work.Here's the article about the Banteng recovery in Thailand which Charles discusses at the beginning of the episode. You can find many Thailand trip reports here.If you would like to submit you own notes from the field then please get in touch with Jon at info@mammalwatching.comYou can support mammalwatching and buy us a coffee here https://buymeacoffee.com/mammalwatchingFinally did you know you can sign up to receive a weekly mammalwatching newsletter here? https://www.mammalwatching.com/subscribe-to-updates/Cover art: Portrait of Joel Sartore, 2021, by Ellen Sartore.Dr Charles Foley is a mammalwatcher and biologist who, together with his wife Lara, spent 30 years studying elephants in Tanzania. They now run the Tanzania Conservation Research Program at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago.Jon Hall set up mammalwatching.com in 2005. Genetically Welsh, spiritually Australian, currently in New York City. He has looked for mammals in almost 120 countries.

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Original Episode Transcript FollowsStephanie Hansen:Hello, everybody, and welcome to Dishing with Stephanie's Dish, the podcast where we talk to people in the food space. And also today, we're going to talk travel, because whenever I travel, food's always a big part of it. I'm here with my friend Michael Kenny, and he owns the travel agency Defined Destinations. And Michael and I met and have gone on a number of trips. We've gone to Croatia together. We're just about to embark on Turkey. We are also planning a new trip that we just launched, that is a trip to South Africa. And a lot of times the best way to get people excited about these trips is to talk about them.And Michael does more than that. He scouts them out for me first. So, Michael, you went to this trip?Michael Kenney:I did. I'm your personal scout, but I love it. There's not a. There's not a better deal than being able to do that and then going on with you and Kurt and with everybody else. So we've had some fun adventures. But, yes, I recently got back with my family. We went scouted this South Africa trip out, or Southern Africa, I should say that we visit four different countries. And it was.I've been on a safari before, but it was in. In Kenya, which was fabulous as well. But this is a whole different experience. So I brought my wife and my two kids, and we had one of the best experiences, from seeing Cape Town to Johannesburg and then all the wildlife, different lodges and on boats. So we do all these different sorts of transportation and see four different countries. And it was unbelievable. I came back really, really excited. I was excited in the beginning, but having gone on it and then really first experiencing it firsthand was phenomenal.And. And I knew you and Kurt would love it. And of course, everyone that follows you as well. It was just. It's really a trip of a lifetime.Stephanie Hansen:So we put the trip out there. It is a more expensive trip, and we had a limited number of seats we had that could join the trip. And, you know, I've never done a trip that is on the higher end like that in terms of expense. And you're just. You have a lot of in flight situations within the country. You have a lot of different lodging situations. There's a boat, like, in order to do all the things we wanted to do, there were a lot of moving parts.Michael Kenney:Yep.Stephanie Hansen:So we put the trip out there and it sold out, like, right away. Right. So then Michael was like, okay, do we want to try and do another one? And of course we do, because I want you guys to have as many of these experiences as we can put together. Because I think traveling this way is great. I love traveling in a group for destinations that maybe I'm not comfortable in fully by myself. So Michael has secured another trip, a second round that is the same itinerary, but they leave. I think it's a day later.Michael Kenney:Yes. And let me just touch on that. You hit some good points in there. Yeah. One reason the trip, it's, it's. It's definitely at the highest price point we've ever offered a trip. But I think if you're going out there and you're shopping in African safari, you see that as well. So the value is there with all the different.Essentially all the meals are included where we're at on, on this trip, the inner flights inside the countries as well. From a couple smaller bush planes to the larger flights that go from Cape Town to Johannesburg, Johannesburg up towards Victoria Falls, etc. Those are already included in all the transfers. And this is a different trip too, Stephanie, because it's not like a typical motor coach group that you're going with all these big lodges and motor coaches coming in. This trip is. Can only take 16 people. It's not because we design it that way, it's the ship only handles 16 people. So if you go on our website, you take a look at it, you'll see this small intimate cruiser on this river slash lake, Lake Kariba, which is part of the Zambezi.Stephanie Hansen's @StephaniesDish Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Michael Kenney:And in the game lodge that we stayed at too for four nights as well there, there's only eight cabins for 16 people. So it's a real intimate experience and it will only be for our group. Same thing for your departure on May 8 and the 1 that we still have, there's only. We just sold one another cabin online just, just now. So there's four cabins left May 9th through the 25th of 2027. Same thing is gonna be true for that. It's only gonna be our group as well. So there's no other groups going to be in, on, on the ship and then in the lodge too.Michael Kenney:So it's a real small intimate experience and it's just real, real lovely.Stephanie Hansen:Can you walk us through like some of the high points having done this trip?Michael Kenney:Yeah. Oh, what do you start? I think this is just. Sometimes you use the word potpourri too much, but it's, it's really a bit of different. You know, you think you go to Africa just for the safari itself, but we go in and we visit Cape Town and Cape Town blew me away. It was one of the most beautiful cities and I'm not necessarily a city person, but it was just beautiful sitting under Table Mountain. We'll go up to Table Mountain, we'll go visit the areas around it, we'll go visit some vineyards. South African wine is to die for. We'll visit that.We have a wine tasting included. We get to see penguins on this penguin beach in South Africa, which I didn't know there was penguins in, in South Africa. So we're actually good to go see those. And you actually get up pretty close too, so that was a real highlight. Nelson Mandela's home in the prison, we're going to go visit that. So we have a cultural experience as well. But then we fly into Johannesburg. We'll get to hear the history in Johannesburg for a night.And then we fly further north and we go into the. Our game lodge. We spend for four days right on the Zambezi River. You'll absolutely love this place. You're. You're really well taken care of. You eat really well and you see the wildlife all around you right from your lodge. You sit in your plunge pool and there could be hippos down below you.It's incredible. It's just a real amazing experience. And then we fly to Lake Kariba, we get on the boat itself and we have four nights again. There's just 16 of us total. And it's. This is where it's really different. You glide up into shore and there can be elephants, giraffes, lions feeding in the water itself. It's.This isn't a zoo. This is incredible. You are right there with it. That a real slow experience. You're really able to take it in. So I invite, you know, anybody that's watching this to go online. Just take a look at our photos. It's free to do that and we pride ourselves.The majority of all the photos on it were taken while on the trip, especially with me and my family. So you'll get to really see what it really was, was like. So say you've done a trip to Tanzania or Kenya and have done a safari. This is. This is different. You see four different countries. It's a slower pace, smaller groups. It lovely.So those are really the experiences that I enjoyed the most, were the penguins seeing around Cape Town. Of course, the different game drives all the different wildlife. Victoria Falls, which is one of the most stunning waterfalls you'll ever see. It was. It was really enlightening and it was fabulous and everything's taken care of for you. So to Be able to do something on this on your own. To do the same trip would be really difficult. Putting all the flights together, the meals, what are we going to do? We've taken care of all of that.All you have to do essentially is register for the trip and then we can help you with getting international airfare when it does come available later in the summer for this May 9th through the 25th, 2027 trip. So it, it was just an amazing experience.Stephanie Hansen:So can you talk a little bit about the food? Because I have no idea what African food is going to be