Podcasts about Norm

For this episode I interview Norm Shoemaker, a resident at The Village of Riverside Glen. Norm is 96, and was born and raised in Guelph, so it may not come as huge surprise that we bonded over local history! I learned of some places that were new to me (including the Guelph Casket Factory) and got a wonderful glimpse into a Guelph many decades before my time. Norm is appreciative of the experiences he has had in his life, and has settled in to accept the days ahead, however many there may be. This was lovely and I'm so appreciative of Norm indulging my curiosity!This interview was originally recorded on May 28 2026 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bridgingthesocialdistance.substack.com

JUNE-JULY OF JRPG ZOOMS ON! Join the HG101 gang, plus returning special guest Ghaleon Unlimited/Chris Hatala, as they discuss and rank the last trace of Phantasy Star's existence as an offline RPG. Then stick around for Fallout: New Vegas, a game about how terrible it would be to deliver mail in a nuclear apocalypse! This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be MOON CHILD — a true story about how you have the power to be his friend! Donate at Patreon to get this bonus content and much, much more! Follow the show on Bluesky to get the latest and straightest dope. Check out what games we've already ranked on the Big Damn List, then nominate a game of your own via five-star review on Apple Podcasts! Take a screenshot and show it to us on our Discord server! Intro music by NORM. 2026 © Hardcore Gaming 101, all rights reserved. No portion of this or any other Hardcore Gaming 101 ("HG101") content/data shall be included, referenced, or otherwise used in any model, resource, or collection of data.

S(t)igma je divadelní představení o tom, jak se dnes žije mladým mužům a jak moc se po nich chce být pořádným chlapem, přičemž oni sami o to často vůbec nestojí. „Mladí dospělí muži, pro které je idea rovných práv úplně normální, jsou stigmatizovaní ze dvou stran – musí se bránit, že nejsou slabí, a ženám říkat, že nechtějí dominovat. A tato síla mladých mužů je pro demokracii absolutně klíčová,“ říká filozofka, performerka a spoluautorka zmíněné hry Alice Koubová.

S(t)igma je divadelní představení o tom, jak se dnes žije mladým mužům a jak moc se po nich chce být pořádným chlapem, přičemž oni sami o to často vůbec nestojí. „Mladí dospělí muži, pro které je idea rovných práv úplně normální, jsou stigmatizovaní ze dvou stran – musí se bránit, že nejsou slabí, a ženám říkat, že nechtějí dominovat. A tato síla mladých mužů je pro demokracii absolutně klíčová,“ říká filozofka, performerka a spoluautorka zmíněné hry Alice Koubová.Všechny díly podcastu Hovory můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

Čekáte na levnější úrokové sazby hypoték? V tomto videu vám ukážu, proč vás tohle čekání může stát statisíce korun na kupní ceně nemovitosti. Hypoteční trh v květnu 2026 ukazuje jasný trend a my si rozebereme, co to znamená pro kupující i ty, kteří refinancují.Spousta lidí si myslí, že o cenách hypoték rozhoduje pouze ČNB. Ve skutečnosti je to mnohem složitější mix – od 3Y IRS swapů až po geopolitiku. Dvouprocentní hypotéky jsou pryč a je čas zvyknout si na nový normál.Ve videu rozebereme aktuální situaci na hypotečním trhu:✅ Proč hypotéky v nejbližší době dramaticky nezlevní (a jak banky tvoří úrokové sazby).✅ Proč je dnes růst cen nemovitostí mnohem větším rizikem než samotná úroková sazba.✅ Jak z aktuální situace na trhu vytěžit maximum, pokud kupujete svou první nemovitost.✅ Proč dnes nestačí sledovat jen úrokovou sazbu.

What's actually driving the Trump administration? Our good friend and emeritus scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, Norm Ornstein, joins Al to follow the blueprint laid out by Project 2025.The chief architect of Project 2025, Russell Vought, now runs the Office of Management and Budget, the perfect position to carry out The Project's agenda. Norm and Al cover the human cost of gutting USAID, DOGE's chaotic assault on the federal workforce, an immigration crackdown that's begun alienating the Hispanic voters who swung to Trump in 2024, and a cabinet culture so consumed with flattery that Ornstein calls it the "Lickspittle Olympics."Plus, Trump promised to keep us out of wars, but with the ongoing conflict with Iran, the Venezuela invasion, preparations around Cuba, and a growing rift with NATO, it seems like he might not have been fully honest with the American people.Norm discusses how this administration's corruption dwarfs every previous White House scandal combined. And what should Democrats actually do if they retake Congress? Is impeachment smart politics or a distraction? And what does a credible "Project 2029" look like?LISTEN to Norm's podcast "Words Matter" with fellow friend of the show David Rothkopf: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dsrs-words-matter/id1420216970SUPPORT THE PODCAST BY VISITING OUR SPONSORS:Refresh your wardrobe with Quince! Get free shipping and 365-Day returns at https://www.quince.com/frankenSave money on your insurance bills with SelectQuote! Visit https://www.selectquote.com/franken

Mea Culpa welcomes back our old friend Norm Eisen. There's pretty much nothing going on in politics today that Eisen doesn't have an educated opinion about. Eisen is a CNN Legal Analyst. And the founder and executive chair of “States United Democracy Center”, a nonpartisan organization advancing free, fair, and secure elections. His articles for the Brookings Institute and elsewhere have made the case for why Trump and his band of criminal conspiracists represented a clear and present danger to democracy. His latest work of art is a model prosecution memo that came just days before Trump received his target letter that lays out the case against him in startling clarity. Eisen writes that “the memo builds on the work that has been done by the Jan. 6 Committee and many others but is the first comprehensive application of the law to the facts to establish that DOJ standards for bringing charges are met. We offer an in-depth look at the vast factual record through prosecutorial eyes to describe a relatively simple three-part theory of the case that prosecutors can try to verdict in a year or less.” It's that three-part theory that Norm is going to break down for us today. Settle in folks and get educated, you're about to get a masterclass in how to bring down Donald Trump. 

PlastChicks Lynzie Nebel and Mercedes Landazuri interview Norm and Sue Fowler poolside at the Plastics Pioneers Association (PPA) and Plastics Hall of Fame (PHoF) Spring 2026 Networking/Conference in Sarasota, Florida. They speak to Norm and Sue about how they met, their relationship and home life, his induction into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2025, her professional career, his career at Xerox, mentoring, contributions to the plastics industry, leadership roles in SPE-Inspiring Plastics Professionals, and life in Key West, Florida. Watch Norm Fowler's induction into the Plastics Hall of Fame (YouTube).Watch the PlastChicks podcast on the SPE YouTube Channel.PlastChicks is sponsored by SPE-Inspiring Plastics Professionals and the Plastics Industry Association. Look for new episodes on the first Friday of every month.

Nouveaux pilotes, un brin déjantés, à bord de la Libre Antenne sur RMC ! Jean-Christophe Drouet et Julien Cazarre prennent le relais. Après les grands matchs, quand la lumière reste allumée pour les vrais passionnés, place à la Libre Antenne : un espace à part, entre passion, humour et dérision, débats enflammés, franc-parler et second degré. Un rendez-vous nocturne à la Cazarre, où l'on parle foot bien sûr, mais aussi mauvaise foi, vannes, imitations et grands moments de radio imprévisibles !

JUNE-JULY OF JRPG HAS RETURNED! Join the HG101 gang, plus returning special guest Ghaleon Unlimited/Chris Hatala, as they discuss and rank Falcom's action-RPG that introduced the world to a new adjective. Then stick around for Neon Genesis Evangelion: Girlfriend of Steel, a visual novel that brings fans exactly what any traumatized mech pilot would want - dating! This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be TOBU TOBU GIRL DELUXE — a homebrew Game Boy Color platformer, that teaches us an important lesson about pets and gravity! Donate at Patreon to get this bonus content and much, much more! Follow the show on Bluesky to get the latest and straightest dope. Check out what games we've already ranked on the Big Damn List, then nominate a game of your own via five-star review on Apple Podcasts! Take a screenshot and show it to us on our Discord server! Intro music by NORM. 2026 © Hardcore Gaming 101, all rights reserved. No portion of this or any other Hardcore Gaming 101 ("HG101") content/data shall be included, referenced, or otherwise used in any model, resource, or collection of data.

