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48:27 - John Solomon, award-winning investigative journalist, founder of "Just The News," and the host of “Just the News, No Noise” on the Real America’s Voice network Topic: Jack Smith testimony; President Trump's executive order changing the name of AI to Super Intelligence; Other news of the day 59:20 - Stephen Moore, "Joe Piscopo Show" Resident Scholar of Economics, Chairman of FreedomWorks Task Force on Economic Revival, former Trump economic adviser and the author of "The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again" Topic: Reducing pain at the pump 1:05:48 - K.T. McFarland, Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor and the author of "Revolution: Trump, Washington and 'We The People'” Topic: The erosion of Iran's power 1:18:39 - Chris Swecker, attorney who served as assistant director of the FBI for the Criminal Investigative Division from 2004 to 2006 Topic: FBI investigating massive data breach 1:37:39 - Mike Davis, Founder of the Article III Project, Former Law Clerk for Justice Neil Gorsuch, and Former Chief Counsel for Nominations for the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary Topic: Jack Smith testimony; Legality of Ilhan Omar's citizenship 1:52:24 - Pastor Dave Watson, Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel on Staten Island, Founder and President of the New York Institute of Biblical Studies, and the host of "God in Our City" on WMCA Topic: The danger of AI from a biblical perspective; What Jesus says about antisemitismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex and Ben discuss day 17 of Big Brother UK 2026. The housemates nominate for a second time.Join our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/faithfulto⁠⁠⁠Also help with the show here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/faithful⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

9/29/26, Co-Host Amilcar Shabazz The Forbes Library's Artisan Fair this Sunday, 10:00-3:00 with 50 artisans, food, entertainment and music on the new Hess Performance Stage. We speak with Library Director Lisa Downing and Friends of Forbes Board Member Martha McCormick about the celebration, the renovations to the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum, the children's room, and much more. The Cutchins Program for Children and Families' 10th Superhero Run and Fall Fair, a community-wide event this Sunday starting with a 10k run at 8:30 & a 5k run/walk at 9:00. Superhero-themed activates at the fair include creative sessions with Art Always, cartooning workshops with Jarrett J. Krosoczka, a Sparkle Salon with Salon 180 and much more. We talk with Jennifer Bogin, VP of Neurodiversity Services, about Cutchins' programs, this celebration and the youth, adult and provider superheroes in the community. Town Hall Tuesday with Easthampton Mayor Salem Derby. We discuss the spiraling cost of health care, the Neighbors in Need program, Keys to the City nominations, his Mayor's Monthly program with Easthampton Media and the meeting of Climate Mayors. The Roger Wallace Excellence in Teaching Award, being presented Sunday at Amherst College at the Ford Student Center to Miguelina Hernandez. Prof Amilcar Shabazz interviews educators Roger Wallace, the outstanding elementary school teacher, and Paul Wiley, former Principal at Crocker Farm and President of the Roger Wallace Excellence in Teaching Foundation, about the award and their journeys in education.

L&S take a run through the CMA nominations, and share their thoughts!

LEXINGTON, Ky. (September 24, 2026) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been more than 300 teachers honored since that first year. Nominations may only be submitted by current students. To receive the award, a candidate must: Hold the rank of full-time lecturer or above and have been a member of the faculty for the past three years at UK. Have superior knowledge of the subject matter. Have original and innovative classroom presentations. Demonstrate concern for students, both inside and outside the classroom setting. Not have been a recipient of the award for the past 10 years. A committee of the UK Alumni Association Board of Directors and a representative from the student organization Omicron Delta Kappa select the recipients based on objective rating and ranking of the eligible nominations submitted. This episode of Behind the Blue spotlights one of the six Great Teacher Award winners for 2025: Patrick Lee Lucas, a professor of Interior Design in the UK College of Design.  Lucas helps students bridge design history and practice, an award-winning instructor and international presenter. He inspires others to recognize design as a fundamental form of human expression and to understand how material environments shape a rapidly changing world. 'Behind the Blue' is available via a variety of podcast providers, including Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify. Subscribe to receive new episodes each week, featuring UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists, writers and the most important news impacting the university. 'Behind the Blue' is a production of the University of Kentucky. Transcripts for most episodes are now embedded in the audio file and can be accessed in many podcast apps during playback. Transcripts for older episodes remain available on the show's blog page.  To discover how the University of Kentucky is advancing our Commonwealth, click here. This interview has been edited for time and clarity.

The Order of Saint Lucia Committee has opened nominations for the National Awards, inviting citizens at home and in the diaspora to nominate individuals who have made significant contributions to the country. Nominations are open across areas including public service, education, culture, sports, business, community development and humanitarian work, with submissions due by December 11, 2026.

Alex and Ben discuss Day 10 of Big Brother UK 2026. The housemates get the chance to nominate, and it doesn't go down well.Join our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/faithfulto⁠⁠⁠Also help with the show here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/faithful⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy and Arthur O'Dea are in studio for this week's A Slight Tangent, looking all things tangential to the biggest sporting stories this week.Have something you want to get off your chest? Email ASlightTangent@OffTheBall.com!

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BB28 Saturday Live Feed Update September 19, 2026 Also available on YouTube. Big Brother 28 is down to the final five, and the pressure is on as alliances are tested and targets are set. Taran Armstrong is joined by Jacob Jones for a detailed strategy recap of Day 74 in the house, diving into who holds power, who sits on the block, and what could go wrong or right for the core players. This episode unpacks the aftermath of the double eviction, with Devens now confirmed as the new HoH after winning the tiny HoH competition. Nominations see Drew and Melody on the block, and a fast-paced deliberation follows about who should be the true target. The hosts analyze the tricky vote math and dangers in leaving Drew off the block, given his veto threat and potential disloyalty. The conversation moves through houseguests pleading, promises, and shifting loyalties, especially as Dee debates whether sticking with Devens' plan actually serves her endgame. With the veto looming, everyone anxiously eyes how comp outcomes could lead to last-minute flips and betrayals. Taran highlights why Devens needs Drew on the block to prevent a backdoor against Dee. Jacob points out Dee's risky move in agreeing to target Melody over Drew, possibly sabotaging her chance at the end. Taran and Jacob Jones discuss Drew's relentless self-advocacy and how close he comes to changing the narrative, but question if it's really enough. Taran notes both Devens and Dee are secretly planning to cut each other at final 3, adding more suspense to the alliance landscape. With the eviction coming up fast due to the curse twist, there may not be enough time for the houseguests to rethink their strategy. Will Dee follow through with Devens' plan, or will someone make a last-second move that reshapes the endgame? Hear the full breakdown and all the possibilities as Big Brother 28 heads into its most pivotal week yet! 00:00 Big Brother 28 Update 01:50 Confirming HOH and Nominations 04:50 Debating Nominations and Targets 08:06 Drew's Loyalty and Final Two 10:31 Melody's Impact on Jury 13:06 Risks of Evicting Melody This Week 16:08 Drew Fights to Avoid the Block 22:33 Drew's Persistence Shakes the House 34:45 Dee's Game-Losing Mistake Decision 39:03 Devens and Dee: Endgame Dilemma 44:27 Veto Win Could Flip Plans 48:41 Endgame Possibilities for Big Brother 28 Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

BB28 Saturday Live Feed Update September 19, 2026 Also available on YouTube. Big Brother 28 is down to the final five, and the pressure is on as alliances are tested and targets are set. Taran Armstrong is joined by Jacob Jones for a detailed strategy recap of Day 74 in the house, diving into who holds power, who sits on the block, and what could go wrong or right for the core players. This episode unpacks the aftermath of the double eviction, with Devens now confirmed as the new HoH after winning the tiny HoH competition. Nominations see Drew and Melody on the block, and a fast-paced deliberation follows about who should be the true target. The hosts analyze the tricky vote math and dangers in leaving Drew off the block, given his veto threat and potential disloyalty. The conversation moves through houseguests pleading, promises, and shifting loyalties, especially as Dee debates whether sticking with Devens' plan actually serves her endgame. With the veto looming, everyone anxiously eyes how comp outcomes could lead to last-minute flips and betrayals. Taran highlights why Devens needs Drew on the block to prevent a backdoor against Dee. Jacob points out Dee's risky move in agreeing to target Melody over Drew, possibly sabotaging her chance at the end. Taran and Jacob Jones discuss Drew's relentless self-advocacy and how close he comes to changing the narrative, but question if it's really enough. Taran notes both Devens and Dee are secretly planning to cut each other at final 3, adding more suspense to the alliance landscape. With the eviction coming up fast due to the curse twist, there may not be enough time for the houseguests to rethink their strategy. Will Dee follow through with Devens' plan, or will someone make a last-second move that reshapes the endgame? Hear the full breakdown and all the possibilities as Big Brother 28 heads into its most pivotal week yet! 00:00 Big Brother 28 Update 01:50 Confirming HOH and Nominations 04:50 Debating Nominations and Targets 08:06 Drew's Loyalty and Final Two 10:31 Melody's Impact on Jury 13:06 Risks of Evicting Melody This Week 16:08 Drew Fights to Avoid the Block 22:33 Drew's Persistence Shakes the House 34:45 Dee's Game-Losing Mistake Decision 39:03 Devens and Dee: Endgame Dilemma 44:27 Veto Win Could Flip Plans 48:41 Endgame Possibilities for Big Brother 28 Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Emily wants Robert to stop doing WHAT? Toy HoF 2026 nominations Emily wants Thor to pay her for babysitting!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily wants Robert to stop doing WHAT? Toy HoF 2026 nominations Emily wants Thor to pay her for babysitting!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27:17 - Jon Bramnick, New Jersey State Senator Topic: Mike Morino Update 48:27 - Daniel Hoffman, Ret. CIA Senior Clandestine Services Officer and a Fox News ContributorTopic: Intel on the Houthis and Iran; Russia's 500-mile missile 58:00- Dorothy Poppe, CEO of Bobby Jones Chiari & Syringomyelia Foundation Topic: Staten Island Spotlight 1:04:59- Art Del Cueto, Border Security Advisor for the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) and a 21-year veteran of the Border PatrolTopic: Mamdani and Letitia James suing the Trump administration over immigration rule; Ilhan Omar immigration fraud claims 1:19:19- David Fischer, CEO of Landmark Capital Topic: Gold entering the next phase of the Bull Market 1:36:49- Mike Davis, Founder of the Article III Project, Former Law Clerk for Justice Neil Gorsuch, and Former Chief Counsel for Nominations for the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary Topic: Mamdani and Letitia James lawsuit; Other legal news of the day 1:49:01- Miranda Devine, columnist for the New York Post and the author of "The Big Guy" Topic: "Obama and the Dems are suspiciously sounding the ‘AI apocalypse’ alarm — just in time for the midterms" (New York Post op ed)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BB28 Sunday Nominations Ep Recap, Week 10 Also available on YouTube. Big Brother 28 is deep into endgame, and the house is split by distrust and shifting loyalties after Angela's blindside eviction. In this episode recap, Taran Armstrong is joined by Brian Cohen and Sasha Joseph to break down the fallout, analyze chaotic deals, and laugh through the latest comps and social missteps. The episode kicks off with mourning for Angela and nearly everyone dunking on Barrett's failed HoH, especially as Dee pulls off her own save with subtle campaigning. Barrett's poor social game and time holed up in the HoH room open the door for Dee's master move, and the show discusses how editing sometimes credits Devens in the flip, even though the hosts agree Dee did all the heavy lifting. This leads to a new HoH where Yash wins after a slippery and repetitive cactus competition, and the house math leaves him with very few nomination choices. The group also debates the “Operation Blame Drew” strategy, where Barrett and Melody keep targeting Drew for their own mistakes while failing to pull him back in as an ally. Taran spotlights Dee's genius in flipping the vote, pointing out that the show's edit gives unnecessary credit to Devens. Brian notes the show's reluctance to truly dunk on Barrett's HoH with a timestamp montage and calls out Yash's questionable, convoluted nomination lies. The group laughs about Drew being the scapegoat for everything and agree that Yash's comp wins keep saving him from poor jury-management choices. Sasha highlights how Dee and Devens’ relationship with Yash and Taylor is fraught with mistrust, with Dee immediately plotting to target Yash after being saved. With Yash as HoH, the house seems locked in, but underlying distrust toward the Icons and among FAP members keeps everyone on edge. Is Yash's deal-making helping or hurting his long-term game—and can Drew finally turn the blame around? Listen for a full breakdown of the week's drama and shifting alliances. 00:00 Big Brother 28 Recap Begins 01:09 Angela Murray Evicted, New HOH Fallout 03:11 Dee Valladares’ Surprise Survival Moment 05:07 Barrett Pfeiffer's HOH Move Backfires 08:46 Barrett Blamed in Big Brother House 10:03 Slippery HOH Competition Struggles 13:39 Yash Patel's HOH Winning Streak 19:14 Who Yash Nominates for Eviction 22:25 Blaming Drew Campbell Continues 24:46 Melody Morris and Barrett's Dilemma 27:46 Yash's Risky Nomination Lie 32:34 Nomination Ceremony: Drew, Barrett, Melody 35:57 Big Brother Veto: Pressure Cooker Returns 46:21 Drew Campbell and Yash Patel's 13-Hour Showdown 49:42 Taylor Brown or Melody Morris’ Fate 54:24 Anticipating the Two-Hour Double Eviction Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

