Podcasts about Norwegian

Delving into the Mailbag once again, we read messages about one of David's old bosses (which leads to a lot of reminiscing about previous jobs), a Norwegian cigarette quip, a Joe look-a-like (followed by even more digressions) and a litter vigilante video. FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT:   ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Merch⁠⁠⁠ Email us at chatabix@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're in hygge mode, uncovering traumas in our generational home with the host of This Had Oscar Buzz, Joe Reid! One of the breakout Oscar films of the year is Joachim Trier's Sentimental Value, a warm, realist Norwegian film about a difficult but brilliant director (Stellan Skarsgard), his two daughters (Renate Reinsve and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas), and an American actress cast in the auteur's new film (Elle Fanning). All four performances earned Oscar nominations, along with nominations for Best Picture, Best International Feature, Best Film Editing, and Best Original Screenplay. Sentimental Value also highlights a recurring phenomenon in Hollywood, wherein the Academy will pass over a director's breakout film but shower the follow-up with nominations. In Trier's case, his previous film The Worst Person in the World received nominations for Best International Film and Original Screenplay but, in our opinion, deserved many more. We try to break down how and why this happens, whether films about filmmaking have an innate appeal to Oscar voters, how Fanning's star power helps bridge the international gap for voters, and the film itself, including its deft intermingling of artistic expression and sublimated generational trauma.  With Joe's guidance, we also check in on some of the Oscar-buzziest films of the year that didn't pan out, check in on the state of the acting category race and some potential upsets, and celebrate The Secret Agent's breakout star Tânia Maria and her new role as Burger King spokeswoman. Sign up for Check Book, the Blank Check newsletter featuring even more “real nerdy shit” to feed your pop culture obsession. Dossier excerpts, film biz AND burger reports, and even more exclusive content you won't want to miss out on. Join our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes. Follow us @blankcheckpod on Twitter, Instagram, Threads and Facebook!  Buy some real nerdy merch Connect with other Blankies on our Reddit or Discord For anything else, check out BlankCheckPod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Inter Milan's surprise elimination from the Champions League at the hands of minnows Bodo/Glimt and ask how far the Norwegian side can go in the competition. The guys also discuss Real Madrid's win over Benfica, the future of the Club World Cup & ask if Manchester United can keep their place in the top four of the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Inter Milan's surprise elimination from the Champions League at the hands of minnows Bodo/Glimt and ask how far the Norwegian side can go in the competition. The guys also discuss Real Madrid's win over Benfica, the future of the Club World Cup & ask if Manchester United can keep their place in the top four of the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anine Einrem Imset is a Norwegian writer, biohacker, and founder of Carnivora Norwegia. After years of chronic illness following a car accident, she regained her health and became symptom-free from fibromyalgia, migraines, and chronic fatigue through a strict carnivore diet. She now works full-time helping others reclaim their health through a natural, animal-based lifestyle. Anine is the co-author of Nullkarbo with Dr. Sofie Hexeberg, published by Gyldendal in January 2026.   Links:

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Brewed Connections: A Tale of Aroma and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-02-26-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en kald vinterdag.En: It was a cold winter day.No: Snøen falt mykt utenfor de store vinduene til kaffebrenneriet.En: The snow fell softly outside the large windows of the kaffebrenneriet.No: Inne var atmosfæren varm og innbydende.En: Inside, the atmosphere was warm and inviting.No: Den rike aromaen av nybrente kaffebønner fylte luften.En: The rich aroma of freshly roasted kaffebønner filled the air.No: Folk strømmet til for å feire nasjonaldagen til Samene, og kaffebrenneriet var travlere enn noensinne.En: People flocked in to celebrate the national day of the Samene, and the kaffebrenneriet was busier than ever.No: Sigrid, en ivrig kaffekjenner, gikk med lette skritt inn i lokalet.En: Sigrid, an eager coffee enthusiast, walked with light steps into the place.No: Hun hadde hørt mye om dette brenneriet og var nysgjerrig på å lære mer om de unike kaffe blandingene deres.En: She had heard a lot about this roastery and was curious to learn more about their unique coffee blends.No: Spesielt var hun fascinert av en bestemt aroma som hadde fanget hennes nese så snart hun kom inn.En: Particularly, she was fascinated by a certain aroma that had caught her nose as soon as she came in.No: Det luktet som en blanding av sjokolade og en ukjent krydder.En: It smelled like a mix of chocolate and an unknown spice.No: Lars, en reservert barista med en kjærlighet for fortellinger, sto bak disken.En: Lars, a reserved barista with a love of stories, stood behind the counter.No: Han hadde mye å gjøre, men han la merke til Sigrid.En: He had a lot to do, but he noticed Sigrid.No: Hun studerte kaffemenyen med dyp interesse.En: She was studying the coffee menu with deep interest.No: Kari, Sigrids beste venn, sto ved siden av og smilte oppmuntrende.En: Kari, Sigrid's best friend, stood beside her, smiling encouragingly.No: Sigrid bestemte seg for å spørre Lars om aromaen.En: Sigrid decided to ask Lars about the aroma.No: "Jeg lurer på hemmeligheten bak denne duften," sa hun og pekte på det lille hjørnet hvor kaffebønnene ble ristet.En: "I'm curious about the secret behind this scent," she said, pointing to the little corner where the kaffebønner were being roasted.No: Lars så litt nølende ut, ikke sikker på om han skulle avsløre hemmeligheten til noen han nettopp hadde møtt.En: Lars looked a bit hesitant, unsure whether to reveal the secret to someone he just met.No: Dessuten hadde han hendene fulle med arrangementet.En: Moreover, he had his hands full with the event.No: Med et fast bestemt blikk bestemte Sigrid seg for å melde seg som frivillig.En: With a determined look, Sigrid decided to volunteer.No: Kanskje hvis hun hjalp til, kunne hun få vite mer.En: Maybe if she helped out, she could learn more.No: Lars ble litt overrasket, men han satte pris på hjelpen.En: Lars was a bit surprised, but he appreciated the help.No: "Du kan begynne med å fylle på kaffebønnene," foreslo han.En: "You can start by refilling the kaffebønner," he suggested.No: Mens de forberedte arrangementet sammen, merket Sigrid kjemien mellom dem.En: As they prepared for the event together, Sigrid noticed the chemistry between them.No: Det var noe med måten han snakket om kaffe, historiene han delte.En: There was something about the way he talked about coffee, the stories he shared.No: Det var fascinerende.En: It was fascinating.No: Plutselig oppsto kaos.En: Suddenly, chaos erupted.No: En av kaffekvernene sviktet.En: One of the coffee grinders malfunctioned.No: Lyden av malfunksjonen forårsaket panikk blant arbeiderne.En: The sound of the malfunction caused panic among the workers.No: Uten å nøle, gikk Sigrid og Lars til verket.En: Without hesitation, Sigrid and Lars got to work.No: De jobbet raskt og effektivt sammen, fikset kvernen og reddet arrangementet fra katastrofe.En: They worked quickly and efficiently together, fixing the grinder and saving the event from disaster.No: Etterpå lo de begge, lettet over at alt hadde gått bra.En: Afterwards, they both laughed, relieved that everything had gone well.No: Etter at gjestene hadde gått, satte Sigrid og Lars seg ned med to rykende kopper kaffe.En: After the guests had left, Sigrid and Lars sat down with two steaming cups of coffee.No: Stemningen var rolig og intim.En: The atmosphere was calm and intimate.No: Lars, nå mer åpen, delte endelig hemmeligheten bak aromaen.En: Lars, now more open, finally shared the secret behind the aroma.No: Det var en spesiell blanding av bønner fra Etiopia og en lokal norsk krydder.En: It was a special blend of beans from Etiopia and a local Norwegian spice.No: Han spurte Sigrid om hun ville bli med på å lage nye blandinger sammen med ham, noe hun takket ja til med glede.En: He asked Sigrid if she would like to join him in creating new blends together, which she gladly accepted.No: Sigrid hadde ikke bare lært mer om kaffekunst, men også funnet en ny forbindelse med Lars.En: Sigrid not only learned more about the art of coffee but also found a new connection with Lars.No: Han var nå mer villig til å dele sin lidenskap, og Sigrid følte seg inspirert og takknemlig.En: He was now more willing to share his passion, and Sigrid felt inspired and grateful.No: Deres reise til å utforske smaker og historier hadde bare så vidt begynt, og hun så frem til alt de kunne skape sammen.En: Their journey to explore flavors and stories had just begun, and she looked forward to all they could create together. Vocabulary Words:flocked: strømmetenthusiast: kjennerroastery: brennerietblends: blandingerunique: unikefascinated: fascinertreserved: reservertbarista: baristastudying: studertehesitant: nølendevolunteer: frivilligrefilling: fylle påchemistry: kjemienmalfunctioned: sviktetpanic: panikkefficiently: effektivtintimate: intimrevealed: avslørespice: krydderdetermined: bestemtatmosphere: atmosfæreroasted: ristetencouragingly: oppmuntrendecurious: nysgjerrigappreciated: satte pris påchaos: kaosmalfunction: malfunksjonensteaming: rykendepassion: lidenskapexplore: utforske

US President Donald Trump makes the longest-ever State of the Union address, claiming America's enjoying a golden age.But will his message on the economy be enough to persuade voters worried about persistent high prices?Also in the programme: Sri Lanka's former intelligence chief has been arrested in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed more than 270 people; and we'll hear from the small Norwegian club inside the Arctic Circle that's shaking up European football.(Photo shows US president Donald Trump delivering the State of the Union address at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. on 24 February 2026. Credit: Kenny Holston/Reuters)

Pianeti Sintetici, the alias of Italian producer Davide Perrone (also known as one half of the duo Primal Code), kicks off his set whisper-quiet and spacey, like echoes in the mountains far away. The soundscape is vast, and he slowly introduces curious, organic whooshes and creature-like noises, melodies that feel like they could be from another planet. It's all done live, spontaneous and reactive to the crowd's energy. The skilled artist creates a journey into a sci-fi dreamworld, an emotional sound bath that makes us forget time. Which is perfect. Pianeti Sintetici enters Varden at 1PM on Sunday, on the fourth and final day of the festival. The weather is cloudy but still warm, a nice Norwegian summer day. At this point we want to lift people, gently, and give everyone time to find their mind, body and feet. And get moving again. When he has everyone's attention, the Italian introduces a little more color with multiple drum patterns, creating a comforting and uplifting danceable energy. Follow : @pianetisintetici www.instagram.com/pianetisintetici/

