Podcasts about No Mercy

Hey Yo! This week on the show, we unfortunately have to spend some time talking about the unexpected passing of PAC. We had the honor of seeing his final match live at All Out. We hit on all the other great matches that were on that show as well. On the retro side of things, we are heading towards No Mercy 2002, where The Undertaker gets his rematch against Brock Lesnar in a match of Stephanie McMahon's choosing. Not going to lie, it is kind of a weird episode, but it felt great to sit down together and laugh after a couple of really heavy days. I love and appreciate each and every one of you for listening to the show and allowing Adam and I to (hopefully) entertain you for an hour or so each week. It means a lot. Cheers!

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (9-28-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell to discuss the latest on TNA's future and rumors of their imminent sale or demise, the latest happenings on Raw and Smackdown including the Miz-Dolph Ziggler segment and No Mercy developments, Ryback going into MMA, and more. Live callers are included throughout.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason discuss topics brought up by emailers including which TNA wrestlers would likely land in WWE's roster if TNA were to be bought by WWE or cease operations, what would be better for Dolph Ziggler than his current approach, praise for Miz's turnaround, Sheamus & Cesaro, Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson, Bayley, T.J. Perkins as the lead act in the new Cruiserweight Division, a preview of ROH's All-Star Extravaganza, Raw ratings, and some Minnesota Vikings talk.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

This week Prateek and Gootz discuss the big shows this weekend Steve Bordens injury and then review the only no mercy from the UK! Enjoy!

Erica Kent's debut novel Black Dog is a raw, darkly funny coming-of-age story about rock music, addiction, loss, and recovery in 1980s Boston. The story begins with an 11-year-old Jessica Ryder reeling from the murder of John Lennon, and music remains part of the soundtrack as her life becomes increasingly consumed by drugs and alcohol.In this episode, Erica Kent joins Booked On Rock to discuss the personal experiences that informed Black Dog, why Led Zeppelin's “Black Dog” helped inspire the novel, and how artists including The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, the Grateful Dead, the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, and Jimi Hendrix became woven into Jessica's world. Erica also talks candidly about getting sober at age 20, experiencing a relapse years later, and what that experience taught her about the lasting power of addiction. We also explore why John Lennon's death represented a loss of innocence for her generation, the connection between rock culture and substance use, why sobriety doesn't mean giving up the music you love, and the idea at the heart of Black Dog: recovery isn't a simple journey from darkness into light. It's complicated, contradictory, and deeply human. Purchase a copy of Black DogVisit EricaKent.com----------

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What happens when you listen to the complete catalogs of 29 classic rock artists—not once, but three times each—and score every album along the way?Aaron Belansky is taking on an ambitious classic rock experiment called The Review Board, listening to 329 albums across 987 total listens to determine his personal Top 10 classic rock artists. And he's doing it all while walking—roughly 740 hours of music and an estimated 2,000 miles.In this episode, Aaron joins Booked On Rock to reveal some of the biggest surprises so far. He explains why Led Zeppelin has climbed to No. 2 in his rankings, why Eric Clapton doesn't hit him the way he once did, how The Rolling Stones won him over after years of resistance, and why Pink Floyd's early catalog is hurting their standing. He also discusses rediscovering The Who's Live at Leeds, hearing familiar albums differently after repeated listens, and whether we love classic rock because it's truly great—or simply because we've heard it thousands of times.It's a fascinating experiment in music, memory, repetition and changing tastes—and a reminder that even the albums and artists we think we know can sound very different when we go back and really listen.Visit Aaron Belansky's Review Board YouTube channelVisit the Review Board website----------