like.Michael Kenney:Yeah, I, I think this, it's not like we're out eating street food, you know, in some of the villages we're not doing that. It's all in a controlled environment from the salads to things like that because you want to drink bottled water. We never got sick while on the trip itself, but it's, it's real, it's westernized, let's say that. So a lot of meat and potatoes and fish and different things like that. So there won't be anything a little bit, I think outside of your comfort zone. So I, we really, really. Well, like lots of beef, chicken, sometimes there'd be lamb, but you can have choices too. So they're really great with diets with that.But again, the food was really safe. Nothing too exotic. You have a chance. Maybe you want to try ostrich or something like that. You can do that. But it's a real, it's really high level too. Especially at the lodges and the boats itself. All sit down plated meals.Really, really nice. But again it's, it's, it's safer on the meat and potato side on that. But it's, it's really nice high end food which you'll, I think I, I know you'll enjoy.Stephanie Hansen:Yeah. And was there different fruit?Michael Kenney:Yeah, some of the fruits, I can't remember. You'd be like, well, what is that? I don't know. Honestly, I wish I had the list on there. Like, well, what is that? Well, let's, let's try it. If you're in the markets and things like that. But they, they do, especially in the mornings they'll bring some fruits on, on the plate and you'll have, you're like, well what? And you just try it. So yeah, I'm not really good to help you on that. I'm sorry.No, but it's there exotic fruits wheneverStephanie Hansen:we're traveling because we went to Thailand together. We've been to Vietnam, Cambodia, whenever we're Traveling in these countries, there's always fruits that I've never, I don't even know what they are like. I'm just always amazed by how many fruits there are in the world.Michael Kenney:Yeah, it's crazy. Like I said, you go through and you're like, what is that? Especially on our Vietnam, Cambodia trip here, it's, that's, that's really exotic with the food. This is a little bit different, but yeah, we're in the southern hemisphere, right down to the Cape of Good Hope, which you'll actually see too. So you see different, different foods for sure, so they'll point that out too. But it's. The main course is definitely not exotic, but you'll see some really neat, neat, different fruits, things like that.Stephanie Hansen:We talked about South African wines, so I'm glad we're doing that because that was a blast. So this second itinerary leaves a day later. Will there ever be an opportunity where I will overlap and interact with the second? It's kind of hard to tell at this point.Michael Kenney:Yeah, it, it really is. And we'll know a little bit more later on because we're in, in contact because we'll have they. The ships. We have two different ships on it and it's just a day apart, like you said. But we're in the lodge for four days. Our lodges are different, they're close by. But we're working on trying to see maybe if we get a couple game drives together, maybe maybe a meal somewhere that we could see each other once or twice during, or maybe even three times with Cape Town too, that we could run into each other as well. So if you decide to book, because you won't be on the second trip, the second departure, we're hoping two or three times we'll be able to, to, to run in each other.But again, it's not guaranteed. But we're very hopeful because both of the ships are completely ours. So I'm sure we can, we can do a little overlapping in our two lodge stays. They're relatively close, but they're, they're different from each other. So we might be able to pop in and visit each other maybe for a happy hour on one of our boats, because each lodge has got like its own beautiful pontoon to go out and go look at the wildlife and we might run into that too, but. Yeah, but other than that, and you're not being on the second one, their tenders are the same, just different lodges. And they're both very, very amazing, high quality lodges. And again, if you go Online, you can see both the different boats and the lodges too, which you'll absolutely love.Stephanie Hansen:I love too, Michael, that you actually took these trips. When I travel with you, you're very upfront about what, you know, what, you don't know. We get in country guides if we need more expertise, and a lot of times you want that because you want a local person to share with you the local feel of the place and to give you information based on their perspective of living there or being familiar with the country.Michael Kenney:Yeah, I think that that's, that's, that's really important. People want to not just get the information to make sure it's correct, but just like what's life like being you're from Namibia or Zimbabwe or South Africa and we have these local guides. We have, you know, the folks with us in the lodge and when we're doing the game drives a professional that will tell you, you know, what you're seeing, how they, you know, migration or whatever they're doing and what they consume, all of that. So you've got that, that credibility too. So we have that throughout, from our city guides to our, our on land folks as well. You'll really get that expertise. So you'll, you'll come back feeling, you know, about the people itself, which there's. We could have different podcast talking about that.I loved it. And then, you know, the animals that you're going to sing like, oh, I didn't know. It's, it's a really educational but rewarding, relaxing trip as well, which you, you, I know you'll, you'll enjoy.Stephanie Hansen:Yeah, I'm looking forward to it. And people say that the African people are like just fabulous.Michael Kenney:They are it. And again, I've been to Africa a few times not, not to, to these parts. The people are wonderful. And I don't know if you're going to bring it up, but the languages. So revisiting different four countries and, and they, they speak different dialects of in. In the different countries and different languages as well, from English to African and wherever, you know, from where their group is from. But they use English as kind of the common language. So you'll.If we have a little overlap with some of our guides from Namibia to Botswana, they're going to speak English with each other, which was. I was like, oh, wow. I didn't, you know, really realize that. So the language is never a problem. Everything's in English. Even in. Through all of the countries visited. You would see the road signs.It's all in English, which was like, oh, wow, that's interesting. But then you get to hear them speaking with each other, their languages and they'll talk about that too. But I was, I was really surprised about the whole language situation being it really a lot of English.Stephanie Hansen:Yeah, I'm excited about that. Okay, so when we say expensive, can you just say on the podcast how much the trip is? Because I don't want people not to explore it.Michael Kenney:Oh yeah.Stephanie Hansen:You get so many things and a lot of people that are, you know, TV hosts and that sort of thing are hosting week long trips places and they cost more than this trip costs.Michael Kenney:So yeah, for the, for the land only per person It's $12,000. And so you, other than that you just need to get your international airfare to and from South Africa. And we have that all written down if you want to look at and for it yourself. But like I mentioned earlier, rates don't come out availability about 10 months prior to departure. So it'll be sometime later this summer, maybe in July that you'll start seeing what rates would be to fly into to Cape Town with that. But again the value is really there. It's typically double the price that we usually have for our trips going to Europe and other places like that. But I think if you go through it and if you've done your research, if you've looked at trips to Africa before, you'll see the value there with all the, all the flights, all the meals, all that included and it, like you said it, it's sold out right away.People I think understand that too. And we only have a few cabins left on the second departure so hopefully you're able to join it. But take a look at the website again, it's free to do that. Look at all the things that we offer, all the inclusions. I think everyone will see the value there for sure.Stephanie Hansen:Yeah, I was just noticing another person going somewhere for a week and it was like 15,000. And I was like, wait, we're going to Africa, we're doing all of this great stuff, all the meals are included, it's over, it's two week long trip and we're going on all these game drives. Like this is more than maybe most people would spend on a vacation. But like for a trip of a lifetime it's very, I thought really well priced. And I went and looked at Nat Geo. I looked at some of the other trips were actually cheaper than those too.Michael Kenney:Yeah. And I think a lot of