Wolf Hour (Knopf, 2026) When a small-time criminal and gun dealer is shot down in the street, all signs point to Tomas Gomez, a quiet man with a mysterious past—and deep connections to a notorious gang—who has seemingly vanished into thin air. Other murders soon follow, and it appears Gomez is only getting started. Meanwhile, Bob Oz, a down-and-out suspended police officer with a dubious past of his own, becomes fascinated by the case: he is obsessed with the notion of hunting down a serial killer who only he can understand, a killer with a story as tragic as his own. Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2022. An enigmatic Norwegian man with ties to Minneapolis—a self-described crime writer—has traveled to the United States to research the Gomez case, in the hopes of writing a book about it. But as his investigation progresses, the writer's seemingly neutral position reveals itself to be more complicated than the reader is initially led to believe. Wolf Hour is a twisty and unforgettable thriller in classic Jo Nesbø style, which bears out Vanity Fair's observation that “Nesbø explores the darkest criminal minds with grim delight and puts his killers where you least expect to find them. . . . His novels are maddeningly addictive.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Wolf Hour (Knopf, 2026) When a small-time criminal and gun dealer is shot down in the street, all signs point to Tomas Gomez, a quiet man with a mysterious past—and deep connections to a notorious gang—who has seemingly vanished into thin air. Other murders soon follow, and it appears Gomez is only getting started. Meanwhile, Bob Oz, a down-and-out suspended police officer with a dubious past of his own, becomes fascinated by the case: he is obsessed with the notion of hunting down a serial killer who only he can understand, a killer with a story as tragic as his own. Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2022. An enigmatic Norwegian man with ties to Minneapolis—a self-described crime writer—has traveled to the United States to research the Gomez case, in the hopes of writing a book about it. But as his investigation progresses, the writer's seemingly neutral position reveals itself to be more complicated than the reader is initially led to believe. Wolf Hour is a twisty and unforgettable thriller in classic Jo Nesbø style, which bears out Vanity Fair's observation that “Nesbø explores the darkest criminal minds with grim delight and puts his killers where you least expect to find them. . . . His novels are maddeningly addictive.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Stormy Revelations: Finding Home in Friendship's Warmth Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-02-25-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en stille vinterdag, og snøen dalte varsomt fra himmelen.En: It was a quiet winter day, and snow gently fell from the sky.No: Lars sto utenfor en liten hytte i fjellene ved Sognefjorden.En: Lars stood outside a small cabin in the mountains by the Sognefjorden.No: Det var lenge siden han hadde vært hjemme, og han følte sommerfugler i magen.En: It had been a long time since he had been home, and he felt butterflies in his stomach.No: Skogens høye grantrær var dekket av snø, og foran hytten lå den frosne fjorden, rolig og uberørt.En: The forest's tall spruce trees were covered in snow, and in front of the cabin lay the frozen fjord, calm and untouched.No: Innenfor hyttens lune vegger, kastet peisen et varmt lys som danset over treverket.En: Within the cabin's cozy walls, the fireplace cast a warm light that danced over the wood.No: Der inne satt Sigrid, Lars' barndomsvenn.En: There sat Sigrid, Lars' childhood friend.No: Hun hadde holdt hytta i stand for ham, alltid klar for hans tilbakekomst.En: She had kept the cabin in order for him, always ready for his return.No: Da han trådte innenfor, møtte hun ham med et stort smil og en varm klem.En: When he stepped inside, she greeted him with a big smile and a warm hug.No: "Velkommen hjem, Lars," sa hun mykt.En: "Welcome home, Lars," she said softly.No: Lars kjente seg litt nervøs, men glad for det vennlige velkomnet.En: Lars felt a bit nervous but glad for the friendly welcome.No: Dagene som fulgte var fylt med samtaler og stille refleksjon.En: The days that followed were filled with conversations and quiet reflection.No: Lars var fortsatt reservert, men Sigrid kjente ham godt nok til å lese ansiktet hans.En: Lars was still reserved, but Sigrid knew him well enough to read his face.No: De pratet om gamle dager, om sommerferier og lange vinternetter.En: They talked about the old days, about summer vacations and long winter nights.No: Likevel hang det en skygge over Lars.En: Yet, a shadow hung over Lars.No: En kveld blåste en kraftig snøstorm opp.En: One evening, a strong snowstorm blew up.No: Vinden skrek utenfor, og snøen la seg tungt mot vinduene.En: The wind screamed outside, and the snow settled heavily against the windows.No: I ly for stormen, satt de nær ildstedet med varme ulltepper rundt seg.En: Sheltered from the storm, they sat near the fireplace with warm wool blankets around them.No: Det var da Lars bestemte seg.En: It was then that Lars decided.No: Han måtte åpne seg.En: He needed to open up.No: "Sigrid," begynte han nølende, "jeg vil fortelle deg hvorfor jeg dro.En: "Sigrid," he began hesitantly, "I want to tell you why I left."No: " Sigrid lyttet stille, medfølende.En: Sigrid listened quietly, compassionately.No: Lars fortalte om usikkerheten, ønsket om å finne mening et annet sted, og frykten som hadde fulgt ham selv når han var borte.En: Lars spoke about the uncertainty, the desire to find meaning elsewhere, and the fear that had followed him even when he was away.No: Da Lars var ferdig, tok Sigrid hendene hans.En: When Lars had finished, Sigrid took his hands.No: "Lars, du har alltid en plass her.En: "Lars, you always have a place here.No: Venner forlater ikke hverandre," sa hun.En: Friends don't leave each other," she said.No: Ordene hennes ga Lars en følelse av lettelse.En: Her words gave Lars a feeling of relief.No: Han innså at han ikke lenger trengte å bære tyngden alene.En: He realized that he no longer needed to carry the burden alone.No: Utenfor raste snøstormen videre, men innenfor var det ro.En: Outside, the snowstorm raged on, but inside there was calm.No: Sigrid hentet hjemmelaget suppe fra gryten over ilden.En: Sigrid fetched homemade soup from the pot over the fire.No: De spiste sammen, latet som om stormen var en fjern melodi i bakgrunnen.En: They ate together, pretending the storm was a distant melody in the background.No: Sammen planla de å gjenoppbygge vennskapet, begynne på nytt fra der de slapp.En: Together, they planned to rebuild their friendship, to start anew from where they had left off.No: Når stormen roet seg, kjente Lars en ny ro inni seg.En: When the storm subsided, Lars felt a new calm within himself.No: Han visste at han alltid kunne stole på Sigrids urokkelige støtte.En: He knew he could always rely on Sigrid's unwavering support.No: Det var denne følelsen av tilhørighet han hadde savnet.En: It was this feeling of belonging he had missed.No: Nå var den funnet igjen, der i den lille hytta ved Sognefjorden.En: Now it was found again, there in the little cabin by the Sognefjorden. Vocabulary Words:quiet: stillegently: varsomtcabin: hyttebutterflies: sommerfuglerspruce: grantrærcozy: lunefireplace: peisencast: kastetdanced: dansethesitantly: nølendeuncertainty: usikkerhetencompassionately: medfølendeburden: tyngdensubsided: roet segunwavering: urokkeligebelonging: tilhørighetuntouched: uberørtreflections: refleksjonreserved: reservertshadow: skyggesheltered: lyscreamed: skrekblankets: ulltepperdecided: bestemterelief: lettelseraged: rastehomemade: hjemmelagetmelody: melodirebuild: gjenoppbyggestart anew: begynne på nytt

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Illuminating Souls in the Dark: A Violinist's Epiphany Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-02-25-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Den arktiske katedralen sto stolt i Tromsø, klar til å innhylle lyden fra en midnattskonsert under den lange vinteren.En: The Arktiske Katedralen stood proudly in Tromsø, ready to envelop the sound from a midnight concert during the long winter.No: Inne i katedralen ventet Eirik nervøst.En: Inside the cathedral, Eirik waited nervously.No: Han var en talentfull fiolinist, men hadde lenge følt seg i skyggen av sin venn Knut, som alltid skinte lysest på scenen.En: He was a talented violinist but had long felt overshadowed by his friend Knut, who always shone the brightest on stage.No: Knut var Sigrids partner, en jente Eirik hadde kjent så lenge han kunne huske og i hemmelighet beundret.En: Knut was Sigrid's partner, a girl Eirik had known for as long as he could remember and secretly admired.No: Det var den 6. februar, Samenes nasjonaldag, og det var en spesiell anledning.En: It was February 6th, the Sami National Day, and it was a special occasion.No: Tromsø by var pyntet med tradisjonelle samiske flagg, en hyllest til det fargerike folket og deres rike kultur.En: The city of Tromsø was adorned with traditional Sami flags, a tribute to the colorful people and their rich culture.No: Inne i katedralen ble stemningen rolig brutt av lysene, som kastet varmere glød over de skarpe kantene av bygningens arkitektur.En: Inside the cathedral, the atmosphere was gently broken by the lights, which cast a warmer glow over the sharp edges of the building's architecture.No: Stemmen inni Eirik fortalte ham at dette var kvelden han skulle overvinne sin frykt.En: The voice inside Eirik told him that this was the evening he would overcome his fears.No: Han ønsket så sterkt å imponere Sigrid, men først måtte han bevise for seg selv at han kunne stå i lyset.En: He so strongly wanted to impress Sigrid, but first, he had to prove to himself that he could stand in the light.No: Plutselig, i det musikken skulle til å starte, skjedde det uventede.En: Suddenly, just as the music was about to start, the unexpected happened.No: Lysene sluknet, et mørke bredte seg i katedralen.En: The lights went out, and darkness spread throughout the cathedral.No: I et øyeblikk av forvirring og frykt rev lydens stillhet gjennom rommet.En: In a moment of confusion and fear, the silence of sound tore through the room.No: Både publikum og musikere frøs til.En: Both the audience and musicians froze.No: Eirik kjente panikken spre seg i brystet, men en stemme i hodet hans sa at dette var muligheten han trengte.En: Eirik felt panic spreading in his chest, but a voice in his head said this was the opportunity he needed.No: I stedet for å la muligheten gå fra seg, gikk Eirik stille fram i mørket, fiolinen hans var som en forlenger av sjelen.En: Instead of letting the moment pass him by, Eirik quietly moved forward in the darkness, his violin like an extension of his soul.No: Han satte buen til strengene og lot musikken flyte.En: He set the bow to the strings and let the music flow.No: Den akustiske lyden fylte det mørke rommet.En: The acoustic sound filled the dark room.No: For Eirik var det som om tonene fortalte historier om kjærlighet, håp og tap, mens de vakre melankolske melodiene svevde gjennom katedralen.En: For Eirik, it was as if the tones told stories of love, hope, and loss, while the beautiful melancholic melodies floated through the cathedral.No: Det føltes som om tiden sto stille.En: It felt as if time stood still.No: Publikum, fanget av den uventede skjønnheten, satt musestille og lyttet.En: The audience, captivated by the unexpected beauty, sat in utter silence and listened.No: Til slutt kom lyset tilbake, katedralen badet igjen i sitt myke lys.En: Finally, the light returned, and the cathedral was once again bathed in its soft glow.No: En øredøvende applaus brøt ut.En: A deafening applause broke out.No: Eirik åpnet øynene, overveldet av mottakelsen.En: Eirik opened his eyes, overwhelmed by the reception.No: Sigrid kom bort til ham, øynene hennes glitret av stolthet.En: Sigrid came over to him, her eyes sparkling with pride.No: "Det var fantastisk, Eirik," sa hun varmt.En: "That was amazing, Eirik," she said warmly.No: "Du har alltid hatt det i deg."En: "You've always had it in you."No: De delte et smil, et øyeblikks forståelse passerte mellom dem.En: They shared a smile, a moment of understanding passing between them.No: Eirik visste nå at å stå i lyset ikke betydde å tape vennskap, men å styrke det.En: Eirik now knew that standing in the light didn't mean losing friendship, but strengthening it.No: Han følte seg endelig akseptert, både av seg selv og av de rundt ham.En: He finally felt accepted, both by himself and those around him.No: Med nyvunnet selvtillit og selvaksept, satte Eirik fast grep om fremtiden.En: With newfound confidence and self-acceptance, Eirik firmly grasped his future.No: Kvelden på katedralen ble ikke bare et vendepunkt som fiolinist, men et livsforandrende øyeblikk som menneske.En: The evening at the cathedral was not just a turning point as a violinist, but a life-changing moment as a human being.No: Og idet den samiske nasjonaldagen nærmet seg sin slutt, var Eiriks reise mot indre ro akkurat begynt.En: And as the Sami National Day drew to a close, Eirik's journey toward inner peace was just beginning. Vocabulary Words:cathedral: katedralenproudly: stoltenvelop: innhylleconcert: konsertovershadowed: i skyggenadorned: pyntettribute: hyllestarchitecture: arkitekturovercome: overvinnefears: fryktunexpected: uventededarkness: mørkeconfusion: forvirringpanic: panikkenstrings: strengeracoustic: akustiskemelancholic: melankolskecaptivated: fangetdeafening: øredøvendeapplause: applausoverwhelmed: overveldetsparkling: glitretwarmly: varmtunderstanding: forståelseconfidence: selvtillitacceptance: selvakseptgrasped: grepturning point: vendepunktinner peace: indre rojourney: reise