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Fleetwood Mac's Rumours wasn't just born from heartbreak—the band members were living through broken relationships, new romances, creative tension, and emotional turmoil while making one of the most successful albums in rock history.Music journalist and author Andrea Swensson joins Booked On Rock to explore the extraordinary story behind Rumours and the five musicians who somehow turned personal chaos into musical chemistry. We dig into Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks' breakup, Christine and John McVie's collapsing marriage, Mick Fleetwood's role in holding the band together, and how those relationships found their way directly into the songs.Andrea takes us inside the recording sessions and the creation of classics including “Dreams,” “Go Your Own Way,” “The Chain,” “Gold Dust Woman,” “Don't Stop,” “Songbird,” “You Make Loving Fun,” and “Silver Springs.” We also discuss Lindsey Buckingham's obsessive approach to arrangements and production, Stevie Nicks' songwriting process, Christine McVie's often-underappreciated contribution, and the remarkable work of producers and engineers Ken Caillat and Richard Dashut.Plus, Andrea explains the fascinating musical conversation between “Go Your Own Way” and “Dreams,” why “Silver Springs” was left off the original album, how “The Chain” was assembled from pieces contributed by the band, and what happened when Fleetwood Mac had to take these intensely personal songs on the road.It's the story of five musicians whose relationships were falling apart just as their music was coming together—and why, nearly 50 years later, Rumours remains one of rock's most enduring albums.Purchase a copy of Fleetwood Mac & Rumours: 50 YearsVisit Andrea Swensson's website----------

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Chuck Klosterman joins Booked On Rock to explore a fascinating question: What if rock history happened differently? In his new book, Rock: A Mainstream Alternative History of Alternative Mainstream Music, Klosterman imagines an alternate musical universe where the Velvet Underground become one of the biggest bands in the world, the Beatles fade from prominence, Led Zeppelin become critical favorites instead of arena superstars, and the familiar story of rock and roll is completely rewritten.We talk about how timing, critics, commercial success, failure, and cultural consensus shape the way we remember music. Chuck explains why KISS is his favorite band to think about, why Led Zeppelin and T. Rex make such an interesting reversal, how MTV changed our relationship with rock stars, why Lenny Kravitz becomes the ultimate rock icon in his alternate universe, and whether albums by artists like Van Halen and Jimi Hendrix possess an inherent greatness—or whether history teaches us what is supposed to be great.It's a funny, thought-provoking conversation about rock history, classic rock, music criticism, fame, artistic legacy, and why certain bands become legendary while others disappear.Purchase a copy of Rock: A Mainstream Alternative History of Alternative Mainstream Music----------

What if some of rock history's biggest personnel decisions had gone the other way? What if Eric Clapton had joined The Beatles, Slash had landed the gig with Poison, Richie Sambora became a member of KISS, or Sammy Hagar never joined Van Halen?Author Mike Garam joins Booked On Rock to discuss Near Miss: Alternate Histories of Rock's Greatest Personnel Decisions, a fascinating exploration of the auditions, offers, lineup changes, and near-misses that could have completely rewritten rock history.We explore alternate timelines involving The Beatles, Van Halen, Poison, KISS, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Def Leppard, Ozzy Osbourne, and more. Could George Lynch have replaced Randy Rhoads in Ozzy's band? What if David Coverdale had joined Black Sabbath? Could Rory Gallagher have become a Rolling Stone? And what might have happened if John Bonham or Bon Scott had lived?Along the way, Mike examines more than who might have joined which band. We follow the ripple effects—the albums that might never have existed, the songs that could have sounded completely different, the careers that might have taken another path, and why musical chemistry and personality can matter just as much as talent.It's a trip through the crossroads of classic rock history where one decision could have changed everything.Purchase a copy of Near Miss: Alternate Histories Of Rock's Greatest Personnel DecisionsWatch/Subscribe Backstage Pass: All Excess channel on YouTube----------

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Lynyrd Skynyrd became one of the most influential and enduring bands in Southern rock, powered by the songwriting, vision, and uncompromising leadership of Ronnie Van Zant. In this episode of Booked On Rock, author Chris Salisbury joins me to explore the story behind Lynyrd Skynyrd's classic albums and songs, from their difficult early years in Jacksonville to the creation of “Free Bird,” “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Simple Man,” “Saturday Night Special,” and more.Chris shares fascinating stories about Ronnie Van Zant's leadership and songwriting, the development of Skynyrd's legendary three-guitar attack, Al Kooper's role in shaping the early records, Billy Powell's distinctive piano work, and the arrival of Steve Gaines. We also dig into the conflicting stories behind the famous ending of “Free Bird,” what “Sweet Home Alabama” was really saying, and how a band with relatively little formal musical training created arrangements of remarkable complexity.We also examine the tragedy surrounding 1977's Street Survivors, Ronnie's eerie predictions that he wouldn't live to see 30, and the question of what Lynyrd Skynyrd might have become had the plane crash never happened. Finally, Chris discusses the band's return with Johnny Van Zant, the music of the post-1987 era, and why defiance may be the single quality that best explains Lynyrd Skynyrd's lasting appeal.Chris Salisbury is the author of Lynyrd Skynyrd: Every Album, Every Song, part of Sonicbond's On Track series.Purchase a copy of Lynyrd Skynyrd: Every Album, Every SongVisit SonicBond's website for more books from the "On Track" series----------