people are just looking when you, you first look at it too, you want to make sure you're comparing apples to Apple. So, you know, we encourage you to go out there and shop and look at other companies because I know you'll come back and you'll see our value. A lot of them are just maybe doing similar game drives that we're doing, but they're not including like Cape Town in it and we are, which is huge. Again, you might not be a city person, but you're gonna love Cape Town. Not just the city itself, the drives around there, going to, to see the penguins and to go up into the area where the, the vineyards are, it's abso stunning. So there's a lot to it. So I encourage everybody to take a look and you'll again see the value and all the different experiences you'll haveStephanie Hansen:on this trip and the vibes. Because I'll be there on the first trip, hopefully I'll get to overlap with you on the second trip. I don't want to make any promises we can't keep, but I feel good that I'll see you at least once and then we can like talk about all the stuff that we saw when we get back. So it's going to be just great vibes.Michael Kenney:Exactly. And I already know the majority of the people that from previous trips that have already booked the second departure. So if you're thinking about it, I'm looking at the name list. There's some really good people on this, on this trip. So you're going to have fun. You'll have a great guides throughout. So it's yes, they won't have you incurred on the trip, which is sad, but I think at the same time you're really going to love, if you're going for this experience, you're absolutely going to love it for sure. And we encourage.Send an email to us. Give me a call. I'd be happy to talk to you about the trip itself. But again, having just a few cabins left, I know this one will sell out too. So if you're on the fence again, give me a call, send me an email. I'd be happy to get you on it because this will be our Last one for 2027, so we'd love to have anybody else join.Stephanie Hansen:I'll put all that information in the podcast release. Also, it pays to be traveler with us because we have a pretty good list now of people that are repeat travelers and I think that says a lot about you as someone coordinating these trips. I think it says a lot about me as someone that is fun to go on these trips with, like we have someone that's coming up on, this will be their fourth trip with us. They're, they're high end experiences, they're fun. We don't take ourselves too seriously. We have a good time. The pacing is right. If you need to peel off because you need a day to just relax, you can usually do that at the different places.It really, I, I feel like while we're leading a trip, we also understand it's your trip, not ours. So if you need to do, you know, like, I remember when we did a cooking class, Lori standing up on the bus and saying, well, who wants to do that? And everyone went except for her. And then Kurt went with her, so she wasn't alone. But again, if the cooking class isn't your jam, then you can find some way to do something else. So just to see a good time?Michael Kenney:No, it is if this is your vacation. But I honestly think everything that's in this itinerary, you're going to want to, to join in. And again, this is a relaxed pace too. But sometimes we have some earlier game drives to, to go see the animals that are out there early in the morning, which you want to do. But then we'll usually have the afternoon free that you can go into your plunge pool, sit by one of the beautiful trees and have having a cocktail or something like that. So it's really relaxed as well and you have time to take it in and I think that's really important. Sometimes everything's just go, go, go and see how much you can see and do. I mean, we are, we're going, but we still have that time to sit back and relax.And that's what's really fun about even being on the ship. Second, because we're moving around and, and popping into small little bays and seeing when animals come up through these savannahs. It's stunning. You're like, you're in the comfort of a beautiful boat and you're going up and there's, you know, elephants coming down to water, which I loved, or the hippos just down below you. We go fishing one time or a couple times, whatever we want to do. And just the wildlife around you. And it's like, oh, I'm not in a Minnesota northern lake right now. It's, it's pretty spectacular.Michael Kenney:So, Kurt, no swimming off the boat, please. Unlike Kariba with, with knowing, uh, there's a tiger fish in there. There's these world famous fish that people like to fish for, the sharp teeth, but it's more so you got to watch out for those hippos. Of course.Stephanie Hansen:Yeah. Are there crocodiles?Michael Kenney:Yes, there are. So, yes, there's the crocodiles and the hippos in there. So don't go in the water.Stephanie Hansen:Yeah.Michael Kenney:But it's fun to be on our big boat, so it's, it's safe and you get up really up close to everything, which is super cool.Stephanie Hansen:All right, well, I'm looking forward to it, Michael. Again, I'll put all the information in the podcast notes here. Thanks for joining us and I'll see you. Well, I won't see you tomorrow because I'm leaving for Turkey a few days early because I like to get there and get fresh before you guys all arrive so that I have a personality. But I'll see you in a couple days in Turkey.Michael Kenney:That sounds great. Thanks so much, Stephanie.Stephanie Hansen:Okay, bye. Bye.Stephanie Hansen's @StephaniesDish Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stephaniehansen.substack.com/subscribe

Original Episode Transcript FollowsStephanie Hansen:Hello, everybody, and welcome to Dishing with Stephanie's Dish, the podcast where we talk to people in the food space. And also today, we're going to talk travel, because whenever I travel, food's always a big part of it. I'm here with my friend Michael Kenny, and he owns the travel agency Defined Destinations. And Michael and I met and have gone on a number of trips. We've gone to Croatia together. We're just about to embark on Turkey. We are also planning a new trip that we just launched, that is a trip to South Africa. And a lot of times the best way to get people excited about these trips is to talk about them.And Michael does more than that. He scouts them out for me first. So, Michael, you went to this trip?Michael Kenney:I did. I'm your personal scout, but I love it. There's not a. There's not a better deal than being able to do that and then going on with you and Kurt and with everybody else. So we've had some fun adventures. But, yes, I recently got back with my family. We went scouted this South Africa trip out, or Southern Africa, I should say that we visit four different countries. And it was.I've been on a safari before, but it was in. In Kenya, which was fabulous as well. But this is a whole different experience. So I brought my wife and my two kids, and we had one of the best experiences, from seeing Cape Town to Johannesburg and then all the wildlife, different lodges and on boats. So we do all these different sorts of transportation and see four different countries. And it was unbelievable. I came back really, really excited. I was excited in the beginning, but having gone on it and then really first experiencing it firsthand was phenomenal.And. And I knew you and Kurt would love it. And of course, everyone that follows you as well. It was just. It's really a trip of a lifetime.Stephanie Hansen:So we put the trip out there. It is a more expensive trip, and we had a limited number of seats we had that could join the trip. And, you know, I've never done a trip that is on the higher end like that in terms of expense. And you're just. You have a lot of in flight situations within the country. You have a lot of different lodging situations. There's a boat, like, in order to do all the things we wanted to do, there were a lot of moving parts.Michael Kenney:Yep.Stephanie Hansen:So we put the trip out there and it sold out, like, right away. Right. So then Michael was like, okay, do we want to try and do another one? And of course we do, because I want you guys to have as many of these experiences as we can put together. Because I think traveling this way is great. I love traveling in a group for destinations that maybe I'm not comfortable in fully by myself. So Michael has secured another trip, a second round that is the same itinerary, but they leave. I think it's a day later.Michael Kenney:Yes. And let me just touch on that. You hit some good points in there. Yeah. One reason the trip, it's, it's. It's definitely at the highest price point we've ever offered a trip. But I think if you're going out there and you're shopping in African safari, you see that as well. So the value is there with all the different.Essentially all the meals are included where we're at on, on this trip, the inner flights inside the countries as well. From a couple smaller bush planes to the larger flights