Josh talks to Celtic and Bodo/Glimt fan Jack about Celtic's European ambitions and what lessons can be taken from the Norwegian side currently mixing it with elite clubs in the Champions League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew looks back at Norwegian's Bodø/Glimt knocking out Serie A leaders Inter in the UCL Round of 32 playoffs, why are Italian teams struggling in Europe? Plus, the panel discusses the rest of the UCL action with Atlético Madrid, Leverkusen, and Newcastle all advancing to the Round of 16. And, a look ahead to see who may be matching up in the Round of 16 bracket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Griffin Warner talk betting for Tuesday. Griffin Warner returned to break down a packed Tuesday card featuring Champions League second leg matchups and a deep slate of college basketball, while also unveiling a significant promotional offer. The European focus begins with Atletico Madrid hosting Club Bruges after a dramatic 3 3 draw in Belgium. Atletico, now one and a quarter goal favorites at home, surrendered both a 2 0 and 3 2 lead in the first leg. Bruges, who covered plus one and a half previously, showed resilience with several quality attacking moments and a late equalizer. With aggregate scoring determining advancement and extra time looming if tied, Warner prefers holding Bruges plus one and a quarter, anticipating a potentially conservative Atletico approach if they secure a lead. The to advance price heavily favors Atletico, yet Warner does not dismiss Bruges entirely. Inter Milan face a steeper challenge, trailing 3 1 on aggregate to Norwegian side Butuglimpt. Inter are two goal favorites in Milan and minus 1.30 to advance despite the deficit. Road goals no longer matter, increasing the likelihood of extra time if Inter win by two. Warner expects Butuglimpt to defend but remain opportunistic on counters, suggesting plus two and the under three and three quarters could offer value in a controlled match where Inter must press but may struggle to run away. Bayer Leverkusen return home with a 2 0 advantage over Olympiakos after scoring twice in quick succession in Athens. Leverkusen are three quarter goal favorites, yet Warner sees intrigue in Olympiakos if forced to attack. The total sits at three shaded under, but given both sides' scoring tendencies he leans toward over three at plus money, even though Leverkusen are overwhelming favorites to advance. Newcastle's tie appears effectively decided after a dominant first leg against an Azerbaijani opponent, with the English side laying two and a half goals. Warner notes lineup dependent volatility and suggests monitoring numbers shortly before kickoff. Shifting to college basketball, Washington laying five at Rutgers raises red flags due to travel and Rutgers' home setting. Dayton catching five at home against St. Louis stands out given the Flyers' environment despite SLU's strong resume. Notre Dame plus seventeen against top ranked Duke is described as a hold your nose spot, while Georgetown as a short home favorite versus Marquette fits Warner's preferred range for laying points. He questions Virginia's rating against NC State, highlights Cincinnati plus six at Texas Tech after a key injury to JT Toppin, and evaluates West Virginia at Oklahoma State in a Big 12 bubble battle. Oklahoma plus two at home against Auburn becomes the featured play, with Warner expressing skepticism toward short road favorites in critical bubble scenarios. Additional notes include intrigue with Florida State as a home underdog to Miami, Arizona State catching points at TCU, and Nevada at pickem hosting New Mexico. The promotional code West25 offers 25 percent off any purchase at Pregame.com through March 2, including season long access packages, marking the largest discount he has provided on the platform. The official best bet closes the show with Oklahoma plus two on the home floor in Norman against Auburn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Rekindling Bonds Under the Nordic Lights Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-02-24-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Lars sto og kikket ut av vinduet.En: Lars stood and looked out the window.No: Tromsø var dekket av snø.En: Tromsø was covered in snow.No: Over himmelen danset nordlyset.En: Across the sky, the nordlys danced.No: Det var en vakker kveld.En: It was a beautiful evening.No: Likevel kjente Lars et tungt strev i hjertet sitt.En: Nevertheless, Lars felt a heavy struggle in his heart.No: Det var tid for den årlige familiegjenforeningen.En: It was time for the annual family reunion.No: Om vinteren, når nettene fortsatt var lange, var det tid for å samles.En: In winter, when the nights were still long, it was time to gather.No: Lars' familie kom fra hele Norge for å være sammen disse siste vinterdagene.En: Lars' family came from all over Norge to be together these last winter days.No: Men i år følte Lars seg litt annerledes.En: But this year Lars felt a bit different.No: Han følte seg isolert.En: He felt isolated.No: For mange år siden hadde Lars og broren hans, Erik, hatt en krangel.En: Many years ago, Lars and his brother, Erik, had had an argument.No: Ikke noen av dem kunne huske hvorfor.En: Neither of them could remember why.No: Men etter det hadde de sluttet å snakke.En: But after that, they had stopped talking.No: Lars ønsket å ordne det.En: Lars wanted to fix it.No: Han lengtet etter å føle den varme båndet av familien igjen.En: He longed to feel the warm bond of family again.No: Dagen for gjenforeningen kom.En: The day of the reunion came.No: Alle samlet seg i det gamle huset ved fjorden.En: Everyone gathered in the old house by the fjord.No: Det luktet av ferskt brød og fyr på peisen.En: It smelled of fresh bread and fire in the fireplace.No: Alle lo og pratet.En: Everyone laughed and chatted.No: Men Lars følte en gnagende uro.En: But Lars felt a gnawing unease.No: Erik var der.En: Erik was there.No: Han så akkurat ut som før, men kanskje litt mer moden, litt mer stille.En: He looked just the same, but perhaps a bit more mature, a bit quieter.No: Lars var ikke sikker på hva han skulle gjøre.En: Lars was unsure of what to do.No: Stoltheten hans holdt ham tilbake.En: His pride held him back.No: Hva om Erik ikke ville høre?En: What if Erik didn't want to listen?No: Hva om han bare lo av ham?En: What if he just laughed at him?No: Men så tenkte han på hva moren alltid sa: "Familie er viktig, Lars.En: But then he thought of what his mother always said: "Family is important, Lars.No: Hengivenhet er alt.En: Devotion is everything."No: "Han gikk bort til Erik.En: He went over to Erik.No: "Hei, Erik," sa Lars, litt nervøst.En: "Hey, Erik," said Lars, a little nervously.No: "Kan vi snakke?En: "Can we talk?"No: "Erik så overrasket ut, men han nikket.En: Erik looked surprised, but he nodded.No: De to gikk ut for å stå alene under nordlyset.En: The two went out to stand alone under the nordlys.No: Lars trakk pusten dypt.En: Lars took a deep breath.No: "Jeg beklager," sa han.En: "I'm sorry," he said.No: "For alt.En: "For everything."No: "Erik så ned på snøen i noen sekunder.En: Erik looked down at the snow for a few seconds.No: "Jeg også," sa han etter hvert.En: "Me too," he eventually said.No: De så på hverandre, og begge smilte, litt usikkert.En: They looked at each other, and both smiled, a bit uncertainly.No: De snakket lenge den kvelden.En: They talked long that evening.No: Om alt og ingenting.En: About everything and nothing.No: Latteren kom lett, og hjertet til Lars følte seg lettere.En: Laughter came easily, and Lars' heart felt lighter.No: Da de gikk inn igjen, følte Lars seg forandret.En: As they went back inside, Lars felt changed.No: Han hadde overvunnet sin stolthet og frykt.En: He had overcome his pride and fear.No: Han følte seg igjen som en del av familien.En: He felt again like a part of the family.No: Da natten gikk videre, danset nordlyset fortsatt på himmelen.En: As the night went on, the nordlys still danced in the sky.No: Det var som om hele naturen feiret en ny begynnelse.En: It was as if all of nature was celebrating a new beginning.No: Og Lars visste at selv om vinteren var hard og lang, ville alltid våren komme med nytt liv og håp.En: And Lars knew that even though winter was harsh and long, spring would always come with new life and hope. Vocabulary Words:struggle: strevannual: årligereunion: gjenforeningenisolated: isolertargument: krangellonged: lengtetgnawing: gnagendeunease: uropride: stolthetendevotion: hengivenhetnervously: nervøstdeep breath: trakk pusten dyptapologize: beklagereventually: etter hvertuncertainly: usikkertovercome: overvunnetfear: fryktharsh: hardcelebrating: feiretmature: modengather: samlesfireplace: peisensmelled: luktetbond: båndetnevertheless: likeveluncertainty: usikkertembrace: omfavneexistence: eksistenssilence: stillhetyearned: lengtet