Premiér Andrej Babiš (ANO) minulý týden vyzval guvernéra České národní banky Aleše Michla ke snížení úrokových sazeb. „Úrokové sazby se neřídí přáním politiků, aspoň v normálních zemích. V zákoně je to formulováno explicitně, že centrální banka nemůže přijímat pokyny od kohokoli,“ zdůrazňuje bývalý guvernér Jiří Rusnok v pořadu Interview Plus. Výhrady má ale také k tomu, jak na premiérova slova zareagoval sám Michl.Všechny díly podcastu Interview Plus můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

Worn intake valves, pitted camshafts, shock cooling, and AD compliance are on the docket. Email podcasts@aopa.org for a chance to get on the show. Join the world's largest aviation community at aopa.org/join Full notes below: Norm wonders whether condition-based maintenance and inspections failed him. He is co-owners in an airplane with a Lycoming IO-360, and after a few years they found a crack in the crankcase. The engine was torn down and found to have some rust on the cylinder walls, scoring on the crankshaft, and a worn and pitted lifter. They had been borescoping, doing oil analysis, looking at the filter, and never found any concerns. The hosts say the approach worked perfectly. The point of condition-based maintenance is to fix safety related problems, and they argue that all Norm's issues were financial issues. Mike argues that the lifter wear could have been found with by measuring the valve opening, but that it wouldn't have necessarily resulted in a teardown. The oil analysis wouldn't have found anything because the metal chunks were too large, and although a magnet over the filter material may have helped, he's not sure that would have resulted in a teardown either. The lesson is that the airplane was safe, despite the condition concerns. Jay has an RV with an experimental IO-540 that he loves. A look at the cylinder data found that one of his intake valves was eroding. As the shop dug into the engine they found a few other issues, including pitting on the camshaft. An IRAN is going to cost him maybe $20,000 or $30,000 less than an overhaul, so he's wondering if it's ok to save the money or should he just overhaul the engine while it's off. The hosts tell him to save his money. The only reason they would overhaul now is to increase the market value if he were planning on selling. Otherwise there's little benefit. Ronan wonders how to interpret the data on his friend's Piper Arrow as regards shock cooling. They often get the alerts on the Garmin engine analyzer, and they are wondering if there's anything they can do to avoid it. Paul jokes that he should just turn that feature off. Mike said the only time you have to worry about this is when the cylinders are at high temperature, such as cruise to chopping the power. But in a descent the cylinders are already cooling, so he's not worried about it. Bill is wondering if his club is documenting too much on AD compliance. The hosts give some detailed information on how they document ADs and why it matters. They tend to document everything in a large spreadsheet and note whether or not it applies. If it doesn't, they say so on the document and leave it for a future mechanic or owner. Doing so helps with hours of research, they say. They are also careful to document parts and accessories, especially those inside the engine, as you don't want to have to take the prop off to check a crankshaft serial number every year, for example.

durée : 00:02:15 - France Inter sur le terrain - Dans le nord-est de l'Ukraine, dans l'oblast de Kharkiv, les soldats ukrainiens résistent à la poussée des Russes, qui multiplient les infiltrations. Reportage aux côtés de la 57e brigade. - réalisation : Isabelle Labeyrie Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Do you hear that sound? Can you feel it? The cool ocean breeze in your hair, the salt on your tongue. It’s the smooth crash of KVGM “The Last Wave”, with your host, Hammock. A biweekly VGM podcast bringing you the jammiest video game music from all your favorite composers and consoles. Sit back, relax, and get ready to catch…the Last Wave. Hammock’s back in the saddle again after a much needed vacation abroad. Thanks again to Norm aka NormallyRetro for filling in at the KVGM studio and bringing the jammage. But we’re back to business as usual with golf music, detective music, Soichi Terada and Soshi Hosoi, and of course, a little jam from Dr. Usui, PhD. Playlist Ruins – Makoto Asai, Yuichiro Honda, Kenichi Ohkuma, and Masaki Tanimoto (Mystic Ark: Theatre of Illusions, Sony PlayStation) Neutral Walk – PANDA, Ether_ELE, Yoshihito Hata, and Dr. Usui (burst error -EVE The 1st.-, Sony PlayStation Portable) Wandering Around #1 – Haruki Yamada (Seikimatsu Days: Our Era's End, Apple iOS) Beatrice – Soshi Hosoi (Shuumatsu Shoujo Gensou Alicematic, PC) Cool Wind – Kikuko Hataya (Top Player's Golf, Neo Geo CD) Sex-SaidA – M.U.T.S. Music Studio (Hissatsu Chikannin II, PC) TILL DAWN – Soichi Terada (Psychometrer EIJI, Sony PlayStation) Lively Feeling – Eriko Tsukayama (Hurrah! Sailor, Sony PlayStation 2) Hitomi no Oku, Yureru “Sazanami” – tiko-μ, Kyohei Nishizaka, and Miyaji (Dekinai Watashi ga, Kurikaesu., PC) Game Over – Seiichi Hamada (Saburo Jinguji Detective Story: Prism of Eyes, Nintendo Switch) Special Request Gameplay BGM – Naoyuki Sato (International Superstar Soccer 3, Sony PlayStation 2)

Welcome to "Norm! A Cheers Podcast." As we record our final few episodes and decide in which direction to take our podcast, we offer an encore presentation (a rerun) of one of our very favorite discussions of one of our very favorite Cheers episodes, "Cheers: The Motion Picture." Please follow us on Twitter (@cheers_norm), like our page on Facebook (@normcheerspodcast), and email us at normcheerspodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!

Our seventh longer format interview from PCA 2026 is a Let's Get Pairing Episode recorded with Norm Hooten and Jonathan Carney of Hooten Young. In this segment, Tripp and Denis get into Norm's background in forming Hooten Young, the upcoming America 250 Reserve release, and an interactive pairing session.

Our seventh longer format interview from PCA 2026 is a Let's Get Pairing Episode recorded with Norm Hooten and Jonathan Carney of Hooten Young. In this segment, Tripp and Denis get into Norm's background in forming Hooten Young, the upcoming America 250 Reserve release, and an interactive pairing session.

Mountain climbing was an unusual pastime in the 1920s. It was particularly unusual among women. But Agnes Vaille made a name for herself as a tough, formidable climber. Soon, she found herself setting records. In 1925, she and fellow climber Walter Kiener decided to make history as the first people to climb Longs Peak's east face in the wintertime. Their friends warned them against the dangerous climb. But Walter and Agnes couldn't be dissuaded.Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Norm pulled from: Alexander, Ruth M. “The Agnes Vaille Tragedy of 1925: A Turning Point in the History of Longs Peak.” In People and Nature on the Mountaintop: A Resource and Impact Study of Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park. Colorado State University, 2010.American Alpine Institute. “Route Profile: Kiener's Route.” November 4, 2019. https://www.alpineinstitute.com/route-profile-kiener-s-route/.Fort Collins Coloradoan. “Sortland's Body Found Near Hotel.” February 26, 1925.Jessen, Kenneth. “Tragedy Haunted Longs Peak Climber Walter Kiener.” Loveland Reporter Herald, June 18, 2015. https://archive.is/Im3f1.Las Vegas Optic. “Many Visit Museum.” June 3, 1914.“Longs Peak | Colorado Encyclopedia.” https://coloradoencyclopedia.org/article/longs-peak.Robertson, Janet. The Magnificent Mountain Women: Adventures in the Colorado Rockies. With Arlene Blum. Bison Books, 2020.“Roger Wolcott Toll | Colorado Encyclopedia.” https://coloradoencyclopedia.org/article/roger-wolcott-toll.Sherman, John Dickinson. “Kiener's Lookout.” Ashland Pioneer Press, September 18, 1925.The Houston Chronicle. “Shelter Cabin 13,200 Feet Up on High Peak Is Memorial to Girl.” September 19, 1926.The Keota News. “Colorado News Notes.” July 5, 1918.The Orange County Plain Dealer. “Two Girls First to Climb High Peak.” July 31, 1922.The Record. “Society Personal.” April 22, 1913.Vaille, Howard T. “Early Years of the Telephone in Colorado.” The Colorado Magazine, August 1928.Are you enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Then please leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts!Are you *really* enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Well, calm down, history ho! You can get more of us on Patreon at patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast. At the $5 level, you'll get a monthly bonus episode (with video!), access to our 90's style chat room, plus the entire back catalog of bonus episodes from Kristin's previous podcast, Let's Go To Court.