that go from Cape Town to Johannesburg, Johannesburg up towards Victoria Falls, etc. Those are already included in all the transfers. And this is a different trip too, Stephanie, because it's not like a typical motor coach group that you're going with all these big lodges and motor coaches coming in. This trip is. Can only take 16 people. It's not because we design it that way, it's the ship only handles 16 people. So if you go on our website, you take a look at it, you'll see this small intimate cruiser on this river slash lake, Lake Kariba, which is part of the Zambezi.Stephanie Hansen's @StephaniesDish Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Michael Kenney:And in the game lodge that we stayed at too for four nights as well there, there's only eight cabins for 16 people. So it's a real intimate experience and it will only be for our group. Same thing for your departure on May 8 and the 1 that we still have, there's only. We just sold one another cabin online just, just now. So there's four cabins left May 9th through the 25th of 2027. Same thing is gonna be true for that. It's only gonna be our group as well. So there's no other groups going to be in, on, on the ship and then in the lodge too.Michael Kenney:So it's a real small intimate experience and it's just real, real lovely.Stephanie Hansen:Can you walk us through like some of the high points having done this trip?Michael Kenney:Yeah. Oh, what do you start? I think this is just. Sometimes you use the word potpourri too much, but it's, it's really a bit of different. You know, you think you go to Africa just for the safari itself, but we go in and we visit Cape Town and Cape Town blew me away. It was one of the most beautiful cities and I'm not necessarily a city person, but it was just beautiful sitting under Table Mountain. We'll go up to Table Mountain, we'll go visit the areas around it, we'll go visit some vineyards. South African wine is to die for. We'll visit that.We have a wine tasting included. We get to see penguins on this penguin beach in South Africa, which I didn't know there was penguins in, in South Africa. So we're actually good to go see those. And you actually get up pretty close too, so that was a real highlight. Nelson Mandela's home in the prison, we're going to go visit that. So we have a cultural experience as well. But then we fly into Johannesburg. We'll get to hear the history in Johannesburg for a night.And then we fly further north and we go into the. Our game lodge. We spend for four days right on the Zambezi River. You'll absolutely love this place. You're. You're really well taken care of. You eat really well and you see the wildlife all around you right from your lodge. You sit in your plunge pool and there could be hippos down below you.It's incredible. It's just a real amazing experience. And then we fly to Lake Kariba, we get on the boat itself and we have four nights again. There's just 16 of us total. And it's. This is where it's really different. You glide up into shore and there can be elephants, giraffes, lions feeding in the water itself. It's.This isn't a zoo. This is incredible. You are right there with it. That a real slow experience. You're really able to take it in. So I invite, you know, anybody that's watching this to go online. Just take a look at our photos. It's free to do that and we pride ourselves.The majority of all the photos on it were taken while on the trip, especially with me and my family. So you'll get to really see what it really was, was like. So say you've done a trip to Tanzania or Kenya and have done a safari. This is. This is different. You see four different countries. It's a slower pace, smaller groups. It lovely.So those are really the experiences that I enjoyed the most, were the penguins seeing around Cape Town. Of course, the different game drives all the different wildlife. Victoria Falls, which is one of the most stunning waterfalls you'll ever see. It was. It was really enlightening and it was fabulous and everything's taken care of for you. So to Be able to do something on this on your own. To do the same trip would be really difficult. Putting all the flights together, the meals, what are we going to do? We've taken care of all of that.All you have to do essentially is register for the trip and then we can help you with getting international airfare when it does come available later in the summer for this May 9th through the 25th, 2027 trip. So it, it was just an amazing experience.Stephanie Hansen:So can you talk a little bit about the food? Because I have no idea what African food is going to be like.Michael Kenney:Yeah, I, I think this, it's not like we're out eating street food, you know, in some of the villages we're not doing that. It's all in a controlled environment from the salads to things like that because you want to drink bottled water. We never got sick while on the trip itself, but it's, it's real, it's westernized, let's say that. So a lot of meat and potatoes and fish and different things like that. So there won't be anything a little bit, I think outside of your comfort zone. So I, we really, really. Well, like lots of beef, chicken, sometimes there'd be lamb, but you can have choices too. So they're really great with diets with that.But again, the food was really safe. Nothing too exotic. You have a chance. Maybe you want to try ostrich or something like that. You can do that. But it's a real, it's really high level too. Especially at the lodges and the boats itself. All sit down plated meals.Really, really nice. But again it's, it's, it's safer on the meat and potato side on that. But it's, it's really nice high end food which you'll, I think I, I know you'll enjoy.Stephanie Hansen:Yeah. And was there different fruit?Michael Kenney:Yeah, some of the fruits, I can't remember. You'd be like, well, what is that? I don't know. Honestly, I wish I had the list on there. Like, well, what is that? Well, let's, let's try it. If you're in the markets and things like that. But they, they do, especially in the mornings they'll bring some fruits on, on the plate and you'll have, you're like, well what? And you just try it. So yeah, I'm not really good to help you on that. I'm sorry.No, but it's there exotic fruits wheneverStephanie Hansen:we're traveling because we went to Thailand together. We've been to Vietnam, Cambodia, whenever we're Traveling in these countries, there's always fruits that I've never, I don't even know what they are like. I'm just always amazed by how many fruits there are in the world.Michael Kenney:Yeah, it's crazy. Like I said, you go through and you're like, what is that? Especially on our Vietnam, Cambodia trip here, it's, that's, that's really exotic with the food. This is a little bit different, but yeah, we're in the southern hemisphere, right down to the Cape of Good Hope, which you'll actually see too. So you see different, different foods for sure, so they'll point that out too. But it's. The main course is definitely not exotic, but you'll see some really neat, neat, different fruits, things like that.Stephanie Hansen:We talked about South African wines, so I'm glad we're doing that because that was a blast. So this second itinerary leaves a day later. Will there ever be an opportunity where I will overlap and interact with the second? It's kind of hard to tell at this point.Michael Kenney:Yeah, it, it really is. And we'll know a little bit more later on because we're in, in contact because we'll have they. The ships. We have two different ships on it and it's just a day apart, like you said. But we're in the lodge for four days. Our lodges are different, they're close by. But we're working on trying to see maybe if we get a couple game drives together, maybe maybe a meal somewhere that we could see each other once or twice during, or maybe even three times with Cape Town too, that we could run into each other as well. So if you decide to book, because you won't be on the second trip, the second departure, we're hoping two or three times we'll be able to, to, to run in each other.But again, it's not guaranteed. But we're very hopeful because both of the ships are completely ours. So I'm sure we can, we can do a little overlapping in our two lodge stays. They're relatively close, but they're, they're different from each other. So we might be able to pop in and visit each other maybe for a happy hour on one of our boats, because each lodge has got like its own beautiful pontoon to go out and go look at the wildlife and we might run into that too, but. Yeah, but other than that, and you're not being on the second one, their tenders are the same, just different lodges. And they're both very, very amazing, high quality lodges. And again, if you go Online, you can see both the different boats and the lodges too, which you'll absolutely love.Stephanie Hansen:I love too, Michael, that you actually took these trips. When I travel with you, you're very upfront about what, you know, what, you don't know. We get in country guides if