BB28 Sunday Nominations Ep Recap, Week 10 Also available on YouTube. Big Brother 28 is deep into endgame, and the house is split by distrust and shifting loyalties after Angela's blindside eviction. In this episode recap, Taran Armstrong is joined by Brian Cohen and Sasha Joseph to break down the fallout, analyze chaotic deals, and laugh through the latest comps and social missteps. The episode kicks off with mourning for Angela and nearly everyone dunking on Barrett's failed HoH, especially as Dee pulls off her own save with subtle campaigning. Barrett's poor social game and time holed up in the HoH room open the door for Dee's master move, and the show discusses how editing sometimes credits Devens in the flip, even though the hosts agree Dee did all the heavy lifting. This leads to a new HoH where Yash wins after a slippery and repetitive cactus competition, and the house math leaves him with very few nomination choices. The group also debates the “Operation Blame Drew” strategy, where Barrett and Melody keep targeting Drew for their own mistakes while failing to pull him back in as an ally. Taran spotlights Dee's genius in flipping the vote, pointing out that the show's edit gives unnecessary credit to Devens. Brian notes the show's reluctance to truly dunk on Barrett's HoH with a timestamp montage and calls out Yash's questionable, convoluted nomination lies. The group laughs about Drew being the scapegoat for everything and agree that Yash's comp wins keep saving him from poor jury-management choices. Sasha highlights how Dee and Devens’ relationship with Yash and Taylor is fraught with mistrust, with Dee immediately plotting to target Yash after being saved. With Yash as HoH, the house seems locked in, but underlying distrust toward the Icons and among FAP members keeps everyone on edge. Is Yash's deal-making helping or hurting his long-term game—and can Drew finally turn the blame around? Listen for a full breakdown of the week's drama and shifting alliances. 00:00 Big Brother 28 Recap Begins 01:09 Angela Murray Evicted, New HOH Fallout 03:11 Dee Valladares’ Surprise Survival Moment 05:07 Barrett Pfeiffer's HOH Move Backfires 08:46 Barrett Blamed in Big Brother House 10:03 Slippery HOH Competition Struggles 13:39 Yash Patel's HOH Winning Streak 19:14 Who Yash Nominates for Eviction 22:25 Blaming Drew Campbell Continues 24:46 Melody Morris and Barrett's Dilemma 27:46 Yash's Risky Nomination Lie 32:34 Nomination Ceremony: Drew, Barrett, Melody 35:57 Big Brother Veto: Pressure Cooker Returns 46:21 Drew Campbell and Yash Patel's 13-Hour Showdown 49:42 Taylor Brown or Melody Morris’ Fate 54:24 Anticipating the Two-Hour Double Eviction Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

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The Ballon d'Or nominations are out and Sam and Becky are brining you a breaking bonus episode to dive into it all!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BB28 Sunday Nominations Ep Recap, Week 9 Also available on YouTube. Big Brother 28 is at a turning point as the Crossovers finally make a move to put the “Icons” on the block after weeks of the trio holding power. In this recap episode, Aysha Welch, Mari Forth, and Kirsten MacInnis break down all the action and shifting alliances as new HoH Barrett shakes up the house. Barrett wins HoH and makes a bold play by nominating Dee, Angela, and Devens, the three main Icons, together for the first time all season. The panel discusses how this move comes after a long stretch of the Icons avoiding the block, their loyalty being doubted by others in the house, and why waiting any longer would mean giving up control to that tight trio. The hosts dig into the social fallout, including how Drew and Melody navigate their shifting positions, and how transparency around deals and bribes (like Yash's $5,000 offer) adds new wrinkles to the house dynamic. There's also talk about funny and messy moments from the Diary Room, chaotic HOH competitions, and what choices houseguests might make as their numbers dwindle and old alliances get tested. Mari talks about why targeting the Icons now is smart game play for Barrett, who needs to seize on a rare moment of power before the Icons regain majority. Kirsten highlights the messy lines of loyalty, showing how players like Drew and Melody are forced to pick sides as Barrett's move exposes cracks in the Icons' grip. Aysha unpacks the drama of veto selections and how social bonds and personal deals (especially Yash's bribe) make it hard to know who is truly working together. The hosts share their favorite DR and house moments, including Barrett's nomination speech and Taylor's candid responses. With a major alliance finally fractured, everyone is wondering: Did Barrett make the right choice taking his shot now, and will others follow or push back? Tune in for all the details and stay on top of the season's biggest shakeup yet! 00:00 Ladies Night BB28 Takeover Begins 06:28 All Three BB28 Icons Nominated 12:54 Lala and Taylor’s BB28 Bond 20:11 Yash’s BB28 Competition Bribe Strategy 27:03 Barrett Wins BB28 HOH Competition 34:53 BB28 Icons’ Blockbuster Bribe Exposed 41:03 Barrett Commits to Icon Eviction 47:55 Spoiler Section: BB28 Veto and Feeds 54:54 BB28 Alliances and Ceasefire Plans Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

BB28 Sunday Nominations Ep Recap, Week 9 Also available on YouTube. Big Brother 28 is at a turning point as the Crossovers finally make a move to put the “Icons” on the block after weeks of the trio holding power. In this recap episode, Aysha Welch, Mari Forth, and Kirsten MacInnis break down all the action and shifting alliances as new HoH Barrett shakes up the house. Barrett wins HoH and makes a bold play by nominating Dee, Angela, and Devens, the three main Icons, together for the first time all season. The panel discusses how this move comes after a long stretch of the Icons avoiding the block, their loyalty being doubted by others in the house, and why waiting any longer would mean giving up control to that tight trio. The hosts dig into the social fallout, including how Drew and Melody navigate their shifting positions, and how transparency around deals and bribes (like Yash's $5,000 offer) adds new wrinkles to the house dynamic. There's also talk about funny and messy moments from the Diary Room, chaotic HOH competitions, and what choices houseguests might make as their numbers dwindle and old alliances get tested. Mari talks about why targeting the Icons now is smart game play for Barrett, who needs to seize on a rare moment of power before the Icons regain majority. Kirsten highlights the messy lines of loyalty, showing how players like Drew and Melody are forced to pick sides as Barrett's move exposes cracks in the Icons' grip. Aysha unpacks the drama of veto selections and how social bonds and personal deals (especially Yash's bribe) make it hard to know who is truly working together. The hosts share their favorite DR and house moments, including Barrett's nomination speech and Taylor's candid responses. With a major alliance finally fractured, everyone is wondering: Did Barrett make the right choice taking his shot now, and will others follow or push back? Tune in for all the details and stay on top of the season's biggest shakeup yet! 00:00 Ladies Night BB28 Takeover Begins 06:28 All Three BB28 Icons Nominated 12:54 Lala and Taylor’s BB28 Bond 20:11 Yash’s BB28 Competition Bribe Strategy 27:03 Barrett Wins BB28 HOH Competition 34:53 BB28 Icons’ Blockbuster Bribe Exposed 41:03 Barrett Commits to Icon Eviction 47:55 Spoiler Section: BB28 Veto and Feeds 54:54 BB28 Alliances and Ceasefire Plans Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

BB28 Sunday Nominations Ep Recap, Week 8 Also available on YouTube. Big Brother 28 delivers another unpredictable night as the house deals with complicated twists and mounting uncertainty. Rob Cesternino and Taran Armstrong team up with guests Aman Adwin and Lovina Pavel for a lively Sunday recap, reflecting on the fallout of split competitions, shifting alliances, and confused strategies. This episode covers a jam-packed schedule interrupted by a mid-episode cliffhanger that leaves both TV viewers and live feed watchers in the dark. Dee wins the first round of the competition and must decide between saving Angela or Devens. Strategic conversations swirl about who to protect and who to put at risk, with Barrett, Drew, Melody, Yash, Taylor, and Lala each playing critical roles. Haley finds herself locked into a punishing gauntlet of backyard competitions on a scorching 113-degree night, ultimately becoming the key focus for eviction, though she gets surprisingly little screen time or story. Alliance strategies get shaken as the house navigates new rules, the compressed format, and live feed chaos, while players like Yash make risky moves to protect their allies and control their fate. Rob questions Dee's choice to save Devens over Angela, and wonders why Rick Devens doesn't negotiate harder for his own safety. Taran explains the math and confusion behind the twist-heavy competition structure and points out how the chaotic edits mask shaky production. Aman praises Yash for volunteering for danger to keep Taylor and Lala safe, calling it a high-risk, high-reward play. Lovina highlights Melody and Drew's awkward social dynamics, and notices the lack of compelling Haley content as she exits. Power in the house is shifting as Drew's HoH reign is squeezed from all sides, and the fallout from Haley's eviction leaves new cracks in the remaining alliances. With risky moves, fractured trust, and unfinished business after the cliffhanger, can Drew solidify his spot or is he set up as a target heading into the next round? Tune in to hear the full breakdown of Big Brother 28's latest twists and the gameplay behind the chaos. 00:00 Big Brother 28 Recap Begins 06:40 The Twist Announced: Feeds Down 14:10 Haley's Eviction and BB28 Strategy 23:15 Vets' Plan and Competition Dynamics 30:45 Yash Volunteers, Changing BB28 Game 38:06 Audience Draft and Yash's Move 46:50 Drew's HOH Dilemma in BB28 56:05 Eviction Targets and Veto Plans 01:02:00 Drew's Position With the Vets 01:05:45 Big Brother 28 Comp Guest Hosts 01:10:41 Closing: BB28 Twist Continues Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Celebrating our 100th episode!! Join Amanda, Geoff, and Ben as we watch Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. We give some background on the movie, rate it out of 5 stars and discuss what we thought! This week also features our top 10 movies that we've watched on the last 3 years of the podcast.Thank you for listening! We'll be back next week with our Emmy's Nominations and Predictions episode. Follow us on our social channels @you_havent_seen_that You can find every episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

A man has a lost his appeal to his conviction and sentence for his role in a shooting outside the globe bar in George Town. Plus another man's appeal moves to November as he is set to appeal his conviction and sentence for grooming a raping a young girl. Nominations are now open for the National Recognition Awards for 2027. And a look ahead at what the CPA will discuss at their meeting next week.

48:03- John Solomon, award-winning investigative journalist, founder of "Just The News," and the host of “Just the News, No Noise” on the Real America’s Voice network Topic: "Trump’s three-front offensive hits cartels, Canada and economic blackout on Iran" (Just the News); SCOTUS hands President Trump voting win; Iran's economy; Other news of the day 57:16- Tommy Jannarone, Owner of Ocean View Restaurant Topic: Ocean/Monmouth County Spotlight 1:07:08- K.T. McFarland, Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor and the author of "Revolution: Trump, Washington and 'We The People'” Topic: Iran's economic breakdown 1:21:13- David Fischer, CEO of Landmark Capital Topic: Treasury announcement 1:42:09- Mike Davis, Founder of the Article III Project, Former Law Clerk for Justice Neil Gorsuch, and Former Chief Counsel for Nominations for the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary Topic: SCOTUS handing Trump a mail-in voting win 1:57:58- Art Del Cueto, Border Security Advisor for the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) and a 21-year veteran of the Border Patrol Topic: 1300 arrested after ICE's "Operation Safe Community" in Maryland and Virginia 2:08:14- Daniel Patino, Fundraiser for Food for the Poor Topic: Food for the PoorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BB28 Sunday Nominations and Unlocked Ep Recap, Week 7 Also available on YouTube. Big Brother 28 is all about shifting alliances and missed chances as the vets tighten their grip on the house. Taran Armstrong leads this recap episode with Kirsten MacInnis and Chappell, tackling a week packed with a supersized double-episode, dealmaking, and strategy fails. From Dee's HoH win to a messy veto plan, players are scrambling to survive as the power shifts yet again. The podcast kicks off with a review of the jam-packed Unlocked and main episode, featuring Dee's balance beam HoH win, although much of the house intentionally throws the comp, turning a shot at safety into Dee's game to play. Tension rises as Dee uses her Big Brother bribe to strike a deal with Yash, locking in safety for herself, Devens, and Angela for Yash's next potential HoH. The house is buzzing with doubts, especially as Barrett, Mallory, and Melody all choose to either throw or underperform in competitions, and then act shocked or upset when they lose control. Meanwhile, Yash uses the diary room to confess to lying and spinning the blame, ramping up drama between Drew and the vets and setting the stage for a split. Kirsten questions Mallory and Melody’s strategy of throwing comps after struggling all season, but not owning up to it. Taran spotlights Dee's bribe deal with Yash and debates if the vague contract terms could be twisted in future weeks. Dee quickly turns on Drew as her HoH target after being convinced by Yash's pitch about his supposed disloyalty. Barrett gets called out for not protecting his top ally Drew and for going along with the plan even though it may not help his own game. Chatter reveals that Lala, Taylor, and Drew are in the line of fire, with house relationships growing tense and the possibility of a backdoor swirling. With the vets locking down power and deals tying up Yash, will the underdogs finally seize the moment, or have they missed their chance by playing it safe? Catch the episode for the full breakdown on strategy, shifting loyalties, and what could happen next in the Big Brother 28 house. (301 words) 00:00 Big Brother Nominations and Unlocked Recap Kicks Off 05:24 Family Visits and BB Bonds 10:06 Rome and Lyric Relationship Spotlight 14:30 Diary Room and Missing Moments 19:42 OTEV Competition: Behind the Scenes 24:47 HOH Competition—Power Moves Missed 31:31 Dee's Big Brother Bribe Deal 39:03 Yash's Lies Shape Big Brother Game 42:22 Drew's Nomination and New Target 50:47 Nomination Altercation and Spoilers 56:33 Mallory Blindsided by Veto Plan Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