„Když závidíš, chceš to, co mají druzí. Na rozdíl od žárlivosti, která je spíše o tom, že něco mám a bojím se, aby mi to nesebrali,“ vysvětluje psychoterapeutka ve výcviku Zuzana Vyhnánková. Podle ní má smysl závisti věnovat pozornost. „Může vypovídat o našem nenaplněném potenciálu, potlačených přáních, o kvalitě našeho sebevědomí a sebehodnoty,“ popisuje.Všechny díly podcastu Nádech můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

„Když závidíš, chceš to, co mají druzí. Na rozdíl od žárlivosti, která je spíše o tom, že něco mám a bojím se, aby mi to nesebrali,“ vysvětluje psychoterapeutka ve výcviku Zuzana Vyhnánková. Podle ní má smysl závisti věnovat pozornost. „Může vypovídat o našem nenaplněném potenciálu, potlačených přáních, o kvalitě našeho sebevědomí a sebehodnoty,“ popisuje.

Tobin has a serious question for Peter Bendix and the Marlins front office; when do we get to be good? Oh and begs for them to stop playing Chris Morel! Tyler Herro is at it again after he posts a cryptic tweet but then of course deletes it; Tobin and Brittney discuss who the heat should keep; with Herro or Norm? With Leroy out today we must of course tickle someone's fancy; so Brittney lets everyone know what she is most excited to tune in to this weekend!

Situated across the once idyllic now infernal MacArthur Park since 1947, Langer's Delicatessen has emerged as a symbol of what's at stake (and at pastrami) in the battle for the soul of L.A. Owner Norm Langer treats me to a #19 before letting loose on the mayor race, the deli business, the history of the neighborhood, and what it will take for the last "premier deli city in America" to survive.   For twice as many episodes, plus secret message from the our mission to save Los Angeles, subscribe to the show at patreon.com/filthyarmenian   Follow us on x/insta @filthyarmenian   Thank you for listening, and please spread the word. 

Welcome to "Norm! A Cheers Podcast!" We discuss a selection of scenes we enjoy but don't often discuss (and a few we do often discuss). These scenes may not be in a top episodes list, but they show the heart and humor of these characters that we've grown to know and love over 11 seasons. Please follow us on Twitter (@cheers_norm), like our page on Facebook (@normcheerspodcast), and email us at normcheerspodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!

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This episode is part journalism, part therapy, part "girl WHAT?!" Today's guest, Melanie Marshall, is a former BBC foreign journalist turned filmmaker, speaker, and coach who has reported from some of the most intense places on earth. And somehow… despite seeing humanity at its messiest, she still believes people are mostly good.  Some of the things you'll hear: -The wildly unexpected way radicalized followers of Osama Bin Laden welcomed her into an interview shortly after his death -What actually creates human connection when people disagree on literally everything -Why she repeatedly ignored her boss's instructions, chased stories anyway, and somehow ended up with life-changing moments… and a goat -Stories that prove women across the world are a lot more alike than we think, even in radically different circumstances -The time she got smacked repeatedly with a feather duster by a man, plus the moment she relied on her single greatest survival skill to get herself out of danger Melanie tells stories the way your funniest friend would if your funniest friend also casually wandered through war zones, political unrest, and deeply human moments while carrying BBC equipment. It's equal parts hilarious, eye-opening, uncomfortable, hopeful, and "HOW IS THIS A REAL STORY?" energy. How you can use Human Connection to drive change | Melanie Marshall | TEDx LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-marshall-237a641/   Substack: https://imrama.substack.com/ Website:http://melaniemarshall.com Book Erin to speak Ready to modernize your culture, liberate your leadership, and differentiate your business without sounding like every other company on LinkedIn? Bring Erin Hatzikostas in to show your team how authenticity can become an actual strategic advantage, not just another corporate buzzword. Book Erin to Speak If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple "plays" to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie   If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!   - Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram    - Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?"quiz - Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)"  -Throw out half the playbook and start competing in a league of your own. Check out Erin's book, The 50% Rule.    -Work with Us -Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: hello@bauthenticinc.com  DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences. Tweetable Comments  "She impacted me, she impacted my friend, she impacted all of these people with her goodness and her fiery spirit. She lived." "If you think about the different stages that you get to in your career and  when you reach a new one, you realize, 'oh, they're all people'" "I am grateful that I have let myself be impacted so much by the people I have met because I feel a gift and a responsibility to let what I have learned from them go forward." "I am not the lady in a sheet. I am the boss." "The story wasn't over. It wasn't easy, but it wasn't over. And that's where I get hope."   Note: This transcript has been edited and condensed for clarity, readability, and length.  In this episode of Because Work Doesn't Have to Suck, Erin sits down with former BBC foreign journalist Melanie Marshall to talk about leadership, courage, connection, resilience, and why she still believes humanity is fundamentally good after reporting from some of the world's most dangerous places. From interviewing extremists in Pakistan to reporting in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, and the Philippines, Melanie shares unforgettable stories about human connection, optimism, fear, and what really helps people survive difficult moments.          Why Melanie Marshall Still Believes in Humanity     Erin: You've seen some of the worst parts of the world, yet your message is still rooted in hope and optimism. That feels almost impossible right now.     Melanie: I know optimism gets eye rolls these days. But what I've learned traveling the world is this: if you let it, the world will humble you. It'll break your heart. But it also teaches you that people are far more complicated, funny, resilient, and loving than headlines make them seem.     I've spent years in places like Afghanistan, Iraq, and Gaza. Even in places under terrible oppression, people still laugh. They still flirt. They still joke. They still find joy behind closed doors. Human beings don't stop being human just because circumstances become horrific.     That's where my optimism comes from. The story is hard, but it's not over.          Meeting Followers of Osama Bin Laden     Erin: Tell us about the experience you had just after Osama Bin Laden was killed.     Melanie: We went to Pakistan shortly after his death because I wanted audiences to understand something important: Bin Laden wasn't just a man. He represented a movement.     We arranged to meet with radicalized followers of his in Karachi. I was nervous. Deeply nervous. Externally, I looked calm. Internally, I was thinking, "Am I completely insane for doing this?"     As we drove up, I heard children playing. We were meeting at a school.     That immediately lowered my fear level because they had intentionally chosen a setting they knew would make us feel safer. Then we walked in and the welcoming committee was wearing USA baseball caps.     These were people whose ideology I completely rejected, but they were trying to communicate something human: "You're safe here."     That moment changed how I think about connection. Even in situations where people fundamentally disagree, humans still look for ways to create understanding.          "Be As Normal As Possible"     Melanie: One phrase I've used throughout my career is: "Be as normal as possible."     I used it walking into Taliban prisons. I used it in war zones. And honestly, it applies to corporate life too.     If you're about to walk into a terrifying meeting with a VP or ask for a raise, don't pressure yourself to be perfectly poised or fearless. It's not a normal situation.     Just be as normal as possible. A little awkwardness is fine.          The Currency Everyone Wants     Melanie: I met a young woman in Gaza who created art sculptures out of sand because that was the only material available to her.     What she wanted most wasn't pity. She wanted to be seen.     I told her her work reminded me of art I'd seen in California. That mattered to her because it acknowledged she belonged in the same conversation as artists everywhere else in the world.     Erin: I always say everyone has a currency. Usually it's much smaller and simpler than we think.     Melanie: Exactly. Most people just want acknowledgment, respect, or connection.          The Woman Who Changed Her Life     Melanie: One of the people who impacted me most was a woman named Ghada in Mosul, Iraq.     She was funny, independent, ambitious, and full of life. We instantly connected. We joked about men, talked about work, laughed constantly.     She was also exactly the kind of woman extremists hated: outspoken, educated, joyful, politically active.     At one point she escaped Mosul, but she went back because she didn't want to leave her father behind.     ISIS killed her.     What stays with me is that even while living under horrific conditions, she remained hopeful. Loving. Funny. Fully alive.     That changed me forever.          Why Connection Matters More Than Status     Melanie: I've interviewed celebrities, billionaires, world leaders, and people no one has ever heard of.     The people who changed me most were usually the latter.     Connection matters more than status. Once you really sit down with someone, the hierarchy starts disappearing. They're just people.     And I think we forget that constantly.          The Feather Duster Incident     Melanie: I once visited an extremely conservative shrine near the Iranian border where modesty rules were intensely enforced.     I was trying to manage my reporting team while also wearing a chador that kept slipping off my head. Every time even the tiniest strand of hair showed, a man would smack me with a feather duster.     Eventually I was furious. Absolutely furious.     And then a group of women saw what was happening.     They didn't confront the man directly. Instead, they surrounded me, fixed my chador, sat me down, and pulled out snacks.     That moment stuck with me forever.     Women see each other. They protect each other. Sometimes survival looks like forming a circle around someone and handing them food.          Bravery Isn't What People Think     Erin: People constantly describe you as brave.     Melanie: I honestly don't think I'm brave. I think I'm good at functioning during chaos.     There's a difference.     I've run from airstrikes in Ukraine. I've dropped to the ground while bullets flew overhead in Libya. I assure you: I was not standing there heroically.     Most people aren't fearless. They simply have a purpose bigger than their fear.     Families survive war zones because protecting their children matters more than panic. I kept reporting because I believed it mattered to connect people with the truth of what was happening.     Purpose propels you forward.          The Story Wasn't Over     Melanie: After covering devastating typhoon damage in the Philippines, I left feeling overwhelmed with guilt because I could leave and everyone else had to stay behind.     Years later, I stayed in touch with the local drivers and families we worked with there. I watched their children graduate school. I watched them rebuild their lives.     That experience taught me something important: the story wasn't over just because I left during the worst part.     We do this in our own lives too. We assume difficult moments are final chapters when they're often just hard middle sections.          Bucking the Norm in Afghanistan     Melanie: I once fought hard to report from one of the most remote regions of Afghanistan because I wanted to document what childbirth looked like in the most dangerous place in the world to give birth.     My bosses kept trying to convince us not to go.     We went anyway.     The journey was brutal. Multiple flat tires. Dangerous mountain roads. A clinic fire in the middle of the night. At one point villagers handed my bra around after rescuing our belongings from the fire, which became an entire cultural misunderstanding on its own.     Eventually, a woman arrived at the clinic to give birth. Her baby died, but she survived, and she was relieved simply to have lived.     That story changed how people understood maternal healthcare in Afghanistan because we insisted on going all the way to where the story actually lived.     Sometimes bucking the norm simply means refusing to stop halfway.          Final Thoughts on Hope     Melanie: The world can be heartbreaking. Truly heartbreaking.     But everywhere I've gone, I've also found humor, generosity, resilience, love, and connection.     That's why I still believe in people.     The story is difficult. But it isn't finished yet.