we need more expertise, and a lot of times you want that because you want a local person to share with you the local feel of the place and to give you information based on their perspective of living there or being familiar with the country.Michael Kenney:Yeah, I think that that's, that's, that's really important. People want to not just get the information to make sure it's correct, but just like what's life like being you're from Namibia or Zimbabwe or South Africa and we have these local guides. We have, you know, the folks with us in the lodge and when we're doing the game drives a professional that will tell you, you know, what you're seeing, how they, you know, migration or whatever they're doing and what they consume, all of that. So you've got that, that credibility too. So we have that throughout, from our city guides to our, our on land folks as well. You'll really get that expertise. So you'll, you'll come back feeling, you know, about the people itself, which there's. We could have different podcast talking about that.I loved it. And then, you know, the animals that you're going to sing like, oh, I didn't know. It's, it's a really educational but rewarding, relaxing trip as well, which you, you, I know you'll, you'll enjoy.Stephanie Hansen:Yeah, I'm looking forward to it. And people say that the African people are like just fabulous.Michael Kenney:They are it. And again, I've been to Africa a few times not, not to, to these parts. The people are wonderful. And I don't know if you're going to bring it up, but the languages. So revisiting different four countries and, and they, they speak different dialects of in. In the different countries and different languages as well, from English to African and wherever, you know, from where their group is from. But they use English as kind of the common language. So you'll.If we have a little overlap with some of our guides from Namibia to Botswana, they're going to speak English with each other, which was. I was like, oh, wow. I didn't, you know, really realize that. So the language is never a problem. Everything's in English. Even in. Through all of the countries visited. You would see the road signs.It's all in English, which was like, oh, wow, that's interesting. But then you get to hear them speaking with each other, their languages and they'll talk about that too. But I was, I was really surprised about the whole language situation being it really a lot of English.Stephanie Hansen:Yeah, I'm excited about that. Okay, so when we say expensive, can you just say on the podcast how much the trip is? Because I don't want people not to explore it.Michael Kenney:Oh yeah.Stephanie Hansen:You get so many things and a lot of people that are, you know, TV hosts and that sort of thing are hosting week long trips places and they cost more than this trip costs.Michael Kenney:So yeah, for the, for the land only per person It's $12,000. And so you, other than that you just need to get your international airfare to and from South Africa. And we have that all written down if you want to look at and for it yourself. But like I mentioned earlier, rates don't come out availability about 10 months prior to departure. So it'll be sometime later this summer, maybe in July that you'll start seeing what rates would be to fly into to Cape Town with that. But again the value is really there. It's typically double the price that we usually have for our trips going to Europe and other places like that. But I think if you go through it and if you've done your research, if you've looked at trips to Africa before, you'll see the value there with all the, all the flights, all the meals, all that included and it, like you said it, it's sold out right away.People I think understand that too. And we only have a few cabins left on the second departure so hopefully you're able to join it. But take a look at the website again, it's free to do that. Look at all the things that we offer, all the inclusions. I think everyone will see the value there for sure.Stephanie Hansen:Yeah, I was just noticing another person going somewhere for a week and it was like 15,000. And I was like, wait, we're going to Africa, we're doing all of this great stuff, all the meals are included, it's over, it's two week long trip and we're going on all these game drives. Like this is more than maybe most people would spend on a vacation. But like for a trip of a lifetime it's very, I thought really well priced. And I went and looked at Nat Geo. I looked at some of the other trips were actually cheaper than those too.Michael Kenney:Yeah. And I think a lot of people are just looking when you, you first look at it too, you want to make sure you're comparing apples to Apple. So, you know, we encourage you to go out there and shop and look at other companies because I know you'll come back and you'll see our value. A lot of them are just maybe doing similar game drives that we're doing, but they're not including like Cape Town in it and we are, which is huge. Again, you might not be a city person, but you're gonna love Cape Town. Not just the city itself, the drives around there, going to, to see the penguins and to go up into the area where the, the vineyards are, it's abso stunning. So there's a lot to it. So I encourage everybody to take a look and you'll again see the value and all the different experiences you'll haveStephanie Hansen:on this trip and the vibes. Because I'll be there on the first trip, hopefully I'll get to overlap with you on the second trip. I don't want to make any promises we can't keep, but I feel good that I'll see you at least once and then we can like talk about all the stuff that we saw when we get back. So it's going to be just great vibes.Michael Kenney:Exactly. And I already know the majority of the people that from previous trips that have already booked the second departure. So if you're thinking about it, I'm looking at the name list. There's some really good people on this, on this trip. So you're going to have fun. You'll have a great guides throughout. So it's yes, they won't have you incurred on the trip, which is sad, but I think at the same time you're really going to love, if you're going for this experience, you're absolutely going to love it for sure. And we encourage.Send an email to us. Give me a call. I'd be happy to talk to you about the trip itself. But again, having just a few cabins left, I know this one will sell out too. So if you're on the fence again, give me a call, send me an email. I'd be happy to get you on it because this will be our Last one for 2027, so we'd love to have anybody else join.Stephanie Hansen:I'll put all that information in the podcast release. Also, it pays to be traveler with us because we have a pretty good list now of people that are repeat travelers and I think that says a lot about you as someone coordinating these trips. I think it says a lot about me as someone that is fun to go on these trips with, like we have someone that's coming up on, this will be their fourth trip with us. They're, they're high end experiences, they're fun. We don't take ourselves too seriously. We have a good time. The pacing is right. If you need to peel off because you need a day to just relax, you can usually do that at the different places.It really, I, I feel like while we're leading a trip, we also understand it's your trip, not ours. So if you need to do, you know, like, I remember when we did a cooking class, Lori standing up on the bus and saying, well, who wants to do that? And everyone went except for her. And then Kurt went with her, so she wasn't alone. But again, if the cooking class isn't your jam, then you can find some way to do something else. So just to see a good time?Michael Kenney:No, it is if this is your vacation. But I honestly think everything that's in this itinerary, you're going to want to, to join in. And again, this is a relaxed pace too. But sometimes we have some earlier game drives to, to go see the animals that are out there early in the morning, which you want to do. But then we'll usually have the afternoon free that you can go into your plunge pool, sit by one of the beautiful trees and have having a cocktail or something like that. So it's really relaxed as well and you have time to take it in and I think that's really important. Sometimes everything's just go, go, go and see how much you can see and do. I mean, we are, we're going, but we still have that time to sit back and relax.And that's what's really fun about even being on the ship. Second, because we're moving around and, and popping into small little bays and seeing when animals come up through these savannahs. It's stunning. You're like, you're in the comfort of a beautiful boat and you're going up and there's, you know, elephants coming down to water, which I loved, or the hippos just down below you. We go fishing one time or a couple times, whatever we want to do. And just the wildlife around you. And it's like, oh, I'm not in a Minnesota northern lake right now. It's, it's pretty spectacular.Michael Kenney:So, Kurt, no swimming off the boat, please. Unlike Kariba with, with knowing, uh, there's a tiger fish in there. There's these world famous fish that people like to fish for, the sharp teeth, but it's more so you got to watch out for those hippos. Of course.Stephanie Hansen:Yeah. Are there crocodiles?Michael Kenney:Yes, there are. So, yes, there's the crocodiles and the hippos in there. So don't go in the water.Stephanie Hansen:Yeah.Michael Kenney:But it's fun to be on our big boat, so it's, it's safe and you get up really up close to everything, which is super cool.Stephanie Hansen:All right, well, I'm looking forward to it, Michael. Again, I'll put all the information in the podcast notes here. Thanks for joining us and I'll see you. Well, I won't see you tomorrow because I'm leaving for Turkey a few days early because I like to get there and get fresh before you guys all arrive so that I have a personality. But I'll see you in a couple days in Turkey.Michael Kenney:That sounds great. Thanks so much, Stephanie.Stephanie Hansen:Okay, bye. Bye.Stephanie Hansen's @StephaniesDish Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stephaniehansen.substack.com/subscribe