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It's interesting that young men in America are digging into religion in greater numbers than we've seen in decades at the same time young women are mystifying much of the country with their support of child killer Lindsay Clancy. What's behind this tale of two sexes? Listen to the female jurors discuss the male holdout on the Clancy panel and hear how they describe him. The Sanctimonious Do Goodery of Idiocy is in full swing. Plus - an interesting case out of Missouri about election redistricting ahead of the midterms and how a federal judge overruled a Supreme Court justice.  

Ep 388 – No Mercy 1999 “Show No Compassion, Remorse or Mercy” We got some breakout stars!! 0:30 - Welcome 13:24 - No Mercy Opening 14:47 - The Godfather (w/ ho's) vs Mideon (w/ Viscera) 19:46 - Fabulous Moolah (w/ Mae Young) vs Ivory for the WWF Women's Championship 21:59 - The New Age Outlaws (Road Dogg Jesse James/Bad Ass Billy Gunn) vs the Hollys (Hardcore/Crash Holly) 27:25 - Jeff Jarrett (w/ Miss Kitty) vs Chyna for the WWF Intercontinental Championship in a Good Housekeeping match 34:25 - British Bulldog vs the Rock 38:37 - Edge and Christian vs the New Brood (Matt/Jeff Hardy) (w/ Gangrel) in a Ladder match 51:46 - Val Venis vs Mankind 56:36 - Kane vs X-Pac vs Faarooq vs Bradshaw in a Four Corners Elimination match 1:03:57 - Stone Cold Steve Austin vs HHH in a No Hold Barred match for the WWF Championship 1:10:40 - Overall Thoughts 1:13:36 - Smarking It Up 1:23:41 - Ready to Rumble – Dick Tracy (1945) 1:26:34 - Goodbyes Music from this week's show is “Used Up” by Luke Strike and “My Time” by Jim Johnston Rate and review us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you find your podcasts Email – WrestlingHistoryX@gmail.com X – WrestlingHistoX

Metallica's journey from underground thrash pioneers to the biggest metal band in the world is one of the most remarkable stories in rock history. In this episode of Booked On Rock, acclaimed rock author and historian Martin Popoff returns to discuss his new book, Metallica: Album by Album, and take a critical look at the records that defined—and sometimes divided—the band's audience.We go album by album through Metallica's career, from the raw aggression of Kill 'Em All and the breakthrough songwriting of Ride the Lightning to Master of Puppets, …And Justice for All, and the massive commercial transformation of 1991's Metallica (The Black Album). Martin explains why he prefers Ride the Lightning to Master of Puppets, questions whether the Black Album deserves its towering reputation, and discusses how Cliff Burton's death changed the band's story.We also tackle the controversial Load and Reload era, Bob Rock's influence, the much-maligned St. Anger, Metallica's return to thrash on Death Magnetic, and the band's later work on Hardwired… to Self-Destruct and 72 Seasons. Martin offers his takes on Lars Ulrich's drumming, Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield's extraordinary riff writing, Metallica's willingness to change, and whether some of those changes crossed the line into “selling out.”Plus, Martin reveals his picks for Metallica's best and worst albums, most underrated and overrated records, best post-Black Album material, and the five songs he'd give someone discovering Metallica for the first time.If you're a Metallica fan—or simply fascinated by how four musicians took thrash metal from the underground to stadiums around the world—this is a deep dive into more than four decades of Metallica history. Purchase a copy of Metallica: Album by AlbumVisit Martin Popoff's website----------