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Mysteries of the Aurora: Unraveling Tromsø's Northern Lights Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-02-24-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Tromsø lå under en stjerneklar himmel.En: Tromsø lay under a starry sky.No: Den kalde vinternatten omfavnet byen som lå mellom fjell og fjorder, stille og magisk.En: The cold winter night embraced the city nestled between mountains and fjords, quiet and magical.No: Sigrid, en dedikert astrofysiker, sto utenfor et lite observatorium.En: Sigrid, a dedicated astrophysicist, stood outside a small observatory.No: Hennes øyne var festet på himmelen, alltid på jakt etter det uventede i nordlysets dans.En: Her eyes were fixed on the sky, always searching for the unexpected in the dance of the northern lights.No: Hun var fascinert av de siste ukers hendelser.En: She was fascinated by recent weeks' events.No: Aurora borealis hadde vist seg med uvanlige mønstre, svingte og bølget i farger Sigrid aldri hadde sett før.En: Aurora borealis had appeared with unusual patterns, swirling and waving in colors Sigrid had never seen before.No: Det var som om nattehimmelen lekte kunstner, men ingen forstod hvorfor.En: It was as if the night sky was playing artist, but no one understood why.No: Ved hennes side sto Eirik, en erfaren guide med en kjærlighet for naturens undere.En: By her side stood Eirik, an experienced guide with a love for nature's wonders.No: Han hadde sett nordlys mange ganger før, men dette var annerledes.En: He had seen the northern lights many times before, but this was different.No: «Er du sikker på at det er noe nytt?En: "Are you sure it's something new?"No: » spurte han, lett skeptisk.En: he asked, slightly skeptical.No: «Ja, jeg er sikker.En: "Yes, I'm sure.No: Jeg har aldri sett noe slikt i de ti årene jeg har forsket her oppe,» svarte Sigrid bestemt.En: I've never seen anything like this in the ten years I've been researching up here," Sigrid answered decisively.No: Hun visste at for å løse dette mysteriet, måtte hun dra lenger ut, bort fra byens lys.En: She knew that to solve this mystery, she needed to go further out, away from the city's lights.No: De to bestemte seg for å sette opp spesialutstyr på et avsidesliggende, men utsatt område.En: The two decided to set up specialized equipment in a remote, but exposed area.No: Det var risikabelt.En: It was risky.No: Været var uforutsigbart, og ressursene deres var knappe.En: The weather was unpredictable, and their resources were scarce.No: Men Sigrids nysgjerrighet og pågangsmot var sterke drivkrefter.En: But Sigrid's curiosity and determination were strong driving forces.No: I dagene som fulgte, førte flere tunge stormer til at arbeidet deres ble forsinket.En: In the days that followed, several heavy storms delayed their work.No: Lokalsamfunnet så skeptisk på deres innsats.En: The local community looked skeptically at their efforts.No: Noen mente dette bare var en midlertidig raritet, uten betydning.En: Some believed this was just a temporary oddity, without significance.No: Likevel, Sigrid var fast bestemt på å forstå.En: Nevertheless, Sigrid was determined to understand.No: Så en natt, midt under en voldsom solstorm, fikk de en gyllen mulighet.En: Then one night, in the midst of a violent solar storm, they got a golden opportunity.No: Nordlyset eksploderte over himmelen i en forestilling som overgått alt annet.En: The northern lights exploded over the sky in a display that surpassed anything else.No: Fargene danset intenst, på tvers av himmelen i et mønster så intrikat som et vevd teppe.En: The colors danced intensely, across the sky in a pattern as intricate as a woven tapestry.No: Eirik sto ved Sigrids side, og stirret målløst opp.En: Eirik stood by Sigrid's side, staring in awe.No: «Dette er det vakreste jeg noen gang har sett,» sa han stille, forbauset over naturens storslagenhet.En: "This is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen," he said quietly, amazed by nature's grandeur.No: Sigrid og Eirik jobbet gjennom natten, samlet verdifulle data ved hjelp av utstyret deres.En: Sigrid and Eirik worked through the night, collecting valuable data using their equipment.No: De visste at dette var en enestående mulighet.En: They knew this was a unique opportunity.No: Da lyset sakte ebbet ut, hadde de sikret en skatten av informasjon.En: As the light slowly faded, they had secured a treasure trove of information.No: I dagene etter delte Sigrid sine funn med samfunnet.En: In the days following, Sigrid shared her findings with the community.No: De nye dataene kastet lys over sammenhenger mellom solaktivitet og nordlyset, noe som ga ny forståelse for forskere verden rundt.En: The new data shed light on the connections between solar activity and the northern lights, providing new understanding for scientists worldwide.No: Gradvis vant hun respekt og tillit fra byens innbyggere.En: Gradually, she gained respect and trust from the town's residents.No: Eirik, dypt imponert over Sigrids arbeid, begynte å se vitenskapen i et annet lys.En: Eirik, deeply impressed by Sigrid's work, began to see science in a different light.No: Sammen utforsket de fortsatt himmelens mysterier, nå med større anerkjennelse og støtte fra samfunnet.En: Together, they continued to explore the mysteries of the sky, now with greater recognition and support from the community.No: På denne måten, mens dagslyset sakte vendte tilbake til Tromsø, hadde de ikke bare løst et mysterium, men også funnet en sterkere forbindelse til hverandre og de vidunderlige omgivelsene de var en del av.En: In this way, as daylight slowly returned to Tromsø, they had not only solved a mystery but had also found a stronger connection to each other and the wonderful surroundings they were a part of. Vocabulary Words:starry: stjerneklarembraced: omfavnetnestled: som låastrophysicist: astrofysikerobservatory: observatoriumunexpected: uventedefascinated: fascinertswirling: svingteskeptical: skeptiskdecisively: bestemtmystery: mysterietexposed: utsattunpredictable: uforutsigbartscarce: knappecuriosity: nysgjerrighetdetermination: pågangsmotoddity: raritetsignificance: betydningviolent: voldsomdisplay: forestillingintricate: intrikatwoven: vevdawe: målløstgrandeur: storslagenhetvaluable: verdifullefaded: ebbettreasure trove: skattenunderstanding: forståelserecognition: anerkjennelsesurroundings: omgivelser

At the time of recording, Norway was leading the Olympic medal count, and one Norwegian leader said it was because of how their society's structures of work and leisure operate. In this episode of Facing the Dark, Wayne and Dr. Kathy explore what happens when families plan both discipline and delight, how structure builds security, and why "organized joy" might be one of the most overlooked parenting tools today.

Ahoy there, Pirates, and Happy 8th Anniversary of the Keelhauled Podcast! It's a longer episode because I think we've got a lot to talk about with the upcoming patch for Act 3 in Season 18, as well as what the new plan for Season 19 holds in store. Drew has said quite a bit about the future of the studio and how they want to approach their content pipeline. It's not an easy thing to talk about, and I'm impressed that just after two seasons, this new approach is being reconsidered. Thanks to the community for getting folks together for an awesome congrats on the 8th anniversary, Norwegian for sending it over, and Caleb for editing it! Support: https://www.patreon.com/keelhauledpodcast Contact Info: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/captlogun.bsky.social Email: Captlogun@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/capt_logun Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/capt_logun Gamertag: CaptainLogun Community: Keelhauled Podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/5VRabwR Other Places to Listen: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/keelhauled-a-sea-of-thieves-podcast/id1351615675?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BrEqA6prz6t31wlFgaWaS Merch: Teespring: https://teespring.com/stores/keelhauled-podcast

From two heartbreaking hockey losses to the fiery debate over whether the men's gold medal curling team was cheating, Milano Cortina 2026 was a dramatic one for Team Canada. The games also brought some headscratching moments like a Norwegian biathlete confessing to infidelity minutes after a race and an investigation into Olympic ski-jumping dubbed ‘penis-gate'. We break down the storylines from the Winter Olympics that dominated our timelines and got us talking with CBC Sports contributor, Shireen Ahmed.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Winter Reverie: A Pilgrimage to Peace in Trondheim Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-02-23-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Lars sto stille utenfor Nidarosdomen.En: Lars stood still outside Nidarosdomen.No: Det var vinter, og snøen lå tungt over Trondheim.En: It was winter, and the snow lay heavily over Trondheim.No: Den gamle katedralen strakte seg mot en grå himmel, og lyset fra gatelysene kastet lange skygger over kirkegården.En: The old cathedral stretched towards a gray sky, and the light from the street lamps cast long shadows over the cemetery.No: Hver pust laget små skyer av damp i den kalde luften.En: Each breath created small clouds of steam in the cold air.No: Han hadde reist fra Oslo, i håp om å finne noe her.En: He had traveled from Oslo, hoping to find something here.No: Ro?En: Peace?No: Mening?En: Meaning?No: Han visste ikke helt.En: He wasn't quite sure.No: Inni katedralen var det varmt og stille.En: Inside the cathedral, it was warm and quiet.No: Turistenes hvisking var som en fjern hvislende vind.En: The whispering of tourists was like a distant, hissing wind.No: Lars gikk sakte mellom de høye steinsøylene, betraktet detaljene i de fargerike glassvinduene.En: Lars walked slowly between the tall stone columns, observing the details in the colorful stained glass windows.No: Lyset fra dem malte gulvet i gull, rødt og blått.En: The light from them painted the floor in gold, red, and blue.No: En kvinne, Ingrid, satte seg på en benk nærme ham og smilte kort før hun vendte tilbake til sin egen stille bønn.En: A woman, Ingrid, sat on a bench near him and gave a brief smile before returning to her own silent prayer.No: Lars satte seg også.En: Lars sat down as well.No: Hånden hans kjente den glatte, kalde overflaten av benken.En: His hand felt the smooth, cold surface of the bench.No: Han så besøket som en pilegrimsreise.En: He saw the visit as a pilgrimage.No: Han lette etter noe.En: He was searching for something.No: Noen ganger var det vanskelig å forstå hva som drev ham.En: Sometimes it was difficult to understand what drove him.No: De siste månedene hadde vært krevende.En: The past few months had been challenging.No: Jobben hadde blitt borte.En: The job was gone.No: Forholdet til en gammel venn, Oskar, hadde kjølnet.En: His relationship with an old friend, Oskar, had cooled.No: Kanskje det var dette som førte ham hit.En: Maybe this was what led him here.No: En eldre mann, en ansatt i katedralen, gikk forsiktig forbi med en lyseslukker.En: An older man, an employee of the cathedral, walked carefully by with a candle snuffer.No: Han så mot Lars, kanskje med en forståelse i blikket.En: He looked at Lars, perhaps with an understanding in his gaze.No: Lars reiste seg og gikk for å tenne et lys.En: Lars stood up and went to light a candle.No: Han hadde aldri vært veldig religiøs, men det var noe beroligende med denne enkle handlingen.En: He had never been very religious, but there was something calming about this simple act.No: Lyset blafret til liv, kastet et varmt skjær mot de kalde steinveggene.En: The light flickered to life, casting a warm glow against the cold stone walls.No: Mens han sto der, følte han en plutselig lettelse.En: As he stood there, he felt a sudden relief.No: En stråle av vintersolen brøt gjennom skyene og fylte rommet med et klart, strålende lys gjennom de fargede glassvinduene.En: A beam of winter sun broke through the clouds and filled the room with a clear, brilliant light through the colored glass windows.No: Han lukket øynene og tok et dypt pust.En: He closed his eyes and took a deep breath.No: Et øyeblikk kjente han bare fred.En: For a moment, he felt only peace.No: En slags forståelse.En: A kind of understanding.No: En visshet om at alt han lette etter ikke egentlig var så langt unna.En: A certainty that everything he was looking for was not really so far away.No: Da han åpnet øynene igjen og så rundt seg, virket verden litt mer forståelig.En: When he opened his eyes again and looked around, the world seemed a little more comprehensible.No: Sorgen føltes lettere.En: The sorrow felt lighter.No: Forandringer i livet hans hadde en mening.En: Changes in his life had a meaning.No: Han visste at veien fremover var lang, men kanskje ikke så ensom som han tidligere hadde fryktet.En: He knew the road ahead was long, but perhaps not as lonely as he had previously feared.No: Lars forlot Nidarosdomen med et smil.En: Lars left Nidarosdomen with a smile.No: Snøen knirket under støvlene når han gikk ut, og den kalde luften klemte forsiktig mot kinnene hans.En: The snow creaked under his boots as he walked out, and the cold air pressed gently against his cheeks.No: Han kjente seg lettere, og hans skritt var fylt med ny energi.En: He felt lighter, and his steps were filled with new energy.No: Trondheim og alt rundt ham føltes friskere, som om noe hadde blitt renset bort.En: Trondheim and everything around him felt fresher, as if something had been cleansed away.No: Hans pilegrimsreise var ikke over, men nå føltes den mindre alene.En: His pilgrimage was not over, but now it felt less lonely.No: Han så rundt seg på byen og de snødekte takene.En: He looked around at the city and the snow-covered roofs.No: Kanskje, tenkte han, var livet nettopp dette -- å vandre med åpent hjerte, klar for både det man ser og det man ennå ikke har funnet.En: Maybe, he thought, life was precisely this -- to walk with an open heart, ready for both what one sees and what one has yet to find.No: Og så, med en stille avgjørelse, tok han de første skrittene i retning det nye kapitlet i livet sitt.En: And so, with a quiet decision, he took the first steps toward the new chapter in his life. Vocabulary Words:cathedral: katedralwhispering: hviskinggraveyard: kirkegårdsteam: dampstained glass: farget glasspilgrimage: pilegrimsreiseflickered: blafretshadow: skyggebeam: strålebrilliant: strålendecomprehensible: forståeligsorrow: sorgchallenging: krevendeemployee: ansattsnuffer: lyseslukkercandle: lysquiet: stillecertainty: visshetrelief: lettelseroofs: takcleansed: rensetdecision: avgjørelseflickered: blafretgaze: blikkunderstanding: forståelselonely: ensomfresh: friskprayer: bønnbench: benksteps: skritt