En este episodio platico con Gerardo Gascon el es un talentoso fotografo de retratos y Paisajes base en CDMX.El nos cuenta cómo un viaje de mochilero y una repentina enfermedad lo hicieron entrar de lleno en el mundo de la fotografia y explorar muchas de sus ramas como retratos, paisajes, eventos lo que lo ha llevado a trabajar con marcas famosas y a ser publicado en Natgeo latino america.El es un claro ejemplo de que la creatividad llega en el momento menos esperado y nosotros decidimos si la tomamos o no.No se les olvide darse una vuelta por el perfil de Augusto y checar su trabajo.A el lo encuentras en Instagram:@gerardo.gascon.fotografia#latinopodcasters #podcastenespañol  #creandojuntospodcast #sisepuede #fotografia

In this episode of The Nikki & Brie Show, Brie dives deep into a world that's tiny, magical, and way more powerful than we give it credit for, the world of bees. Joined by entomologist, professor, and all-around science storyteller Dr. Sammy Ramsey, Brie explores the brilliance behind Nat Geo's Secrets of the Bees and discovers just how much these little creatures are running the show. From the mind-blowing fact that 1 in every 3 bites of food exists because of bees, to the wild truth that bees can teach each other, self-medicate, and basically operate like a super-organism, this episode will completely change how you see your next picnic guest  Dr. Sammy breaks it all down in a way that's fun, human, and seriously fascinating. He flips fear into curiosity and reminds us that bees aren't out to ruin your day, they're just trying to live theirs. Plus, Brie brings all her garden-girl energy, making this episode feel like a cozy, eye-opening chat that just might inspire you to plant some flowers and rethink everything. Press play, because when we take care of the bees, we take care of everything. Call Nikki & Brie at 833-GARCIA2 and leave a voicemail! Follow Nikki & Brie on Instagram, follow the show on Instagram and TikTok and send Nikki & Brie a message on Threads! Follow Bonita Bonita on Instagram Book a reservation at the Bonita Bonita Speakeasy To watch exclusive videos of this week's episode, follow The Nikki & Brie Show on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok! You can also catch The Nikki & Brie Show on SiriusXM Stars 109! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Le troisième ange nous a quittés. Après Dian Fossey, assassinée en 1985, et Jane Goodall disparue fin 2025, la primatologue Birutė Galdikas s'est éteinte le 24 mars 2026 à Los Angeles, à 79 ans, dans un silence médiatique assourdissant.Cette primatologue lituano-canadienne était la 3e et plus jeune des célèbres "trimates" avec Dian Fossey (gorilles) et Jane Goodall déjà citées (chimpanzés). "Trimate" est un jeu de mot anglais qui fait rimer "mate" (copine), avec "primate".C'était l'une des meilleures spécialistes des orangs-outans. Elle devint encore plus vite militante que Dian et Jane.Voici son histoire, et surtout celle de ses protégés, ces hommes de la forêt indonésienne, presque éradiqués…___

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What makes a great storyteller in voice over? In this episode of the Everyday VOpreneur Podcast, Marc Scott sits down with legendary voice actor and coach Thom Pinto to break down the art of storytelling in documentary and docuseries narration. From visualization and emotional connection to understanding network styles and structure, Thom shares decades of insight into what separates average reads from compelling, bookable performances. If you've ever wanted to break into documentary narration or simply become a stronger storyteller in your voice over work, this episode is packed with practical advice you can apply immediately.

Everyday Genius: Hacks to Boost Your Memory, Focus, Problem-Solving, and Much More by Nelson Dellis Nelsondellis.com https://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Genius-Hacks-Memory-Problem-Solving/dp/1419784811 What if genius isn’t something you’re born with―it’s something you build? Everyday Genius, by six-time USA Memory Champion Nelson Dellis, upgrades your everyday life through practical skills, whether it’s memorizing names at a new job, doing lightning-fast mental math when it counts, honing decisive intuition, and beyond. Written by Remember It! author Nelson Dellis and with a foreword by New York Times bestselling author Barbara Oakley, Everyday Genius teaches you the skills that make genius-level thinking accessible to anyone. Better memory. Sharper focus. Faster learning. Creative problem-solving. No natural talent required, just the right methods. In 2009, after watching his grandmother struggle with Alzheimer’s, Nelson Dellis set out to strengthen his own mind. That mission led to six USA Memory Championships, two Guinness World Records, and a career dedicated to proving that anyone can develop genius-level cognitive abilities. Everyday Genius teaches you to memorize names and faces instantly, speed-read with deep comprehension, calculate mentally with surprising accuracy, and focus intensely when it matters most. You’ll learn strategies for chess and strategic games, techniques for acing exams and public speaking, and methods for creative problem-solving that help you see connections others miss. From mastering a Rubik’s Cube to holding complex ideas in your head, from reading a room to thinking on your feet―this book gives you the mental toolkit for a sharper, more engaged life. At a time when outsourcing our thinking has never been easier, Everyday Genius shows you how to reclaim and strengthen your most valuable asset: your brain. You have far more potential than you realize―an inner genius waiting to be awakened. This book unlocks it. Dellis breaks down complex mnemonic systems into digestible, actionable strategies. By following his lead, you will learn: Memory Mastery Speed Reading Focus and Concentration Learning Mastery Mental Calculation Problem-Solving and Creativity Strategic Thinking Social Skills Mastery Beyond Genius About the author Nelson Dellis is a 4x USA Memory Champion and one of the leading memory experts in the world, traveling around the world as a competitive Memory Athlete, Memory Consultant, Published Author and highly sought-after Keynote Speaker. As a Memory Champion, Mountaineer, and Alzheimer’s Disease Activist, he preaches a lifestyle that combines fitness, both mental and physical, with proper diet and social involvement. Born with an average memory, Nelson was inspired by the passing of his grandmother from Alzheimer’s disease in 2009 to start training his memory so that he could keep his mind strong and healthy throughout his lifespan. In a short period of time, he transformed into one of the leading competitive memorizers in the world, claiming four U.S. titles along the way, the elite Grandmaster of Memory title, as well as a number of U.S. memory records for: – Memorizing the most names in 15 minutes – 217 names – Memorizing the most words in 15 minutes – 256 words – Memorizing the most digits in 30 minutes – 907 digits – Memorizing the most decks of playing cards in 30 minutes – 9.02 decks – (former record) Memorizing the most digits in 5 minutes – 339 digits – (former record) Memorizing a deck of cards in the fastest time – 40.65 seconds Nelson is the Founder & CEO of Climb For Memory, a non-profit charity that aims to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s disease research through mountain climbs all around the world. Nelson has climbed numerous peaks around the world for this cause, including three times on Mt. Everest. Nelson has been featured on FOX’s Superhumans, The TODAY Show, Fox and Friends, The Katie Couric Show, CNN.com, ABC Nightline, The Dr. Oz Show, The Science Channel, Nat Geo, SuperBrain China, among many other media outlets.