BB28 Sunday Nominations and Unlocked Ep Recap, Week 7 Also available on YouTube. Big Brother 28 is all about shifting alliances and missed chances as the vets tighten their grip on the house. Taran Armstrong leads this recap episode with Kirsten MacInnis and Chappell, tackling a week packed with a supersized double-episode, dealmaking, and strategy fails. From Dee's HoH win to a messy veto plan, players are scrambling to survive as the power shifts yet again. The podcast kicks off with a review of the jam-packed Unlocked and main episode, featuring Dee's balance beam HoH win, although much of the house intentionally throws the comp, turning a shot at safety into Dee's game to play. Tension rises as Dee uses her Big Brother bribe to strike a deal with Yash, locking in safety for herself, Devens, and Angela for Yash's next potential HoH. The house is buzzing with doubts, especially as Barrett, Mallory, and Melody all choose to either throw or underperform in competitions, and then act shocked or upset when they lose control. Meanwhile, Yash uses the diary room to confess to lying and spinning the blame, ramping up drama between Drew and the vets and setting the stage for a split. Kirsten questions Mallory and Melody’s strategy of throwing comps after struggling all season, but not owning up to it. Taran spotlights Dee's bribe deal with Yash and debates if the vague contract terms could be twisted in future weeks. Dee quickly turns on Drew as her HoH target after being convinced by Yash's pitch about his supposed disloyalty. Barrett gets called out for not protecting his top ally Drew and for going along with the plan even though it may not help his own game. Chatter reveals that Lala, Taylor, and Drew are in the line of fire, with house relationships growing tense and the possibility of a backdoor swirling. With the vets locking down power and deals tying up Yash, will the underdogs finally seize the moment, or have they missed their chance by playing it safe? Catch the episode for the full breakdown on strategy, shifting loyalties, and what could happen next in the Big Brother 28 house. (301 words) 00:00 Big Brother Nominations and Unlocked Recap Kicks Off 05:24 Family Visits and BB Bonds 10:06 Rome and Lyric Relationship Spotlight 14:30 Diary Room and Missing Moments 19:42 OTEV Competition: Behind the Scenes 24:47 HOH Competition—Power Moves Missed 31:31 Dee's Big Brother Bribe Deal 39:03 Yash's Lies Shape Big Brother Game 42:22 Drew's Nomination and New Target 50:47 Nomination Altercation and Spoilers 56:33 Mallory Blindsided by Veto Plan Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

The Nominating Committee “makes sure every pastor and member across the denomination has the opportunity to have a voice in the denomination.” Barry Long, chairman of the 2027 Nominating Committee and pastor of Heritage FWB Church, talks about the nomination process for electing national board and commission members. Nomination information can be found at https://nafwb.org/nominations/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Nominations #Boards

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Donna & Steve open the show today talking about how Tom Holland is going to make $100 million from Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the "18 summers" trend and Barbie is debuting a Marilyn Monroe doll.In hour two, we play the Texas edition of the College of Pop Culture Knowledge, Nick Jonas apparently bombed his Frozen audition and things you shouldn't order if you're having lunch with your boss.Finally, a hotel safe hack that involves shoes, why sitting up straight is good for your brain and (maybe) we find out the Soup of the Day!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We'll bring you a preview of the first mayoral debate between Mayor Karen Bass and city councilmember Nithya Raman. Nominations for the Video Music Awards are out and Madonna leads the pack. Plus, a citywide basketball tournament that's only $5 to enter. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

The final segment opens with host Marc Cox urging listeners to nominate local police officers, firefighters, correction officers, and dispatchers for the Feed Our First Responders program on the 97.1 FM Talk Contests Page. Greg Litwicki, organizer of the Shooting for Honor event, joins the show to discuss the upcoming 14-station sporting clay shoot at NILO Farms in Brighton, Illinois. Litwicki highlights the history of NILO Farms—founded in 1952 by John Olin—and explains that event proceeds benefit Folds of Honor Missouri / Southern Illinois to fund academic scholarships for children and spouses of fallen or disabled military members and first responders. Registration details and sponsorship information can be found at Folds of Honor Missouri / Southern Illinois Events. Hashtags: #FirstResponders #FoldsOfHonor #NILOFarms #ShootingForHonor #MarcCoxShow

BB28 Sunday Nominations Ep Recap, Week 6 Also available on YouTube. Big Brother 28 throws the house into chaos as the battle lines get sharper, and alliances face big tests after a shocking HoH win. Rob Cesternino and Taran Armstrong welcome Mari Forth and Matt Scott for this busy recap, breaking down how Yash's HoH stirs up the strategy, with Dee, Angela, and Haley's games all on the line. The episode dives into Yash winning the knockout HoH and taking aim at the women, leading to nominations that quickly rattle the house. Social strategy is front and center as multiple alliances get name-dropped, with the Wolfpack, FAP, and new alliances working overtime to keep their numbers. Devens' secret diamond power of veto, Dee's failed $5,000 bribe, and Angela's attempt to talk her way off the block bring drama to nomination week. The houseguests debate gameplay versus loyalty, with Drew cleverly bro'ing down to stay safe while lines between newer players and returning Icons get messier. Melody's BB Time Capsule win adds comic relief with the awkward Lady of the Latrine punishment, and house tensions bubble over in the lead-up to a pivotal veto ceremony. Taran highlights how the Survivor-style comp strategy backfires badly for Dee and Devens in the HoH knockout. Mari calls out Dee and Haley for getting “dodo edits” after weak gameplay and cringe nomination moments. Matt notes Drew's move, convincing Yash to keep bros safe, directly shifting the target to Haley instead. Alliance charts and graphics get scrutinized, with Taran saying they add clarity, but can mask true social vibes. Angela's direct pitch to Yash and Dee's bribe attempt both fall flat, with Rob calling out the shift to open gameplay as desperation rises. With blockbusters and vote math becoming critical, all sides seem ready for a showdown. Will keeping Haley and targeting Kamu or Dee reshape the next power structure in the house? Tune in for the full episode recap as the Big Brother 28 chessboard resets yet again. 00:00 Big Brother 28 Weekend Recap 02:12 Yash's HOH and Nominations Drama 07:01 Survivor Vets Falter in Challenge 13:13 Dee and Devens Targeted for Nomination 18:05 Haley's America's Vote Face Crack 22:07 Yash Rejects Dee's BB Bribe 27:31 Drew Manipulates Big Brother Bros Alliance 34:00 Angela's Survival Pitch to Yash 43:02 Power Shift: Devens' Veto Plans 47:52 Dee Plots to Expose Kamu 54:06 Blockbuster Showdown and House Divisions Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

BB28 Sunday Nominations Ep Recap, Week 6 Also available on YouTube. Big Brother 28 throws the house into chaos as the battle lines get sharper, and alliances face big tests after a shocking HoH win. Rob Cesternino and Taran Armstrong welcome Mari Forth and Matt Scott for this busy recap, breaking down how Yash's HoH stirs up the strategy, with Dee, Angela, and Haley's games all on the line. The episode dives into Yash winning the knockout HoH and taking aim at the women, leading to nominations that quickly rattle the house. Social strategy is front and center as multiple alliances get name-dropped, with the Wolfpack, FAP, and new alliances working overtime to keep their numbers. Devens' secret diamond power of veto, Dee's failed $5,000 bribe, and Angela's attempt to talk her way off the block bring drama to nomination week. The houseguests debate gameplay versus loyalty, with Drew cleverly bro'ing down to stay safe while lines between newer players and returning Icons get messier. Melody's BB Time Capsule win adds comic relief with the awkward Lady of the Latrine punishment, and house tensions bubble over in the lead-up to a pivotal veto ceremony. Taran highlights how the Survivor-style comp strategy backfires badly for Dee and Devens in the HoH knockout. Mari calls out Dee and Haley for getting “dodo edits” after weak gameplay and cringe nomination moments. Matt notes Drew's move, convincing Yash to keep bros safe, directly shifting the target to Haley instead. Alliance charts and graphics get scrutinized, with Taran saying they add clarity, but can mask true social vibes. Angela's direct pitch to Yash and Dee's bribe attempt both fall flat, with Rob calling out the shift to open gameplay as desperation rises. With blockbusters and vote math becoming critical, all sides seem ready for a showdown. Will keeping Haley and targeting Kamu or Dee reshape the next power structure in the house? Tune in for the full episode recap as the Big Brother 28 chessboard resets yet again. 00:00 Big Brother 28 Weekend Recap 02:12 Yash's HOH and Nominations Drama 07:01 Survivor Vets Falter in Challenge 13:13 Dee and Devens Targeted for Nomination 18:05 Haley's America's Vote Face Crack 22:07 Yash Rejects Dee's BB Bribe 27:31 Drew Manipulates Big Brother Bros Alliance 34:00 Angela's Survival Pitch to Yash 43:02 Power Shift: Devens' Veto Plans 47:52 Dee Plots to Expose Kamu 54:06 Blockbuster Showdown and House Divisions Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

In this episode, Malik and Louder analyze the latest season of The Challenge, focusing on Tyler Duckworth's legacy, the controversial love triangle involving Nurys, and strategic gameplay including nominations and eliminations. They explore how players adapt, the importance of social politics, and predictions for upcoming episodes.Chapters00:00 Introduction and episode overview01:59 Tyler Duckworth's legacy and influence04:07 Analysis of Nurys, Josh, and Adrienne love triangle05:51 Discussion on social politics and game strategy07:53 Nominations and team politics breakdown10:01 Keanu's elimination performance and future outlook11:59 Brad's elimination fight and aging in the game14:01 Review of daily challenges and production quality16:05 Blue team's struggles and survival tactics18:05 Power rankings and predictions for upcoming episodes19:54 Final thoughts and season outlook

