Podcasts about Nature Boy

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What' s good, type sh** come kick it with your favorite cousins we gonna put you on game rq. So this week we talked bout them Boys. Nature Boy, The Boy, and others. we also talked bout sports games and "Teen Takeovers" then we wrapped it up with sports and some political commentary y'all be safe out there."Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for 'fair use' for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

Dom and D are back with  episode of Everyone Needs an Aquarius, where they break down the latest in pop culture, parenting, and politics with their signature humor and no-nonsense approach. This week, the duo cuts through the noise, starting with an honest debate about the "gentle parenting" trend—is it actually just permissive parenting in disguise? The conversation shifts to the entertainment world as they dissect the fallout from Tony Hinchcliffe's recent roast and why Kevin Hart's defense of the comedy landscape sparked such a massive cultural debate. From there, they tackle the wild headlines of the week, including Ray J's celebrity MMA fight, the political buzz surrounding Jaxson Dart's endorsements, and the bizarre saga of Cheyenne Bryant's alleged "mayoral run." They wrap up with a fascinating historical comparison, contrasting the modern antics of "Chud the Builder" with the radical legacy of abolitionist John Brown. 0:00 - Gentle Parenting, School Drama, and Classroom Challenges 6:19 - The Rise and Fall of Nature Boy on Hood Horror Stories is even crazier 13:25 - Kevin Hart and Tony Hinchcliffe double down on the comments mentioned at the Roast 32:22 - Eddie Murphy's Enduring Legacy and Strategic Career Choices 41:52 - Ray J's Celebrity MMA Fight and Hospitalization Drama 46:23 - Jaxson Dart's Trump Political Endorsement 52:46 - Cheyenne Bryant's Faux Mayoral Campaign and her credentials keep falling apart 1:06:47 - Chud the Builder's Controversial Actions and Legal Troubles 1:09:51 - John Brown's Radical Abolitionist Actions and Legacy Brand new voicemail: ‪(314) 649-3113‬ Subscribe to the Everyone Needs an Aquarius Patreon https://bit.ly/3tXnnCz  Email the show at straightolc@gmail.com           Follow SOLC Network online Instagram: https://bit.ly/39VL542                                    Twitter: https://bit.ly/39aL395                                     Facebook: https://bit.ly/3sQn7je                            To Listen to the podcast Podbean https://bit.ly/3t7SDJH                                YouTube http://bit.ly/3ouZqJU                                Spotify http://spoti.fi/3pwZZnJ                                Apple http://apple.co/39rwjD1                                                         IHeartRadio http://ihr.fm/2L0A2y 

Join Lil' Lo and Big Shot Shae as they discuss the current frenzy around the cult of Nature Boy and how the  Netflix documentary just isn't enough context, unlikely source Jeff Bezos saying that poor people shouldn't have to pay taxes, the importance of true deep friendships in your 20's and 30's, and more! See you all in Summer School !!!Follow Our Hosts:@lilloworldwide @bigshotshae@letmestayfocused **DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A COMEDIC PODCAST** Scenarios and responses from this show should be taken with a grain of salt. In other words, this is all a joke. Unless otherwise noted, any similarity to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events, is purely coincidental.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro and Updates6:45 - What We're Watching19:02 - Honorable Mention23:22 - Hotep of the Week28:04 - Lyrics and Lessons36:53 - Let Me Stay Focused53:17 - Advice from the Internet

Gemini season is upon us and we came to collect. This episode is giving cult psychology, fake rich energy, political corruption, a sad 12-year-old's album, and Euphoria dragging itself across the finish line. The Knicks are up 2-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals and Ryan is already calling in sick to work for the parade.This week: a man refused to take custody of his brother's kids after he passed — is that an asshole move, or just reality? Hulu's “The Cult of Nature Boy” has us breaking down how Eligio Bishop built Carbon Nation, why the algorithm literally made him, and why Joyhdae spotted the corniness before anyone else did. AP and Swatch dropped a $400 Royal Oak collab and certain people on the internet had an absolute breakdown — we have words for the fake rich. Euphoria crawled back after four years and we're giving it an honest review (it's not good). Keith Lee said his wife decides how many kids they have, and the internet called him a simp — we're calling the internet wrong. Trump created a $1.776 billion slush fund from your tax dollars. And North West dropped music that felt like summoning Hades. Oh, and Ryan's 8-year-old wrote the jokes this week. She's better at it than us.⸻Segment BreakdownAm I the Asshole?A man'sdocuseries on Eligioft behind kids — and the ex-wife wants him to step up. He said no. Ryan and Joyhdae are not fully on the same page about this one.The Cult of Nature BoyHulu's docuseries on Eligio Bishop, Carbon Nation, and how a charismatic man with TikTok reach built a cult that ended with a life sentence. Joyhdae called him corny from jump. She was right.AP x Swatch Royal Pop CollabA $400 watch that sent the fake wealthy into a full spiral. DDG had questions. We have answers. Real money people didn't say a word.Euphoria Season 3Four years. We waited four years for this. Ryan has a lot of feelings. Joyhdae tapped out after episode one. Neither of us is wrong.Keith Lee & Body AutonomyHe said his wife's body, her call. The internet called him a simp. We called the internet exhausting.Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund$1.776 billion of taxpayer money — yes, that number was on purpose — to compensate January 6th participants and shield Trump from IRS audits. We have a plan to flood the applications.North West's EPShe's 12. The music sounds like it's summoning something. We're worried, and we said what we said carefully.Dad & Auntie JokesRyan's 8-year-old wrote every single one of his. Joyhdae's were a different vibe entirely. Both delivered.⸻Drop it in the comments:If you've ever been on TikTok at 2am and ended up somewhere you didn't buy a plane ticket to — this episode was made for you.  Drop your takes in the comments!New episodes weekly.⸻Connect With Us:Email: Virgoseasonshow@gmail.comWebsite: Virgoseasonshow.comYouTube, TikTok & Instagram: @VirgoSeasonShowRyan: @OhBlackRyanJoyhdae: @JoyhdaeSubscribe, leave a review, & hit the bell to turn on notifications.  ⸻We're grateful for your continued support.  We couldn't do it without you.  This show is a labor of love.  We thank you!⸻CHAPTERS00:00 — Intro00:05 — Opening Banter02:57 — Joyhdae Thinks She Knows Sports Things...06:21 — Listener Feedback10:44 — The Rundown11:29 — AITA23:55 — The Cult of Natureboy38:06 — Euphoria Talk45:07 — Keith Lee's Family Plan54:48 — Audemars Piguet x Swatch01:03:43 — Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund01:08:01 — IRS Banned From Auditing Trump01:13:36 — North West's EP01:18:18 — Dad vs Auntie Jokes01:22:55 — Find Us On All The Things01:23:37 — One More For The Road…01:24:24 — Outro