College students across the state have just wrapped up the school year. It was the third school year where access to generative AI was commonplace. Artificial intelligence has changed how many students – and their professors – look at getting an education. Chris Wells is chair of the Environmental Studies department at Macalester College. Like most other educators over the past few years, he's constantly navigating his students' relationships with AI and the classroom. He admits like most educators, he's still figuring it out. He writes a newsletter about what AI means for college teaching called Teaching Upside Down.Wells joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about the shifts he's noticed in the classroom, how he's changed assignments with AI in mind and how he's rethinking what getting an education means when generative AI can accomplish so much.

This episode is part journalism, part therapy, part "girl WHAT?!" Today's guest, Melanie Marshall, is a former BBC foreign journalist turned filmmaker, speaker, and coach who has reported from some of the most intense places on earth. And somehow… despite seeing humanity at its messiest, she still believes people are mostly good.  Some of the things you'll hear: -The wildly unexpected way radicalized followers of Osama Bin Laden welcomed her into an interview shortly after his death -What actually creates human connection when people disagree on literally everything -Why she repeatedly ignored her boss's instructions, chased stories anyway, and somehow ended up with life-changing moments… and a goat -Stories that prove women across the world are a lot more alike than we think, even in radically different circumstances -The time she got smacked repeatedly with a feather duster by a man, plus the moment she relied on her single greatest survival skill to get herself out of danger Melanie tells stories the way your funniest friend would if your funniest friend also casually wandered through war zones, political unrest, and deeply human moments while carrying BBC equipment. It's equal parts hilarious, eye-opening, uncomfortable, hopeful, and "HOW IS THIS A REAL STORY?" energy. How you can use Human Connection to drive change | Melanie Marshall | TEDx LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-marshall-237a641/   Substack: https://imrama.substack.com/ Website:http://melaniemarshall.com Book Erin to speak Ready to modernize your culture, liberate your leadership, and differentiate your business without sounding like every other company on LinkedIn? Bring Erin Hatzikostas in to show your team how authenticity can become an actual strategic advantage, not just another corporate buzzword. Book Erin to Speak If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple "plays" to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie   If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!   - Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram    - Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?"quiz - Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)"  -Throw out half the playbook and start competing in a league of your own. Check out Erin's book, The 50% Rule.    -Work with Us -Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: hello@bauthenticinc.com  DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences. Tweetable Comments  "She impacted me, she impacted my friend, she impacted all of these people with her goodness and her fiery spirit. She lived." "If you think about the different stages that you get to in your career and  when you reach a new one, you realize, 'oh, they're all people'" "I am grateful that I have let myself be impacted so much by the people I have met because I feel a gift and a responsibility to let what I have learned from them go forward." "I am not the lady in a sheet. I am the boss." "The story wasn't over. It wasn't easy, but it wasn't over. And that's where I get hope."   Note: This transcript has been edited and condensed for clarity, readability, and length.  In this episode of Because Work Doesn't Have to Suck, Erin sits down with former BBC foreign journalist Melanie Marshall to talk about leadership, courage, connection, resilience, and why she still believes humanity is fundamentally good after reporting from some of the world's most dangerous places. From interviewing extremists in Pakistan to reporting in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, and the Philippines, Melanie shares unforgettable stories about human connection, optimism, fear, and what really helps people survive difficult moments.          Why Melanie Marshall Still Believes in Humanity     Erin: You've seen some of the worst parts of the world, yet your message is still rooted in hope and optimism. That feels almost impossible right now.     Melanie: I know optimism gets eye rolls these days. But what I've learned traveling the world is this: if you let it, the world will humble you. It'll break your heart. But it also teaches you that people are far more complicated, funny, resilient, and loving than headlines make them seem.     I've spent years in places like Afghanistan, Iraq, and Gaza. Even in places under terrible oppression, people still laugh. They still flirt. They still joke. They still find joy behind closed doors. Human beings don't stop being human just because circumstances become horrific.     That's where my optimism comes from. The story is hard, but it's not over.          Meeting Followers of Osama Bin Laden     Erin: Tell us about the experience you had just after Osama Bin Laden was killed.     Melanie: We went to Pakistan shortly after his death because I wanted audiences to understand something important: Bin Laden wasn't just a man. He represented a movement.     We arranged to meet with radicalized followers of his in Karachi. I was nervous. Deeply nervous. Externally, I looked calm. Internally, I was thinking, "Am I completely insane for doing this?"     As we drove up, I heard children playing. We were meeting at a school.     That immediately lowered my fear level because they had intentionally chosen a setting they knew would make us feel safer. Then we walked in and the welcoming committee was wearing USA baseball caps.     These were people whose ideology I completely rejected, but they were trying to communicate something human: "You're safe here."     That moment changed how I think about connection. Even in situations where people fundamentally disagree, humans still look for ways to create understanding.          "Be As Normal As Possible"     Melanie: One phrase I've used throughout my career is: "Be as normal as possible."     I used it walking into Taliban prisons. I used it in war zones. And honestly, it applies to corporate life too.     If you're about to walk into a terrifying meeting with a VP or ask for a raise, don't pressure yourself to be perfectly poised or fearless. It's not a normal situation.     Just be as normal as possible. A little awkwardness is fine.          The Currency Everyone Wants     Melanie: I met a young woman in Gaza who created art sculptures out of sand because that was the only material available to her.     What she wanted most wasn't pity. She wanted to be seen.     I told her her work reminded me of art I'd seen in California. That mattered to her because it acknowledged she belonged in the same conversation as artists everywhere else in the world.     Erin: I always say everyone has a currency. Usually it's much smaller and simpler than we think.     Melanie: Exactly. Most people just want acknowledgment, respect, or connection.          The Woman Who Changed Her Life     Melanie: One of the people who impacted me most was a woman named Ghada in Mosul, Iraq.     She was funny, independent, ambitious, and full of life. We instantly connected. We joked about men, talked about work, laughed constantly.     She was also exactly the kind of woman extremists hated: outspoken, educated, joyful, politically active.     At one point she escaped Mosul, but she went back because she didn't want to leave her father behind.     ISIS killed her.     What stays with me is that even while living under horrific conditions, she remained hopeful. Loving. Funny. Fully alive.     That changed me forever.          Why Connection Matters More Than Status     Melanie: I've interviewed celebrities, billionaires, world leaders, and people no one has ever heard of.     The people who changed me most were usually the latter.     Connection matters more than status. Once you really sit down with someone, the hierarchy starts disappearing. They're just people.     And I think we forget that constantly.          The Feather Duster Incident     Melanie: I once visited an extremely conservative shrine near the Iranian border where modesty rules were intensely enforced.     I was trying to manage my reporting team while also wearing a chador that kept slipping off my head. Every time even the tiniest strand of hair showed, a man would smack me with a feather duster.     Eventually I was furious. Absolutely furious.     And then a group of women saw what was happening.     They didn't confront the man directly. Instead, they surrounded me, fixed my chador, sat me down, and pulled out snacks.     That moment stuck with me forever.     Women see each other. They protect each other. Sometimes survival looks like forming a circle around someone and handing them food.          Bravery Isn't What People Think     Erin: People constantly describe you as brave.     Melanie: I honestly don't think I'm brave. I think I'm good at functioning during chaos.     There's a difference.     I've run from airstrikes in Ukraine. I've dropped to the ground while bullets flew overhead in Libya. I assure you: I was not standing there heroically.     Most people aren't fearless. They simply have a purpose bigger than their fear.     Families survive war zones because protecting their children matters more than panic. I kept reporting because I believed it mattered to connect people with the truth of what was happening.     Purpose propels you forward.          The Story Wasn't Over     Melanie: After covering devastating typhoon damage in the Philippines, I left feeling overwhelmed with guilt because I could leave and everyone else had to stay behind.     Years later, I stayed in touch with the local drivers and families we worked with there. I watched their children graduate school. I watched them rebuild their lives.     That experience taught me something important: the story wasn't over just because I left during the worst part.     We do this in our own lives too. We assume difficult moments are final chapters when they're often just hard middle sections.          Bucking the Norm in Afghanistan     Melanie: I once fought hard to report from one of the most remote regions of Afghanistan because I wanted to document what childbirth looked like in the most dangerous place in the world to give birth.     My bosses kept trying to convince us not to go.     We went anyway.     The journey was brutal. Multiple flat tires. Dangerous mountain roads. A clinic fire in the middle of the night. At one point villagers handed my bra around after rescuing our belongings from the fire, which became an entire cultural misunderstanding on its own.     Eventually, a woman arrived at the clinic to give birth. Her baby died, but she survived, and she was relieved simply to have lived.     That story changed how people understood maternal healthcare in Afghanistan because we insisted on going all the way to where the story actually lived.     Sometimes bucking the norm simply means refusing to stop halfway.          Final Thoughts on Hope     Melanie: The world can be heartbreaking. Truly heartbreaking.     But everywhere I've gone, I've also found humor, generosity, resilience, love, and connection.     That's why I still believe in people.     The story is difficult. But it isn't finished yet.