This is a special episode talking about the newest UNESCO World Heritage cultural site: The Asuka and Fujiwara Ancient Capitals. This is particularly relevant as it is directly related to the history we are currently examining in this podcast. For more information, check out the blogpost at: https://sengokudaimyo.com/podcast/episode-unesco  Rough Transcript: Welcome to Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.  My name is Joshua, and this is a special episode on Japan's newest UNESCO world heritage site: the Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara. Rarely do I focus too much on current events in this podcast.  After all, we are still dealing with the events of the 7th century, and that is hardly "current" in any sense.  However, just last month, at the end of July 2026, the UNESCO World Heritage Convention met and made a ruling on inducting the Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara as one of the newest World Heritage sites. Given the obvious relevance of this to this podcast, I thought it was worth talking about. As such we'll go into a little history of the UNESCO world heritage convention, what it means, and how sites get added—or even removed—from the list.  And then we'll talk about the addition of the Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara, what is included in that description, and what part those various locations play in the story of Japan's history, which we've been laying out for the past several years.  Warning up front:  This is probably going to be a longer episode than usual, as there is a lot to cover, but it still didn't seem to make sense to break it up into two parts. Before we get into the background of UNESCO more generally, let's talk briefly about the news.  The Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fuijwara had been on UNESCO's tentative list since 2007, and following an on-site evaluation in September of 2025, the International Council on Monuments and Sites, or ICOMOS, made a recommendation in June 2026 that the property be inscribed on the World Heritage list. On 26 July, 2026, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee met in Busan, South Korea and accepted the recommendation.  This becomes Japan's 22nd cultural World Heritage site, and the 27th World Heritage property in Japan, since the World Heritage program is also inclusive of natural heritage sites, such as Yakushima, Amami-Ohoshima, the Ogasawara islands, and the mountainous regions of Shirakami-Sanchi, and Shiretoko, in Hokkaido. The recommendation for Asuka and Fujiwara was not just for a single site, but includes 19 individual sites and over 1,100 hectares of "buffer zone".  The individual sites are listed on the UNSECO World Heritage website as follows: •             Asuka Palace Site •             Asuka Pond Garden Site •             Asuka Water Clock Site •             Sakafuneishi Ritual Site •             Asuka-dera Temple Site •             Tachibana-dera Temple Site •             Yamada-dera Temple Site •             Kawara-dera Temple Site •             Hinokuma-dera Temple Site •             Ishibutai Mounded Tomb •             Shobuike Mounded Tomb •             Kengoshizuka Mounded Tomb •             Fujiwara Palace Site •             Daikandaiji Temple Site •             Motoyakushiji Temple Site •             Mounded Tomb of Emperor Temmu and Empress Jito •             Nakaoyama Mounded Tomb •             Kitora Mounded Tomb •             Takamatsuzuka Mounded Tomb So these are the specific locations, that were included in the single designation.   And these are how they are officially listed on the UNESCO World Heritage site in English, so for anyone who is going to comment that saying Asuka-dera Temple is redundant, because "Tera" already means "Temple", let's just not, shall we?  They are all in the Asuka and Kashihara area, and easily accessible, one from the other, so you can go and visit them if you would like.  I suspect that there is going to be a bit of push for that area in the coming tourist season as they now put up official UNESCO world heritage site markers.  And you may have noticed that a lot of these site names may sound very familiar, because the majority of them are places we've already mentioned on the podcast – but more on that later. But first, what does it mean to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site? UNESCO is the "United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization".  It was founded in 1945, with the stand-up of the UN itself, as a successor to the League of Nations' International Committee on Intellectual Cooperation.  That said, the idea of a "World Heritage Site" didn't come about until 1975, with the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, with the first sites being designated in 1978. Prior to this, UNESCO had been involved in various attempts to help preserve various monuments of historical significance.  They begin working with various museums and other organizations, and in 1965 UNESCO created ICOMOS, an international professional association to work towards the conservation and protection of cultural heritage.  A site designated as a World Heritage Site must be considered to be of "outstanding universal value" and can fall under one of two categories.  The first, and perhaps the one that most often comes to mind, are the cultural sites.  The second are natural sites considered of outstanding value.   With the 1975 convention, UNESCO had leaned heavily on ICOMOS as an advisory body regarding sites of particular cultural significance.  A similar body, the World Conservation Union, provides input on sites of natural significance. To be determined a World Heritage site, there is a set of ten criteria, and a site must meet at least one of the ten.  This means that a site must: i.            Represent a masterpiece of human creative genius ii.           Exhibit an important interchange of human values iii.          Bear a unique or at least exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition or to a civilization iv.           Illustrate a significant stage in human history v.            Be an outstanding example of a traditional human settlement, land-use, or sea-use vi.          Be directly or tangibly associated with events or living traditions, with ideas, or with beliefs, with artistic and literary works of outstanding universal significance; or it must vii.         Contain superlative natural phenomena viii.        Be an outstanding example representing major stages of earth's history ix.          Be an outstanding example representing significant on-going ecological and biological processes in the evolution and development of ecosystems and communities of plants and animals; or it must x.           Contain the most important and significant natural habitats for conservation of biological diversity. I abbreviated that list, but it gives you an idea of what the committee is looking for. To be placed on the list, a site must first be nominated.  Nominations are made by UN member countries and placed on a Tentative List.  From there, they can be selected into a Nomination File, which is then evaluated by the advisory organizations as appropriate.  The World Heritage committee meets once a year, at which time they may determine whether a nominated site will be added to the World Heritage list or if more information is needed. Having a site listed as an UNESCO world heritage site carries prestige and can drive tourism and revenue to help protect the site.  Members can request financial assistance with some conservation projects, and signatory nations are expected to contribute to the conservation of world heritage sites.  At the same time, the host country is expected to provide regular reports on the conditions of the site and efforts being undertaken to conserve it.  Should the situation change so that key aspects of the site's intrinsic value are lost, the World Heritage Committee may choose to revoke a designation.  This has only been done a few times, but it is always a possibility. All of this means that the Asuka and Fujiwara capital sites are now eligible for certain types of financial assistance and international aid to help further preserve and even restore certain aspects, such as the tomb murals in the Takamatsuzuka and Kitora kofun.  But let's talk about the sites that have actually been included, and to do that, we'll go through in roughly chronological order, based on the timeline that was given by Japan in the nomination documents, and what makes the most sense for narrative cohesion.   That said, it is important to note that the dates on the timeline in the UNESCO nominating document are where we first see mentions of the monuments, not necessarily when the temples were first constructed or anything like that.  If you want to learn more, check out the documentation submitted on the UNESCO world heritage website. And speaking of learning more, many of the sites we are about to discuss we have covered in previous episodes—though some more than others.  We'll call out relevant episodes as we can, but you can also find out more by searching on our website, sengokudaimyo.com, for more information about any of these topics. Let's start with Asukadera, or Asuka Temple.  The nominating document notes that it was completed in 596, though it had been started quite a bit earlier.  We discussed Askua-dera and many of the other temples back in episode 142, though Asuka-dera itself has been a part of the story since at least Episode 92, with the rise of Soga no Umako.  Asuka-dera, as you may recall, started off as a private temple for the Soga family, though they were so intertwined with the royal family that it almost didn't make a difference.  For the longest time it was the primary temple site at least in the Asuka region, and defined what Buddhism looked like early on.  Later it would be included as one of the Four Great Temples, and it would eventually move to Nara, though a temple would continue to operate on the site until the modern day.  That said, through fires and reduced patronage, the current temple is much reduced from its former glory.  Still, archeologies have found indications at the site demonstrating the true extent of the temple at the height of its power and influence, and how it truly played a key role in numerous events surrounding the building of a continental style state government. Speaking of the Soga family, the next site on the list, dated to 626, is Ishibutai kofun.  Ishibutai kofun was originally a square kofun, or Houfun, thought to be the resting place of Soga no Umako, the Grand Minister and head of the Soga family who led it to prominence in the age of Kashikiya Hime, aka Suiko Tenno.  We talked about his passing in episode 103.  Excavations have suggested that the tomb took up an area about 85 meters to a side.  This included an outer moat and an inner, platform, about 50 meters square.  The burial chamber is a horizontal stone chamber created with impressive megaliths—a fancy word that just means "big stones".  In this case we are talking about stones that rival or even dwarf those at monuments like the famous Stonehenge, in England.  The stones are part of what give it its name, Ishibutai, or Stone Stage, because unlike in other kofun, these ones are exposed.  There is a theory that after the fall of the Soga family, and the deaths of Soga no Iruka and Soga no Emishi, the tomb was deliberately uncovered as a form of posthumous punishment. Because it is not a tomb under the care of the Imperial Household Agency, Ishibutai kofun has seen extensive excavation from 1933 to 1975.  That said, most of the funerary goods were likely stolen a long time ago.  There were some various bits and pieces found here and there—gilt and bronze implements and earthenware shards, but otherwise nothing truly significant.  They did find evidence of other tombs, nearby.  Perhaps ironically it seems that these other tombs were leveled to make room for Ishibutai kofun, making its own uncovering feel somewhat karmic, in a way. The next site, if we were to follow the timeline, is the Asuka Palace site.  This actually encompasses the site of at least four different palaces, which we discussed back in episode 134, with a blogpost showing the various palace remains, if you want to compare them.  In 630 we have the construction of the Okamoto Palace of Kashikiya Hime.  Then, in 643, we have the Itabuki Palace built for Takara Hime during her first reign as Kogyoku Tenno.  This was the location of the famous Isshi Incident, when Takara Hime's son, Naka no Oe, instituted the coup against Soga no Iruka and his father, killing Iruka in court in front of his mother.  For more on that, check out episode 106.  It was later used when she and Naka no Oe left the Toyosaki Naniwa Palace and returned to Asuka.  It may be during the time of the Itabuki Palace that another one of the monuments was built.  This is the Shobuike Kofun.  The nomination document doesn't give a precise date for this one, and we really only know for certain that it was built in the 7th century, but they place it on the timeline shortly after the events of 643.  Like Ishibutai kofun, it is a hofun, or square kofun, surrounded by a moat with a horizontal burial chamber.  At only 30 meters long, it is not as large or as prominent as Ishibutai Kofun, possibly indicating that the occupants were not as prominent or that kofun building as a whole was falling out of fashion.  Inside, there were two stone coffins, in the "house shape", meaning the lid had a peaked roof appearance.  In addition, the interior of the coffins was lacquered, making these unique in the archipelago.  Finally, perhaps as is the case with Ishibutai kofun, the mound appears to have been deliberately dismantled at some point in the early 8th century, when Fujiwara-kyo was still the capital. We do not know who was buried at Shobuike Kofun, but there are two theories.  One theory proposes that, given the unique features, it may have been a member of the royal family.  Another theory suggests that it may be a tomb for members of the Soga family.  This theory is connected to the idea that Ishibutai is the tomb of Soga no Umako.  Given its shape and similarities, perhaps this tomb is for a relative?  In addition, though not part of the World Heritage Site nomination, there is a nearby square kofun known as Koyamada Kofun.  There is a theory that this other tomb might also have been a royal tomb—perhaps even a first burial for Tamura no Ohokimi, aka Jomei Tenno.  However, there is another theory that these two tombs, together, make up the tombs of Soga no Emishi and Soga no Iruka.  That would explain them both being of similar shapes, and similar to the kofun thought to be that of Soga no Umako.  It could also explain why Shobuike kofun was later destroyed, like with Ishibutai Kofun. Shortly after Shobuike Kofun was thought to have been built, the court moved to Naniwa for a time, before eventually returning to the Itabuki Palace.  Then, in 656, we have the Nochi-no-Okamoto Palace, aka the Later Okamoto Palace, built after the Itabuki palace burned down.  It was repurposed by Ohoama when he brought the court back from Ohotsu, and then expanded with the Ebinoko Enclosure, among other changes, turning it into the Kiyomihara palace, where Ohoama and then Uno no Sarara ruled until the completion of the Fujiwara Palace around 694. Around the same time as the Later Okamoto Palace was the construction of the Sakafuneishi Ritual Site.  This site is located on a hill on the east side of the Asuka valley, overlooking the Asuka palace site.  There they have found stone walls, a strange carved stone with channels for what appears to be water or liquid for some kind of ritual purpose, and, towards the bottom of the hill, a stone turtle basin and water spout that appears to have once been connected to a spring.  Of all of the included sites, this is perhaps the most enigmatic in terms of how it was used and what was going on there.  It is likely that this is what is referred to in the Chronicle as the Tou no Mine site, where it is said that they built an enclosure encircling two tsuki trees, calling the site the Futatsuki Palace.  That said, today the name "tou-no-mine" is applied to a peak some distance further up the valley and into the mountains, and I do not believe that any concrete evidence of a "palace" has been found at either location.  Still, it demonstrates that there was something going on that was important enough to build walls and create intricate stone carvings—not something we necessarily find everywhere, though they are particularly prolific in the Asuka region once you consider all the various stone carvings that have been located there.  Current thinking seems to suggest that it was a site where sovereigns from Kashikiya Hime through Uno no Sarara conducted rites associated with ascension to the throne.  The walls show evidence of being built earlier in the 7th century, which we discussed in Episode 118, and then damaged during the incredibly powerful Nankai earthquake during the Hakuho era.  We talked about this earthquake back in episode 139, along with other natural disasters.  This was an earthquake of immense power, known as a Nankai Megathrust Earthquake, that caused destruction across the archipelago, from Shikoku up through the Kanto region.  Walls show evidence of being repaired in Temmu's time and the site appears to have been in use up through the 9th century.  This means it was still being used in some capacity even after the court had moved up to Heian-kyo, in modern Kyoto, but who knows by whom. By the way, I feel like I should address something here.  Often times there is a bit of an archaeological joke that if you don't know what something is it gets termed a "ritual site" or a "ritual implement".  And, granted, "ritual" does not necessarily mean "religious".  Brushing your teeth each day could be considered a ritual.  So is the inauguration of a new president or prime minister.  It just refers to something that we do regularly, usually as part of a societal tradition.  Often it is symbolic, though sometimes it can have a greater function.  So in all likelihood whatever was happening at the Sakafuneishi site probably was a kind of "ritual", whether it was religious or not, but we just don't have enough info to know what that might have looked like.  The physical evidence does not conform to any other well known practice, so we are left guessing. Compare this to another "ritual" site, the next on our list:  The Mizuochi site.  When it was first discovered in 1972, it was clear that it was important.  There was a large building foundation, in the shape of a square podium, faced with paving stones.  It was also near to Asukadera and the location where various stone figures had been found at the turn of the century.  It would take several more years to discern enough features to come to the realization of what it was for.  This was due to the discovery of highly unusual features and artifacts. For instance, there is the central building, designated SB200.  It had pillars set on base stones, forming a grid pattern in a square—four spans long on each side.  This is unusual compared to other buildings on the site, which had more conventional pillars embedded in the ground.  Each span of the pillars at SB200 was a uniform distance.  The podium on which the building was placed was just under 11 meters on each side, and a little more than a meter in height.  The pillar bases were further strengthened under the floor level, meaning that the resulting structure would have been remarkably sturdy.  In the center of the building was a stone platform, set about a meter below the surface, where they found the remains of a large and small lacquered wooden boxes.  Around the platform were buried wooden culverts and copper pipes, which would have been able to carry water to and from the site. There was nothing else like this discovered anywhere else, but given the nature of everything, it seemed to make sense that this was the site of the clepsydra, the water clock, which Naka no Oe is said to have built.  Pottery shards from around the 650s and 660s seem to back up this identification, and simulations have demonstrated how the water clock may have actually worked.  As such, the site seems to have been fairly well identified, which is really remarkable, and provides an incredible link to that era.  Not only that, but the technology demonstrated was incredibly advanced for its time.  As such, it truly is a remarkable site.  For more, check out Episode 127, where we talked more in depth about the importance of time and direction in Ancient Yamato. The next site on the list is the Kengoshizuka Kofun.  This mounded tomb is said to have been built around 667 CE—around the time that Yamato was supporting Baekje in a failed attempt to stave off that country's destruction at the hands of the Silla-Tang alliance.  This is an octagonal shaped kofun—a shape which is thought to have only been used by members of the royal family.  The academic position is that this is the tomb of Takara Hime—aka Saimei Tennou—who had died just as Yamato was starting to send troops to the Korean peninsula.  This theory is at odds with the Imperial Household Agency, which has designated a different tomb—Kurumaki-Kenno Kofun—as Saimei Tennou's mausoleum The story as it is recounted in the Nihon Shoki goes something like this.  As Yamato was gathering forces to defend Baekje—see episodes 123 and 124 for what happened—Takara Hime passed away at the temporary court set up in Asakura, in modern Kyushu.   With Yamato just about to launch a military campaign, they couldn't also hold a royal funeral, so they had her body taken back to the Nara basin..  Takara Hime's remains were temporarily interred at the plain of the Asuka River—Asuka-gawara.  It wouldn't be until after the conflict was over—a little more than 5 years later—that she would be buried.  At that time, we are told that she was buried together with Royal Princess Hashibito, her sister-in-law, at Wochi Hill—little market hill—and that the royal granddaughter, Princess Ohota, was buried in front.  And indeed, the layout of Kengoshizuka Kofun  has space for two coffins, and the archeologists found evidence of another burial in "front" of the kofun.  So in all ways this  seems to accord with the Chronicles, though the Imperial Household Agency has not chosen to change its designation.  I suspect that if they did it might cause some issues due to the limits of what archaeologists are allowed to do with tombs designated as royal mausoleums. Kengoshizuka Kofun has been remarkably reconstructed, so that you can go and see what it probably looked like when it was first built.  Since it was not designated as an imperial mausoleum by the Imperial Household Agency, archaeologists were able to excavate Kengoshizuka, and they found some remarkable finds, including a particularly spectacular coffin fitting made of cloisonne hexagonal plates with images of flowers that were connected to each other.  There also appears to have been a coffin made with lacquered linen, rather than the stone or tuff coffins found elsewhere.  So that's Kengoshizuka Kofun.  That's #7 on our list.  Moving on to #8, on the timeline at 673, it is Kawara-dera, and I'm going to lump this in with Tachibana-dera, which is noted on the timeline at 680.  In fact, the nominating document proposes a much earlier timeline for the start of Tachibana-dera, starting in the 640s, with Kawara-dera in the 660s, about two decades later. These two temples sit across from one another, and at one time they appear to have been coupled together as a monastery and a nunnery.  In fact, the nominating documents call out Tachibana-dera as Japan's oldest nunnery. The actual founding of these two temples is somewhat in dispute.  Let me start with Tachibana-dera.  Tachibana-dera claims to have been founded by none other than the legendary Shotoku Taishi.  It is said that the land of Tachibana-dera was the area of the palace where Prince Umayado, aka Shotoku Taishi, was born, and that in 606 he had the property turned into a temple.  As such, it claims to be one of seven major temples built by the Prince.  However, we don't have any actual documentation for the temple until it shows up in 680, due to the report of a fire.  We do see it in numerous poems in the Man'yoshu, which is one of the ways we can also tell that it was a nunnery. More information can be gleaned from the archaeological excavations at the site.  The original temple was clearly built on the same Baekje designs as others of that period.  In an interesting twist, it appears as though the temple was not oriented north to south, as others were, but rather it was oriented west to east.  This would have had it facing the royal palace, initially, in a configuration very similar to that of Shitennoji, in Osaka, or Yamadadera, which is also one of the sites included in UNESCO World Heritage designation. The original temple had a middle gate, a pagoda, a main hall—or kondo—and a lecture hall (Koudou).  It was surrounded by a walled corridor.  Some of the roof tiles that have been found appear to be from the first quarter of the 7th century, but there are many more from the mid-7th century, suggesting that full-scale construction wasn't carried out until that period.  None of the original buildings appear to have survived, though there is an Asuka era stone statue, as well as various important cultural properties that have been preserved, and excavations have given us an idea of what it looked like, originally. Compare that to Kawara-dera, which sits to the north of Tachibana-dera.  We've talked about Kawara-dera before, as it was eventually designated one of the four national temples.  It was clearly built at a later date than Tachibana-dera, though when, exactly, is still unclear. There is mention of a Kawara-dera in an entry for 653, but even then, the Chronicles note that may have actually been at Yamada-dera, on the other side of Asuka, indicating that even the Chroniclers weren't entirely sure.  That leaves the first clean mention of the temple at 673, in the reign of Ohoama, aka Temmu Tenno.  There is a note, prior to this, in about 656, which talks about "Kawara no Miya", or the Kawara Palace. This is where Takara Hime briefly moved after the fires damaged the Itabuki Palace, which was rebuilt into the Later Okamoto Palace.  It is thought that Kawara-dera is on the site of that temporary palace, and it is possible that the building of that palace lent something to the eventual creation of Kawara-dera. Kawara-dera has a unique layout, known specifically as the Kawara-dera style temple layout.  Although the overall temple is built on a north-south axis, the west main hall faces east, towards the pagoda, in the southern courtyard.  There was then a central main hall, and then the northern courtyard, with the koudou, or lecture hall, facing south.  There is also evidence that the east gate was sizeable—possibly larger than the south gate.  If so, it may be that this temple, like Tachibana-dera, was also facing east—facing the palace—but it was, at the same time, also on the same north-south access as other buildings and facilities.  This almost seems like they were perhaps compromising between facing the palace and utilizing the continental idea of a north-south alignment.  I almost wonder if the pagoda and western kondou weren't first built and then someone decided to change the orientation mid-way through the building process.  Either way, it is definitely unique. Although Kawara-dera was designated as one of the four national temples, it is the only temple that was not eventually moved up to Heijo-kyo, or Nara, when the capital eventually moved up there.  There are numerous theories as to why, but regardless of that, it stayed in Asuka and was no longer considered a national temple.  Over time it declined, and repairs could not be maintained across the entire complex.  Today, a successor temple, Gufuku-ji, sits on the site, but it is much reduced.  Fortunately, you can still see many of the exposed footings and get an idea for just what this temple was like back in its heyday. Now since we've mentioned it, it is probably worth talking about Yamada-dera, which is also on the list.  Like the others, there is a small successor temple to the north, but most of the ancient Yamada-dera grounds are visible, and if you go out there you can clearly see where all the buildings were.  There are signs and raised platforms depicting where the various buildings were at, so you can easily see what was there.  Furthermore, if you check out the Asuka Historical Museum, they have a remarkably well-preserved section of one of the walls of the gallery from the temple, including some roof elements.  It appears to have fallen down during a fire, and other material must have fallen on top of it so that the fire could not consume that section, leaving it in incredible shape. Yamada-dera is part of the Hosso sect—that is the sect following the teachings of the monk Xuanzang.  We talked about Xuanzang, and the monks who studied with him, back in episodes 120 to 122.  It is said to have been founded by Soga no Kurayamada no Ishikawa no Maro.  He was a relative of Soga no Emishi who supported Prince Naka no Oe in his coup in 645.  Soga no Kurayamada eventually became Udaijin, or Minister of the Right, and he was essential in implementing the Taika reforms.  Long story short, he was slandered, and fled to Yamada-dera, which was still under construction.  Rather than being taken by government forces, he took his own life, as well as that of his wife and eight children.  You can listen to the whole story back in Episode 112.  All of that is said to have happened here at that temple, in the year 649.  Perhaps because of the stain of that incident, the temple construction appears to have been halted for a time.  It wouldn't be completed until 685, when Ohoama and his wife, Uno no Sarara, a direct descendant of Soga no Kurayamada, were on the throne. Finally, there is one more temple from this early period that is mentioned, and that is Hinokuma-dera.  Of all of the temples so far, this one we probably have mentioned the least in the main podcast.  Hinokuma-dera is located to the southwest of the main Asuka valley, south of the famous Takamatsuzuka kofun.  It is first mentioned in a record dated to 686.  That indicates it must have been built some time prior, and archaeological excavations seem to place it at the second half of the 7th century, with the pagoda and main hall being completed in the late 7th century.   The temple continued to be maintained through the 8th century, but declined after the Heian period when the pagoda and lecture hall collapsed.  In the early 20th century a local Shinto shrine was relocated here, and remains, today. Hinokuma-dera was built as a private temple by the Yamato no Aya.  The Yamato no Aya are an intriguing group of people.  The name "Aya" implies a group that was originally employed as weavers, a technology brought over from the continent.  Indeed, they are said to have been largely immigrants who came and brought the technology with them.  The Aya were broken into different groups, with the Yamato no Aya being one of the more powerful.  The name appears again and again in the Chronicles, though in the time of Ohoama they were put on notice as a clan.  We aren't told what they did, exactly.  They seem to have made their way back into the court's good graces over time, however. Hinokuma-dera is interesting in that it is much smaller than the other temples we have discussed, and the form is quite different.  It isn't organized along cardinal directions, but rather with the koudou, or lecture hall, in the northwest and the kondou, or main hall, in the southeast.  The pagoda was between the two, slightly off-center to the northeast, directly across from the main gate, which faced southwest.  This means that you would enter from the southwest into a large, rectangular courtyard.  You could be facing a pagoda near the rear wall, with a lecture hall to your left and the main image hall to your right.  This is compared to Baekje temples that were on the periphery of the Baekje capital, and this may have been in a similar situation.  Based on the surrounding geography, it appears that some of the choices may have been made to conform with local geologic features, such as the ridge that it is on. It is interesting, however, for its uniqueness, especially as a private temple that did not have the resources of the court.  There were probably quite a few of these kinds of temples that we just don't see or hear about in the record.  When the court moved, first up to Heijo-kyo, but later on to Heian-kyo, in modern Kyoto, the head of the Yamato no Aya no doubt moved as well, and that probably led to the temple's decline, over time. Speaking of the court, there is one more part of the Asuka court that we should touch on before we leave the era of the Asuka palace.  At some point, probably related to the Later Okamoto Palace, the court created a pond and garden.  This Asuka Pond Garden site is first mentioned in 685, though it likely existed for some time.  Evidence suggests that it was built around the same time as the later Okamoto Palace, so sometime around 656, and based on excavations, we know that there was a south and north pond, divided by a middle bank.  Water flowed from the south pond to the north pond through a wooden pipe in that middle bank.  The south pond had a pentagonal shape, about 65 meters long, east to west, and 55 meters wide, north to south.  It was only 30 cm at its deepest point, with two islands in the pond itself.  The north pond was 36 meters east to west and 52 meters north to south, and it was up to 4 meters deep.  There was a stone overflow channel that was built for water to flow back into the Asuka river.  There was also a stone fountain, like that found at the Sakafuneishi site, and evidence of buildings and a wall around the site.  There has also been analysis of seed pollen, indicating what kinds of vegetation might have been grown in the garden. This was a lavish area that was purpose-built for entertainments of various kinds.  This is the area that the royal family and various nobles likely adjourned to at the end of the day for relaxation and for various banquets and other such gatherings. Of course, not all the court proceedings were so joyful.  In 686, Ohoama died, and for the next couple of years the court business was taken up with eulogies and memorials.  This is also when they built the next site included in the list: The mounded tomb of Temmu Tennou and, eventually, Jitou Tennou.  The tomb is an octagonal kofun, similar to the Kengoshizuka kofun for Takara Hime.  It is built to the southwest of the Asuka basin, a fair distance from the palace.  However, this positioning also puts it directly south of the site of the new Fujiwara Palace.  As the Fujiwara capital and palace site had already been selected, they would have been able to build this tomb in relation to the future palace, creating a direct north-south link between the two.  It is also along the same ridgeline as the tomb of Kengoshizuka and the tomb attributed to Kinmei Tennou and Princess Kibi no Himemiko. The octagonal tomb was built in five tiers.  It is about 42 meters on a side, built with rammed earth and then covered, originally, with dressed stones, while the surrounding area was paved.  Ohoama was buried in a sealed stone burial chamber in a dry-lacquered linen-made coffin, similar to what was found, again, at Kengoshizuka.  Later, when Uno no Sarara passed away, her urn was added to the tomb. Speaking of that, I cannot believe I didn't mention this in the last episode on Queen Uno no Sarara, but yes, she was cremated.  In fact, she is the first Yamato sovereign to have been cremated in the Buddhist style, rather than to have her body buried intact.  Today, almost cremation is the default in Japan—to the point that it actually has caused some issues with people who, for religious reasons, request a different type of burial.  However, at this point, it was still somewhat new.   Prior to Buddhism, all indications are that bodies were simply buried.  Buddhism brought in the concept of at least four different types of funerary rites.  There is dosou, or earth burial, but there was also suisou, water burial; fuusou, wind—or "air"—burial; and then kasou, fire burial.  Suisou would be committing a body to water, and fuusou generally means leaving the body on a stand, out in the open, to allow the body to decompose while birds, ideally vultures, come and do their work.  Of these, "kasou", fire burial or cremation, is linked to the historical Buddha, whose physical body is said to have been cremated, with the bones and teeth left behind considered holy relics.  That Uno no Sarara requested cremation would seem to indicate her own support of Buddhism and Buddhist institutions. The tomb of Temmu and Jitou has remained largely intact—at least compared to some that we have discussed this episode-- but not inviolate.  Over time, the site was allowed to become overgrown with trees and other vegetation.  In 1235 the tomb was robbed and in 1881 it was officially designated as an Imperial Mausoleum by the Imperial Household Agency, which now manages the site.  You can approach up to a point, but the tomb itself is largely off-limits to the public. Speaking of Uno no Sarara's support of Buddhism, we've already talked about her connections to Yakushi-ji, the next site on our list.  This temple was commissioned by Ohoama when his wife, Uno no Sarara, grew unexpectedly ill in 680.  She did recover, and the temple would eventually be considered one of the four National temples of the Yamato state.  It appears to have been built—possibly shifted slightly—specifically in line with the new avenues being laid out for Fujiwara-kyo, the new capital, and it fits neatly into place, taking up an entire city block.  When the capital moved, the temple was also moved.  The new temple sits up near modern Nara, in the area known as Nishi-no-kyou—the West (side of the) capital.  For the new site, the court may have used some of the materials from the original temple, though there does seem to have been a continued presence at the Fujiwara capital site until the 11th century.  To avoid confusion, the temple in the old Fujiwara capital site is referred to as "Moto-Yakushiji", meaning the Real or Original Yakushi Temple. Yakushiji was commissioned in 680, but work on the temple wasn't completed until 698, four years after the move to the new Fujiwara Palace.  Key features at this time were its size and its double pagodas, rather than just the single pagoda common in earlier temples.  This mimicked temple innovations happening on the continent, and was later adopted by several temples in the new capital of Heijo-kyo. Another national temple from around this time, also included in the nomination letter, is Daikandaiji.  Like Yakushiji, this temple was a grand statement of the Yamato state's ambitions.  Both were large temples that would have stood out, and as national temples they were symbols of state power and authority in matters both secular and spiritual. We discussed all of this in a previous episode, Episode 142, where we covered the four national temples, so I don't want to belabor it too much other than to give a brief overview.  In summary, what we know as Daikandaiji today is very likely the old Kudara Ohodera,  Kudara, in this instance, being spelled with the same kanji as for "Baekje".  Kudara Ohodera was the largest of the Asuka and Fujiwara era temples.  Its pagoda was over 80 meters tall, one of the tallest in Yamato at that time, and the main hall rivaled that of the Daigokuden, the main hall of the Fujiwara palace.   It also appears to have been moved twice.  First it was moved from its original location closer to the Asuka palace.  And then it appears to have been shifted to align with the avenues of the new Fujiwara capital.  The name was also changed.  "Kudara Ohodera" likely referred to the location where the temple was first founded by Tamura, aka Jomei Tennou.  It was then moved to Asuka and took on the name "Takechi Ohodera", given its new location, but then was renamed to Ohotsukasa no Ohodera, the Great Temple of the High Officials, or something like that.  This same name, read with the on'yomi reading, becomes "Daikandaiji". The temple was later moved to Heijo-kyo, where it was renamed to "Daianji", which means something like the Temple of Great Safety or Protection.   There is another story that says that the temple actually originated in the Kumagori dojo created by the legendary Shotoku Taishi, but, like so many such stories, that may have been added later to increase the temple's prestige.  As with so many of these temples, when the move was made to Heijo-kyo, the temple lost its national status, but remained active.  Without the upkeep by the court, it eventually declined, finally disappearing almost entirely.  Remains were rediscovered in the Edo and Meiji period, with major excavations in the 1970s and 80s.  From this, there is evidence of fire, even before construction was completed.  Indeed, there is a record of fire in 711.  The temple was likely under construction for much of the period of the Fujiwara capital's existence. This is probably as good a point as any to talk about the Fujiwara Palace itself.  I would note that the World Heritage site designation only includes the palace site, and not the entire capital city of Fujiwara-kyo.  That is probably for the best, as findings have suggested that the ancient capital was built on a plan far grander that previously thought. Initially, it was believed that the Fujiwara capital was built similar to Heijo-kyo and Heian-kyo, which is to say that it was modeled after the Tang capital of Chang'an.  This model creates a rectangular city with the main palace complex at the far north of the city.  Lower classes are typically housed in the southern regions while upper classes and nobility are provided land in the northern areas of the city.  Part of the reason to believe that the city was laid out like this has to do with the three mountains:  Mt. Unebi, Mt. Miminashi, and Mt. Kagu.  If the palace were located at the northern end of the city, then the city would fit rather nicely in the plains between these three mountains.  However, it appears that the plans for Fujiwara-kyo were much grander, and it appears that the Fujiwara palace sat not at the northern top of the capital, but instead it was in the middle.  This more closely approximates the ideal Confucian model, which created a square city divided into nine districts with the palace in the center.  However, it also means that the city grid is interrupted by the mountains, particularly by Mt. Miminashi, in the north.  To cover all of that land would be untenable, and much of it has been built up or under cultivation for centuries.  Furthermore, it is unclear how built up Fujiwara-kyo ever was.  Imagine trying to just create a city from scratch.  Not only was it about building the temples and the palace, but about all of the other houses, which would have been organized by the individual owners.  One also has to wonder just how many workers there were, and materials, to do all of this.  If much of this was done as traditional wooden buildings, then many of the blocks may not have left any significant remains, though new construction in the area does perform exploratory archaeology just in case.  There are a lot of interesting features that have been found. However, let's focus just on the Fujiwara Palace.  As I've previously pointed out—just back in Episode 152, for example, the Fujiwara Palace was, in many ways, getting back to the type of palace that the Toyosaki Naniwa Palace had tried to be.  This was a massive State complex.  The overall property appears to have been a square, with nine gates—once again, mimicking the geometric perfection suggested in ancient sources.  That wall, which was defined by post-holes in the ground, was also surrounded by a moat.  The south central gate was known as the Suzaku-mon, or Suzaku gate, named for Suzaku, the crimson bird of the south.  This was at the north end of Suzaku Oji, or Suzaku Avenue, the central road of the Fujiwara capital. This road was 24 meters wide, with 4 meter ditches on either side.  The ditches would have carried water throughout the city, while also allowing the city to drain water during large rains.  From the Suzaku gate to the north the palace opened up to the first courtyard, with two building where officials could prepare for the day.  Originally this would have been the place for officials to change into their formal robes, though later they were commanded to show up to work already dressed.  From there, once it opened, they would pass through another gate into the Choudouin, or State Hall.  Here, the 8 bureaus, or ministries, each had a Choudou, or court hall, where they would perform their work.  There were also four other halls for other governmental work. Besides the southern gate, there were gates on the east and west, which led to further government offices to the west and east of the court.  A fourth gate, at the north end of the Choudouin enclosure, would lead to the Daigokuden, the Great Audience Hall.  This was part of a reduced enclosure.  Two buildings have been discovered to the east and west of the enclosure, and north of the enclosure would have led to the private quarters of the sovereign and their family. The government buildings are more obvious than some others—many of the buildings were built in the continental style, meaning with stone footings, leaving a lot of evidence of their existence.  Meanwhile, the buildings of the sovereign's private residence were likely still in the indigenous style—plain wood with posts sunk directly into the ground, and thatched roof.  That would all leave a lot fewer traces, not to say that they haven't ever found anything. Today, the Fujiwara Palace site is a large open area where many of the features that have been found are indicated with modern crimson colored pillars, demonstrating where the various pillars were found.  At the same time, any above-ground reconstructions would have be conjectural, as we don't have enough remaining to know exactly what the palace looked like beyond the pillar locations. This palace and the city was ambitious.  It was huge and clearly meant as a permanent capital.  The fact that it was only occupied until about 710, when the capital moved north, to Heijou-kyou, is something we'll talk about in a later episode.  But still, it was absolutely an incredible move.  Think of how much labor this took and what kind of costs were involved?  This was truly a flex of the state's ability to mobilize labor to be able to do all of this, and generally marks the moment where the Yamato government really came into its own.  It also marks the period where the name "Yamato" is thought to have been officially changed to refer to "Nihon", the "Origin of the Sun", the name by which Japan would be known ever since.  It really is a symbol of Japan's changing state. There are only three more monuments included in the World Heritage Site designation, and they are all tombs. The first is Nakaoyama Kofun.  This is another octagonal kofun, approximately 19.5 meters from one side to the other.  It is only three tiers, as opposed to the five tiers of the tomb of Temmu and Jitou, and similarly covered in stone and surrounded by stone pavement.  The sealed burial chamber is narrow—designed for an urn rather than for a full-body coffin.  This is the first such mound clearly built to accommodate Buddhist style cremation, rather than a coffin.  While the keyhole shaped kofun had stopped being utilized for some time, this appears to put the final seal on the coffin, as it were, of the kofun building period, which had started back in the mid-3rd century.  Certainly, royal tombs continued to be built in the form of mountains, but they would stop having the same kind of artificial mound. It is unclear who was buried in the mound.  It was plundered around the 13th century, and there was considerable damage noted in the Edo period.  However, given Kengoshizuka Kofun and the kofun of Temmu and Jitou Tennou, it seems hard to deny the general consensus that this is the tomb of none other than Karu—that is to say Monmu Tennou.  However, as with Kengoshizuka Kofun, the Imperial Household Agency has named a different kofun, that of Kurihara-tsuka'ana Kofun, slightly to the south of Nakaoyama.  I would note that while this is an octagonal kofun, similar to the others we have seen, the Kurihara kofun, aka the Hinokuma Anko Misasagi, is a round kofun, which, in the consideration of modern scholarship, is not generally thought to have been a shape used for a royal tomb. There are two other tombs on the world heritage list that are round tombs, however—though they are not thought to have been royal tombs.  These are the Takamatsuzuka and Kitora kofun, and both of them have incredible features that are considered of particular importance to the indication of the development of the state.  This is because in both tombs elaborate tomb mural paintings were discovered. The murals of the Kitora kofun are perhaps the simpler between the two.  The Kitora murals have the four directional guardians on the walls of the tomb.  Again, we talked about this back in episode 127.  It was the idea that there was a directional guardian for each of the four cardinal directions.  This includes Genbu, the black tortoise of the north; Byakkou, the White Tiger of the West; Seiryuu, the Blue (or green) Dragon of the East; and Suzaku, the Red Bird of the South.  These descriptions were heavily tied in with various continental ideas of what would be known as "feng shui", including different ideas of color, direction, and concepts of yin and yang.  The Kitora kofun clearly shows these four guardians.  Based on the style of the tomb and the paintings, it is assumed that this tomb was built in the very beginning of the 8th century.  Combined with tomb goods found, while we don't know who was buried there it is very likely that it was either a royal prince or high ranking noble.  It has been suggested that this could have been the tomb for the Minister of the Right, others have suggested that it could be Royal Prince Takechi, who died in the late 7th century, or possibly even a high ranking member of the Baekje nobility living in the archipelago since the fall of their country, given some of the continental features of the tomb and its murals. In addition to the spectacular directional guardians, on the ceiling of Kitora Kofun is a depiction of the stars.  This star chart has been the focus of considerable study, as it depicts the stars in the sky as they might have been seen from the ground.  Though there are some errors, it is remarkably accurate, and it has been heralded as the oldest such star chart in the world.  There are earlier depictions of the sky, like the Nebra Sky Disc, from modern Nebra, in Germany, which dates to about 1800-1600 BCE, but those are more like an astronomical rule, rather than a chart.  It is also interesting that the positions of the stars don't exactly correspond with the sky over the Fujiwara capital: instead, it seems that the latitude better fits with the capital of Pyongyang in Goguryeo.  This opens up lots of intriguing possibilities about how this star chart came to be, and who created it.  It may be that some of the errors we see in the star positions come from taking a star chart possibly from the Tang court, and then localizing it to the Goguryeo capital in Pyongyang.  That chart then appears to have made its way to Japan where it was used in the Kitora kofun.  That means that the artist  wasn't necessarily directly looking at the sky at the time, but rather looking at a depiction, probably drawn on paper which has since been lost.  All of this points to the availability of, and importance placed on, astronomical information at the time.  In the Takamatsuzuka Kofun we similarly have directional animals, although in that case Suzaku, in the south, has been lost.  There is also a depiction of the stars, though it is more based on the zodiac, with constellations depicted in the various "houses" of the sky, rather than a true chart of the sky.  Most significantly in this tomb, however, are depictions of courtiers – groups of male and female attendance - in what appears to be court clothing, and indeed this is the best depiction we have of what court clothing may have looked like at this time.  It very much is in keeping with the clothing we see on the continent.  It is possible that the clothing depicted is not actually what was in use in the court, but possibly clothing from the continent as it was depicted in drawings and the like.   However, the style of clothing does seem to match the continental style clothing we see later in the Nara period, and so it does seem to be our best source for the clothing of the time barring us finding actual garments or further depictions. Both of these tombs are stunning, and have greatly increased our knowledge of the world of the court of 8th century Japan.  However, they are also both extremely fragile and in need of conservation.  Since being opened, humidity levels in the tombs have risen, which has led to the deterioration of the paintings themselves.  Japanese historians and conservators have gone to great lengths to preserve what they could before any more was lost, and there are depictions of what they looked like when they were originally found.  One of the goals of the World Heritage determination appears to be the conservation of these incredible paintings for future generations to be able to see. And there you have it.  Those are the sites  that were recently listed together on the UNESCO World Heritage list as the Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara.  I hope that everyone gets a chance to go see them in person some day—it really is a beautiful and rather bucolic area with history strewn all about.  It isn't difficult to walk most of it, either, though to see everything you probably want at least a couple of days, not including various museums and other institutions.  And, of course, the rest of the Nara basin is full of even more treasures, such as Horyuji temple, the Makimuku Palace site, Mt. Miwa, and then the ancient capital of Nara, just to name a few. But that will have to be for another day.  For now, I think I've gone on long enough.  This has been a bit longer than most episodes, so I hope that you enjoyed it.  We'll be back with our regularly scheduled episodes in a couple of weeks. Until then if you like what we are doing, please tell your friends and feel free to rate us wherever you listen to podcasts.  If you feel the need to do more, and want to help us keep this going, we have information about how you can donate on Patreon or through either our Ko-Fi or BuyMeACoffee sites—just look up SengokuDaimyo. For all of that, you can also find the links over at our main website,  SengokuDaimyo.com/Podcast, where we will have some more discussion on topics from this episode. Also, you may have noticed that there are advertisements running on the podcast—that is so that we can keep this free to everyone, but if you want an ad-free version, we have uploaded our entire back-catalog to Patreon, where we will be releasing early and ad-free episodes for anyone who wants to sign up. Finally, feel free to reach out to our Sengoku Daimyo Facebook page.  You can also email us at the.sengoku.daimyo@gmail.com.  Thank you, also, to Ellen for their work editing the podcast. And that's all for now.  Thank you again, and I'll see you next episode on Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.