summaryThis episode explores the dangerous manipulation tactics of cult leaders like Nature Boy, the impact of social media on cult formation, and the importance of mental health awareness in the Black community. Join us as we analyze how trauma, social influence, and charismatic leaders can lead to destructive outcomes.

Love and hip hop is over. Getting them steps in. Nature Boy was wild. Other TV.

In this episode, ⁠Crawlspace Media⁠'s Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with survivor Jenaé Newell and director Ben Zand about their riveting new docuseries, The Cult of Natureboy. "The Cult of NatureBoy" is a new docuseries examining the dark reality behind online spiritual leader Eligio "NatureBoy" Bishop and his community, Carbon Nation. Promising a liberated "black utopia" through raw living, Bishop lured followers into a manipulative, abusive, and violent sex cult that ended with his life imprisonment. This episode was previously published on Missing on May 21st, 2026. Check out it: ⁠https://www.hulu.com/series/ce23eaed-d60d-472f-aa32-294619e7f438⁠. Follow Jenaé Newell: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jenae.alexandrea⁠. Check out Jenaé Newell's book: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Lesson-Learned-Wisdom-Granted-Divine/dp/B0CVF35Q12⁠. Zandland: ⁠https://www.zand.land/⁠. Check out Quince: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://quince.com/MISSING⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out Mint Mobile: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mintmobile.com/missing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Main podcast theme by Kevin Macleod. Check out his work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://incompetech.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Additional music by David Williams. See his work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://williamsflutes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow Missing: IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/MissingCSM/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. TT:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@missingcsm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. FB:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/MissingCSM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/MissingCSM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Spotify:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/0yRXkJrZC85otfT7oXMcri⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/missingcsm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Apple:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing/id1006974447⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow Crawlspace: IG:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/Crawlspacepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. TT:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. FB:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/crawlspacepod.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/7iSnqnCf27NODdz0pJ1GvJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/crawlspace⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Apple:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crawlspace-true-crime-mysteries/id1187326340⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out our entire network at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://crawlspace-media.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with survivor Jenaé Newell and director Ben Zand about their riveting new docuseries, The Cult of Natureboy. "The Cult of NatureBoy" is a new docuseries examining the dark reality behind online spiritual leader Eligio "NatureBoy" Bishop and his community, Carbon Nation. Promising a liberated "black utopia" through raw living, Bishop lured followers into a manipulative, abusive, and violent sex cult that ended with his life imprisonment. Check out it: https://www.hulu.com/series/ce23eaed-d60d-472f-aa32-294619e7f438. Follow Jenaé Newell: https://www.instagram.com/jenae.alexandrea. Check out Jenaé Newell's book: https://www.amazon.com/Lesson-Learned-Wisdom-Granted-Divine/dp/B0CVF35Q12. Zandland: https://www.zand.land/. Check out Quince: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://quince.com/MISSING⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out Mint Mobile: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mintmobile.com/missing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Main podcast theme by Kevin Macleod. Check out his work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://incompetech.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Additional music by David Williams. See his work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://williamsflutes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow Missing: IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/MissingCSM/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. TT:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@missingcsm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. FB:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/MissingCSM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/MissingCSM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Spotify:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/0yRXkJrZC85otfT7oXMcri⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/missingcsm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Apple:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing/id1006974447⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow Crawlspace: IG:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/Crawlspacepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. TT:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. FB:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/crawlspacepod.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/7iSnqnCf27NODdz0pJ1GvJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/crawlspace⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Apple:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crawlspace-true-crime-mysteries/id1187326340⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out our entire network at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://crawlspace-media.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

content warning: sexual abuse, sexual assault, child abuse, intimidate partner violence, mental illnessThis week, Princess watched the 46-part Youtube documentary on the Nature Boy cult and now you're gonna hear about it.