Welcome to a special episode of MOJO: The Meaning of Life and Business! This week, we're joining more than 1,500 podcasts worldwide in the Podcasthon movement, spotlighting incredible nonprofit organizations making a real difference. In this episode, host Jennifer Glass sits down with her close friend and esteemed community leader, Larry Bauer, president of the Teaneck, New Jersey Rotary Club.Together, they dive into what Rotary International is all about, from its global mission to eradicate polio to hands-on local impact like the beloved third grade dictionary program. You'll discover how the organization empowers businesses to give back, the power of volunteerism, and why Rotary continues to thrive after more than a century.We'll explore signature events like the Taste of Teaneck, how Rotary clubs collaborate across borders, and why joining Rotary might be the networking and community service opportunity you've been looking for. Whether you're curious about giving back or seeking inspiration from those who do, this episode delivers a feel-good, informative conversation with practical ways to get involved—right in your own community.Tune in, get inspired, and learn how you can join the movement to create positive change.Want more information about Rotary? Check them out at https://www.rotary.org/.Want more information about the Rotary Club of Teaneck? All the info about the club is here. Get more information about the 12th Annual Taste of Teaneck event happening on April 27, 2026. If you'd like to be a vendor or donate to the Tricky Tray, please send an email to Larry Bauer at rotaryclubofteanecknj@gmail.com.Keywords: Rotary International, Teaneck Rotary Club, nonprofit organization, Podcasthon, polio eradication, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, volunteer opportunities, business networking, Rotary membership, club chapters, Interact Club, Rotaract Club, fundraising events, Taste of Teaneck, Tricky Tray, student exchange program, dictionary program, youth engagement, community service, administration costs, Rotary magazine, family-oriented events, chamber of commerce, local businesses, event sponsorship, donation programs, international collaboration, school partnerships, leadership roles, community impact, National Geographic, NatGeo

“Ramses the Great was f***ing lucky he didn't have the Roman Empire breathing down his neck.”It's the last episode of our Egyptian mythology season. Let's spend it talking about one goddess, one god, and two real dudes.Other topics include a goddess not being associated with the afterlife, the world's first Egyptologist, Darien taking shots at Ramses the Great, using the Patron funds to access Nat Geo articles, Rick Riordan favoring Greek sources for every mythology, DJ advocating for more mashed up words.Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about animal attacks, death, the afterlife, murder, grave robbing, and infant/child death.Spoilers for The Son of Neptune, Blood of Olympus, and The Tyrant's Tomb.Listen to Darien rant about The Things Gods Break on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyGet you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merchFind us on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt.

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Today: a new era of "creator TV" and the rising trend of short-form "kidslop" content. Lauren and Josh Cohen break down Spotter's new pitch to media buyers, and dive into a new report from the Influencer Marketing Factory revealing the harsh realities of the creator middle class. Plus, Tubefilter's Sam Gutelle joins the show to explain the wild world of "kidslop" content -- IP soup, Roblox inspiration, and why Brazilian funk music is dominating the Gen Alpha algorithm. Finally, the hosts discuss Instagram's controversial new AI shopping feature and National Geographic's new creator cohort.What you'll learn:-- How Spotter is defining the new "Creator TV" -- The staggering stats behind creator earnings in 2026 -- Why "kidslop" channels are getting billions of views on Shorts -- Why creators are angry about Instagram's "Shop the Look" test00:00 Introduction & IRL encounters00:52 Spotter Showcase & Creator TV03:17 The stats behind Creator TV06:52 How Spotter connects creators & brands11:07 2026 Creator Economy Report13:17 The truth about the creator middle class17:51 Sam Gutelle explains "kidslop"20:57 Funk music & the Gen Alpha algorithm23:31 Opportunities for IP holders27:48 Instagram's controversial AI shopping test30:22 NatGeo's new creator cohortCreator Upload is your creator economy podcast, hosted by Lauren Schnipper and Joshua Cohen.Follow Lauren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schnipper/Follow Josh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajcohen/Original music by London Bridge: https://www.instagram.com/londonbridgemusic/Edited and produced by Adam Conner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamonbrand

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Extreme time-lapse photography with Louie Schwartzberg.Louie Schwartzberg is a filmmaker who has spent more than four decades revealing the hidden beauty of the world around us. A pioneer in time-lapse, macro, and high-speed cinematography, his work has appeared in National Geographic, Netflix, and DisneyNature films and series including Fantastic Fungi, Moving Art, and Wings of Life, helping millions see nature and time itself in an entirely new way.In this episode, we explore:• How Louie pioneered modern time-lapse cinematography• Why awe and gratitude can reshape your outlook on life• The hidden intelligence and interconnectedness of nature• Creativity, patience, and storytelling through film• How slowing down helps us see what matters mostNotable Links:Moving Art Platform'Gratitude Revealed' on Amazon*****This episode is brought to you by Luminar Neo, an AI powered photo editor.Try Luminar Neo today at skylum.com, and use promo code "RICHARD" for a 15% discount, just for my listeners.*****This episode is brought to you by Kase Revolution Plus Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, Ultra-Low Reflectivity, zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit. beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.Follow Richard Bernabe: Substack: https://richardbernabe.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bernabephoto/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/bernabephoto Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bernabephoto

In 2016 Tara Roberts was living in Washington DC feeling, in a new way, the deep fractures in America, including the way we understand our history.  She felt called to be part of trying to heal these divisions.   It was a chance encounter with a photograph at the National Museum of African American History and Culture that changed the trajectory of her life.  It was of a group of Black women on a boat in diving gear who she quickly discovered  were from an organization called Diving with a Purpose, an underwater archeology group with a mission to discover and document the wreckage of slave ships scattered on the ocean floor around the world, and by doing so recover a crucial part of history. Roberts soon quit her job and joined the group to document their work, learning to scuba dive in order to do so. She turned that journey into an award-winning National Geographic-produced podcast called “Into the Depths” and became the first Black female explorer ever to be featured on the cover of National Geographic Magazine.  This work also resulted in a memoir Written in the Waters which both invites us into the fascinating and groundbreaking work below the surface of the Ocean around the globe, and her own personal transformation. Roberts has travelled the world as a diver, backpacker, and adventurer,  bringing to this conversation a global view of history and culture, and a devotion to tell the stories that can bring us together.  She is currently Explorer-in-Residence at the National Geographic Society. Here's Tara Roberts in conversation with Shayna Schlosberg from the 2025 Portland Book Festival, on Literary Arts, the Archive Project. Tara Roberts spent the last six years following, diving with, and telling stories about Black scuba divers as they searched for and helped document slave shipwrecks around the world. Her journey was turned into an award-winning National Geographic-produced podcast called “Into the Depths” and featured in the March issue of National Geographic magazine. Tara became the first Black female explorer ever to be featured on the cover of Nat Geo. In 2022, Tara was named the Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year. Currently, she is an Explorer-in-Residence at the National Geographic Society. And her book Written in the Waters: A Memoir of History, Home and Belonging hits stands in January 2025. Tara also worked as an editor for magazines like CosmoGirl, Essence, EBONY and Heart & Soul and edited several books for girls. She was a Fellow at the MIT Open Documentary Lab. She founded her own magazine for women who are ‘too bold for boundaries..’ And Tara spent an amazing year backpacking around the world to find and tell stories about young women change agents. The journey led to the creation of a nonprofit that supported and funded their big ideas. Shayna Schlosberg is the Vice President of Community Connections at OPB and KMHD, where she leads initiatives to ensure that both organizations authentically reflect and serve the diverse communities of the Pacific Northwest. In this role, she shapes and drives the strategy, vision, and implementation of community representation and inclusion across all aspects of OPB and KMHD's work. Shayna joined OPB and KMHD in 2022. Prior to that, she was the Director of Operations and Strategy at Women of Color in the Arts, a national service organization committed to advancing racial and cultural equity in the performing arts. From 2017 to 2021, she served as Managing Director of The Catastrophic Theatre, an acclaimed experimental theater company in Houston, Texas. Before that, she was Associate General Manager at the Alley Theatre, where she played a key role in expanding the theater's international programming, particularly through partnerships with Latin American artists and companies. Shayna's expertise has been recognized nationally—she has served on grant panels for the National Endowment for the Arts. She is a graduate of several leadership programs, including the National Association of Latino Arts and Culture's Advocacy Leadership Institute, Women of Color in the Arts' Leadership Through Mentorship program, and the 2020 New Leaders Council Fellowship. She was also a founding advisory committee member of the Houston BIPOC Arts Network Fund, a groundbreaking effort born out of the Ford Foundation's America's Cultural Treasures initiative. Shayna served in the Peace Corps in Armenia from 2010 to 2012.