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: A Journey Beyond the Lens at Nidarosdomen Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-02-23-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Nidarosdomen ruvet majestetisk mot vinterhimmelen, de gamle steinveggene dekket av et tynt lag med snø.En: Nidarosdomen towered majestically against the winter sky, the old stone walls covered with a thin layer of snow.No: Trondheim var vakkert denne kalde vinterdagen.En: Trondheim was beautiful on this cold winter day.No: Ingrid og Eirik sto ved inngangen og pustet ut hvite skyer i den kalde luften.En: Ingrid and Eirik stood at the entrance, exhaling white clouds in the cold air.No: Ingrid kjente seg spent og glad, for endelig skulle hun få oppleve denne historiske juvelen.En: Ingrid felt excited and happy, for she would finally experience this historical jewel.No: "Se her," sa Eirik og pekte med kameraet sitt mot det fantastiske rosevinduet.En: "Look here," said Eirik, pointing his camera at the fantastic rose window.No: Med øyne for detaljene lette linsen hans etter det perfekte bildet.En: With an eye for detail, his lens searched for the perfect picture.No: For ham var lyset viktigst.En: For him, the light was the most important thing.No: Ingrid, derimot, ønsket å gå dypere.En: Ingrid, on the other hand, wanted to go deeper.No: Hun ville føle historiens sus og kanskje dele dette øyeblikket sammen med Eirik.En: She wanted to feel the breeze of history and perhaps share this moment with Eirik.No: Hun ønsket at de kunne ha en opplevelse som var mer enn bare en ferie.En: She wished they could have an experience that was more than just a vacation.No: En opplevelse som betydde noe mer.En: An experience that meant something more.No: Men så langt hadde han bare øyne for kameraet.En: But so far, he only had eyes for the camera.No: "De sier Olav den Helliges ånd fortsatt vandrer her," sa Ingrid, i et forsøk på å fange Eiriks oppmerksomhet.En: "They say Olav den Hellige's spirit still wanders here," said Ingrid, in an attempt to capture Eirik's attention.No: Men han var opptatt med å justere fokus, knapt lyttende.En: But he was busy adjusting the focus, barely listening.No: "Wow, lyset i dag er bare perfekt," svarte han og kneppet lysmåleren opp i ansiktet.En: "Wow, the light today is just perfect," he replied, snapping the light meter up to his face.No: Ingrid sukket, følte seg litt oversett.En: Ingrid sighed, feeling a little overlooked.No: De begynte å gå mot hoveddørene.En: They began to walk towards the main doors.No: Inne i katedralen var det stille, en hellig atmosfære som omsluttet dem.En: Inside the cathedral, it was quiet, a sacred atmosphere enveloping them.No: Ingrid stanset ved en søyle og la hånden på den kalde steinen.En: Ingrid stopped at a pillar and placed her hand on the cold stone.No: Hun følte en forbindelse, som om tiden forsvant og hun var en del av fortiden.En: She felt a connection, as if time disappeared and she was part of the past.No: "Eirik," begynte hun forsiktig, "kan vi snakke?En: "Eirik," she began carefully, "can we talk?"No: "Han senket kameraet og så på henne.En: He lowered the camera and looked at her.No: "Selvfølgelig, hva er det?En: "Of course, what is it?"No: "Ingrid gikk rett på sak.En: Ingrid got straight to the point.No: "Jeg føler at vi mister noe viktig her.En: "I feel like we're missing something important here.No: Jeg ønsket at vi kunne oppleve dette sammen, ikke bare gjennom linsen.En: I wanted us to experience this together, not just through the lens."No: "Han så litt overrasket ut, men la så kameraet forsiktig ned.En: He looked a bit surprised, but then he gently set the camera down.No: "Jeg visste ikke at du følte det sånn," sa han stille.En: "I didn't know you felt that way," he said quietly.No: Snøen begynte å falle sakte utenfor de store glassvinduene.En: The snow began to fall slowly outside the large glass windows.No: Ingrid trakk pusten dypt og forklarte hvorfor dette stedet betydde så mye for henne.En: Ingrid took a deep breath and explained why this place meant so much to her.No: Håpet lå i hvert ord hun sa, et ønske om at de kunne være mer enn bare venner.En: Hope lay in every word she said, a wish for them to be more than just friends.No: Eirik lyttet, og noe i blikket hans myket opp.En: Eirik listened, and something in his gaze softened.No: "Jeg ser det nå," sa han.En: "I see it now," he said.No: "La oss oppleve dette sammen.En: "Let's experience this together.No: Uten kamera.En: Without the camera."No: " Han tok hånden hennes, og Ingrid kjente en varme spre seg i hele kroppen.En: He took her hand, and Ingrid felt warmth spread throughout her body.No: De vandret rundt inni katedralen, hånd i hånd, og delte historier og drømmer.En: They wandered around inside the cathedral, hand in hand, sharing stories and dreams.No: Snøen fortsatte å falle utenfor, og verden inne i Nidarosdomen føltes tidløs.En: The snow continued to fall outside, and the world inside Nidarosdomen felt timeless.No: Ingrid og Eirik oppdaget en ny dybde i vennskapet deres, begge takknemlige for at de hadde risikert komforten for noe ekte.En: Ingrid and Eirik discovered a new depth in their friendship, both grateful that they had risked comfort for something real.No: Da de forlot katedralen, var de omgitt av et mykt lys fra byens gater.En: As they left the cathedral, they were surrounded by a soft light from the city's streets.No: Vinteren føltes plutselig mindre kald, og begge visste at denne reisen hadde vært en reise for hjertene også.En: Winter suddenly felt less cold, and both knew that this journey had been a journey for their hearts as well.No: I skyggen av Nidarosdomens tårn hadde de funnet noe som var verdt å holde fast ved.En: In the shadow of Nidarosdomen's towers, they had found something worth holding on to. Vocabulary Words:towered: ruvetmajestically: majestetiskexhaling: pustet utjewel: juvelenlens: linsenwander: vandreatmosphere: atmosfæreenveloping: omsluttetpillar: søyleconnection: forbindelsedisappeared: forsvantoverlooked: oversettstraight: rettsurprised: overrasketsoftened: mykettimeless: tidløsahead: forandepth: dybdegrateful: takknemligerisked: risikertcomfort: komfortjourney: reiseshadow: skyggentowers: tårnvacation: feriespirit: åndfocus: fokusoverlooked: oversettsacred: helligwarmed: varmet

On Thursday, February 19, speakers dug into the latest revelations in the Epstein saga, including high-profile arrests abroad, and asked the pressing question: why is accountability happening overseas while America stalls?In this urgent Big Tent conversation, Camaron Stevenson and Nina Burleigh of COURIER, moderated by Kimberly Atkins Stohr of "The Boston Globe", explored what the document releases reveal about power, money, and political protection—and how entrenched interests may be slowing justice at home. They examined congressional inaction, the role of media pressure, and whether partisan gridlock is shielding key figures. The discussion made clear that transparency is not automatic; it's forced by public demand.Most importantly, this wasn't just analysis—it was a call to action. Attendees were urged to push representatives for full, un-redacted disclosures, support investigative journalism, and keep sustained pressure on institutions that would prefer silence.Accountability isn't a spectator sport—it's a citizen's responsibility.Want to do something tangible to help protect democracy? Check out BigTentUSA's calls to action, updated regularly:https://bigtentusa.org/act-now/Visit “COURIER Newsroom” today:https://couriernewsroom.com/Read the latest from Nina Burleigh in her Substack newsletter, “American Freakshow”:https://www.americanfreakshow.news/Follow Camaron Stevenson's reporting at “The Copper Courier”:https://coppercourier.com/Check out COURIER's searchable database for the Epstein Files: https://couriernewsroom.com/news/epstein-files-database/For more from Kimberly Atkins Stohr, read her work in her Boston Globe newsletter “The Gavel” and tune into “Sisters in Law”: https://www.bostonglobe.com/newsletters/gavel/ and https://www.politicon.com/podcasts/sisters-in-law/ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:Nina Burleigh is a a journalist, best-selling author, documentary producer, and publisher of a Substack on politics called "American Freakshow". A contributing editor at "The New Republic" and frequent contributor to "The New York Times" and "New York Magazine", her journalism has been published widely including in translation in the Norwegian and Italian press. She's the author of eight books on an array of topics including archaeological forgery, scientists in 18th Century Egypt, James Smithson, Amanda Knox in Italy, and the Trump women, which were reviewed, excerpted or covered in "The New York Times", "The Wall Street Journal", "The Nation", "New York Magazine", BBC, ABC, MSNBC, and other media outlets.Camaron Stevenson is the Founding Editor and Chief Political Correspondent for "The Copper Courier", and has worked as a journalist in Phoenix for over a decade. He also teaches multimedia journalism at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University.Kimberly Atkins Stohr is a senior opinion writer and columnist at "The Boston Globe". She is also an MSNBC contributor, a frequent panelist on NBC's “Meet the Press,” and co-host of the weekly Politicon legal news podcast "#SistersInLaw". Previously, Kim was the inaugural columnist for "The Emancipator", a collaboration between "The Boston Globe" and Boston University's Center for Antiracist Research that reframes the conversation about racial justice and equality. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bigtentnews.substack.com

*Ukraine says Russia has carried out another massive overnight attack, involving 50 missiles and nearly 300 drones.Speaking two days before the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion, Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky said the latest attacks targeted his country's energy sector as well as residential buildings.We'll hear from a Ukrainian professional sportsman-turned-soldier on what the nearly four years of war have done to his country.Also in the programme: The students protesting in Iran for the first time since last month's deadly crackdown; Canada and the US face off in the men's ice hockey final. And the Norwegian crowned the Winter Olympics' greatest ever athlete.(Photo shows houses heavily damaged by a Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine on 22 February 2026. Credit: Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters)