Dom and D are back with another episode of Everyone Needs an Aquarius. The conversation begins with a look into the subconscious, unpacking a vivid dream involving purgatory and Greek mythology that serves as a jumping-off point for a discussion on rebirth and personal evolution. From there, the duo provides a crucial update on the Kelvin Evans trial regarding the theft of unreleased Beyoncé music before shifting focus to the latest cultural headlines. The episode gets into the heated details of the recent Kevin Hart roast, where Dom offers a candid critique of "lazy" humor and addresses the controversial jokes aimed at Sheryl Underwood and the underlying issues of colorism in comedy. The discussion continues with the practical implications of the Spirit Airlines shutdown and what it means for travelers before moving into a skeptical look at the credentials and missing dissertation of Dr. Cheyenne Bryant. Finally, the show explores the chilling dynamics of the Nature Boy cult and the psychology of control, closing out with a teaser for next week's historical deep dive into John Brown. 0:00 Welcome & The Purgatory Dream 4:11 Interpreting Dreams: Death vs. Rebirth 8:11 Family Plot Twists & MySpace Memories 10:36 Update: The Beyoncé Music Theft Trial 13:16 Kevin Hart Roast: Comedy or Just Offensive? 24:27 Roast Etiquette, Colorism, & Sheryl Underwood 36:51 The End of Spirit Airlines & Delta's New Rules 48:37 Investigating Dr. Cheyenne Bryant's Credentials 56:15 Deep Dive: The Cult of Nature Boy Brand new voicemail: ‪(314) 649-3113‬ Subscribe to the Everyone Needs an Aquarius Patreon https://bit.ly/3tXnnCz  Email the show at straightolc@gmail.com           Follow SOLC Network online Instagram: https://bit.ly/39VL542                                    Twitter: https://bit.ly/39aL395                                     Facebook: https://bit.ly/3sQn7je                            To Listen to the podcast Podbean https://bit.ly/3t7SDJH                                YouTube http://bit.ly/3ouZqJU                                Spotify http://spoti.fi/3pwZZnJ                                Apple http://apple.co/39rwjD1                                                         IHeartRadio http://ihr.fm/2L0A2y 

This week Sierra and Sharelle explore the dynamics of social media, particularly the comparison between Threads and Twitter, and the strategies women use to attract athletes. They also delve into political activism, focusing on the fight against redistricting in majority Black districts, and emphasizes the importance of organization and community in modern activism. Sierra expresses her frustration over the current political climate and the need for grassroots movements to effect change. They express frustration over individuals who previously discouraged voting and are now calling for political action after the consequences of their inaction have manifested. The discussion transitions into the dynamics of cults, exploring how charismatic leaders manipulate followers and the psychological factors that lead individuals to join such groups. They analyze the case of Nature Boy, a cult leader, and the alarming tactics used to control and exploit his followers. They also share their thoughts on celebrity crushes and the confidence it takes to connect with them. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Mother's Day Activities 3:21 - Intro 4:24 - Announcements 5:00 - Stefon Diggs Short Trial 8:34 - Texts on How to Get A Rich Black Athlete 15:50 - Redistricting of Tennessee: Justice for the Justin's 24:19 - Profound Stupidity and How We Got Here 38:40 - Killer Mike Has A LOT of Nerve 50:39 - Have You Seen The Nature Boy Documentary? Everyone Needs To Be Arrested 59:58 - Kevin Hart Roast Was Weird… 1:06:37 - Viral Crossing Guard Video 1:11:39 - UCF Commencement Speaker Boo'd 1:15:12 - New Vaseline Commercial Is So Cute 1:17:16 - Question of the Week 1:24:05 - Corny Joke/ End of Show -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please be sure to follow us on all our social media: Cashapp: $Headwrappod Bluesky: @headwrappod Instagram: @headwrapsandlipsticks TikTok: @headwrapsandlipsticks Facebook: Headwraps And Lipsticks: The Podcast Website: www.headwrapsandlipstick.com Email: hosts@headwrapsandlipsticks.com

Today in history, the gray sleeves are back for the Buckeyes, we hear more from Ryan Day's sit down with Josh Pate, Quick Hitters: Cavs steal game five, Jake Diebler adds to his coaching staff & the Nature Boy isn't a Luka Doncic fan, Albert Breer on all the latest around the NFL, the ACC digs in on wanting a 24-team playoff, and our weekly chat with Ya Highness.

