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We watch this uneven but fascinating movie about teens, fads, feminism, and the universal shittiness of rock dudes. Check out our letterboxd list if you'd like to see all the movies covered that way!Send us any email questions and comments about the movies we cover or movies in general to abnormalmappingpodcast@gmail.com!Also, we're a patreon supported show, please go to patreon.com/abnormalmapping to see our many shows and support us.Next Time on Repertory Screenings: The Day of the Jackal
Ellen Adair and Eric Gilde discuss the 1992 Babe Ruth biopic, "The Babe." They introduce the film (1:36), with an overview of the script, the cast, and filmmakers, and review the 20-80 baseball scouting grades for rating the film (4:05). Amount of Baseball (10:01) is surprisingly baffling for a relatively objective tool, but our scouts try to parse the true amount given the unsatisfying, nothing-but-dingers nature of the gameplay. There is a sad player comp. Baseball Accuracy (15:00) dives in on this film's Babe Ruth pitcher erasure, including striking out Ty Cobb, and inaccuracies with Ruth's first career game and his performance in the 1916 World Series. His time with the Orioles and Jack Dunn also elided, with some unfortunate consequences including the creation of his nickname. Some examination of very young George as a rapscallion, his home life, and his time at St. Mary's Industrial School for Boys, plus Brother Matthias accuracy. Did Babe Ruth ever come late to a game drunk? There are many, many timeline problems, particularly with Claire and Helen. Ellen plays a game of What Year Is It. Discussion of Joe Dugan, Dorothy, Ruth punching an umpire, Ernie Shore's "combined" no-hitter, Eddie Bennett, Harry Frazee's sale of Ruth, the Called Shot, the Johnny Sylvester story, the feud with Lou Gehrig, and Ruth's "milk." Ruth's relationship with Miller Huggins, and his desire to become a manager himself, including anecdotes with Frank Navin and Connie Mack, are examined. WTF is up with the depiction of Ruth's athleticism, (including his purported use of a courtesy runner)? The final game has as many problems as the rest of the film. Storytelling (1:04:02) highlights this film's main problems: the classic biopic problem of trying to tell the entire life story, timeline jumbles, and the depiction of Ruth as a dumb man-child. Yankee Stadium propaganda. Ellen has a list of Unanswerable Questions. Score (1:20:10) envisions the scenario in which consummate professional Elmer Bernstein was asked to compose the music for this film. Acting (1:23:13) discusses this disappointing John Goodman performance, backed by a whole lot of It's Fine. Ellen uplifts one Trini Alvarado moment. Delightfulness of Catcher (1:29:00) had so many good catcher names and Ruth's own catcher feats as possible fodder, but nothing is made of them. Delightfulness of Announcer (1:30:31) considers the culpability of the announcers for the inaccuracies. Lack of Misogyny (1:33:40) has much to contend with given Ruth's biographical philandering, but somehow this movie makes it so, so much worse. No spoilers on the following segments: Yes or No (1:40:39), Six Degrees of Baseball (1:44:42), Favorite Moment (1:45:22) Least Favorite Moment (1:46:45), Scene We Would Have Liked to See (1:47:47), Dreamiest Player (1:49:50), Favorite Performance (1:50:28) and Next Time (1:51:36). Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network
This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Crisis Group experts Praveen Donthi, Samina Ahmed, and Pierre Prakash about the India-Pakistan ceasefire after days of clashes sparked by militant attacks in Kashmir and how to prevent the next crisis from spiralling out of control.In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group's India expert Praveen Donthi, South Asia Project Director Samina Ahmed, and Asia Program Director Pierre Prakash to discuss the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, which followed days of intense clashes between the nuclear-armed neighbours. Richard first speaks with Praveen about the mood in India following the ceasefire and its investigation into the late-April attack in India-administered Kashmir that killed 26 tourists – an assault India blames on Pakistan-sponsored militants and which triggered last week's brief war. With Samina, they unpack the view from Pakistan, the toll the fighting took across the country, and safeguards the two sides can put in place to prevent future crises from escalating. Finally, Richard talks with Pierre about what diplomacy over Kashmir and tensions between India and Pakistan might entail and why South Asia deserves greater outside attention.Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more, check out our India-Pakistan (Kashmir) page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today I'm comparing two ankle injuries I had in my twenties. One was healed the next day, the other took 8 months to heal. Using Acts 14, I'll walk you through how the Bible outlines healing happening.I share today:Why you need to have Bible verses to back up what you believeHow faith increases for healingExamples in the Bible were Jesus directly talks about healing coming from faithThe reason Jesus couldn't heal some people A recent podcast listener healing testimony from hearing the episode about Mark 11:23-24A powerful look at Hebrews and Jesus' healing ministry that show us God's heart IS for all mankind to be well on earth!Past podcast episodes mentioned:These Bible verses teach us how to find relief from pain in our bodies (this is the Mark 11:23-24 episode the pod listener hear and was forever changed by. Praise God!)5 Roadblocks to Receiving Your Healing (Is God Actually Sovereign Over Our Health & Life? Part 3Connect with Nyla:Nyla's IG Nyla's websiteNyla's Christian business podcast On the Job with God
Catch our kid Dungeons & Dragons heroes mid-battle! The younger heroes, with the help of some lucky rolls, have successfully held off their attackers until the older party members could arrive with some much-needed assistance. Reunited, will our heroes make it out unscathed? 0:00 Join Our Quest! www.patreon.com/TheKidsTableDnD 1:28 When Last We Saw Our Heroes 2:09 Episode 08: A Close Call 18:45 Next Time on The Kids Table 18:59 Arc 2 Interlude: High Above the City of Trivestia... We are SO THANKFUL for our awesome partners: *Ideas for D&D: Roll & Play Press (rollandplaypress.com, 10% off with link: bit.ly/TKTRollPlay) *Kids' D&D Adventures: DnD Adventure Club (dndadventureclub.com, 10% off: KIDSTABLE10) *Music provided by Monument Studios (fantasy-plus.com, 30% off: KIDSTABLE) *GM Shield provided by Emberglow Gaming (affiliate link: bit.ly/KidsTableDND, 10% off: TheKidsTable) *Puzzle Box provided by The Shop of Many Things (affiliate link: theshopofmanythings.com/THEKIDSTABLE) *Maps provided by 1985 Games (1985games.com, 10% off: KIDSTABLE) *Monster Mini Printing & Painting by Trillium Rose Acres (trilliumroseacres.etsy.com, 15% off: THEKIDSTABLE) *PC Mini Printing & Painting by MordenKatie's Magnificent Minis (mordenkatiesminis.etsy.com, 10% off: KIDSTABLE) *PC Mini Custom Design by John from Brazil (instagram.com/dailyheroforge) *Game Host Ember Rest (emberrestplay.com) About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs with kids helps develop critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence - not to mention the connections you'll build around the table. That's why we offer this original, kid-inclusive Dungeons & Dragons show along with tip videos and our own D&D campaigns for kids to help you play TTRPGs with the kids at your own table! For Our Kids' Adventures & More: thekidstablednd.com To Support Our Work: patreon.com/TheKidsTableDnD Follow @TheKidsTableDnD on Instagram, TikTok & Facebook #dungeonsanddragons #thekidstablednd #dndwithkids #actualplay #ttrpg #familyshow #familygames #kids #storytelling #roleplaying
After a healing break following surgery, I'm back at the mic sharing a heartfelt Spirit Message inspired by a listener's question: How did you get started in your work as a medium? In this episode, I walk you through my earliest days of development, the unexpected (and terrifying) moment I said yes to doing paid readings, and the powerful lessons Spirit has shared with me along the way. We explore what it means to answer the call of your own spirit—even when you're not sure you're ready. And we look at the quiet courage it takes to say “yes” to opportunities that stretch and grow us. This is a real talk episode, recorded in the sunshine with my dog Luna nearby, and I'm sharing it raw and unedited—just like life. I hope it brings light to your path and reminds you that the next time inspiration whispers... you get to say yes. In This Episode, I Share: My journey from spiritual development to serving as a professional medium The surprising moment I stepped into public service (for $20!) How personal growth is deeply tied to spiritual connection A humbling failure that taught me to teach through storytelling Why we often fear being witnessed in our failures A Spirit Message about saying yes to yourself and your callings Mentioned in This Episode: Spirit School Free Community: https://www.daniellesearancke.com/spiritschoolcollective My dog Luna, who makes her podcast debut with background sniffles
We're back with an absolute titan of cinema, and we get a whole spread of opinions on it, even if we don't disagree about any of the specifics. Sometimes movies are funny like that!Check out our letterboxd list if you'd like to see all the movies covered that way! Send us any email questions and comments about the movies we cover or movies in general to abnormalmappingpodcast@gmail.com! Also, we're a patreon supported show, please go to patreon.com/abnormalmapping to see our many shows and support us.Next Time on Repertory Screenings: Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains
In this week's bonus episode, Corrie and Lucia sit down to discuss Emily Henry's newest release - Great Big Beautiful Life.Join us for our thoughts on advanced reader copies, similarities to other books, believable characters and heart-wrenching final chapters.Thank you to Viking and Penguin Random House for sending us advanced reader copies of this book!Episode Timepoints:00:00 - Intro00:30 - Life Updates07:40 - Spoiler Warning08:30 - The Blurb09:20 - Our Discussion of Great Big Beautiful Life47:10 - Next Time on Reading Materials49:15 - OutroOther Books Mentioned:You and Me on Vacation / People We Meet on Vacation by Emily HenryFunny Story by Emily HenryThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
On Monday, Spain, Portugal and part of France came, literally to a screeching halt for many hours. Millions are still without power. What happened? And could it happen here? The Portuguese grid operator blamed extreme temperature variation-induced “oscillations” in its high-voltage power lines. It may actually have more to do with the unreliability and attendant problems caused by so-called “sustainable” wind and solar power generation, on which the affected grid relies for over 50 percent of its electricity. Parts of the U.S. electric grid certainly face such so-called green energy-precipitated problems as solar and wind farms that work part-time replace coal, nuclear and gas-fired power plants that work continuously. That's a formula for disaster here, too. Until it's reversed, our grid will go down, too – if not due to enemy action or solar storms, because of insane green energy policies. This is Frank Gaffney.
Suffering is the textbook that will teach you what you believe about God. It will teach you who you really are. In short, hardships and heartaches reveal the truth about what you think is true – and the truth will set you free.-------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org. Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.
It's time for another classic shonen series that spawned a massive merchandise franchise to get our focus! And this time it's Beyblades!So with Kyle's understanding of Beyblades being “shiny-disk-spin-and-go-brrrrrr”, we thought it best to bring in some subject matter experts – meaning both Terry and Brendan join Kyle and Aaron!Be prepared for bad jokes, dad puns and a surprisingly awkward news segment thanks to Netflix.Plus all our usual segments including an interesting back catalogue pick!LINKSTerry: https://www.youtube.com/c/dryeguyBrendan: https://www.instagram.com/aussieobelixcosplay/In Australia? Consider heading to Hoshicon this November! Hoshievents.com.auVIDEOS!Kawaii-Fi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KawaiiFiKyle's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KyleinOrbitTifa's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thetkennedy SUPPORT USPatreon: Patreon.com/KawaiiFiBuy us a Coffee: Ko-fi.com/kawaiifi JOIN THE KAWAII-FI COMMUNITYFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KawaiiFiAnime/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kawaiifianime/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@kawaiifianimeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kawaiifianimeDiscord: https://discord.gg/p9ccFx8vTQ LISTEN ELSEWHERE?Spotify: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiSpotifyApple: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiAppleYT Music: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-Fi-YMCastbox: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiCastboxGoodpod: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-fiGoodpodAmazon Music: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiAmazonPocket Casts: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiPocket EPISODE SEGMENTS00:00:00 – Show Opener00:02:14 – What We're Watching00:25:23 – Now Featuring: Beyblade00:54:55 – Anime Communique01:20:48 – Next Time, more news and stolen Beyblades.Tags:anime,podcast,anime news,anime podcast,anime reviews,anime recommendation,Beyblade,Bakuten Shoot Beyblade,Beyblade X,Beigoma,To be Hero X,Oreimo,Sakamoto Days,The Gorilla God's go-to girl,Netflix,Kakegurui,Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize,Look Back,Gundam,A-Do,Kowloon Generic Romance,Ghost in the Shell,Zombie Land Saga,Jojo's Bizarre Adventure,
Muhammad “Mvstermind” Austin, founder of Mvstercamp, joins producer Miya Norfleet for April's new music show on St. Louis on the Air. They discuss some of their favorite new songs from St. Louis-area artists, including Kendrick Lamar and SZA's “luther” and “Kerosene” by Lani Rose.