Do dreams happen in our minds? What can lucid dreaming tell us about the nature of consciousness?  Dave Green is a London-based artist who creates drawings not FROM his dreams, but IN his dreams, which he re-creates upon waking. He's the author of Doodles In the Dark: An Artist's Guide to Lucid Dreaming & has participated in lucid & precognitive dream research with my other guest, Damon Abraham, PhD, a parapsychologist & the principal research scientist for the consciousness mobile app Entangled.  In this episode, Dave shows us how he uses lucid dreaming to create art WHILE he's dreaming & Dr. Abraham unpacks the science of the research behind it. You'll hear about the layers of lucid dreaming, when it becomes an out of body experience & how this may be connected to precognition, the debate about where consciousness lives & why Dave is hesitant to label himself as anything other than a lucid dreaming artist. If you liked this episode, you'll also like episode 308: HOW TO THINK IMPOSSIBLY: PRECOGNITION, POLTERGEISTS & TIME Guests:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEf56ussbNkUwXYOBjNQIqg https://www.instagram.com/davegreen5000/ https://x.com/davegreen5000 https://www.linkedin.com/in/damon-abraham-phd/https://entangled.org/ Sponsors: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/starterpacks/ https://www.historicpensacola.org/about-us/   0:00 — Dreams as Art: Meet Dave Green & Dr. Damon Abraham1:06 — Drawing Inside a Lucid Dream3:02 — Waking Yourself Up On Purpose3:26 — What Lucid Dreaming Actually Is5:02 — Control vs. Awareness in the Dream State7:04 — How Both Guests Discovered Lucid Dreaming8:56 — Is a Nightmare Origin Story the Norm?10:10 — Lucid Dreaming vs. Out-of-Body Experiences12:08 — Why "OBE" Is a Loaded Label15:03 — Do Dreams Happen Inside Your Head?18:23 — Researcher Hat vs. Experiencer Hat19:40 — Damon's OBE: The Bathroom Journal Story22:26 — The Lottie Dream Portrait Walkthrough28:22 — Precognition & Verifying What You See29:41 — Did the Telepathy Tapes Help This Research?32:14 — Lucid Dreaming Is More Common Than You Think35:11 — Brainwaves During a Lucid Dream36:20 — How Dave Navigates Dream Scenery39:11 — Dave's Portrait Technique41:23 — The Precognition Experiment Explained45:18 — The Temptation to Avoid Uncomfortable Conclusions48:50 — Is the Brain Generating or Receiving Consciousness?51:21 — Has This Changed How You See Reality?54:55 — The Real-World Utility of Lucid Dreaming58:16 — Dave's Dream Yoga Practice1:00:53 — Third Person Dreams & What They Mean1:01:44 — Giving a Dream Character a Pen1:04:57 — Why You Should Start a Dream Journal1:06:12 — Dave's Book & Dream Portraits1:07:33 — Damon's Entangled AppRequest to join my private Facebook Group, MFR Curious Insiders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAt3bpwJC/Follow me in all the places:https://www.meredithforreal.com/  https://www.instagram.com/the_curiousintrovert/ meredith@meredithforreal.comhttps://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal https://www.facebook.com/curiousintrovert

Do you hear that sound? Can you feel it? The cool ocean breeze in your hair, the salt on your tongue. It’s the smooth crash of KVGM “The Last Wave”, with your host, Hammock. A biweekly VGM podcast bringing you the jammiest video game music from all your favorite composers and consoles. Sit back, relax, and get ready to catch…the Last Wave. While Hammock is still in Scotland, he made a phone call to friend of the show Norm aka Normally Retro to reprise his role as special guest host. You can check out Norm’s incredibly hilarious video series, A Question of Character, but Norm knows his way around the smooth jams, so enjoy! Playlist Your Selection – Sabakuma Yuki and Tomo Chan (Natsuki Crisis Battle, Super Famicom) Station – Takeshi Abo (Starfire, PC-98) Spirit – Masahiro Andoh (Arc the Lad, Sony PlayStation) The Queen of Speed (Arranged) – Takenobu Mitsoyoshi (Daytona USA, Arcade) Tekbossa – Hiroaki Takahashi and Takafumi Inamori (Gallop Racer 2000, Sony PlayStation) Team Select – Unknown (NFL Football, Nintendo Game Boy) Nineball Game – Naofumi Hataya and Hiroshi Kubota (Kiss Shot, Sega Mega Drive) Big Shadows – Cincinnati Shogo, Buffalo Koremasa, and Oww Furukawa (Minnesota Fats: Pool Legend, Sega Saturn) Wind Commander (Arranged) – Hideki Kanazashi and Masao Himura (Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally, Famicom) Race Heat – Normally Retro

The environment around you shapes more of your life than you probably realize.After arriving in Italy, I noticed an immediate shift within myself. Life slowed down. Conversations felt different. Priorities felt different. And it made me start questioning just how much culture, family, and social expectations influence the decisions we make every day.In this episode, I share a conversation I had in Sweden that completely changed my perspective on freedom, identity, and what it truly means to live authentically. We'll discuss the invisible forces that quietly guide our choices, why so many people feel disconnected from the life they actually want, and the difficult—but necessary—questions we must ask ourselves if we want to live fully.Because at the end of the day, you only get one life. The question is: are you living yours for yourself?Watch the stream here: www.donnyraus.com/blog.