Our West Coast Adventure - Part 2 - Disneyland This week, we complete the recap of our recent visit to California. Yep! It's Our West Coast Adventure – Part 2 – Disneyland! We share all our fun and exciting experiences at The Happiest Place On Earth. That includes a couple of guided tours, a World of Color Dessert Party, the Paint the Night Parade and time with friends & family. Plus, all the Disneyland 70th Anniversary celebration activities. Find out why we Walt's Original Park remains near and dear to our hearts and why we can't wait until we get the chance to come back. Disney Stories of the Week Once we complete our time sharing  Our West Coast Adventure - Part 2 - Disneyland, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you about a second location where you can pick up a guest-favorite Norwegian treat at EPCOT. Speaking of that park, the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival foodie guide is out. We share some of the new items were excited to sample an this amazing upcoming event. Certainly, that's not all. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next Disney vacation.   If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us!   We also invite you to join the positive fun in our Hyperion Adventurers Facebook Group as well as our Hyperion Mornings on YouTube for a daily dose of live positive chat!   Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Father of victim testifies: "Anger. A lot of anger from me toward Marius Borg Høiby. I am a father, plain and simple. It is biology — we are born with a protective instinct." Daughter told him she met "the prince," then police showed her videos: "She was in shock." Hotel victim testimony: 27 videos recovered, "He would never finish. He wouldn't stop. I was afraid." Videos stored at Royal Palace address Slottsplassen 1.Høiby activated Private Photo Vault subscription 2 hours after alleged assault. Høiby confirms filming 27 videos: "I simply like recording sexual encounters, watch material later instead of pornography." Claims woman was aware despite not asking permission. Sleep researcher: pulse data "compatible with her initially being asleep, unable to resist." Nora Haukland emotional testimony: choking, slapping, "black out." "I feel Marius has two faces. One very sweet and charming, one determined and angry." Video shows security guard saw choking. Høiby: "Yes, that's fine." Haukland: "I really wanted to save him. I feel very sorry for him."Mette-Marit's German reputation "completely destroyed." Crown Princess alone at Skaugum while family at Olympics. Defence attacks police arrest operation. Opinion piece: media pressure could justify reduced sentence. Theatre play "The Son" in development.Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts. Click the button that says uninterrupted listening.  Just $5 a month, and that includes many ofther shows on the Caloroga Shark network.Royal Books:William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside StoryThe Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

My guest today worked for Club Med from 1987 to around 2002, beginning his journey during the opening season of Club Med Sandpiper as a lifeguard and swim instructor. Over the years, he took on a wide range of roles with the company before leaving in 1997 to attend law school at Pepperdine University. His career has been anything but ordinary. He later became a Cruise Director with Norwegian and Celebrity Cruises and has even written two books. There is too much life and adventure to fit into one conversation, so this interview will be at least a two-part series. Joining us from California, please help me welcome Fith Fithian! **My First Season podcast has always been ad-free and free to listen to and is available to download on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Samsung Podcasts, Podbean App, Podchaser, Spotify, Amazon Music/Audible, TuneIn + Alexa, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, Pandora, and Listen Notes. And if you like what you hear, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Finding Confidence: Sindre's Transformation in Østmarka Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-02-22-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Vinterlandskapet i Østmarka Nasjonalpark var vakkert.En: The winter landscape in the Østmarka Nasjonalpark was beautiful.No: Snø dekte hver tregren, og stien var isete, men magisk.En: Snow covered every tree branch, and the trail was icy but magical.No: En koselig hytte lå gjemt blant de snødekte trærne.En: A cozy cabin lay hidden among the snow-covered trees.No: Her skulle Sindre og Ingrid, sammen med klassen, tilbringe en dag.En: Here, Sindre and Ingrid, along with their class, were going to spend a day.No: Inne i hytta var det varmt.En: Inside the cabin, it was warm.No: Peisen knitre og alle satt rundt for å planlegge dagens eventyr.En: The fireplace crackled, and everyone sat around to plan the day's adventure.No: Ingrid, alltid modig og klar for utforskning, sto ved kartet.En: Ingrid, always brave and ready for exploration, stood by the map.No: Hun organiserte ruten, planla hvordan de skulle utforske skogen og finne veien tilbake.En: She organized the route, planning how they would explore the forest and find their way back.No: Sindre, som satt litt tilbaketrukket, ønsket å være del av samtalen, men frykten for å snakke opp holdt ham tilbake.En: Sindre, who sat a bit withdrawn, wanted to be part of the conversation, but the fear of speaking up held him back.No: Ingrid pekte og forklarte med entusiasme.En: Ingrid pointed and explained with enthusiasm.No: Sindre så beundrende på henne.En: Sindre looked at her admiringly.No: Han ville så gjerne bidra, vise at han også kunne hjelpe.En: He wanted so much to contribute, to show that he could also help.No: Mens han tenkte, begynte gruppen å samle seg for å starte turen.En: As he thought, the group started to gather to begin the excursion.No: Men akkurat da, en uventet hendelse skjedde.En: But just then, an unexpected event occurred.No: Kartet glapp fra Ingrids hånd og landet rett foran Sindre.En: The map slipped from Ingrid's hand and landed right in front of Sindre.No: Alle snudde seg mot ham.En: Everyone turned to him.No: Hjertet banket raskt.En: His heart raced.No: Dette var øyeblikket hans.En: This was his moment.No: Han plukket opp kartet nølende.En: He picked up the map hesitantly.No: Han visste at dette var sjansen han trengte for å vise at han også kunne mestre situasjonen.En: He knew this was the chance he needed to show that he could also master the situation.No: Sindre så på kartet, tok en dyp pust, og sa: "Kanskje vi skal gå denne veien for å unngå isen.En: Sindre looked at the map, took a deep breath, and said, "Maybe we should go this way to avoid the ice.No: Stien er bredere og tryggere.En: The path is wider and safer."No: " Gruppen tittet skeptisk, men Ingrid smilte oppmuntrende.En: The group looked skeptically, but Ingrid smiled encouragingly.No: "La oss prøve!En: "Let's try!"No: " sa hun, en sol av vennlighet og støtte.En: she said, a beam of kindness and support.No: Gruppen begynte å følge den nye stien.En: The group began to follow the new path.No: Sakte men sikkert kom Sindre i prat med de andre.En: Slowly but surely, Sindre began to talk with the others.No: Hans tillit vokste med hvert steg de tok sammen.En: His confidence grew with every step they took together.No: Ingrid gikk ved hans side, beundrende over hvordan han hadde tatt initiativ.En: Ingrid walked by his side, admiring how he had taken the initiative.No: Uansett snøens tykkelse, fant de veien tilbake til hytta.En: No matter the snow's thickness, they found their way back to the cabin.No: Da de kom inn, steg en lettelse og glede mellom alle.En: When they entered, a sense of relief and joy rose among everyone.No: Peisen varmet opp de frosne kinnene, men for Sindre var varmen i hjertet enda sterkere.En: The fireplace warmed their frozen cheeks, but for Sindre, the warmth in his heart was even stronger.No: Ingrid klappet ham på skulderen og sa: "Godt gjort, Sindre!En: Ingrid patted him on the shoulder and said, "Well done, Sindre!"No: " Klassen nikket enige, og endelig, Sindre følte han hadde funnet sin plass blant dem.En: The class nodded in agreement, and finally, Sindre felt he had found his place among them.No: Han var ikke lenger stille, men en del av eventyret.En: He was no longer quiet, but a part of the adventure.No: Med en nyvunnet tro på seg selv, så han frem til de neste utfordringene, og kanskje, enda flere eventyr i skogen.En: With newfound confidence in himself, he looked forward to the next challenges, and perhaps, even more adventures in the forest.No: Den dagen i Østmarka Nasjonalpark hadde forandret noe i Sindre.En: That day in the Østmarka Nasjonalpark had changed something in Sindre.No: Han kunne møte verden med et nytt syn: kanskje han, akkurat som naturen rundt dem, hadde en storslått styrke inni seg.En: He could face the world with a new perspective: maybe he, just like the nature around them, had a magnificent strength inside him. Vocabulary Words:landscape: landskapetcovered: dektebranch: tregrencozy: koselighidden: gjemtfireplace: peisencrackled: knitrebrave: modigexploration: utforskningroute: rutenwithdrawn: tilbaketrukkethesitantly: nølendeskeptically: skeptiskencouragingly: oppmuntrendeinitiative: initiativrelief: lettelsejoy: gledeadmiringly: beundrendeunexpected: uventetoccurred: skjeddeenthusiasm: entusiasmemaster: mestrewarmth: varmenconfidence: tillitadventure: eventyrmagnificent: storslåttstrength: styrkethickness: tykkelseperspective: synpath: stien

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: When Mountains Mean More: Friendship Over Storms Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-02-22-08-38-19-no Story Transcript:No: Snøfnuggene dalte tungt ned over hytta i Geiranger-fjellene.En: The snowflakes fell heavily over the cabin in the Geiranger mountains.No: Ingrid stirret ut av vinduet, hvor stormen raste.En: Ingrid stared out the window, where the storm was raging.No: Hun, Magnus og Elise hadde planlagt en storslått fottur, men været hadde andre planer.En: She, Magnus, and Elise had planned a grand hiking trip, but the weather had other plans.No: Ingrid var en person som alltid likte utfordringer.En: Ingrid was a person who always liked challenges.No: Denne helgen skulle bevise at hun kunne håndtere alt naturen kunne kaste mot dem.En: This weekend was supposed to prove that she could handle anything nature could throw at them.No: Men Magnus og Elise, hånden i hånd i sofaen, fikk henne til å føle seg litt utenfor.En: But Magnus and Elise, hand in hand on the couch, made her feel a bit left out.No: De var alle venner, men paret hadde et bånd Ingrid noen ganger følte seg utelukket fra.En: They were all friends, but the couple had a bond that Ingrid sometimes felt excluded from.No: Hytta var varm og innbydende, med en sprakende peis og vegger dekket av gamle bilder.En: The cabin was warm and inviting, with a crackling fireplace and walls covered with old pictures.No: Utenfor, dekket snøen furutrærne, og alt annet forsvant i det hvite kaoset.En: Outside, the snow blanketed the pine trees, and everything else disappeared into the white chaos.No: "Vi må vente ut stormen," sa Magnus og stirret på snøen med sammenbitte tenner.En: "We have to wait out the storm," said Magnus, staring at the snow with clenched teeth.No: Ingrid knuget hendene.En: Ingrid clenched her hands.No: Hun ville så gjerne komme seg ut.En: She so wanted to get out.No: Bevise noe, men hva?En: To prove something, but what?No: Stormen brølte utenfor, og det starten en diskusjon mellom henne og Magnus.En: The storm roared outside, and it sparked a discussion between her and Magnus.No: "Vi klarer ikke denne turen nå.En: "We can't make this trip now.No: Det er for farlig," sa han bestemt.En: It's too dangerous," he said firmly.No: Hun kjente irritasjonen vokse.En: She felt the irritation grow.No: Men Elise kom dem i forkjøpet.En: But Elise beat them to it.No: "Kanskje," foreslo hun, "kan vi gjøre noe hyggelig her inne?En: "Maybe," she suggested, "we can do something nice inside?No: Lage varm sjokolade?En: Make hot chocolate?No: Bygge en snømann når stormen roer seg?"En: Build a snowman when the storm calms down?"No: Elises ord dempet spenningen.En: Elise's words eased the tension.No: Ingrid nikket sakte.En: Ingrid nodded slowly.No: Hun skjønte at hun hadde vært så opptatt av turen at hun glemte å se verdien i de små øyeblikkene.En: She realized she had been so focused on the hike that she forgot to see the value in the small moments.No: De laget kakao og satt ved peisen, og snakket om minner fra tidligere turer.En: They made cocoa and sat by the fireplace, talking about memories from previous trips.No: De lo.En: They laughed.No: Ingrid fanget opp varmen fra vennskapet.En: Ingrid absorbed the warmth of friendship.No: Når stormen stilnet, gikk de ut for å bygge en snømann.En: When the storm calmed, they went out to build a snowman.No: Ingrid innså noe viktig;En: Ingrid realized something important;No: å dele disse opplevelsene med de hun brydde seg om, var verdt mer enn å gjøre det alene.En: sharing these experiences with those she cared about was worth more than doing it alone.No: Hun så ut over snølandskapet, den verdensberømte Geirangerfjorden i det fjerne, svakt synlig gjennom det lette snødrevet.En: She looked over the snowy landscape, the world-famous Geirangerfjorden in the distance, faintly visible through the light snowfall.No: Kanskje dette var den verdi hun hadde lett etter.En: Perhaps this was the value she had been searching for.No: Ikke å erobre fjellet alene, men å oppleve det sammen.En: Not to conquer the mountain alone, but to experience it together.No: Hun smilte, takknemlig for selskapet og for vennskapet som var sterkere enn noen storm.En: She smiled, grateful for the company and for the friendship that was stronger than any storm. Vocabulary Words:snowflakes: snøfnuggenecabin: hyttamountains: fjelleneraging: rastegrand: storslåtthiking: fotturchallenge: utfordringerprove: bevisehandle: håndterebond: båndexcluded: utelukketinviting: innbydendecrackling: sprakendeblanketed: dekketchaos: kaosetclenched: sammenbitteirritation: irritasjonendangerous: farligfirmly: bestemttension: spenningennodded: nikketmemories: minnerabsorbed: fanget opplandscape: snølandskapetexperience: opplevelsenegrateful: takknemligcompany: selskapetconquer: erobrestorm: stormenvaluable: verdi