BB28 Saturday Live Feed Update August 15, 2026 Also available on YouTube. Big Brother 28 gets messy as alliances shift and secrets bubble up, with Haley's streak of rough days clashing with fresh power moves. Taran Armstrong and Mary Kwiatkowski give a detailed recap of Day 39, breaking down all the drama, apology tours, and competitive tension as Yash takes over as HoH. This episode dives deep into Yash's nomination plans and the fallout, with Dee, Angela, and Haley as the main targets on the block. Early morning sees Lala apologizing to Haley for last week, sparking a debate in the house over what counts as bullying and who’s really isolating whom. As powers come into play, like Dee's bribe and Devens' diamond power of veto, strategic talks get tricky, with feeds cutting at key moments. Dee makes a risky move by naming Drew as a potential nominee to Yash, and Devens weighs using his diamond veto as leverage, trying to keep Dee safe while managing his ties to both her and the guys' side of the house. Taran Armstrong notes how Yash and Kamu are locking in as a strong final two and dominating comps, which could shape the season going forward. Mary highlights the ongoing Haley-Lala feud and questions what real bullying looks like in the Big Brother house. Both discuss Dee's messy bribe situation with Yash, who turns down her offers and sticks to his plan. Taran Armstrong points out that Devens faces tough choices with his power, debating the right moment, and target, to make a big move. The time capsule twist puts Melody in the spotlight with a punishment, leaving fans questioning how fair these random draws really are. With so many powers, shifting alliances, and Yash's nominations, the path to eviction is anything but clear. Who should Devens really target if he decides to play his diamond power of veto, and will anyone break up the Yash and Kamu duo before it's too late? Tune in for the full analysis and more house dynamics on Big Brother 28! 00:00 Big Brother 28 Day Begins 06:01 Haley and Lala's Bullying Clash 09:24 Powers and Nominations in Big Brother 17:43 Mallory and Yash's Big Brother Plans 26:08 Angela Accepts Big Brother Nomination 30:16 Kamu and Yash Final Two Pact 41:43 Melody Gets Big Brother Time Capsule 49:23 Dee's Failed Big Brother Bribe 54:02 Dee's Veto Strategy for Big Brother 01:01:58 Should Kamu Be Diamond Veto Target? 01:11:02 Taylor Plots New Big Brother Alliances 01:18:34 Barrett and Dee's Big Brother Showmance 01:21:06 Big Brother Veto Scenarios Wide Open Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