Welcome to episode 93 of Rapaport's Reality! Starring Kebe & Mayor Michael Rapaport. This is the reality television podcast that the whole reality world has been waiting for. The dopest, best looking, most faithful faithful podcast! The Rapaport's are here to discuss: Having a capital D in dysfunction family Being hopped up Breaking Down Beef with Lindsay Hubbard The Janet Jackson controversy Considering skipping Real Housewives of Rhode Island Staying true to Blue Chip RHOBH Nature Boy Documentary & more This episode is not to be missed! An iHeartPodcasts Show Stand Up Comedy Tickets on sale at: MichaelRapaportComedy.com Produced by DBPodcasts.comFollow @dbpodcasts, @rapaportsreality, @michaelrapaport on Instagram & X Subscribe to Rapaport's Reality Feeds: iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/867-rapaports-reality-with-keb-171162927/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaport/id1744160673 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3a9ArixCtWRhfpfo1Tz7MR Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaport/PC:1001087456See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back! This week the ladies jump head first in the "The Cult of NatureBoy", a four-part docuseries that premiered on Hulu (and Disney+) on April 28, 2026. The series, produced by ABC News Studios and Zandland, chronicles the rise and fall of Eligio Bishop, a social media influencer known as "NatureBoy," who founded a controversial cult called Carbon Nation. We break down the rise and fall of NatureBoy, the formation of Carbon Nation, the cult dynamics at play, and how social media helped build a following in plain sight. From charisma and community to manipulation, control, and criminal consequences, this docuseries raises big questions about internet influence, vulnerability, and what happens when “finding yourself” turns into something much darker. If you watched the doc and needed somewhere to process all of that chaos, this episode is for you. Cheers!

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Kate discusses The Cult of Natureboy, a Hulu documentary exploring the rise of online cult leader Natureboy, born Michael Sanders, who built a devoted following through social media while promoting dangerous ideologies, manipulation, and isolation under the guise of spiritual enlightenment. The documentary examines how vulnerable people were drawn into his orbit, the psychological control exerted over followers, and the lasting impact on those who escaped. Kate is joined by director Benjamin Zand, an acclaimed journalist and filmmaker known for his immersive reporting and documentaries focused on extremism, subcultures, and controversial figures around the world. Also joining the episode is Jenae Newell, a former member of the Natureboy community, who offers a firsthand account of life inside the group. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Episode 384, we discuss the hantavirus outbreak linked to the M/V Hondius cruise ship, Spirit Airlines shutting down and canceling all flights, Stefon Diggs being found not guilty in his assault trial, and Hulu's The Cult of NatureBoy docuseries about Eligio Bishop and Carbon Nation for more KSP

We're unapologetically full of lost pens, perfect nights, WNBA news, Scheana Shay's new music, Starbucks pricing, more West Wilson scandals, James Kennedy becoming a dad, book to tv adaptations, cult documentaries, Southern Hospitality, Below Deck, and more.Check us out on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @also_podcast. Join our patreon for exclusive content and early episode releases: patreon.com/alsopodcast Browse our merch: also-podcast.myspreadshop.com/Intro, Smol Celebrations and NEWS: 00:00Cult of Natureboy: 49:42Bravo Roundup: 1:07:28

The JBP's latest episode kicks off with a review of the Cult of NatureBoy on Hulu (2:47) before turning to new music including Chris Brown's album 'BROWN' (32:48), AZ (55:20), Mack Kean (1:01:05), and others. The crew then gives their thoughts on the NBA's second round of the playoffs so far (1:11:30), the Rick Ross & French Montana Verzuz (1:24:44), and Joe doubles down on his thoughts about Bow Wow which leads to a debate with Ish (1:51:38). Also, legendary engineer Young Guru is done taking the humble route (2:03:25), Austin Rivers and Draymond Green beef leads to Green's comments about Charles Barkley (2:20:15), Stefon Diggs is found not guilty (2:44:01), Marc speaks on the Hantavirus (3:02:26), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden 

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from May 2 and 3, 2011.On the May 2, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Bruce Mitchell, they take phone calls for most of the hour on a variety of subjects including Mark Henry, Miz vs. Cena, Booker T's commentary, Christian's future on Smackdown as World Champ, the heel depth on Smackdown, the originals of the nickname "Nature Boy," could Rey Mysterio turn heel, Vader's son, and more.Then on the May 3, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell discuss current events in pro wrestling with callers for one-hour live including Rock's Birthday Party, Raw Analysis, Booker T's commentary, Mason Ryan's new push, John Cena-Rock segment, Cole, Ratings, Bullying, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss Triple H's defense of the WWE name change, Vince McMahon's investor conference call, the current state of TNA, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

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We're discussing Hulu's latest doc The Cult of Nature Boy with our friend and social media celebrity Tyreak!Follow Tyreak on all platforms ===> @TyreakToldYou

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) examine the disturbing criminal case involving the artist David (D4VD) and the tragic death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. They detail how online platforms like Discord and Twitch created the environment for alleged grooming and discuss the broader implications of parasocial relationships in the digital age. The conversation shifts to the rise and fall of Eligio Bishop, also known as Nature Boy, as they recount the history of the Carbon Nation cult, its international expulsions, and the documented accounts of forced labor and manipulation found in "Hood Horrors" and Hulu documentaries. Along the way, they analyze a viral misinformation post about Heritage Foundation president Kevin Roberts and introduce a new segment where Ode attempts to recap the hit anime Jujutsu Kaisen for a very skeptical Mo.