On this week's LuxeGen Group Chat, India is joined by Saroop and Nikita for a catch-up covering everything from the Winter Olympics to Disney-core fashion and celeb hot takes. First, what's actually going on at the Winter Olympics? From a Norwegian athlete publicly confessing he cheated on his girlfriend (after winning bronze…) to rumours of 10,000 condoms running out in three days and very questionable ski-jumping ‘enhancements', it's a lot. We also unpack Zayn Malik's ‘Call Her Daddy' interview and whether saying he was “never in love” with Gigi Hadid was honest… or just harsh.Plus, Celine Dion vs Rihanna (did ‘Love On The Brain' belong to her?), Amelia Dimoldenberg's upcoming feature film, and the bigger conversation around influencers-turned-actors. On the fashion front, we're obsessed with the new Mimi Webb x Disney collection at Primark – think statement accessories and vintage Mickey energy. And things we're loving? Period pants, a history-learning app that feels like Duolingo for culture and the Instagram ads draining our bank accounts.AD | In Partnership with Disney PANELIndia | @indiaagy | https://www.instagram.com/indiaagy Brandy Melville White Ashlyn Top | https://uk.brandymelville.com/products/ashlyn-top-8 Pull & Bear Barrel Fit Darted Trousers (Alternative) | https://tinyurl.com/3ajshpcj Nikkita Chadha | @nikkitachadha | https://www.instagram.com/nikkitachadha Alohas Club Suede Raspberry Leather Sneakers | https://tinyurl.com/4xkrzxy2 Saroop Sangha | @saroop.k.s | https://www.instagram.com/saroop.k.s/ Topshop Knitted Scarf Jumper (Alternative) | https://tinyurl.com/3ncxr87n Balzac Paris Baya Belt | https://balzac-paris.com/en-gb/products/ceinture-baya-noirBalzac Paris Alix Moccasins | https://tinyurl.com/mr2juatz THINGS WE'RE LOVINGDisney X Mimi Webb Mickey Mouse Cap | https://tinyurl.com/5n855n5r Disney X Mimi Webb Mickey Mouse Crew Socks | https://tinyurl.com/4rz255sv Disney X Mimi Webb Mickey Mouse Ringer Baby Tee | https://tinyurl.com/mjpdp83r Disney X Mimi Webb Mickey Mouse Shoulder Bag | https://tinyurl.com/6nkybz4r Disney X Mimi Webb Mickey Mouse Sweatshirt | https://tinyurl.com/5edbss5tModibodi Period Underwear | https://www.modibodi.co.uk/collections/periods M&S Absorbency Period Thongs | https://tidd.ly/4kOfaq3 Carelli Bambi Jacket | https://tinyurl.com/32smmc4p Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Collaboration in the Cold: Elias's Science Showdown Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-02-21-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Vinteren hadde lagt seg over Bergen.En: Winter had settled over Bergen.No: Fjordene var iskalde, og svake solstråler prøvde å bryte gjennom de grå skyene.En: The fjords were icy cold, and faint sun rays tried to break through the gray clouds.No: På skolen var Elias spent.En: At school, Elias was excited.No: I dag var dagen for den store naturvitenskapelige konkurransen.En: Today was the day for the big science competition.No: Elias hadde jobbet hardt med prosjektet sitt om marine økosystemer.En: Elias had worked hard on his project about marine ecosystems.No: Han visste at havet skjulte mange hemmeligheter, og Elias ønsket å avdekke noen av dem.En: He knew that the ocean hid many secrets, and Elias wanted to uncover some of them.No: Ingrid var også klar.En: Ingrid was ready too.No: Hun var Elias sin klassekamerat og en skarp konkurrent.En: She was Elias's classmate and a sharp competitor.No: Alltid best i klassen, alltid forberedt.En: Always top of the class, always prepared.No: Sindre, deres felles venn, var mer opptatt av det nyeste videospillet enn av skolekonkurransen, men han støttet begge.En: Sindre, their mutual friend, was more interested in the latest video game than the school competition, but he supported them both.No: Gymnastikksalen var fylt med elever, lærere og store plakater med vitenskapelige diagrammer.En: The gymnasium was filled with students, teachers, and large posters with scientific diagrams.No: Elias følte sommerfuglene i magen.En: Elias felt butterflies in his stomach.No: Han kikket bort på Ingrid, som også hadde valgt å presentere et prosjekt om havet.En: He glanced over at Ingrid, who had also chosen to present a project about the sea.No: Det var uventet.En: It was unexpected.No: Nå følte han seg nervøs.En: Now he felt nervous.No: Sindre så på ham og sa, "Det går bra, Elias.En: Sindre looked at him and said, "You've got this, Elias.No: Du har dette i deg.En: You have it in you."No: " Elias smilte svakt og visste at han måtte ta en beslutning.En: Elias smiled faintly and knew he had to make a decision.No: Skulle han forsøke å samarbeide med Ingrid, eller presentere det han allerede hadde forberedt, uten å vite hvor likt det var hennes?En: Should he try to collaborate with Ingrid, or present what he had already prepared, without knowing how similar it was to hers?No: Da det var Elias sin tur, reiste han seg sakte.En: When it was Elias's turn, he stood up slowly.No: Han gikk opp på scenen og begynte presentasjonen sin.En: He walked up to the stage and began his presentation.No: Stemmen skalv litt, men han samlet mot.En: His voice shook a little, but he gathered courage.No: Da han lyttet til seg selv, innså han at han kunne inkludere noen av Ingrids poeng.En: As he listened to himself, he realized he could include some of Ingrid's points.No: Hun hadde nevnt noe interessant om hvordan klimaendringer påvirker fiskebestandene.En: She had mentioned something interesting about how climate change affects fish populations.No: Han bestemte seg for å inkludere denne informasjonen i sin presentasjon.En: He decided to include this information in his presentation.No: "Og dette," sa Elias, "er noe Ingrid tok opp tidligere.En: "And this," said Elias, "is something Ingrid brought up earlier.No: Jeg synes det var veldig interessant og viktig å dele.En: I thought it was very interesting and important to share."No: "Plutselig følte han seg tryggere.En: Suddenly, he felt more confident.No: Publikum lyttet nøye.En: The audience listened intently.No: Lærerens ansikt lyste opp i anerkjennelse.En: The teacher's face lit up with recognition.No: Da Elias var ferdig, fikk han applaus fra både klassekamerater og lærere.En: When Elias finished, he received applause from both classmates and teachers.No: Ingrid kom bort til ham etterpå og sa, "Bra jobba, Elias.En: Ingrid came over to him afterward and said, "Well done, Elias.No: Jeg likte virkelig hvordan du brukte informasjonen min.En: I really liked how you used my information."No: ""Vi burde samarbeide oftere," svarte Elias med et smil.En: "We should collaborate more often," replied Elias with a smile.No: Han hadde lært at deling av kunnskap gjorde opplevelsen rikere.En: He had learned that sharing knowledge enriched the experience.No: Sindre klappet Elias på skulderen.En: Sindre patted Elias on the shoulder.No: "Kanskje jeg må legge fra meg spillkontrollen og bli med neste gang," spøkte han.En: "Maybe I need to put down the game controller and join next time," he joked.No: Denne vinterdagen i Bergen forandret Elias.En: This winter day in Bergen changed Elias.No: Fra nå av ville han alltid huske verdien av å lytte og samarbeide.En: From now on, he would always remember the value of listening and collaborating.No: Havbrisen blåste forsiktig utenfor, og Elias kjente seg klar for nye utfordringer.En: The sea breeze blew gently outside, and Elias felt ready for new challenges. Vocabulary Words:settled: lagt segfjords: fjordermarine: marineecosystems: økosystemeruncover: avdekkeclassmate: klassekameratcompetitor: konkurrentapplause: applauscollaborate: samarbeideclouds: skyerrecognition: anerkjennelseenthused: spentimminent: snartgymnasium: gymnastikksalenbutterflies: sommerfuglergathered: samletcourage: motpopulation: bestandconfident: tryggerediagrams: diagrammerposter: plakaterintently: nøyesharp: skarpmutual: fellesunexpected: uventetdecision: beslutningstage: sceneincluded: inkluderteimpact: påvirkerchallenge: utfordringer