BB28 Saturday Live Feed Update August 15, 2026 Also available on YouTube. Big Brother 28 gets messy as alliances shift and secrets bubble up, with Haley's streak of rough days clashing with fresh power moves. Taran Armstrong and Mary Kwiatkowski give a detailed recap of Day 39, breaking down all the drama, apology tours, and competitive tension as Yash takes over as HoH. This episode dives deep into Yash's nomination plans and the fallout, with Dee, Angela, and Haley as the main targets on the block. Early morning sees Lala apologizing to Haley for last week, sparking a debate in the house over what counts as bullying and who’s really isolating whom. As powers come into play, like Dee's bribe and Devens' diamond power of veto, strategic talks get tricky, with feeds cutting at key moments. Dee makes a risky move by naming Drew as a potential nominee to Yash, and Devens weighs using his diamond veto as leverage, trying to keep Dee safe while managing his ties to both her and the guys' side of the house. Taran Armstrong notes how Yash and Kamu are locking in as a strong final two and dominating comps, which could shape the season going forward. Mary highlights the ongoing Haley-Lala feud and questions what real bullying looks like in the Big Brother house. Both discuss Dee's messy bribe situation with Yash, who turns down her offers and sticks to his plan. Taran Armstrong points out that Devens faces tough choices with his power, debating the right moment, and target, to make a big move. The time capsule twist puts Melody in the spotlight with a punishment, leaving fans questioning how fair these random draws really are. With so many powers, shifting alliances, and Yash's nominations, the path to eviction is anything but clear. Who should Devens really target if he decides to play his diamond power of veto, and will anyone break up the Yash and Kamu duo before it's too late? Tune in for the full analysis and more house dynamics on Big Brother 28! 00:00 Big Brother 28 Day Begins 06:01 Haley and Lala's Bullying Clash 09:24 Powers and Nominations in Big Brother 17:43 Mallory and Yash's Big Brother Plans 26:08 Angela Accepts Big Brother Nomination 30:16 Kamu and Yash Final Two Pact 41:43 Melody Gets Big Brother Time Capsule 49:23 Dee's Failed Big Brother Bribe 54:02 Dee's Veto Strategy for Big Brother 01:01:58 Should Kamu Be Diamond Veto Target? 01:11:02 Taylor Plots New Big Brother Alliances 01:18:34 Barrett and Dee's Big Brother Showmance 01:21:06 Big Brother Veto Scenarios Wide Open Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