The Met Gala lacks representation, The Cult of NatureBoy on Hulu, Shannon Elizabeth justifies OnlyFans, Blake Lively fails, bratty Blue Ivy, Stefon Diggs Not Guilty, Andy Kaufman, and the personal life of Jerry Seinfeld. Met Gala: Drew didn't see many people that looked like him at the event. Blake Lively SNAPPED at helpers. Timothée Chalamet skipped the event for the New York Knicks game. Blue Ivy was a total brat. Blake Lively is falling fast. Her Betty Booze alcohol is a joke. Justin Baldoni is soft… but he's the winner in the battle. Popcorned Planet has the story covered. Andy Kaufman was a legendary wrestler. We check out his musical number on The Midnight Special. Drew recommends the Thank You Very Much documentary. John Mellencamp has great stage banter and a giant head. Franki Valli's son is a menace. Drew spent 45 minutes without a cell phone. It was a stressful day. The Cult of NatureBoy is the latest wild doc on Hulu. The Devil Wears Prada 2 made a lot of money at the box office, but not as much as Michael. Drew is yearning for comedies, dramas and Hugh Grant rom-coms. Geese is totally an industry plant. Is Greta Van Fleet finished? They posted cryptic social media posts. Stefon Diggs is not guilty of strangling his chef… who he was also banging. McDonald's is under attack! Seattle has an interesting mayor. We go on a Jerry Seinfeld deep dive thanks to the work of Wassup with Lordbuckly?. Shannon Elizabeth now has complete agency over her body… but very little agency over her money. Woodward Sports has been sold and is moving to Royal Oak. Maz's commute is not affected. Merch is for sale! Buy it. Or don't. But do. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley, BranDon, and Roberto).

The Natureboy goes ham on twitter, aiming his displeasure at Luka Doncic, meanwhile a local reporter got absolutely ratioed after his tweet about Cinco De Mayo. 

Another attempt on Trump, the SPLC indicted on felony counts, and the truth about retail theft. Dr. Dave breaks down the news for Week 18 of 2026.

In this week's episode, Dutch & Tena discuss the controversial group-turned-cult, Carbon Nation. Hulu recently released a documentary titled The Cult of Nature Boy. Tune in to hear our opinions on their spiritual beliefs and Eligio Bishop's tactics of control and demise.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-realist-the-visionary--3304218/support.Check out our website:https://www.therealistthevisionary.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-realist-the-visionary--3304218/support.Follow us on IGFollow Us on TikTok

The cult of Nature Boy. The rising social media star luring his followers with false promises of a Black Utopia. Masking the sinister truth. Plus, Adrien Brody's Broadway debut. And Madonna's new debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Maxwell visits Ballyrobert Cottage Garden where Maurice Parkinson tries to convince him to give the prickly berberis shrub a chance. It's also time to cut back the camellias which have just finished flowering. As the dawn chorus reaches its peak, ornithologist and award-winning author Sean Ronayne extols the health benefits of taking in birdsong at this time of year. In Dundonald, David meets Rory Blight and Sean McDermott in an urban oasis where their Keen 2B Green community interest company is providing a home for nature and a place to benefit the community and those with learning disabilities. Work is underway to create ponds, a bee bank and a species rich grassland. Ann FitzSimons joins David in studio to answer questions on patchy grass, a rowan tree with no leaves and an unruly Rosa rugosa. Contact the programme on gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk

Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations!Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches.Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny!On this episode, we watch along a match that many thought they'd never see. THE ENFORCER vs THE NATURE BOY! As Ric Flair takes on long time Horsemen running mate Arn Anderson at WCW's Fall Brawl 1995. Taking place in Asheville, North Carolina on September 17th, 1995.Listen and watch along, as they continue to bring you their Wrestling Recommendations!

Alla fine, per il nostro benessere fisico e mentale, conta soprattutto una cosa: amare davvero ed essere amati davvero. Tutto il resto viene dopo. ❤️

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Record airport lines, the truth about the Iran War, and a massive media merger. Why you need to pay attention to Week 13 of 2026!

Join 3-time award-winning host Duke for a historic 500th episode of Duke Loves Rasslin. In this emotional and power-packed interview, we sit down with the living embodiment of wrestling history: Tiger Conway Jr. From the segregated rings of the past to the global stages of today, Tiger shares a life story defined by resilience, royalty, and an unbreakable spirit. As he faces his toughest opponent yet in a 20-year battle with cancer, Tiger joins the Duke to ensure his story—and the story of the Conway dynasty—lives on forever.In This Milestone Episode:The Dynasty Begins: Tiger reflects on the towering legacy of his father, Tiger Conway Sr., the Negro Heavyweight Champion who went from picking cotton as a child to becoming a pioneer of integration in the 1960s.The Global Icon: Discover how Tiger's striking resemblance to the Indian spiritual leader Sathya Sai Baba turned him into a literal god-tier babyface while touring India.Masters of the Craft: Hear firsthand accounts of learning the "Real Business" from legends like Lou Thesz, the Funk family, and the promoters who shaped the industry.The Three Stooges & Ric Flair: A hilarious look at how 1970s cartoons and slapstick comedy influenced the in-ring psychology of Tiger, Boris Malenko, and "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair.Pistol Pez Whatley: A touching tribute to his former tag team partner, remembering Pez as both a brilliant, educated mind and one of the toughest men to ever lace up a pair of boots.A Message of Love: Tiger shares a deeply personal thank you to his mother, grandparents, wife, and children, and issues a final, heartfelt "thank you" to the fans who cheered for him across the decades.This isn't just a podcast; it's a piece of pro wrestling history.** Shop better hydration today. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LiquidIV.Com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & use the promo code DukeLovesRasslin to save on your next order! ****All views expressed are that of those expressing them. Pull Up Your Skinny Jeans if you don't like it! **

Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations!Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches.Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny!On this episode, we are joined by Brandon Lane from Rants at the Black Lodge Podcast. As we watch along "Nature Boy" Ric Flair as he defends the 10 Pounds of Gold against "Hacksaw" Butch Reed.With this match taking place in Bill Watts' Mid South Wrestling on June 24th, 1985!Listen and watch along, as they continue to bring you their Wrestling Recommendations!