This message from the "No Mercy" series explores how to find your way back to God after falling into sin. Psalm 51 reveals King David's raw confession and brokenness after his moral failure. Through David's genuine repentance, we learn to appeal to God's unchanging character and ask for complete restoration. How can you keep short accounts with God and experience the true joy of your salvation again? Watch now to discover four practical steps to confess your sins honestly and experience the overwhelming grace of a Father who runs to welcome you home. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub

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Paul Weller has spent more than four decades refusing to stand still. From his rise with The Jam and the musical experimentation of The Style Council to an acclaimed solo career, Weller has continually reinvented his sound while remaining rooted in soul, R&B, mod culture, rock, and classic British songwriting.Author Kevin Sedelmeier joins Booked On Rock to discuss his book Paul Weller: Song by Song, exploring the stories, influences, and creative choices behind Weller's solo catalog. We trace his remarkable comeback from having no record deal in the early '90s through Wild Wood, Stanley Road, Heavy Soul, 22 Dreams, Wake Up the Nation, True Meanings, 66, Find El Dorado, and more. Kevin discusses Weller's songwriting process, his willingness to experiment, the impact of sobriety and collaboration on his later work, and why he has never been interested in becoming a nostalgia act.We also explore the mystery of why Paul Weller never achieved the same level of success in America that he did in the UK, including the infamous moment when Jay Leno introduced him as “Peter Weller” on The Tonight Show. Ultimately, it's the story of an artist who keeps asking the same question: What's next?Purchase a copy of Paul Weller: Song by SongVisit Kevin Sedelmeier's website----------

What if you woke up one day as a rock star—but couldn't play guitar? Author Charles Harvey joins Booked On Rock to discuss his novel Xylene X Band: A Fictionalized Chapter in the History of X Band, a story that mixes rock and roll, identity, ambition, relationships, and the pressures that come with success. The novel follows brilliant but troubled guitarist Joe Ecks, whose life takes an extraordinary turn when he wakes up believing he is Mike Smith—a Harvard graduate who knows nothing about being a rock star and, most importantly, doesn't know how to play guitar.Charles reveals how a recurring nightmare about being handed a guitar and told to go onstage inspired the original story. We also explore one of the book's central ideas: being good at something doesn't necessarily mean you'll be happy doing it. Along the way, we discuss the psychology of Joe and Mike, the effect the transformation has on Joe's wife Angie and the members of X Band, creativity versus technical talent, the darker side of the music business, ambition, success, and what happens when the career everyone thinks you should want becomes the very thing making you miserable.It's a rock-and-roll story with a Twilight Zone-style premise, but underneath it is a question almost anyone can relate to: Are you living the life that actually makes you happy—or simply the life you're good at?Purchase a copy of Xylene X Band: A Fictionalized Chapter in the History of X BandVisit the Xylene X Band Website----------

Paul McCartney and Wings entered one of their most adventurous periods with 'London Town', the atmospheric 1978 album featuring “With a Little Luck,” “London Town,” “I'm Carrying,” “Girlfriend,” and “Morse Moose and the Grey Goose.”Author Luca Perasi joins Booked On Rock to reveal how Wings recorded aboard a boat in the Virgin Islands, why Paul McCartney began incorporating synthesizers and electronic textures, and how his creative partnership with Denny Laine shaped the album. Luca also discusses the departures of Jimmy McCulloch and Joe English, the making and phenomenal success of “Mull of Kintyre,” and the unreleased fan favorite “Waterspout.” Was Wings still a genuine band—or had it become a vehicle for McCartney's musical vision? Did contemporary critics underestimate the album? And does London Town deserve a more prominent place in the Wings catalogue?Luca's book, Wings: London Town—The Story of an Adventurous Album, takes readers inside the songs, sessions and unusual circumstances behind one of McCartney's most atmospheric and overlooked records. Purchase a copy of Wings: London Town. The Story of an Adventurous Album Visit L.I.L.Y. Publishing's website ----------

Author David Starkey joins Booked On Rock to explore Bruce Springsteen's extraordinary 1973–1987 era, from Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. and Born to Run through Darkness on the Edge of Town, The River, Nebraska, Born in the U.S.A. and Tunnel of Love.Drawing from his book Bruce Springsteen 1973–1987: Every Album, Every Song, Starkey examines the lyrics, music and creative decisions behind classics including “Thunder Road,” “Jungleland,” “The Promised Land,” “Atlantic City,” “Born in the U.S.A.,” “Glory Days” and “One Step Up.” The conversation also covers Clarence Clemons, Steven Van Zandt, the E Street Band and why Springsteen's legendary nine-album run may never be matched.Purchase a copy of Bruce Springsteen 1973-1987: Every Album Every Song Visit David Starkey's website ----------