The Nerdpocalypse breaks down the 78th Primetime Emmy nominations! HBO Max's Hacks set a new record with 24 nominations for a comedy series in its final season, edging out last year's record held by The Bear and The Studio. Apple TV had a massive showing with Widow's Bay (19 noms), Pluribus (18 noms), and Margo's Got Money Troubles, while The Pitt led all nominees overall with 25. We break down the biggest snubs, surprises, and who's actually favored to win when the ceremony airs September 14th on NBC.Then: is the next James Bond already cast? Producer and author Richard Osman dropped a bombshell on his podcast claiming Slow Horses star Jack Lowden is "strongly considered" for 007 — and the connections check out, including a shared casting director and his wife Saoirse Ronan publicly campaigning for the role. We break down Lowden's case, and why this rumor feels more credible than most.Plus our reviews of everything we checked out this week: The Guest, Cape Fear series on Apple, Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, The Mandalorian and Grogu, X-Men '97 Season 2, and Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2!The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).

In his weekly clinical update, Daniel Griffin and Vincent Racaniello are troubled by the latest executive order changing routine childhood vaccine recommendations, the call for nominations to join the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, West Nile virus transmission in South Carolina, a newly identified midge-transmitted virus sickening cattle, and development of a cold-chain free DPT vaccine, the national cyclospora and screwworm outbreaks,new screwworm and genomics of Ebola outbreak in the Congo, and use of a mismatch vaccine to combat the Bundibugyo virus outbreak before Dr. Griffin deep dives into the measles outbreak, recent statistics on RSV, influenza and SARS-CoV-2 infections, the Wasterwater Scan dashboard, Johns Hopkins measles tracker, how to access and pay for Paxlovid, where to go for answers about long COVID-19, clinical guidelines for treating long COVID, and contacting your federal government representative to stop the assault on science and biomedical research. 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BB28 Sunday Nominations Ep Recap, Week 5 Also available on YouTube. Big Brother 28 is reeling from a power shift as alliances scramble and new cracks emerge after a dramatic HoH wall comp win. Rob Cesternino and Taran Armstrong are joined by Aysha Welch and Brian Scally for a lively recap episode, unpacking the chaos and strategy that define a jam-packed weekend in the house. The Sunday night episode centers on LaTrice pulling off a surprise HoH win in the wall endurance competition, leaving the established power players off-balance. The hosts break down the rushed episode edit, noting how post-blindside fallout, a tense wall comp, and a busy scramble before nominations barely fit into one hour. LaTrice's victory as a “third party” reshuffles the season's alliances, with Kamu barely missing out on HoH after a hard-fought duel. Meanwhile, Lala and Taylor quickly discuss targets, weighing the threat of house favorite Devens and pivoting to Haley, who becomes a main focus for the week. The Adam and Eve punishment lands on Mallory and Melody, and the group laughs about strategic implications, missed opportunities, and the merits of picking certain houseguests to be punished together. Aysha highlights how LaTrice's HoH win throws the house into uncertainty and forces alliances to adapt fast. Scally digs into the logic behind Dee and Devens targeting Lyric, praising the move from a loyalty perspective. Taran details Yash's emerging role as a power player and how Kamu moves from the outside to the center of the action. The group breaks down funny diary room moments, Haley's “Cruella” reaction, and the confused, “furniture” game blamed on Chuk. With alliances reforming and the Icons' grip loosening, the real question becomes: Will the new anti-vet coalition stick together, or will the Icons manage to reclaim control after LaTrice's reign? Listen for the full breakdown, all the best moments, and what might come next in the Big Brother 28 house. 00:00 Recap Night: Wall Comp Awaits 06:20 Lyric Eviction Fallout and Shifting Votes 13:02 Bigfoot-Themed Wall Comp Begins 20:35 Kamu and LaTrice Battle for HOH 25:04 LaTrice's Unexpected Wall Comp Triumph 31:43 New Power Structures and Alliances 38:53 LaTrice's Nominations Stir the House 47:10 Angela and Haley Explosive Confrontation 59:04 The Icons' Fate and Week Ahead Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

BB28 Sunday Nominations Ep Recap, Week 5 Also available on YouTube. Big Brother 28 is reeling from a power shift as alliances scramble and new cracks emerge after a dramatic HoH wall comp win. Rob Cesternino and Taran Armstrong are joined by Aysha Welch and Brian Scally for a lively recap episode, unpacking the chaos and strategy that define a jam-packed weekend in the house. The Sunday night episode centers on LaTrice pulling off a surprise HoH win in the wall endurance competition, leaving the established power players off-balance. The hosts break down the rushed episode edit, noting how post-blindside fallout, a tense wall comp, and a busy scramble before nominations barely fit into one hour. LaTrice's victory as a “third party” reshuffles the season's alliances, with Kamu barely missing out on HoH after a hard-fought duel. Meanwhile, Lala and Taylor quickly discuss targets, weighing the threat of house favorite Devens and pivoting to Haley, who becomes a main focus for the week. The Adam and Eve punishment lands on Mallory and Melody, and the group laughs about strategic implications, missed opportunities, and the merits of picking certain houseguests to be punished together. Aysha highlights how LaTrice's HoH win throws the house into uncertainty and forces alliances to adapt fast. Scally digs into the logic behind Dee and Devens targeting Lyric, praising the move from a loyalty perspective. Taran details Yash's emerging role as a power player and how Kamu moves from the outside to the center of the action. The group breaks down funny diary room moments, Haley's “Cruella” reaction, and the confused, “furniture” game blamed on Chuk. With alliances reforming and the Icons' grip loosening, the real question becomes: Will the new anti-vet coalition stick together, or will the Icons manage to reclaim control after LaTrice's reign? Listen for the full breakdown, all the best moments, and what might come next in the Big Brother 28 house. 00:00 Recap Night: Wall Comp Awaits 06:20 Lyric Eviction Fallout and Shifting Votes 13:02 Bigfoot-Themed Wall Comp Begins 20:35 Kamu and LaTrice Battle for HOH 25:04 LaTrice's Unexpected Wall Comp Triumph 31:43 New Power Structures and Alliances 38:53 LaTrice's Nominations Stir the House 47:10 Angela and Haley Explosive Confrontation 59:04 The Icons' Fate and Week Ahead Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

BB28 Sunday Nominations Ep Recap, Week 4 Also available on YouTube. Big Brother 28 sees the house split as alliances battle for control and trust becomes more fragile than ever. Rob Cesternino and Taran Armstrong recap all the action and drama from a messy HOH reign, joined by Sasha Joseph for insight and fresh takes. This week, Haley wins HOH and immediately dives into brewing tensions, making snacks and personal feuds a focal point of house chatter. Speculation over secret powers and the BB Time Capsule sets fans into a frenzy, especially as Drew’s odd behavior and coin talk throws viewers off the scent. The episode covers how Dee secretly secures and considers her $5,000 bribe power, why she keeps it from Devens, and how power uncertainty leads to house paranoia. Meanwhile, petty rivalries over snacks, comments, and past votes create plenty of fireworks, with Melody and Taylor in the crosshairs and Drew's fate as “pawn” or target hotly discussed. The social game is just as wild, with conversations and diary rooms full of alliance maneuvering, lies, and mean-girl accusations. Sasha highlights how online speculation over Drew and the “coin” power sent fans on a wild goose chase, only for it to fizzle out. Taran explains why Dee hides the true nature of her bribe power, given its limited influence. Rob and Sasha laugh about how houseguests use snacks and petty squabbles to justify nominations and targets. Taran Armstrong points out how edit visibility might predict the next BB Time Capsule recipient and how Melody lands herself at the center of attention due to her unfiltered reactions. Alliances remain shaky and every move is scrutinized, as power players size up who's next to win a game-changing power or become the next easy target. Did Haley play this HOH right, or did she just put a bigger target on her own back? Listen in for all the strategy, snark, and analysis on Big Brother 28. 00:00 Big Brother 28 Weekend Drama 06:16 Drew's Coin Power Conspiracies 10:44 Dee's Secret $5K Bribe Power 16:36 BB Time Capsule Favors Returning Icons 21:27 Haley's HOH Reign Brings Tension 26:23 Feuds, Snacks, and Nominations 32:15 Melody vs. Haley: Mean Girl Clash 40:55 Lyric's Position After Veto Win 46:22 Replacement Nominee and House Rifts 52:13 Drew's Fate and House Dynamics 58:47 Under-the-Radar Players and Next Moves Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