THURSDAY HR 1 Getting ready for our live broadcast in Leesburg! Monsters try the new Doritio flavor and the Reeses Cup with PB&J What do you use to spread jelly/jam? Russ vacumes dirt and throws it away in a trash bag. Not weird at all.
Join us for another episode where we cover our slightly unusual rollout of Swift 6.1 support on the Swift Package Index, the Swift Fundraising cooperative, the multiple fabulous projects written by Kashikawa Katsumi, and of course, give our regular package picks.NewsThe Swift Fundraising CooperativeKashikawa KatsumiSwiftRegex.comSwift AST ExplorerPackagesHasLazyServer by southkinswift-play-experimental by AppleTextReplacements by Daniel Saidiswift-snapshot-testing-macros by Adam Carterswift-snapshot-testing by Point-FreeSwiftTitleCase by Yilei Yang
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This week on IYGADAP, Nick and I kick things off with an in-depth discussion about the new Power Rangers documentary. We dive into our thoughts, reactions, and what the franchise meant to us growing up—so if you're a fellow Ranger fan, you'll definitely want to hear this. Then, Jared aka Papa Podcast sits down with the legendary Dale Kelly—the original narrator of Dragon Ball Z and the voice of Captain Ginyu! Dale shares why he left DBZ, tells wild stories from his game-changing radio days, and introduces us to the epic universe he's creating now with Cycles of War. We also talk comic cons, connecting with fans, and his evolution as a creative. PLUS—Nick and I talk after the interview about some big changes coming to the show. There's a lot on the horizon, and you'll hear it all right here. If you're into anime, nostalgia, storytelling, or just great conversation—you don't want to miss this one. ======================== Podcast Networks: Zeo to Hero Podcast Network: https://zeotohero.com/ OIW Podcast Network: https://www.oiwpodcastnetwork.com/ ======================== Merch! https://iygadapshop.etsy.com/ Stickers By Stasha: https://linktr.ee/stickersbystasha ======================= Original Geek Comics: https://www.originalgeek.org https://linktr.ee/OrgnlGeek Original Geek: Beyond The Panels Podcast: https://www.redcircle.com/show/ogbeyondthepanels ========================================== If You Give A Dad A YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IfYouGiveADadAYoutubeCha-uw7zm If You Give A Dad A Cosplay: https://www.youtube.com/@IfyougiveadadaCosplay-nl9hc ========================= musical credits for show: Beginning Music from www.tunetank.com Intro theme sampled from: https://pixabay.com/music (find whole song there) Outro music by: D.Cure Produced by: tunnA Beatz If you enjoy his music, be sure to check out his website as well! www.dcurehiphop.com =========================== Linktree to follow me: http://linktr.ee/Giveadadapodcast
Is evil really taking over? The Bible says no. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.
The Break Room (FRIDAY 4/18/25) 8am Hour 1) It sounds like this teacher allegedly made a HUGE mistake, but should they be fired for it? 2) Maybe it's easier than we thought to pull off this type of scam 3) Your Rochester Red Wings are HOME this weekend - leave the egg hunt to the kids
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Illnesses and scheduling have waylaid us once again, but we're here to talk about the funniest horror movie ever made, which leads to a great time and some great emails.Check out our letterboxd list if you'd like to see all the movies covered that way! Send us any email questions and comments about the movies we cover or movies in general to abnormalmappingpodcast@gmail.com! Also, we're a patreon supported show, please go to patreon.com/abnormalmapping to see our many shows and support us.Next Time on Repertory Screenings: Tokyo Story
This week, were joined again by Drew to talk NFL and NBA updates. We then cover updates on Marvel's Doomsday, and our view of the Nintendo Switch 2. We finish off with a draft of Dragon Ball characters to see who can get the strongest team.
Hour 2 - Tommy & Tejay roll into the second half with a visit with KU Hoops reporter for the Kansas City Star Shreyas Laddha.