Palace start the new season with defeat at Everton after a frustrating afternoon in front of goal. We talk missed chances, what went wrong and whether there were still signs to be encouraged by.Away from the pitch, there's plenty going on. Mateta is reportedly trying to void his contract, Galatasaray are told Sarr is not for sale, there's the latest on the Disasi loan and plenty more transfer talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Daily. Go ahead and pick up your 1 Peter Scripture Journal now. Our text today is 1 Peter 2:9-10: But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. — 1 Peter 2:9-10 Everyone wants to tell you who you are. Advertisers tell you who you should be. Politicians tell you where you belong. Social media invites you to build an identity around an image. Friends shape your sense of self. Critics label you by your failures. Even your own past whispers reminders of who you used to be. Every day, voices compete to define you. Peter knew his readers were hearing those voices. Living as scattered believers throughout Asia Minor, many of them had lost social standing because of their faith in Christ. Some had been rejected by their families. Others were viewed with suspicion by their communities. The culture around them had plenty to say about who they were. Peter reminds them that the most important thing about them isn't what others say. It's what God says. "But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession." These words would have sounded familiar to Jewish ears. They come from Exodus 19, where God described Israel as His treasured people, set apart to represent Him to the nations. Yet Peter does something astonishing. He applies these titles to believers in Christ. Many of Peter's readers were Gentiles. They had grown up worshiping idols and living outside God's covenant promises. They had no ancestral claim to Abraham, no place among Israel's tribes, and no reason to think these descriptions belonged to them. Yet through Christ, they did. The outsiders became family. The exiles became heirs. The unwanted became beloved. Peter then reaches even deeper into Israel's story. In our last study through Hosea, God gave symbolic names to two of his children: Lo-Ruhamah, meaning "No Mercy," and Lo-Ammi, meaning "Not My People" (Hosea 1:6, 9). Their names illustrated a heartbreaking picture of judgment and a broken relationship. Yet even in Hosea's message of warning, God promised that mercy and restoration would have the final word (Hosea 2:23). In this text, Peter declares that the promise to Hosea has been fulfilled. "Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy." This is the gospel. People who had no claim are brought near. Those who stood outside are welcomed in. Sinners receive mercy and become sons and daughters of God. Peter isn't encouraging believers to think more highly of themselves. This isn't self-esteem dressed up in religious language. He is calling them to believe what God said about them and what he says in his fulfilled promise. Identity isn't discovered by looking deeper within yourself. It is received from the God who made you and redeemed you. The voices competing for your identity never stop. Some will define you by your accomplishments. Others by your mistakes. Some by your wounds. Others by your desires. But if you belong to Christ, the truest thing about you isn't what you've done, what others have said, or what you've become. It's that you are God's. The world will spend your entire life trying to tell you who you are. But God already has. Choose to believe what God has said and no one else, including the voices in your own head. DO THIS: Write down three identities God gives believers in this passage. Then thank Him for each one, especially the one you struggle most to believe is true of you. ASK THIS: What voices most influence the way I see myself? Which truth about my identity in Christ do I have the hardest time embracing? How would my decisions change if I truly believed what God says about me? PRAY THIS: Father, thank You for calling me Your own. When I am tempted to define myself by my past, my failures, or the opinions of others, remind me of who I am in Christ. Help me believe Your voice above every other voice and live as the person You have redeemed me to be. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me."