Urfi Péternek, a 444 újságírójának 2020 nyarán egy este váratlanul összeakadt a nyelve, és pár perccel később már nem tudott beszélni. Nem sokkal később úgy döntött, hogy könyvet ír az agytumoráról és a máris feledésbe merülő covid-járványról: stigmatizált témákról, amikre a félelem miatt se szavaink, se társalgási konvencióink nincsenek. A Sansz a pandémia és a szerző betegségének dermesztő és szórakoztató krónikája, izgalmas esszé- és szöveggyűjtemény, de leginkább annak demonstrálása, hogy hogyan lehet gyógyulást találni elmondhatatlan történetek elmesélésében és a szépirodalomban.A kötetet itt lehet megrendelni: https://magyarjeti.hu/shop/show/102Támogasd te is a Partizánt adód 1%-ával!Név: Partizán Rendszerkritikus Tartalomelőállításért AlapítványAdószám: 19286031-2-42https://szja.partizan.hu/Legyél rendszeres támogató! https://cause.lundadonate.org/partizan/adomanyPartizán webshop:https://shop.partizan.hu/—Csatlakozz a Partizán közösségéhez, értesülj elsőként eseményeinkről, akcióinkról!https://csapat.partizanmedia.hu/forms/maradjunk-kapcsolatban—Legyél önkéntes!Csatlakozz a Partizán önkéntes csapatához:https://csapat.partizanmedia.hu/forms/csatlakozz-te-is-a-partizan-onkenteseihez—Iratkozz fel tematikus hírleveleinkre!Kovalcsik Tamás: Adatpont / Partizán Szerkesztőségi Hírlevélhttps://csapat.partizanmedia.hu/forms/iratkozz-fel-a-partizan-szerkesztoinek-hirlevelereHeti Feledyhttps://csapat.partizanmedia.hu/forms/partizan-heti-feledy—Írj nekünk!Ha van egy sztorid, tipped vagy ötleted:szerkesztoseg@partizan.huBizalmas információ esetén:partizanbudapest@protonmail.com(Ahhoz, hogy titkosított módon tudj írni, regisztrálj te is egy protonmail-es címet.)Támogatások, események, webshop, egyéb ügyek:info@partizan.hu

Welcome to "Norm! A Cheers Podcast!" To keep the party going, we bring you our discussion of one of the great events of the year 2020, the warm, oddball, eclectic, and exuberant reunion of the Cheers cast and creators on a Zoom call as the grand finale of the charity event "Ted Danson and his Friends from Work." For anyone that did not get to watch this event (the Cheers portion) but would like to do so, we provide an option at the end of the episode. Enjoy!Please follow us on Twitter (@cheers_norm), like our page on Facebook (@normcheerspodcast), and email us at normcheerspodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!

Finish Him… Frenchie is Cooked! This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl test their might with Mortal Kombat II, check in on the latest round of Homelander-induced misery in The Boys Season 5 Episode 7, suffer through The Punisher: One Last Kill, run the floor with the first four episodes of Running Point Season 2, and close things out with a good old-fashioned Odyssey bitch fest. You know, culture. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 The Odyssey Bitch Fest: 4:47 Running Point Season 2 Episodes 1-4: 10:48 The Punisher: One Last Kill: 20:45 The Boys Season 5 Episode 7: 33:00 Mortal Kombat II: 43:05 The Odyssey Bitch Fest Brian and Darryl close out the week with an Odyssey rant, because apparently ancient Greek epics, modern adaptations, translation discourse, and Hollywood hype cycles were not already exhausting enough. Somewhere, Homer is either proud, confused, or asking why everyone on the internet suddenly thinks they are a classics scholar with a Letterboxd account. Running Point: Season 2, Episodes 1-4 Series: Running Point Season: 2 Episodes covered: Episodes 1-4 Release date: April 23, 2026 Season 2, Episode 1 Title: New Coach Who Dis Air date: April 23, 2026 Director: David Stassen Writers: Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen Summary: Cam is back, which means Isla immediately has to deal with family politics, front office nonsense, and the ongoing question of who actually gets to control the Waves. With the team needing a new coach, Cam pushes his preferred pick while Isla tries to make the smarter basketball decision instead of the loudest nepo-baby decision. Season 2, Episode 2 Title: The Poacher Air date: April 23, 2026 Director: Erica Oyama Writer: Joe Mande Summary: Trade rumors around Dyson heat up, forcing Isla to fight for one of the team's most important players while Sandy uncovers a financial issue tied to Cam. Ali, tired of being treated like office furniture with a calendar invite, makes a major career move that threatens to shake up both the Waves and Isla's support system. Season 2, Episode 3 Title: Triangle of Badness Air date: April 23, 2026 Director: David Stassen Writer: David Phillips Summary: Ali's move to Canada creates a widening rift between her and Isla, because nothing says “healthy friendship” like professional resentment and international workplace drama. Meanwhile, the tension between Dyson and Travis keeps escalating, and Sandy tries to survive Charlie's new reality TV lifestyle without completely losing his mind. Season 2, Episode 4 Title: MVP: Marcus Very Pissed Air date: April 23, 2026 Director: Michael Weaver Writers: Ike Barinholtz and David Stassen Summary: The tension between Norm and Marcus starts turning into a full-blown problem, forcing Isla into damage-control mode. Sandy finally hits his breaking point with Charlie's reality show circus, while Ali begins questioning whether her big move was actually empowering or just a different flavor of chaos with better scenery. Rating out of 10 Those Canadians are the Nicest Cut Throats Ever Brian: 7.6/10 Darryl: 7.5/10 The Punisher: One Last Kill Title: The Punisher: One Last Kill Release date: May 12, 2026 Director: Reinaldo Marcus Green Writers: Jon Bernthal and Reinaldo Marcus Green Summary: Frank Castle is living off the grid, haunted by the ghosts of his past, and trying to exist without being the Punisher. Naturally, peace lasts about twelve seconds before Ma Gnucci and the Gnucci Crime Family drag him back into the kind of blood-soaked revenge spiral Marvel insists is “grounded” because nobody shoots laser beams. The special attempts to bridge Frank's story between Daredevil: Born Again and his next MCU appearance, but for Brian and Darryl, this one lands less like a brutal character study and more like Marvel trying to convince everyone that misery equals depth. Frank deserves better. So do we. Rating out of 10 Disney Just Doesn’t Get It Brian: 1/10 Darryl: 4/10 The Boys: Season 5, Episode 7 Title: The Frenchman, the Female, and the Man Called Mother’s Milk Air date: May 13, 2026 Director: Sylvain White Writer: Anslem Richardson Summary: Homelander, now juiced up with V1, fully tips into god-king nightmare mode by killing the President, dissolving the Seven, and preparing to reveal himself as America's favorite fascist deity. Soldier Boy tries to walk away, which goes about as well as you would expect when your son is Homelander and your family dynamic is basically a war crime with abs. Meanwhile, the Boys try to recreate Soldier Boy's depowering ability through Kimiko, Marie Moreau and Jordan Li uncover suspicious activity around Oh Father at Vought Studios, and the episode ends with Frenchie making one last move to protect Kimiko before Homelander fatally wounds him. So, you know, just another relaxing week in the Vought Cinematic Trauma Dump. Rating out of 5 A God Complex is a Terrible Thing to Waste Brian: 1.5/5 Darryl: 1.5/5 Mortal Kombat II Title: Mortal Kombat II Release date: May 8, 2026 Director: Simon McQuoid Writer: Jeremy Slater Rating: 7.99/10 Summary: Johnny Cage enters the arena as Earthrealm's fighters are pulled into the full-blown tournament chaos fans have been waiting for since the 2021 reboot. With Shao Kahn threatening the survival of Earthrealm and Kitana entering the mix, Mortal Kombat II leans into the franchise's blood-soaked mythology, fan-service mayhem, and video game ridiculousness in all the ways a movie like this absolutely should. It is loud, dumb, violent, and somehow still better calibrated than half the superhero stuff clogging the pipeline. Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don't be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!

In this episode of The Quality Hub: Chatting with ISO Experts, host Xavier Francis sits down with CORE consultant Norm Verbeck to discuss the ISO 14001:2026 update and what currently certified organizations should expect. They break down the most important changes, including stronger emphasis on environmental context, climate-related risks, biodiversity, resource constraints, and more. Norm explains that the update is not a complete overhaul, but rather an evolution that requires organizations to show clearer awareness, better decision-making, and stronger alignment between environmental management and business strategy as they prepare for the typical three-year transition period.   Helpful Resources: ISO 14001:  https://www.thecoresolution.com/iso-14001 For All Things ISO 9001:2015: https://www.thecoresolution.com/iso-9001-2015 Contact us at 866.354.0300 or email us at info@thecoresolution.com ISO 9001 Standards: https://www.thecoresolution.com/iso-90012015-standard-1 Articles: https://www.thecoresolution.com/free-learning-resources ISO 9001 Consulting: https://www.thecoresolution.com/iso-consulting

Leslie A. Rasmussen wrote TV comedies for folks like Gerald McRaney, Burt Reynolds, Roseanne Barr, Norm McDonald, and Drew Carey, while working on popular sit-coms such as Major Dad, Roseanne, ALF, The Wild Thornberrys, Sweet Valley High, Evening Shade, Norm, and The Good Life.After leaving the TV industry to raise her boys, Leslie obtained a master's degree in nutrition and ran her own business for ten years.She's been published over twenty times in the Huffington Post and speaks on panels discussing female empowerment.Leslie's debut novel, After Happily Ever After, has won over fifteen awards, and her second novel, The Stories We Cannot Tell, has won eleven awards.Her latest novel, When People Leave, was released in May 2025. I've read When People Leave and can tell you it's a highly engaging, superbly crafted tale about death, grief, and the unraveling of a family mystery that involves three sisters going on the road together, all told with a light touch and great heart.