Last week I published an episode about Black Pop Singers who emigrated to Europe in the 1950s and 1960s. Most of these gentlemen settled in the German-speaking countries, where there was a ready market for the “otherness” and exoticism that they embodied. The one outlier on that episode was Henry Wright, born in 1933, who in the late 1950s toured Italy with Lionel Hampton's band and elected to remain there. With a voice as suave and seductive as any of the great crooners of the 1950s and 1960s, Henry Wright first came to international prominence as the voice on the record to which Sophia Loren performed her legendary striptease in the 1962 film Ieri, oggi, domani [Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow]. He went on to make a great impact on Italian pop music throughout the 1960s. A couple years ago I began collecting the ultra-rare (and costly) records of Henry Wright, which formed the basis of two separate Countermelody episodes. Here is the second of those episodes, first published as a bonus episode nearly three years ago now, which is devoted to Henry Wright's recordings of pop standards, most of them from the so-called Great American Songbook, but a few of them English-language adaptations of favorite songs originally in Italian. The program begins with one of Henry Wright's first Italian recordings, which features standards by Duke Ellington and Harold Arlen. The majority of the music on the program, however, is from Henry Wright's 1967 LP, Prisoner of Amore, in which he is joined by the doodling pianism of Romano Mussolini (youngest son of the late dictator), and the somewhat overwrought arrangements of Giulio Libano. In spite of the excesses of his colleagues, Henry Wright still manages to make a positive showing in this, (as far as I know!) his final recording. In the course of the episode, I go down a number of rabbit holes that go off in a number of interesting directions: the songs of Harry Warren, the early pop stylings of Gérard Souzay in the first flush of youth as a pop crooner on the French airwaves, and the fascinating life and times of the pre-hippie Eden Ahbez, best known as the composer of “Nature Boy,” whose further compositions were performed by (among others) the sophisticated and cosmopolitan Eartha Kitt and Ahbez himself. Countermelody is the podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and author yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly or yearly support at whatever level you can afford.

It's Flashback Friday! This episode originally hit the main feed in August, 2020 Kevin White joins Brian Tramel for a new episode of “Shootin' The Shiznit” for Episode 354 !!! Kevin & BT talk about his Dad, being a fan, training with Bill Dundee, Memphis Wrestling, the new “Nature Boy,” ratings, biggest show, bass fishing, Brian Christopher, Su Yung, Richard Lee, Spellbinder, Eric Wayne and much more !! Check out our LINK OF ALL LINKS to watch the show and listen to our podcasts! linktr.ee/STSPOD Do you want these shows as soon as they are recorded? Join Patreon!! Subscribe now ! www.patreon.com/shootintheshiznit Vitality Chiropractic in Jonesboro and Newport, Arkansas, is a trusted haven for individuals seeking comprehensive chiropractic care. With a dedicated team of professionals, they prioritize spinal health and overall well-being. If you're looking for personalized and effective chiropractic services, reach out to them at (870) 523-2225 to experience their commitment to enhancing your health and vitality. Meal prep in Northeast Arkansas! 15% Off with our code STSPODCLUB at bare870.com. That's 15% off and use our code STSPODCLUB Go to bare870.com Trust Bare for your meal prep needs in Northeast Arkansas. Eat Better. Live Better. Paypal LINK ! py.pl/15aeX0 Link of all links: linktr.ee/STSPOD Search “Shooting The Shiznit” to LIKE the STSPOD FB page !! Sponsored by Spunklube is the perfect blend of water and silicone. It is an all purpose personal lubricant that can be used for any occasion. You will love the natural feeling and look of it. It is safe for sensitive skin. Go to spunklube DOT com and tell them shootin the shiznit sent you ! Follow them on Twitter @SpunkLube Have you used the UBER Eats app? If not, you can download it & get $7 off your first order by using this code: eats-briant24790ue Did you love this week's episode?? Was it worth a $1 ? $2? $100?? Donate to STS by using the Cash app and sending $$$$ to: $BTSTS In partnership with Championship Wrestling on CW30! Every Saturday at Noon on YouTube. Follow them on Twitter: @cw30wrestling Do you wanna be a pro wrestler ? Go to championshipwrestlingmemphis.com and apply for classes that start soon !! LIVE MEMPHIS WRESTLING: EVENTS: tinyurl.com/Upcoming-Live-Event

On today' Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett and the Go-2-Guy Jim Moore start off the show laughing that the buyout for Cougars basketball coach David Riley is just $1M.  Both agree it's time to pay that off and move on.  They listen to a clip from John Canzano talking about how he thinks interim AD Jon Harlow will become the permanent AD at the school, but with a twist.  They also chat about Ken Walker's future and whether or not a deal gets done this week at the combine.  Puck plays a clip from his interview with Chris Daniels about the NBA possibly expanding by just one team and that team being Seattle.  The show is interrupted because Jim's dog threw up and Jim scrambles to clean up the mess and get his dog outside!After Jim says goodbye, Puck plays a long clip from his weekly Inside Pitch with Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times where they discuss “On this Day….”   Pistol Pete and the Nature Boy! Puck wraps up with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”  (1:00) Puck and Jim (45:50) Ryan Divish “Light” on Logan Gilbert's future (54:10) “On This Day…” (57:56)  “Hey, What the Puck!” 