From the jungles of India to the global stage of wildlife conservation, Dr Latika Nath has spent her life studying and protecting big cats, becoming the first woman in the world to study tigers in the wild. Known as Nat Geo's "Tiger Princess," she shares stories from deep in the forests where she observed tigers using tools, hunting porcupines, and navigating complex human-wildlife conflicts. In this episode, Latika takes us on her journey from a childhood spent exploring the outdoors to pursuing her dream in a male-dominated field, studying elephants and tigers in the wild. She shares the challenges of working in remote areas, the lessons learned from female tigers, and her tireless efforts to combat poaching. We also dive into her work as a conservation photographer, using images to tell stories that inspire action, and her advice for women and girls aiming to make their mark in conservation. Latika's story is one of courage, dedication, and the belief that one person's passion can make a world of difference. This episode is for you if: You love wildlife and big cats You're curious about conservation and sustainability You want inspiration from a trailblazing woman in a male-dominated field You're motivated by stories of courage, resilience, and following your passions ***  New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries.  Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.  Your support makes a difference.  Thank you x *** Show notes Who is Dr Latika Working as a Conservation Ecologist and conservation photographer  Being based out of Indian  Studying big cats all over the world  Using her photography to share stories about conservation  Working as an expert on Tourism and sustainability Working with the Indian Planning Commission as an in-house advisor  Being an only child and spending most of her time outdoors  Living close to a National Park Deciding at 6 years old that she wanted to be an ecologist  Being encouraged to pursue her dreams People in the 1970s not knowing what an ecologist was Not being able to study the subjects she wanted to Being a girl in a male dominated field Being the first woman in the world to study tigers Moving over to the UK to continue her education at Bangor University, Wales Doing her masters thesis on elephant and human conflict in Indian  How elephants follow the old memories Her passion and interest in tigers Wanting to study snow leopards initially Terrorism in Kashmir and how it changed the direction of her life Being inspired by Dr HS Pabla The tiger population in India currently  Project tiger - being responsible for the conservation of the tiger in the wild Being the only person in the park and being truly on her own in the wild with the animals  What it was like studying the tigers and the relationships that developed Discovering new knowledge about tigers Seeing tigers using tools How tigers eat porcupines  The expedition logistics Lessons learned from female tigers  The biggest danger to tigers going forward How to combat poaching  Getting the nickname - The Tiger Princess Being filmed by National Geographic for a 1hr documentary  Advice and tips for women and girls who want to enter the space of conservation  Advice for women around self belief and self confidence and why there work is important What's next for Dr Lakita Writing her next book Having a photography expedition in London in June 2026 How to connect with Dr Lakita Final words of advice around following your passions and interests Having good days and bad days - go one day, one step at a time and why it can make a big difference  Hang in there and take that one step everyday   Social Media Website: www.latikanath.com  Instagram: @latikanath Facebook: @nathlatika  

In today's episode, Ryan shares a rare behind-the-scenes moment when his kids start to realize what he actually does, and then his son takes the mic to ask the questions. You'll hear him interview Kenny Curtis, host of Nat Geo's hit kids podcast Greeking Out, in a genuinely fun, curious, and unexpectedly thoughtful conversation, and later Ron Chernow, the historian behind Hamilton.

My conversation with Francesca starts at about  34 minutes in to today's show after headlines and clips Subscribe and Watch Interviews LIVE : On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 750 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous soul Journalist, activist and stand up comedian Francesca Fiorentini has spent most of her life comforting the afflicted and afflicting the comfortable -- from the streets to the screen to the stage. As a host and producer, Francesca helped Al Jazeera Media Network successfully launch the online news channel AJ+ in 2013. She has captured online audiences with viral hits like "The Real Deal with the U.S. Mexico Border"and "How America is Already Socialist." In the Spring of 2016 Francesca launched Al Jazeera's first comedy show. (That's right, the BBC of the Middle East does comedy.) Newsbroke is a weekly scripted deep-dive into nuclear power, the war in Afghanistan, immigration policy and other totally non serious topics. As head writer and host, Francesca's monologues and sketches include viral hits like "How the Rich Want to Keep you Dumb" and "White Fragility in the Workplace." Francesca has also been a correspondent with "Explorer" on the National Geographic Channel since 2016. She has played matchmaker in Japan, toured a cadaver farm in Texas, and met Oklahomans demanding accountability for fracking-induced earthquakes. For her NatGeo work on draconian abortion laws in El Salvador she won a Media Excellence award from Planned Parenthood in 2018. In 2019 Francesca hosted "Red, White and Who?" a special that aired on MSNBC, which looked at the state of healthcare in the U.S.  She traveled to Texas, Utah and New York and spoke with doctors, patients and politicians to understand how ten years after Obamacare, healthcare in America is less of a right and more of a luxury commodity. The special concluded with a sit-down interview with 2020 presidential candidate and Senator Bernie Sanders. Francesca regularly speaks dick jokes to power on stage as a stand up comic. She has been featured on the podcast Lovett or Leave It (2018), the BBC Arts Hour (2018), and has been part of SF Sketchfest (2017-2020), SF Comedy Day (2017), and the Asian-American Comedy Comedy Festival in LA (2015). She is also a regular contributor to the progressive news network The Young Turks. ON SubstackStandUpWithPete   Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube  Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page Gift a Subscription https://www.patreon.com/PeteDominick/gift