The central focus of this podcast episode revolves around the profound experiences and insights of Master Sergeant Norm Becker, a distinguished United States Air Force veteran, who now serves as an assistant fire chief in Charleston, South Carolina. Throughout the discussion, we delve into Norm's extensive military career, his transition to civilian life, and his ongoing commitment to supporting fellow veterans, particularly regarding PTSD and suicide prevention initiatives. Norm shares his journey from active duty to his current role, highlighting the significant challenges faced during his transition and the vital resources available for veterans in need. Moreover, we explore the innovative programs Norm has developed to address mental health issues within the fire service community, underscoring the importance of collaboration and mentorship in fostering resilience among first responders. This episode serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of service and the critical need for comprehensive support systems for our veterans and first responders alike.Takeaways:The podcast serves as a platform for combat veterans and their supporters to share their personal stories and experiences during their transition to civilian life.The conversation emphasizes the importance of mental health resources, particularly regarding PTSD and suicide prevention for veterans.Master Sergeant Norm Becker discusses his extensive experience in the Air Force and his ongoing commitment to supporting fellow veterans and first responders.The episode highlights the collaboration between various organizations to provide assistance and resources for veterans facing challenges in their lives.Norm Becker shares insights about his transition from military to civilian life, detailing the complexities he faced during this significant change.The discussion reveals the critical role that camaraderie plays in the recovery and support of veterans, showcasing how shared experiences can foster healing.

Benjamin Taylor was once brought in to help eleven chief executives navigate a merger that would cost the job of some. Before the meeting, a more senior colleague on his team pushed back on touching that topic. It would embarrass them, he said. It was better to keep things “professional”.Benjamin thought the opposite. That staying professional in that room was going to make it impossible for anyone to have an honest conversation. What happened next? An awkward silence and the topic remained untouched for the rest of the that meeting.He has spent his career walking into rooms like that one. And what he keeps finding is that most people just don't know there's another option. Sometimes it takes someone breaking the rule in front of you for you to realise that you've been following one all this time.We talked about where professional norms come from and why they're so hard to name, what it costs to break them and what it costs not to.Links to learn more about Benjamin Taylor:WebsiteLinkedInSir John Kay's LectureSitcom ‘Dear John'Any thoughts? Share them with us!Support the show✨✨✨If you miss the "workshops work" podcast, join us on Substack, where Myriam builds a Podcast Club with monthly gatherings around old episodes: https://myriamhadnes.substack.com/

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You'll hear us cover: Why a smaller audience is actually your biggest advantage right now (and how to use it) The "good friction" principle — when a questionnaire builds trust and when it kills momentum How to use Zoom registration to capture leads without needing a landing page or tech stack The exact one-on-one conversation framework to have after the event that turns attendees into aligned clients Why leading with service — not your product — is the fastest path to sales that feel good to both sides How to combine audiences with co-presenters and make your message reach further than it ever could alone This isn't theory. This is a real coaching session, with a real person, working through a real campaign. Whether you're running your first event or your fifteenth, there's something in this conversation that'll shift the way you think about leads, follow-up, and what it really means to be of service. Connect with Norm: You can connect with Norm and learn more here:  https://www.brainhealthwithdrnorm.com/  https://www.facebook.com/drnormdawson  https://www.linkedin.com/in/normandawson/    If you are a spiritual coach, healer, practitioner, or facilitator, check out my linktree below for extra resources such as:The Quick Win Campaign eBook - Generate 20 leads in 20 days Access to the Serving Circle Community - Find collaborations with other spiritual business owners Ways to connect with me on Social Mediahttps://linktr.ee/tysonsharpe

Norm gives us the low down on his disgusting clot procedure, and we present the story “All Roads Lead to Roam” by Christopher R. Muscato. Like the story? Why not follow Christopher's social media for more updates? Chrisrmuscato.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/chrisrmuscato Narrated by Kurai Kitsune. Catch more from them at http://www.furworks.uk Episode Art by Joel Bisaillon.Find more of […]