Send a textIntro: Cruising Down the River by Russ Morgan and His Orchestra (1949)10. I'll Never Smile Again by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra with Frank Sinatra (1940)9. Nature Boy by Nat "King" Cole (1948)8. Don't Fence Me In by Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters (1944)7. Chattanooga Choo Choo by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra (1941)6. Buttons and Bows by Dinah Shore (1948)

Quelle place pour l'animal et le vivant dans nos sociétés et dans notre alimentation ? Et si l'on faisait voler en éclats la hiérarchie et les « classements » entre les êtres vivants ? Et si l'homme renonçait à l'animal pour se nourrir, y compris les œufs et le lait, nourriture d'origine animale ? L'humanité deviendrait végétalienne, mais est-ce seulement possible ? Choix subi ou choisi, prédéfini  Au fil des paradoxes, et idées contradictoires qui ont émaillé le rapport de l'homme à la nature, nous remontons le temps. Après avoir mangé ce qu'il y avait autour dans notre environnement proche, nous avons élevé, transformé, produit ; changé de régime alimentaire, l'abondance et la révolution industrielle ont donné le sentiment à une partie du monde qu'elle pouvait choisir ce qu'elle mangeait ou refuser de manger : luxe ultime. Du végétal pour tous Est-ce seulement possible ? Les surfaces sont-elles suffisantes pour produire pour 8 milliards de mangeurs que nous sommes aujourd'hui ? Quels seraient les effets sur nos morphologies, les paysages, les animaux ?  Autant de questions pour nourrir une réflexion autour de la place de l'homme, du vivant, et au fond aussi cet inconnu : demain, qui serait la proie de qui ? Avec - Camille Daujeard, chercheur au CNRS et archéozoologue au Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle - Christophe Lavelle, biophysicien, chercheur au CNRS - Vincent Moriniaux, géographe à Sorbonne Université. Le Débat singulier est un rendez-vous pensé et conçu par Sorbonne Université avec le Théâtre de la Ville en partenariat avec RFI. À écouter/regarder dans son intégralité ici.   Pour aller plus loin - Ravage, de Barjavel - Ni carnée, ni carencée, de Marie-Gabrielle Domizi, Sébastien Demange, La Plage Éditeur - Sur la piste animale, de Baptiste Morizot, éditions Acte Sud.   Programmation musicale : Création originale de Juliette Séjourné et Ailton Matavela autour de Nature Boy de Nat King Cole.