The time has come—we're taking a detour from Smallville to revisit the one, the only… Supergirl: The Movie (1984). This wild ride starring Helen Slater has everything: invisible monsters, Omegahedrons, and Faye Dunaway doing the most. Is it a forgotten classic? Or is it… really, really bad? Join us for a hilarious and heartfelt dive into the camp, chaos, and cape drama of this infamous Superman spin-off, and find out how it holds up (or doesn't) in the legacy of Krypton's finest. Plus: We're sharing some behind-the-scenes facts, connections to Smallville, and where this movie ranks among the DC deep cuts.GET YOUR 30 DAY FREE TRIAL OF AMAZON PRIME HERE
Confusion at its finest. Original Posts Boss yells at me for following instructions and tells me to do the opposite next time... which backfires Work forces me to train my own replacement. So I do, with the same effort they put into hiring him. Refuse service when legally you can't? hope you enjoy the fine
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Hour 2 - The second half of the Thursday big show has Jacob & Tommy discussing WSU's N.I.L. situation as it pertains to getting portal players. They also talk with GoPowerCat.com's Tim Fitzgerald.
Writer/director Kathy Buchanan and sound designers Luke Guenot and Zach Schneider dive into the making of “Better Buck Next Time.” Hear how Buck’s story evolved after his breakup with Jules, how football and faith collide in this three-parter, and why the team recorded at a real-life batting cage to get just the right sound.
Smallville Season 6 had some of the show's biggest moments… but did it also mark the beginning of the end? In this episode of Going Back to Smallville, we're taking a deep dive into Season 6—exploring how it transitioned the show into a darker, more complicated era. From the rise of Lex Luthor's villainy to Clark's shifting relationships, we break down what worked, what didn't, and how the back half of the season started steering us toward the most divisive chapter in the series: Season 7. We're also digging into the Smallville: The Complete Sixth Season Blu-ray bonus features, with behind-the-scenes insights, commentary from the creators, and a look at what the showrunners were aiming for during this pivotal time in the series.GET YOUR 30 DAY FREE TRIAL OF AMAZON PRIME HERE
Have you had to work on the weekend due to something urgent that came up late on Friday? The 633rd episode of Done! is about how to avoid that happening again. What would you have done if you were in my lecture participant's situation? Please write to me and tell me. I want to know! Do you know these 6 ways to keep your goals close at hand? These episodes are also available as a weekly newsletter to your email. If you rather read than listen (or both!), sign up for a free subscription. David Stiernholm is a ”struktör”. As such he helps people and companies become more efficient and productive by creating better structure. His motto is: Everything can be done easier! David is frequently hired as a speaker by all kinds of businesses, from well-established major corporations to entrepreneurial companies in hyper-growth. He extinguishes himself by providing clients with concrete tools and methods that can be applied instantly both at work and in your personal life. During a talk with David Stiernholm, you will realize that structure is both liberating and fun and that establishing a better structure makes you less stressed and more efficient.
In this episode "Are You Ready for the Next Time Something Breaks?" Jacquette explains the importance of having a contingency plan and how it can ultimately assist in achieving set goals.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
More and more consumer's are financing their food delivery meals. Why?
We're back in the 30's covering the 11th Academy Awards or the films of 1938. There were 10 nominees this year and we added two more for a 12-movie mini-tournament. We'll be talking about the losers this episode.The nominees were: The Adventures of Robin Hood, Alexander's Ragtime Band, Boys Town, The Citadel, Four Daughters, Grand Illusion, Jezebel, Pygmalion, Test Pilot, You Can't Take it With You.The films we added were: Bringing Up Baby and Angels with Dirty FacesNotes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate:6:05 - Round 1 Match-Ups and Deciding Winners and LosersLosers Discussion15:00 - The Adventures of Robin Hood22:30 - Alexander's Ragtime Band34:25 - Four Daughters46:25 - Boys Town57:10 - Bringing Up Baby1:07:15 - Jezebel1:19:55 - Best of the Worst & Worst of the Worst1:20:35 - Next Time
In this explosive episode of Going Back to Smallville, we're breaking down the Season 6 finale: Phantom—and trust us, it's a game-changer. Lex's experiments with Project Ares collide with the arrival of the final Phantom: Bizarro, a twisted Kryptonian clone who absorbs green kryptonite and matches Clark's powers. Meanwhile, Clark finally tells Lana the truth, leading to her decision to leave Lex—until tragedy strikes. As Lana's car explodes and Lois is stabbed investigating Reeves Dam, Chloe's meteor powers awaken, saving Lois but leaving her unconscious. With Martian Manhunter's warning, the dam crumbling, and Clark vs. Bizarro midair, the stakes have never been higher. Join us as we unpack the chaos, conspiracies, and cliffhangers that close out Season 6!GET YOUR 30 DAY FREE TRIAL OF AMAZON PRIME HERE