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The Eagles' Hotel California remains one of the most successful and mysterious albums in rock history—but its polished sound concealed a chaotic creative process. Rock historian Sean Egan, author of Eagles and Hotel California: 50 Years, reveals how Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Don Felder, Joe Walsh, and Randy Meisner created a defining album of the 1970s while wrestling with rivalry, perfectionism, cocaine, fame, and growing tension within the band.We explore the stories behind “Hotel California,” “Life in the Fast Lane,” “New Kid in Town,” “Wasted Time,” and “The Last Resort,” including how the title track evolved from Don Felder's instrumental demo into a timeless rock epic. Egan also discusses the unrealized Hotel California movie, the power struggle within the Eagles, and how extraordinary success ultimately helped pull the band apart.Purchase a copy of Eagles and Hotel California: 50 YearsVisit Sean Egan's website----------

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Living Colour reshaped rock music by fusing hard rock, funk, metal, blues, jazz, and socially conscious lyrics into a sound that refused to be categorized. Author Preston Frazier joins Booked On Rock to discuss his book Shade of Living Colour and trace the band's remarkable journey—from New York's CBGB scene and the Black Rock Coalition to the breakthrough success of Vivid, “Cult of Personality,” Time's Up, Stain, and their enduring influence on modern rock.Frazier explores Vernon Reid's visionary guitar work, Corey Glover's commanding voice, Will Calhoun's explosive drumming, and the contrasting bass contributions of Muzz Skillings and Doug Wimbish. The conversation also examines Mick Jagger's early support, “Glamour Boys,” “Nothingness,” the band's breakup and reunion, and how Living Colour reclaimed rock's Black roots while confronting racism, identity, politics, fame, and the music industry's restrictive labels.Purchase a copy of Shade of Living ColourFind out more about Preston Frazier at SlangOfAges.com----------

Def Leppard's story is filled with massive hits, groundbreaking albums, incredible triumphs, and devastating setbacks. In this episode, author Scott Robinson joins me to discuss his book Def Leppard: Every Album, Every Song, part of Sonicbond's On Track series, and take us through the music and moments that shaped one of rock's most enduring bands.We dig into Def Leppard's early days in Sheffield, the influence of producer Mutt Lange, and the making of landmark albums like Pyromania and Hysteria. Scott shares the fascinating stories behind songs including “Photograph,” “Bringin' On the Heartbreak,” and “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” while we also discuss Rick Allen's remarkable comeback, what the band lost creatively with the death of Steve Clark, the reinvention of Slang, and overlooked later albums such as Songs from the Sparkle Lounge and Diamond Star Halos. Plus, Scott explains why, after more than four decades of tragedy, changing musical trends, and an evolving industry, Def Leppard remains one of rock's great bands of brothers.Purchase a copy of Def Leppard: Every Album, Every Song in the USPurchase a copy of Def Leppard: Every Album, Every Song in the UKFind more books by Scott Robinson----------

In this message from the "No Mercy" series, Pastor Jeff explores the story of Joseph in Genesis 39 to reveal how to navigate temptation. Joseph faced relentless pressure to compromise his integrity, yet he chose to honor God by identifying the lie behind the temptation and fleeing immediately. His story demonstrates that true obedience is not about controlling your circumstances, but about trusting God's faithfulness and taking His way of escape. Are you struggling to find your way out of a persistent cycle of temptation? Watch to discover five practical truths that will help you recognize the enemy's traps, act decisively, and walk in the favor of God. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub

The Grateful Dead spent decades building one of the most devoted followings in rock history without ever needing a conventional hit single. Then came “Touch of Grey.” In 1987, the song became the band's first—and only—Top 40 hit, introducing the Dead to MTV and an entirely new generation of fans.Author John Brackett joins Booked On Rock to discuss his book Touch of Grey, or How the Grateful Dead Became Pop Stars. We explore the song's long evolution before it reached the studio, Jerry Garcia's remarkable comeback following his 1986 diabetic coma, the making of In the Dark, the impact of the “Touch of Grey” video, and what happened when a countercultural institution suddenly found itself in the mainstream.Was “Touch of Grey” simply a great Grateful Dead song that happened to become a hit—or did its success fundamentally change the band and the culture surrounding it? Brackett takes us inside one of the strangest and most consequential success stories in Grateful Dead history.Purchase a copy of Touch of Grey, or How the Grateful Dead Became Pop Stars Visit DeadScholar.comVisit John Brackett's Substack page----------