Voor veel jazzliefhebbers is jazz bijna synoniem met instrumentale muziek. Onterecht, naam mijn mening. Deze TORcast een aantal jazzklassiekers waarbij de tekst echt een centrale rol speelt — songs waarin het verhaal, de emotie of de poëzie minstens zo belangrijk is als de muzikale uitvoering. Billie Holiday – “Strange Fruit” (1939) Een van de meest aangrijpende jazznummers ooit. De tekst — gebaseerd op een gedicht van Abel Meeropol — beschrijft lynchpartijen in het Amerikaanse zuiden. De woorden maken het nummer; zonder de tekst zou de impact ondenkbaar zijn. Nina Simone – “Mississippi Goddam” (1964) Een scherpe, bijna cabareteske aanklacht tegen racisme en geweld. Simone gebruikt haar stem als politiek instrument, en de tekst draagt de volledige kracht van het nummer. Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong – “Summertime” (1935; jazzinterpretaties jaren '50) Oorspronkelijk uit Porgy and Bess. De tekst is simpel maar poëtisch; de dromerige, bijna wiegende woorden vormen de kern van elke jazzversie. Nat King Cole – “Nature Boy” (1948) Een mystiek, filosofisch verhaaltje in liedvorm. De tekst is poëtisch en tijdloos en draagt vrijwel volledig de melancholieke sfeer. Het nummer werd geschreven door eden ahbez, een excentrieke Amerikaanse songwriter die leefde volgens naturistische en spirituele principes. Hij schreef zijn naam bewust volledig in kleine letters en leefde jarenlang een ascetisch leven in Californië. Volgens biografische informatie ontstond “Nature Boy” terwijl ahbez bijna kluizenaarsachtig leefde in een grot nabij Palm Springs. [en.wikipedia.org] Sarah Vaughan – “Lullaby of Birdland” (1954) Een nummer waarin de tekst perfect de romantiek van jazz en nachtclubs vangt. Veel vocalisten laten hun improvisaties versmelten met de lyrische inhoud. Billie Holiday – “God Bless the Child” (1941) Holiday schreef het zelf. Het gaat over onafhankelijkheid, trots en de harde realiteit van financiële ongelijkheid. De woorden zijn essentieel voor de emotie. Eric Clapton – “Nobody Knows You When You’re Down And Out” (geschreven door Jimmy Cox, 1923) Het lied vertelt over iemand die ooit leefde als een miljonair, vrijgevig was naar vrienden en leefde in luxe. Maar zodra het geld op is, blijft er niets over — geen vrienden, geen middelen, geen status. De beroemde regel: “Nobody knows you when you’re down and out.” verwoordt op pijnlijke wijze de eenzaamheid die kan ontstaan door financiële tegenslag en het opportunisme van relaties die afhankelijk zijn van geld. Carmen McRae – “'Round Midnight” (met tekst van Bernie Hanighen) Oorspronkelijk een instrumentaal stuk van Monk, maar met de tekst krijgt het een totaal andere, intieme dimensie: een verhaal van nachtelijke melancholie. Frank Sinatra – “Angel Eyes” (1958) Een klassieker uit de bebop- en croonertraditie. De tekst vol liefdesverdriet staat centraal; Sinatra's interpretatie is bijna theater. Chet Baker – “My Funny Valentine” (1952) Hoewel vaak zacht en fragiel gezongen, draagt de tekst de hele emotionele lading. Een van de beroemdste jazzstandards waarbij de woorden de complexe liefde weergeven. Abbey Lincoln – “Throw It Away” (1980) Lincoln staat bekend om poëtische, spirituele teksten. In dit nummer zijn de woorden – over loslaten en innerlijke vrijheid – de kern van het stuk. Ella Fitzgerald, The Paul Smith Quartet – Mack The Knife (1960) Tijdens dit concert vergat Ella Fitzgerald de originele tekst van “Mack the Knife” — en in plaats van te stoppen, improviseerde ze ter plekke geheel nieuwe, geestige en ritmisch briljante teksten. Dit moment werd iconisch, omdat het haar ongeëvenaarde spontaniteit, muzikaliteit en humor liet zien. Volgens bronnen is dit optreden een van haar meest geprezen liveperformances ooit. Ze improviseert onder meer regels als dat ze “de tekst kwijt is”, en maakt zelfs grappen over hoe goed ze zichzelf vindt. Het publiek reageert uitzinnig; de performance werd meteen legendarisch.

It's the first TNA PPV of the Hogan/Bischoff era, brother! We had six sides, and it only got us so far jack! We got some debuts on this PPV while AJ and Kurt have their rematch from the January 4th Impact from the last episode for the TNA World Title. And whose side is the Nature Boy on?

On this episode of Grilling JR, The Voice of Wrestling Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson take us back to 1984 for an extremely rare treat. JR sits down to call a forgotten classic — Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat from the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey. While most fans point to their legendary 1989 trilogy, The Nature Boy himself has often said that some of his very best work with Steamboat happened years earlier. He's even described their 1984 clashes as "lightning in a bottle," a perfect blend of chemistry, timing, and intensity between two all-time greats. Now, for the first time, JR provides commentary on this overlooked masterpiece — calling Flair vs. Steamboat as only he can, with insight, passion, and the storytelling magic that made him the most iconic voice in wrestling history. MOMENTOUS - Visit http://livemomentous.com  and use promo code JR for up to 35% off your first subscription order. BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com  and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code JR -- just pay $5 shipping. LEGAL BUDDY - Download the Legal Buddy App at http://LegalBuddyApp.com Register today, use referral code LEGAL for your chance to win a $250 Amazon Gift Card. SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewithconrad.com  to learn more.

Send us a text"You just have to let the magic happen." For his brand new album, Django New Orleans II - Hors Série, legendary guitarist Stephane Wrembel stretched himself as a musician, composer, and vocalist. In this episode, Emmeline sits down with Stephane to talk about the process by which his new album came together, from his time in the studio to his time meditating on different themes and sounds for the record. Stephane shares some of his best practicing tips, reflects on singing at the mic for the first time on an album, and talks about the magic that happens when you get the right musicians in the right room at the same time and allow them the space and opportunity to be themselves.Emmeline and Stephane also talk briefly about psychology and how our human desire for unity manifests in music! Plus, hear two new full tracks from Stephane's new album: his favorite, "Nature Boy," and his original composition, "Holden Caulfield."To learn more about Stephane Wrembel, or to follow his musical journey, visit his official website or follow him on Instagram.For behind-the-scenes information and more about Journey of an Artist, visit the Journey of Series official webpage, or follow Emmeline on social media at @EmmelineMusic.

Joshua David Bishop, of Nature Boy & Co, in L.A. tells us of his journey in the floristry industry and how he first got the idea to build flower castles in the sand. Be sure to check out his page on Instagram and tag him the next time you go to the beach to build a flower sandcastle of your own. He wants to start a movement, after all!  And if you are a celebrity - have him do your proposal or wedding! Instagram: @natureboyandco

Shukri and John discuss the career of the "Nature Boy" Ric Flair.

Nature Boy is now in Central America, where he weaponizes the power of Instagram's algorithm to trick rubes into flying out to join him and handing over all their money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert gets back to basics with guest star Katy Stoll by talking about one of America's newest cult leaders, Natureboy, who used instagram to convince a small army of followers to join his crusade against toilets. (2 Part Series)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.