The biggest possible movie. We have a great time talking about the endless sky, the dirtiest men, and the fastest guns of the west. Check out our letterboxd list if you'd like to see all the movies covered that way! Send us any email questions and comments about the movies we cover or movies in general to abnormalmappingpodcast@gmail.com! Also, we're a patreon supported show, please go to patreon.com/abnormalmapping to see our many shows and support us.Next Time on Repertory Screenings: Evil Dead II
DJ & Matt discuss the trivia behind the 1985 Dark Fantasy, Adventure, Romance "Legend" starring Tom Cruise, Mia Sara and Tim Curry. Next Time: "Harriet The Spy" To Be Released on 4/04 Write to DJ & Matt at matineeminutiae@gmail.com Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on BlueSky. View our our videos on YouTube. Friend DJ on Facebook This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Coming up in this episode * Oh GNOME! * Mozilla, Don't Watch * And a few high notes The Video Version! (https://youtu.be/FdHulOnBwEo) https://youtu.be/FdHulOnBwEo 0:00 Cold Open 1:07 Dash To Panel Needs Your Help! 27:21 Firefox's New Terms Of Use 51:33 Mark / Contact Button 1:00:34 Scott / Contact Button 1:03:22 Dan / Matrix 1:06:09 chraist / Matrix 1:08:07 bgt lover / Matrix 1:10:00 MarshMan / Discord 1:13:58 Next Time! 1:18:45 Stinger Dash to Panel Maintainer Quits Dash to panel maintainer quits (https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/14/dashtopanel_maintainer_quits/) The GitHub issue (https://github.com/home-sweet-gnome/dash-to-panel/issues/2259)
A simple act of kindness on the open road can turn into a nightmare – these true stories of hitchhiking horror will make you think twice before picking up a stranger… or thumbing a ride yourself.IN THIS EPISODE: The open road is a beautiful place where you can make friends that you'd otherwise never meet and have adventures that will change your life. But there are also extreme dangers to traveling with strangers on highways and backroads. No matter how trustworthy or well-intentioned a driver might seem, it's nearly impossible to tell if they are actually a predator or murderer, preying upon innocent hitchhikers. Creepy, true hitchhiker stories can make you think twice before picking up that stranger at the side of the road - or trying to "thumb it" yourself.SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Hitchhiker” original story at the beginning of this episode was written by HoneyBunny00: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8b53e2“Hitchhiking Horror Stories” by Isadora Teich for Ranker.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3yj8t3ka, by Jacob Shelton for Ranker.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2s4a2wkz, Eric Redding for ThoughtCatalog.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/hk8pn8rf, and from ScaryCarries.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2aead59t“Phantom Hitchhikers” posted at Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y4dxkv7m, Kelly Agan for Medium.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/36wucpzm, Paul Adams for The History Press:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8z538u, and Krystal DeCosta for ScientificAmerican.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mr29nkpa=====Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV=====(Over time links seen above 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.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: January, 2021EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HitchhikingHorrors
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What if your doctor wasn't trying to save you, but trying to cash in on you? In this episode of Pretend, we uncover the shocking case of Dr. Thomas Weiner, an oncologist accused of prescribing years of brutal chemotherapy treatments to patients who may not have even had cancer. We follow the story of Scott Warwick, a man who was told he had stage 4 lung cancer and endured 11 years of toxic treatments—only to later learn there was no biopsy confirming his diagnosis. When Dr. Randy Sasich, a pulmonary critical care specialist, began questioning Weiner's practices, he faced pushback, intimidation, and threats. But Weiner's case isn't unique. Across the country, doctors like Farid Fata, Jorge Zamora-Quezada, and Michael Swango have been caught exploiting patients for profit, exposing just how broken the U.S. healthcare system truly is. In this episode, we dive into: ✔️ How financial incentives reward doctors for prescribing unnecessary treatments ✔️ The loopholes in insurance billing that allow fraud to go undetected for years ✔️ The whistleblower who risked everything to expose the truth ✔️ The cult-like following that still defends Dr. Weiner