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Terry Kilgore has spent decades as one of Southern California's most respected guitarists, coming up in the same Pasadena-area scene as Eddie Van Halen and later playing and writing with David Lee Roth. In this episode, Terry shares firsthand stories about his friendship and friendly rivalry with Eddie, the origins of the finger-tapping technique that became synonymous with Van Halen, and his experiences working with Roth on albums including Your Filthy Little Mouth and DLR Band.Terry also opens up about the devastating 2025 Eaton Fire, which destroyed his Altadena home, studio, guitars, and irreplaceable personal belongings. Now, at 71, he's rebuilding his life and returning to music alongside singer-songwriter Korpus Kristy with the upcoming album The Devil's in the Details. It's a conversation about Eddie Van Halen, David Lee Roth, guitar history, survival, friendship, and why Terry Kilgore still has plenty of music left to make.Visit Terry Kilgore's websiteListen to "Terry Kilgore's Love Song" from the forthcoming album The Devil's In The DetailsVisit Korpus Kristy's website----------

In this fifth week of the "No Mercy" series, Pastor Jeff explores the life-changing power available to every believer through Romans chapter 8. Many Christians live in a constant cycle of sin and defeat, unaware of the spiritual resources already inside them. True freedom begins when you stand in the verdict of "no condemnation" and learn to rely on the indwelling Holy Spirit. How can you practically put to death the persistent sins that hold you back? Watch to discover four active steps to reclaim your peace, reset your mind, and live in the fullness of God's power. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub

Ephesians 2:11-22; 1 Peter 2:9-10 Acts 8:3Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called the uncircumcision by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands—remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility. And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near. For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.1 Peter 2:9-10But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.Acts 8:3But Saul was ravaging the church, and entering house after house, he dragged off men and women and committed them to prison.Exodus 19:3-6while Moses went up to God. The LORD called to him out of the mountain, saying, Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the people of Israel: ‘You yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself. Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine; and you shall be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.' These are the words that you shall speak to the people of Israel.Hosea 1:6She conceived again and bore a daughter. And the LORD said to him, Call her name No Mercy, for I will no more have mercy on the house of Israel, to forgive them at all.Hosea 1:8-9When she had weaned No Mercy, she conceived and bore a son. And the LORD said, Call his name Not My People, for you are not my people, and I am not your God.Hosea 1:10Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be like the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured or numbered. And in the place where it was said to them, You are not my people, it shall be said to them, Children of the living God.1 Peter 2:10Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.1 Corinthians 12:12-13For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit.1 Corinthians 12:27Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.Ephesians 2:19-22So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.

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There isn't a single surviving original manuscript for any book of the Bible, so how do scholars decide what the earliest recoverable text actually said? This week, it's a primer on textual criticism: why King James onlyists despise it (despite the KJV being a product of it), what Erasmus did when he ran out of Greek manuscripts for the last chapter of Revelation, and how one scribe's wandering eye can quietly delete an entire paragraph from Samuel. Then it's chapter and verse on Zephaniah — three short chapters of unrelenting doom that promise to sweep humans, animals, birds, and fish off the face of the earth, before pivoting rather abruptly to "sing aloud, O daughter Zion." Support Data Over Dogma and get every episode early and ad-free, plus exclusive bonus content — become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/DataOverDogma Get your Data Over Dogma merch at our online store: https://data-over-dogma-shop.fourthwall.com/ Watch every episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dataoverdogma Follow us: Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/dataoverdogmapod TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@data.over.dogma.pod Threads — https://www.threads.com/@dataoverdogmapod X — https://x.com/data_over_dogma Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/DataOverDogmaPod Get Dan McClellan's New York Times bestselling book, The Bible Says So: https://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/bible-says-so-9781250347466/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pastor Jeff continues the No Mercy series by exploring Romans 7 and the true purpose of God's law. Many people mistakenly run back to the law to prove they are good enough, falling into the trap of legalism. The law acts like a mirror that shows us our spiritual dirt, but it lacks the power to wash us clean. True righteousness and personal transformation come only through a life united with Jesus Christ. Are you tired of trying harder only to fail again? Watch this message to discover how to escape the trap of rule-keeping and embrace the freedom of abiding in grace. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub

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New developments in the case against Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the University of Idaho student murders, suggest that he may have purchased a K-Bar-style knife—the same type of weapon believed to have been used in the killings—on Amazon prior to the attack. According to investigative sources, law enforcement uncovered Amazon purchase records tied to Kohberger's account, which allegedly show he bought a combat knife matching the profile of the murder weapon. The K-Bar is a military-style fixed blade known for its lethality, and forensic analysts have long suspected such a weapon was used in the brutal stabbings.This new piece of evidence is considered damning by prosecutors because it may directly link Kohberger to the murder weapon, something previously lacking in the case. While no physical knife has yet been recovered, digital forensics revealing a purchase trail could help establish premeditation and intent, two key elements for a first-degree murder conviction. Kohberger's defense team is expected to challenge the authenticity, ownership, and timing of the purchase, but if verified, this could significantly strengthen the prosecution's narrative that he meticulously planned the killings.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Bryan Kohberger's damning Amazon history revealed ahead of Idaho trial - as he points to multiple killers | Daily Mail Online

In this message, Pastor Jeff explores what it means to serve a new master. Drawing from Romans chapter 6, he highlights the spiritual transition believers make when they leave the kingdom of darkness. Many Christians continue reporting to their old boss—sin—even after receiving a new life in Christ. How do you stop letting resident sin rule your daily decisions? Watch to discover practical steps for presenting yourself fully to God and experiencing the true freedom of grace. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub

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San Diego Comic Con is upon us! Again! And just like Doctor Doom in the new 'Avengers: Doomsday' trailer, it will show NO MERCY! Every year, SDCC proves to be amazing, entertaining, and exhausting as we catch up with old friends, make new ones, share the Geekscape gospel, and try to celebrate our shared love of pop culture! But what panels, signings, pop-ups, and events are we looking forward to the most? Well, everything going on at Geekscape Booth #1632, obviously! But beyond that? I'm joined by Zak Shaffer of '2 Dollar Late Fee' and Geekscape regular Christina "The Wise Cracking Blonde" to talk about that Avengers: Doomsday trailer, what we're most looking forward to this week, and MORE! Come join in the fun... before it crushes us all! You can also subscribe to the Geekscape podcast on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3H27uMH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/3BVrnkW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A grieving George Duke of Clarence wants someone to blame for the tragic death of his wife and spare heir.  Isabel Neville, Duchess of Clarence, dies during childbirth in December 1476. Their infant son dies shortly afterward.  It's a moment that would push anyone to the brink, but in George's hands, it turns bloody. He sets his sights on two low-ranking staff members in the Clarence household, creates a kangaroo court, and sends them to the gallows.  This act of extrajudicial killing isn't seen as a lapse from someone wracked with grief, but something entirely in keeping with what many see in George: someone who is greedy, volatile, and profoundly disloyal.  It's these qualities that make King Edward IV realise England won't be at peace with George alive. So naturally, he reaches for a supply of Portuguese wine to sort things out once and for all.  – As always, Dan's royal favourites can chime in anytime on the royal court on Patreon at patreon.com/thisishistory. It's where you get your bonus episodes, and on this week's episode Dan explains why the ‘rule of law' could be made brittle for certain nobles under Edward IV's reign. Plus, we hear about whether George Duke of Clarence was a medieval gold digger, and why he decides to play “silly buggers” with a crystal ball.  – A Sony Music Entertainment production.  Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts  To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com  Learn more about your ad choices.  Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  –– Presented by Dan Jones  Producer - Alan Weedon Senior Producer - Dominic Tyerman Associate Producer - Dulcie Whadcock Executive Producer - Louisa Field  Executive Producer - Dan Jones Production Manager - Jen Mistri  Production Coordinator - Eric Ryan  Head of Content - Chris Skinner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Battle of Alligator Creek is over, but not the fighting. The US Marines learn a new rule of combat. Kill the enemy as many times as necessary.  Join Ray Harris Jr. (The History of WW2 Podcast), Tony Lupo, and Ryan Fairfield (The Warrior Next Door Podcast) for a live crossover event to share your personal stories of family or friends who served in WWII. When: Thursday, July 9th | 7:00 – 9:00 PM EST Moderator: Shaun Hall (Veterans Breakfast Club) Bonus: Select stories may be featured on future podcast episodes! Don't let these legacies be forgotten—come share yours live! Click on the link below to register for the event: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-7tUxTWRSl-Zsm2OPpXcnw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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