We're often told that the American style of parenting is inferior—that we're doing it all wrong compared to, say, a laissez-faire Parisian whose kids eat whatever is served. But is it our too intense/ too lax/ too snack-heavy parenting style that is making us (and our kids) so stressed? Or is it where we're doing that parenting? In this episode, we explore the forces shaping parenting in America today, and the ways in which other countries offer parents more support. From the pressure to “do it all” to the lack of community support, we examine how our American struggles may be rooted in American ideals. There's no doubt cultural expectations can shape our parenting decisions, leading to the "intensive parenting" that's so easy for others to criticize. But there's plenty about our circumstances as American parents that makes things harder. Our friend Janelle Hanchett (whose writing inspired this episode) was exactly right when she wrote: "As much as we may in the US give lip-service to universal healthcare, parental leave, labor rights, and childcare subsidies as key tenets of good parenting, just below these assertions is the implication that if American parents simply tried harder, they would not be so stressed and they would parent better. The narrative bombards American parents relentlessly: Others do it better because they are culturally superior. They are not better people. They live in societies with better policies." Here are links to some of the resources mentioned in the episode: Jannelle Hanchett on Substack: They aren't better parents because they're culturally superior Claire Cain Miller for the NYT: Today's Parents: ‘Exhausted, Burned Out and Perpetually Behind' Reddit/attachmentparenting: Thoughts on “Bringing Up Bébé” book? Kate Cray for The Atlantic: Parenting in America Keeps Getting More Intensive Kate Juilan for The Atlantic: What Happened to American Childhood? Joe Pinsker for The Atlantic: ‘Intensive' Parenting Is Now the Norm in America Patrick Ishizuka for Social Forces journal: Social Class, Gender, and Contemporary Parenting Standards in the United States: Evidence from a National Survey Experiment Yu-Chin Her for Population Research and Policy Review: Having Fun or Having Kids? Leisure Aspirations and Attitudes Toward Parenthood in Europe Susan Kelley for The Cornell Chronicle: Hands-on, intensive parenting is best, most parents say What Fresh Hell is co-hosted by Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George C. Parker was an infamous con man. He sold the Brooklyn Bridge countless times. He sold Ulysses S. Grant's tomb. He sold Madison Square Garden. He sold the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He even sold the Statue of Liberty! Most often, the victims of his schemes were new immigrants who didn't speak English and were unfamiliar with America's public property laws. …but… was George C. Parker truly the prolific scammer he claimed to be? The internet sure thinks so! Normie C begs to differ.Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Norm pulled from: Asbury Park Press. “Capt. Parker Held For Extradition.” June 30, 1928.Asbury Park Press. “Parker, Famous ‘Seller,' Seized Here, Gets Life.” December 18, 1928.Asbury Park Press. “Parker, Noted Confidence Man, Is Arrested Here.” June 29, 1928.Brooklyn Daily Times. “Famous ‘Con' Man Starts as ‘Lifer.'” November 23, 1928.Brooklyn Daily Times. “Smartest Bunco Salesman Faces Life Term If Convicted.” July 8, 1928.Brooklyn Eagle. “Albert Murch Dies.” August 11, 1931.Brooklyn Eagle. “Brooklyn Bridge's ‘Seller' Sent to Sing Sing For Life.” November 23, 1928.Brown, Peter Jensen. “Bridges, Bunco and Basso - a Gullible History of Selling the Brooklyn Bridge.” Early Sports and Pop Culture History Blog, October 1, 2020. https://esnpc.blogspot.com/2020/10/bridges-bunco-and-basso-gullible.html.Cohen, Gabriel. “For You, Half Price - The New York Times.” The New York Times, November 27, 2005. https://archive.is/5GeA4.Courier-Post. “Bunco Prince Faces Life For $150 Deal.” July 9, 1928.Daily News. “Con Man Uses Love Notes To Gag Dupes.” July 8, 1928.Detroit Free Press. “Selling Brooklyn Bridge.” November 23, 1928.Ellery Queen Magazine. “Stranger Than Fiction.” November 2022. https://www.elleryqueenmysterymagazine.com/the-crime-scene/stranger-than-fiction-november-2022/.Find a Grave. “‘Capt.' George C. Parker (1860-1937).” https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/229047420/george_c-parker.HISTORY, dir. Modern Marvels: Building the Brooklyn Bridge (S2, E20) | Full Episode | History. Modern Marvels. 2023. 46:00. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I-JFnbJ19U.HowStuffWorks. “Meet the Conman Who Sold the Brooklyn Bridge — Many Times Over.” July 26, 2022. https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/conman-sold-brooklyn-bridge.htm.IrishCentral.Com. “The Man Who ‘Sold' The Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, and Ulysses Grant's Tomb.” February 25, 2026. https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/man-sold-brooklyn-bridge-statue-of-liberty.Lincoln Journal Star. “Bridge ‘Seller' Is Caught in Law's Net.” December 11, 1928.Marysville Journal-Tribune. “Man Who ‘Sold' Brooklyn Bridge Again in Jail; Other Old-Time Crooks Come to Grief In New York.” December 1, 1928.Mimi Matthews. “The 19th Century Confidence Man.” June 20, 2016. https://www.mimimatthews.com/2016/06/20/the-19th-century-confidence-man/.Minium, Alice. “The Untold Truth Of 19th-Century Conman George C. Parker.” Grunge, April 4, 2022. https://www.grunge.com/820192/the-untold-truth-of-19th-century-conman-george-c-parker/.Naked History. “The Man Who Sold the Brooklyn Bridge.” https://web.archive.org/web/20190718114933/https://www.historynaked.com/man-sold-brooklyn-bridge/.NYC Walks. “The Brooklyn Bridge — ‘If You Believe That, I Have a Bridge in Brooklyn to Sell to You.'” https://nycwalks.com/blog/the-brooklyn-bridge-if-you-believe-that-i-have-a-bridge-in-brooklyn-to-sell-to-you/.Racing Nellie Bly. “Con Artist George Parker Sold Brooklyn Bridge And Famous Monuments.” Accessed April 24, 2026. https://racingnelliebly.com/strange_times/con-artist-george-parker-sold-brooklyn-bridge/.Sifakis, Carl. Hoaxes and Scams: A Compendium of Deceptions, Ruses, and Swindles. Facts on File, 1993.“Sing Sing Prison Admission Registers, 1865-1939.” n.d. https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8922/.The Brooklyn Citizen. “Man, Suing State, Charged With Forging Contracts.” September 18, 1930.The Brooklyn Citizen. “News of the Day.” July 18, 1892.The Brooklyn Citizen. “Nothing Heard of Criminal Who Skipped Jail.” January 3, 1906.The Brooklyn Citizen. “Old Offender Once Again in Toils of Law.” July 7, 1928.The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. “Once Sold Brooklyn Bridge And Lots in City Hall Park, Rest of Life May Be In Jail.” July 8, 1928.The Brooklyn Daily Times. “Roamer, 58, Is Given Life For Forgery.” December 17, 1928.The Houston Post. “Selling Brooklyn Bridge.” December 26, 1928.The Mayfield Messenger. “Con Man Who ‘Sold' Brooklyn Bridge Gets Life in Prison.” December 18, 1928.The Miami Herald. “Dean of Slickers Given Life Term.” December 18, 1928.The News Journal. “Former Resident of Shore Gets Life Term.” December 18, 1928.The Saginaw News. “His Wasted Sales Talent.” July 10, 1928.The Washington Post. “Life for Brooklyn Bridge Swindler.” December 18, 1928.Times Union. “Big Claimant Against State Recognized by Judge Conway.” September 18, 1930.Times Union. “Lifer Recalls Nervy Escape.” November 23, 1928.Are you enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? 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Beatrice Birch is the Founder and Director of Inner Fire, a residential program in rural Vermont, which is unique in one particular way. It provides support for tapering from psychiatric drugs, including antipsychotics, which is an essential aspect of the therapy. In this interview, Beatrice introduces Inner Fire, tells us about the programme and staff and explains how kindling our inner fire can hold up a mirror that tells people they are worthy and valuable. *** Thank you for being with us to listen to the podcast and read our articles this year. MIA is funded entirely by reader donations. If you value MIA, please help us continue to survive and grow. https://www.madinamerica.com/donate/ To find the Mad in America podcast on your preferred podcast player, click here: https://pod.link/1212789850 © Mad in America 2026. Produced by James Moore https://www.jmaudio.org

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FPS Through the Ages patrols forth! Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank a 1990s first-person shooter that pushes the Wolfenstein 3D engine to absurd heights... literally. Then stick around for Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, the movie tie-in that completes the prequel trilogy! This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be PARAPPA THE RAPPER — an incredibly cool, incredibly confounding rhythm game for the Playstation! Donate at Patreon to get this bonus content and much, much more! Follow the show on Bluesky to get the latest and straightest dope. Check out what games we've already ranked on the Big Damn List, then nominate a game of your own via five-star review on Apple Podcasts! Take a screenshot and show it to us on our Discord server! Intro music by NORM. 2026 © Hardcore Gaming 101, all rights reserved. No portion of this or any other Hardcore Gaming 101 ("HG101") content/data shall be included, referenced, or otherwise used in any model, resource, or collection of data.

Mea Culpa welcomes back our good friend Norm Eisen. There's pretty much nothing going on in politics today that Eisen doesn't have an educated opinion about. Eisen is a CNN Legal Analyst.  And the founder and executive chair of “States United Democracy Center”, a nonpartisan organization advancing free, fair, and secure elections. Eisen served as special counsel to President Barack Obama on ethics. In that role, he was dubbed “Mr. No” and the “Ethics Czar” because he's well known for his tough anti-corruption approach to governance. Eisen is also active with the Brookings Institute and other groups working to expose the myriad of ways Trump and others like him broke the law and attempted to overturn the 2020 election. Eisen is also working with the Brookings Institute to help Ukraine recover and thrive once Putin's war has ended. Michael and Norm dig into Trumps legal woes for and possible upcoming indictments.

FPS Through the Ages soars on! Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank a 1980s intergalactic first-person shooter/RPG for the X68000. Then stick around for BROK the InvestiGator, a beat-em-up adventure that lets you punch your way past difficult puzzles! This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be LORETTA NO SHOUZOU: SHERLOCK HOLMES — the only adventure game for Sega's SG-1000! Donate at Patreon to get this bonus content and much, much more! Follow the show on Bluesky to get the latest and straightest dope. Check out what games we've already ranked on the Big Damn List, then nominate a game of your own via five-star review on Apple Podcasts! Take a screenshot and show it to us on our Discord server! Intro music by NORM. 2026 © Hardcore Gaming 101, all rights reserved. No portion of this or any other Hardcore Gaming 101 ("HG101") content/data shall be included, referenced, or otherwise used in any model, resource, or collection of data.

Political scientist, author, and one the foremost authorities on Gaza, Norman Finkelstein, returns to Bad Faith to debate how the left should mange the political right's dominance within the anti-Zionist, pro-Palestine movement. With huge platforms and enormous influence, figures like Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, and Marjorie Taylor Greene have become the dominant Israel-critical voices in the United States. But what are the implications of that given that they embrace politics and conspiracy theories not shared by the left? What obligation do leftists like Norm have to distance themselves from these figures -- even though they have become some of the few hosts that still invite leftists on to their platforms? Also, Finkelstein addresses the long-standing contraversy over his critique of BDS. Norman's forthcoming book is Gaza's Gravediggers: An Inquiry into Corruption in High Places (OR Books, 2026) https://orbooks.com/catalog/gazas-gravediggers/ Subscribe to Bad Faith on YouTube for video of this episode. Find Bad Faith on Twitter (@badfaithpod) and Instagram (@badfaithpod). Produced by Armand Aviram. Theme by Nick Thorburn (@nickfromislands).

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Mea Culpa welcomes back our good friend Norm Eisen. There's pretty much nothing going on in politics today that Eisen doesn't have an educated opinion about. Eisen is a CNN Legal Analyst.  And the founder and executive chair of “States United Democracy Center”, a nonpartisan organization advancing free, fair, and secure elections. Eisen served as special counsel to President Barack Obama on ethics. In that role, he was dubbed “Mr. No” and the “Ethics Czar” because he's well known for his tough anti-corruption approach to governance. Eisen is also active with the Brookings Institute and other groups working to expose the myriad of ways Trump and others like him broke the law and attempted to overturn the 2020 election. Eisen is also working with the Brookings Institute to help Ukraine recover and thrive once Putin's war has ended. So, let's go now to my conversation with Norm Eisen. Michael and Norm dig into Trump's legal woes and what the upcoming year in politics will look like.