BB28 Sunday Nominations Ep Recap, Week 4 Also available on YouTube. Big Brother 28 sees the house split as alliances battle for control and trust becomes more fragile than ever. Rob Cesternino and Taran Armstrong recap all the action and drama from a messy HOH reign, joined by Sasha Joseph for insight and fresh takes. This week, Haley wins HOH and immediately dives into brewing tensions, making snacks and personal feuds a focal point of house chatter. Speculation over secret powers and the BB Time Capsule sets fans into a frenzy, especially as Drew’s odd behavior and coin talk throws viewers off the scent. The episode covers how Dee secretly secures and considers her $5,000 bribe power, why she keeps it from Devens, and how power uncertainty leads to house paranoia. Meanwhile, petty rivalries over snacks, comments, and past votes create plenty of fireworks, with Melody and Taylor in the crosshairs and Drew's fate as “pawn” or target hotly discussed. The social game is just as wild, with conversations and diary rooms full of alliance maneuvering, lies, and mean-girl accusations. Sasha highlights how online speculation over Drew and the “coin” power sent fans on a wild goose chase, only for it to fizzle out. Taran explains why Dee hides the true nature of her bribe power, given its limited influence. Rob and Sasha laugh about how houseguests use snacks and petty squabbles to justify nominations and targets. Taran Armstrong points out how edit visibility might predict the next BB Time Capsule recipient and how Melody lands herself at the center of attention due to her unfiltered reactions. Alliances remain shaky and every move is scrutinized, as power players size up who's next to win a game-changing power or become the next easy target. Did Haley play this HOH right, or did she just put a bigger target on her own back? Listen in for all the strategy, snark, and analysis on Big Brother 28. 00:00 Big Brother 28 Weekend Drama 06:16 Drew's Coin Power Conspiracies 10:44 Dee's Secret $5K Bribe Power 16:36 BB Time Capsule Favors Returning Icons 21:27 Haley's HOH Reign Brings Tension 26:23 Feuds, Snacks, and Nominations 32:15 Melody vs. Haley: Mean Girl Clash 40:55 Lyric's Position After Veto Win 46:22 Replacement Nominee and House Rifts 52:13 Drew's Fate and House Dynamics 58:47 Under-the-Radar Players and Next Moves Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

BB28 Saturday Live Feed Update August 1, 2026 Also available on YouTube. Big Brother 28 is all about shifting alliances and trust issues as Haley's HoH reign puts Drew, Melody, and Taylor on the block. Taran Armstrong recaps Day 25 live feed action with guest Chantele Francis, diving into nominations, strategy talks, and house dynamics in this detailed recap episode. Haley's nominations initially target Taylor, but “Red Corner” discussions and mounting skepticism turn the heat on Drew, who senses the walls closing in but struggles to counter his looming nomination. Much of the house views Kamu, Chuk, and Haley as easily influenced, leaving the veterans and “Red Corner” to push their agendas. Lyric appears to be playing both sides well, but Kamu's overt support makes others wary, creating new doubts about where loyalties really stand. Conversations swirl around potential backdoors and vet power, with Dee and Angela quietly steering the game from the shadows and Drew realizing—too late—that he might be in deeper trouble than he thought. Taran Armstrong highlights how Drew’s attempts to reason with Haley fall flat, leading to Drew becoming the new main target. Chantele observes that Kamu's push for Lyric raises suspicions among others, potentially hurting Lyric's position. Haley repeatedly relives her “mean girl” confrontation with Melody, a running theme noted by both Taran Armstrong and Chantele. Dee masterfully reassures Kamu while possibly withholding information about powers; speculation grows but goes unresolved. Both hosts discuss the lack of agency for Drew or Barrett this week, noting missed opportunities and urging a needed power shift. With the veterans influencing Red Corner decisions and the “easy vote” narrative in play, can Drew win veto and shake up the week, or is the house steamrolling toward his eviction? Listen in for a full breakdown of strategy, shifting allegiances, and the unpredictable gameplay inside the BB28 house. Topic: Big Brother 28 Day 25 Shifts and Alliances 00:00 Big Brother 28 Live Feed Update 02:00 Haley's Nominations and Mean Girl Drama 05:11 Drew Worries About the Block 08:12 Taylor’s Position and Game Struggles 10:20 Lyric Gains Allies and Raises Suspicions 13:44 Red Corner Questions Loyalty 17:05 Alliance Tension: Barrett and Haley 19:52 Drew's Reaction and Game Realization 27:17 Drew Named as Main Target 39:20 Drew's Suspicions Grow 48:30 Drew Learns He's Not a Pawn 56:00 Final Pleas and Looking for a Shift 01:01:00 Drew Faces Veto Reality Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

BB28 Saturday Live Feed Update August 1, 2026 Also available on YouTube. Big Brother 28 is all about shifting alliances and trust issues as Haley's HoH reign puts Drew, Melody, and Taylor on the block. Taran Armstrong recaps Day 25 live feed action with guest Chantele Francis, diving into nominations, strategy talks, and house dynamics in this detailed recap episode. Haley's nominations initially target Taylor, but “Red Corner” discussions and mounting skepticism turn the heat on Drew, who senses the walls closing in but struggles to counter his looming nomination. Much of the house views Kamu, Chuk, and Haley as easily influenced, leaving the veterans and “Red Corner” to push their agendas. Lyric appears to be playing both sides well, but Kamu's overt support makes others wary, creating new doubts about where loyalties really stand. Conversations swirl around potential backdoors and vet power, with Dee and Angela quietly steering the game from the shadows and Drew realizing—too late—that he might be in deeper trouble than he thought. Taran Armstrong highlights how Drew’s attempts to reason with Haley fall flat, leading to Drew becoming the new main target. Chantele observes that Kamu's push for Lyric raises suspicions among others, potentially hurting Lyric's position. Haley repeatedly relives her “mean girl” confrontation with Melody, a running theme noted by both Taran Armstrong and Chantele. Dee masterfully reassures Kamu while possibly withholding information about powers; speculation grows but goes unresolved. Both hosts discuss the lack of agency for Drew or Barrett this week, noting missed opportunities and urging a needed power shift. With the veterans influencing Red Corner decisions and the “easy vote” narrative in play, can Drew win veto and shake up the week, or is the house steamrolling toward his eviction? Listen in for a full breakdown of strategy, shifting allegiances, and the unpredictable gameplay inside the BB28 house. Topic: Big Brother 28 Day 25 Shifts and Alliances 00:00 Big Brother 28 Live Feed Update 02:00 Haley's Nominations and Mean Girl Drama 05:11 Drew Worries About the Block 08:12 Taylor’s Position and Game Struggles 10:20 Lyric Gains Allies and Raises Suspicions 13:44 Red Corner Questions Loyalty 17:05 Alliance Tension: Barrett and Haley 19:52 Drew's Reaction and Game Realization 27:17 Drew Named as Main Target 39:20 Drew's Suspicions Grow 48:30 Drew Learns He's Not a Pawn 56:00 Final Pleas and Looking for a Shift 01:01:00 Drew Faces Veto Reality Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

BB28 Sunday Nominations Ep Recap, Week 3 Also available on YouTube. Big Brother 28 delivers a tense week as the house navigates shifting alliances and strategic nominations. Taran Armstrong recaps the latest nomination episode alongside Grace Leeder and Pooya, breaking down Kamu’s HoH reign and how it sets the stage for a showdown between power players and underdogs. The episode covers Kamu's big WrestleGasm-themed HoH competition win and the drama that comes with his nominations. Kamu ultimately puts Lyric, Mallory, and Lala on the block, using the “backdoor” strategy on Jason—a move influenced by Drew’s suggestion. The group discusses the evolving dynamics around showmances, especially with Drew and Melody drawing attention and Lyric trying to distance herself from Rome. Meanwhile, Devens secures a powerful new time capsule advantage, which could shake up future plans if the majority alliance's control is threatened. Taran describes how Kamu's straightforward approach as HoH leads to a plan targeting previous nominees, especially Jason and Mallory. Grace points out the show's focus on will-they-won't-they pairings, noting the production's attempt to build suspense around Drew and Melody after the quick demise of Rome and Lyric as a showmance. Devens's diamond power of veto win is called one of the strongest twists yet, with Pooya and Grace analyzing how it gives the majority a huge safety net for six weeks. The nomination ceremony style draws reactions from all, with Grace and others wishing for more transparency and accountability from HoHs. Live feeds tease house tension as Kamu plans a public call-out of Jason, with the outcome possibly shifting targets and relationships before the next vote. With Devens and Dee pulling strings from the center of the game, can the underdogs rally, or will the majority alliance keep steamrolling? Catch the full recap for all the strategic twists and live feed insights shaping week three in the Big Brother house. 00:00 Big Brother Sunday Recap 07:06 Jesse Godderz's Big Brother Return 13:42 Kamuela Kirk Wins HOH 16:14 Drew and Mallory's Showmance Sparks 23:24 Rick Devens Unveils Diamond Veto 31:36 Kamu's Nomination Plan Exposed 36:13 Lyric and Lala Face the Block 40:07 Spoilers Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

BB28 Sunday Nominations Ep Recap, Week 3 Also available on YouTube. Big Brother 28 delivers a tense week as the house navigates shifting alliances and strategic nominations. Taran Armstrong recaps the latest nomination episode alongside Grace Leeder and Pooya, breaking down Kamu’s HoH reign and how it sets the stage for a showdown between power players and underdogs. The episode covers Kamu's big WrestleGasm-themed HoH competition win and the drama that comes with his nominations. Kamu ultimately puts Lyric, Mallory, and Lala on the block, using the “backdoor” strategy on Jason—a move influenced by Drew’s suggestion. The group discusses the evolving dynamics around showmances, especially with Drew and Melody drawing attention and Lyric trying to distance herself from Rome. Meanwhile, Devens secures a powerful new time capsule advantage, which could shake up future plans if the majority alliance's control is threatened. Taran describes how Kamu's straightforward approach as HoH leads to a plan targeting previous nominees, especially Jason and Mallory. Grace points out the show's focus on will-they-won't-they pairings, noting the production's attempt to build suspense around Drew and Melody after the quick demise of Rome and Lyric as a showmance. Devens's diamond power of veto win is called one of the strongest twists yet, with Pooya and Grace analyzing how it gives the majority a huge safety net for six weeks. The nomination ceremony style draws reactions from all, with Grace and others wishing for more transparency and accountability from HoHs. Live feeds tease house tension as Kamu plans a public call-out of Jason, with the outcome possibly shifting targets and relationships before the next vote. With Devens and Dee pulling strings from the center of the game, can the underdogs rally, or will the majority alliance keep steamrolling? Catch the full recap for all the strategic twists and live feed insights shaping week three in the Big Brother house. 00:00 Big Brother Sunday Recap 07:06 Jesse Godderz's Big Brother Return 13:42 Kamuela Kirk Wins HOH 16:14 Drew and Mallory's Showmance Sparks 23:24 Rick Devens Unveils Diamond Veto 31:36 Kamu's Nomination Plan Exposed 36:13 Lyric and Lala Face the Block 40:07 Spoilers Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

BB28 Sunday Nominations Ep Recap, Week 2 Also available on YouTube. Big Brother 28's alliances get pushed to the edge as chaos strikes after the latest HoH shakes up the game. Rob Cesternino, Taran Armstrong, David Bloomberg, and AJ Norris team up for a Sunday recap packed with strategy talk and messy house moments. Rick Devens wins HoH and, true to his Survivor roots, isn't content to play it safe. With back-channeling and fiery DRs, the panel goes deep on Devens' flashy nominations: Melody, Lyric, and Jason end up on the block, sending house loyalties scrambling. Angela's influence comes into focus—AJ thinks her manipulation steers Devens' HoH move, making messy, fun TV but also suiting his game. The group debates whether Melody’s “betrayal” in the HoH pairs comp really put her on the block, calling out a key production reshoot missing from the episode edit. Rome's misstep in naming too many allies to Devens becomes a lesson in bad negotiation. Meanwhile, Angela relishes her “showman” reputation, as her alliance gobbles up power and DR camera time, all while sporting the classic egg costume after winning the BB Time Capsule twist. AJ spotlights Angela’s clever handling of Rick Devens, speculating her persuasion shapes the “big move” nominations. Taran explains how Melody's switch in the HoH partner comp, due to a production reshoot, directly affects Devens' nominations—though the TV edit skips this. David breaks down Rome's negotiation blunder, noting you should never name your full alliance to an HoH. The group debates if Haley or Devens threw the final comp round, dissecting how throws and optics can reshape house perception. Jason's reaction to not winning the BB Time Capsule sparks laughs, with Taran suggesting his self-pity is extra performative. With the house lines drawn and finger-pointing on the rise, power seems fragile, Angela, Rick Devens, and Dee hold sway, but are lines about to shift again? Will Rick's chaotic HoH pay off, or did Angela's push for drama set up more trouble ahead? Catch the full episode for every alliance shake-up, messy DR moment, and insight into what could happen next in the Big Brother 28 house! 00:00 Episode Kickoff and Nominations 06:57 Rick Devens' HOH and Big Brother Power 14:38 Angela Murray's Bold Big Brother Moves 20:49 Melody's Competition Switch and Fallout 33:29 Devens, Rome, and Alliance Cracks 39:13 Angela and the Egg Costume Reveal 45:15 BB Time Capsule Power and Popularity 53:44 Nomination Ceremony Ignites House Drama 01:01:25 Jason, Angela, and Big Brother Showdown 01:10:09 Rick Devens Wins Veto Showdown 01:21:12 Power Shifts and Alliance Fractures Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!