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Traces of Heritage: A Journey Through Folklore in Bergen Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-02-21-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Erik trakk dyp inn pusten da han gikk langs Bryggen i Bergen.En: Erik took a deep breath as he walked along the Bryggen in Bergen.No: Vinteren la et kaldt, stille slør over den historiske bryggen, og de gamle, fargerike trebygningene så ut som fra et eventyr.En: The winter laid a cold, quiet veil over the historic wharf, and the old, colorful wooden buildings looked like something from a fairy tale.No: Det var en fredelig dag uten inntrufne ferier, men et levende marked samlet folk for kjøp og salg av tradisjonelle håndverk.En: It was a peaceful day without any holidays, but a vibrant market gathered people for the buying and selling of traditional crafts.No: Erik var en skolelærer fra Oslo, og han følte ofte et savn etter sin norske arv.En: Erik was a schoolteacher from Oslo, and he often felt a longing for his Norwegian heritage.No: Han hadde reist til Bergen for en liten pause etter en travel skoleperiode.En: He had traveled to Bergen for a small break after a busy school period.No: Nå var han på jakt etter noe spesielt – et håndlaget objekt som kunne knytte ham til røttene sine.En: Now he was on the hunt for something special—a handmade object that could connect him to his roots.No: Stallene ved Bryggen var mange, og det føltes først overveldende for Erik.En: The stalls at Bryggen were numerous, and at first, it felt overwhelming for Erik.No: Hver bod hadde noe unikt å vise frem.En: Each booth had something unique to showcase.No: Her var det smykker av sølv og malte fjøsnisser som minnet om barndommens jul.En: There were silver jewelry and painted barn gnomes reminiscent of a childhood Christmas.No: Erik kjente et press; han hadde ikke mye tid i Bergen, men ville finne noe meningsfullt.En: Erik felt a pressure; he didn't have much time in Bergen, but he wanted to find something meaningful.No: Plutselig fikk han øye på en bod fylt med trefigurer.En: Suddenly, he caught sight of a booth filled with wooden figures.No: Der sto Signe, en kvinne med vennlige øyne og dyktige hender.En: There stood Signe, a woman with friendly eyes and skilled hands.No: Hun smilte varmt da han nærmet seg.En: She smiled warmly as he approached.No: "Hei," sa Erik forsiktig.En: "Hello," Erik said cautiously.No: "Kan du fortelle meg om disse figurene?"En: "Can you tell me about these figures?"No: Signe nikket og pekte på en av figurene.En: Signe nodded and pointed to one of the figures.No: "Dette er en troll," begynte hun.En: "This is a troll," she began.No: "I norsk folketro lever trollene dypt i skogen og fjellene."En: "In Norwegian folklore, trolls live deep in the forests and mountains."No: Hun fortalte ham om de gamle legendene og historiene som hadde blitt videreført gjennom generasjoner.En: She told him about the old legends and stories that had been passed down through generations.No: Mens hun snakket, følte Erik en uventet varme.En: As she spoke, Erik felt an unexpected warmth.No: Historiene hennes vakte til liv et glemt bånd til fortiden.En: Her stories brought to life a forgotten bond with the past.No: Det var som om han så en del av seg selv i disse fortellingene, en del han hadde mistet i byens moderne mas.En: It was as if he saw a part of himself in these tales, a part he had lost in the city's modern hustle.No: Erik sto stille en stund, fordypet i tankene.En: Erik stood still for a while, deep in thought.No: Han innså at det ikke var selve objektet han trengte, men forbindelsen historien gav ham.En: He realized it wasn't the object itself he needed, but the connection the story gave him.No: Det var dette øyeblikket, samtalen og opplevelsen, som skapte en bro til fortiden.En: It was this moment, the conversation, and the experience that created a bridge to the past.No: "Jeg vil gjerne kjøpe denne trollen," sa Erik, og plukket opp en liten utskåret figur.En: "I would like to buy this troll," Erik said, picking up a small carved figure.No: Det var en enkel ting, men han forsto nå dens virkelige verdi.En: It was a simple thing, but he now understood its true value.No: Signe pakket den forsiktig inn.En: Signe wrapped it up carefully.No: "Trollene vil holde deg trygg," sa hun med et lurt glimt i øyet.En: "The trolls will keep you safe," she said with a mischievous glint in her eye.No: Erik lo, takket henne for både trollet og historiene.En: Erik laughed, thanking her for both the troll and the stories.No: På vei bort fra Bryggen følte Erik en ny trygghet i sin norske arv.En: As he walked away from Bryggen, Erik felt a new security in his Norwegian heritage.No: Han innså at røttene hans ikke trengte å knyttes til konkrete gjenstander, men kunne finnes i menneskene han møtte og historiene han videreførte.En: He realized that his roots didn't need to be tied to tangible objects but could be found in the people he met and the stories he passed on.No: Erik hadde funnet det han søkte – ikke bare i trefiguren han bar, men i forbindelsen, fortellingene og i sin nyvunne følelse av tilhørighet til det som en gang var.En: Erik had found what he was searching for—not just in the wooden figure he carried, but in the connection, the stories, and in his newfound sense of belonging to what once was. Vocabulary Words:breathe: pustenwharf: bryggencrafts: håndverkheritage: arvoverwhelming: overveldendebooth: bodgnomes: fjøsnisserpressure: pressmeaningful: meningsfulltfigures: figurertroll: trollfolklore: folketrolegends: legendenegenerations: generasjonerunexpected: uventetwarmth: varmeforgotten: glemtbond: båndhustle: masbridge: brocarved: utskåretmischievous: lurtsecurity: trygghetroots: røttenebelonging: tilhørighetpause: pausehunt: jaktskilled: dyktigeconversation: samtalenobject: gjenstander

This week Fr. Sean and Fr. John welcome friend and Sigrid Undset aficionada Danielle Coon to the podcast. Our conversation covers the life of the great Norwegian convert, a survey of her greatest works, and most importantly, an attempt to delve deeply into the genius of her literary witness to the Incarnation. For more from Danielle, check out https://daniellecoon.substack.com.

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Even we don't know what kind of week it's been! Nora and Jodi first catch up on all the new types of guys we learned about from your Instagram DMs this week (5:52), and even a new type of woman (18:12), before following up on some of their favorite Winter Olympics moments from the past week, including what Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Lægreid's ex-girlfriend said to the press, the Quad God sadly flopping, the riveting curling scandal between Canada and Sweden, and a shortage of condoms (21:25). Then, they dig into some culture, starting with the song snippet Lana Del Rey shared on her Instagram (50:30), Ryan Murphy's ‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette' (59:30), and ‘Wuthering Heights' (1:11:25). Finally, they each share their personal obsession for the week (1:39:01). DM us on Instagram at instagram.com/wereobsessedpod! Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the panel discuss PM Keir Starmer fighting off a potential coup; whether it's a good idea to take Valentine's day tips from a two-timing Norwegian athlete; and after 40 days of rain in some parts of the UK, is the country actually getting sunnier?Joining Andy this week is Alasdair Beckett-King, Rachel Fairburn, Stephen Bush and Mhairi BlackWritten by Andy Zaltzman.With additional material by: Cody Dahler, Eve Delaney, Jade Gebbie, Ruth Husko and Peter Tellouche. Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Giulia Lopes Mazzu Sound Editor: Marc WillcoxA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

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VO2 max is one of the strongest, most measurable predictors we have of longevity; and for midlife women, getting your cardio strategy right matters. In this episode, I break down the real truth behind the “HIIT vs Zone 2” debate, and show you how to use both in a way that supports energy, brain health, and long-term performance, including what Zone 2 training really improves, and what HIIT actually changes in your body. You'll also learn how to programme cardio in midlife so you increase VO2 max without disrupting sleep, strength training, or your ability to recover. By the end, you'll have a clear weekly framework to build cardiovascular fitness safely in midlife, even if you're time-crunched, plus two science-backed interval workouts that reliably improve VO2 max. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN • Why VO2 max is a powerful longevity marker (and why it matters in midlife) • The difference between Zone 2 and HIIT (and what each one is for) • What Zone 2 builds (aerobic base, mitochondria, recovery capacity) • Why Zone 2 often “feels pointless” for high-achieving women (and what to do instead) • How HIIT improves VO2 max, insulin sensitivity, and metabolic health • The brain benefits of Zone 2 vs Zone 5 (BDNF, lactate, blood flow) • Why “more intensity” often backfires in midlife (sleep, stress, injury risk) • The progression hierarchy that protects your joints and results• How many HIIT sessions women actually need (and when it's too much) • Two evidence-backed HIIT workouts: micro-intervals + the Norwegian 4x4 • A simple weekly template that works even with 30 minutes a day • How to combine resistance training + cardio in the same day for best results VALUABLE RESOURCES 10 Habits That Help Me Reverse My Biological Age (Free Guide)

Sale announcement: 25% OFF ALL TTM PROGRAMS — sale ends Feb. 22. If you're serious about improving performance, now is the time to start. Today's Q&A topics:03:18 - Subs for sled push work?06:50 - Min effective dose of conditioning when trying to bulk10:59 - Should you stay in SFAS prep mode year-round?15:24 - Best times of year to go to selection19:33 - Tips for sleep health when working overnight22:01 - Skipping test/deload weeks pre-SFAS24:54 - Prepping for the Norwegian march 25:40 - Is it effective to train biceps + triceps every day for bigger arms?29:10 - Considerations for training late in the evening 34:29 - Sub for 400 meter repeats if no access to a track36:29 - Things to consider with sand beach runs38:19 - How to progress ruck weight and time41:26 - How to maintain motivation for the Q when injured—Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.—New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide—TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)—PDF programs2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength workKickstart- beginner/garage gym friendlyTime Crunch- Workouts for those short on timeHypertrophy- intermediate/advancedJacked Gazelle- Hybrid athleteJacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athleteSFAS Prep- Special forces train-upRuck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep—Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_trainingCwench supplements: Code terminator_training—Let's connect:Newsletter Sign UpIG: terminator_trainingYoutube: Terminator Training Methodwebsite: terminatortraining.comSubstack

Send a textIn this episode...--> Video games need to be cheaper to buy. At least, that's the opinion coming from attendees at the DICE convention in Las Vegas this week, where thousands of video-game makers have been asking each other the same question: What can we learn from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?--> Video game stocks have been getting repeatedly KO'd in recent weeks following the launch of Google's new generative-AI tool, Project Genie, but experts are saying the program in reality is not the industry killer investors seem to think it is.--> Exactly nine months away from the release of Grand Theft Auto 6, Norwegian electronics retailer Komplett has promised it will give away free copies of the game to anyone giving birth on the game's launch day of November 19, 2026.--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, The Tale of Gamers Week (200th episode celebration!!)We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us!- Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub- Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw- Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com- Visit Absolutely the Best Podcast: A Work in Progress at linktr.ee/absolutelythebest**Use this link to get a $20 credit when you upgrade to a paid podcast hosting plan on Buzzsprout! buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1884378Hosts: donniegretro, retrogamebrews, wrytersviewOpening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli TakanenPatron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretroClosing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli TakanenSupport the show

A Norwegian biathlete skis and shoots his way into Olympic history. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

Tim talks about his eight night sailing on Carnival Magic to Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao in the Southern Caribbean. This ABC cruise left from Port Miami and had an extended stay at each of the islands lasting into the evening.  Doug Parker and cruise news reporter Richard Simms discuss major cruise industry updates. Cruise news topics include Celebrity Infinity's canceled sailing after a technical issue and a reported small electrical fire, a dramatic rescue at sea by Radiance of the Seas, and protests against Royal Caribbean's new Perfect Day Mexico project.  They also cover Carnival's new dining venues on Australian ships and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' $2 billion ship order, plus activist investor Elliott Management's push for leadership changes at Norwegian. Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can't take your cruise. Third-party travel insurance helps protect you during the trip. Including medical care, delays, and unexpected issues. Compare plans and save up to 30% at TripInsurance.com. About Cruise Radio: Cruise Radio has been delivering cruise news, ship reviews, and money-saving tips weekly since 2009.

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(Almost) the entire pod is about the Olympics this week. Sorry, not sorry. Caroline and Blake beg the question: why are winter Olympic athletes so much more unhinged than the summer ones? From a Norwegian biathlete's very public cheating confession to a gold medalist's credit card fraud conviction, we dive deep into the most wild stories from the week. In this episode, we also cover: Why the NFLPA can no longer publish its report cards publicly – and why that's a loss for the league What Joe Judge gets wrong about fatherhood in Trinidad Chambliss' eligibility testimony What Breanna Stewart's off-season move to play in Turkey could mean for the WNBA season A Canadian curling scandal ft. the Swedish…surveillance state?  Going for the Golds:  Milan-Cortina c*ndoms restocked at the village: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2026/02/17/winter-olympics-condom-supply-shortage/88715151007/ Taylor Swift presents…the “Blade Angels”: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DU1aS--Aan4/?igsh=ZGg3Mm15aTc2NWJl Benoit Richaud's changes outfits more than his skaters: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DU3CTbdjY95/  Follow Well Played on IG: @wellplayedbytheskimm  Blake on IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline on IG: @cghendy theSkimm on IG: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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NotesYou can listen to the accompanying playlist on Apple Music and SpotifyYou, too, may want to learn about this mahjong situation brewing in the Midwest with Barbara. It's the Olympics. Defector is covering all the news stories we want to know about, including the Curling Drama between Sweden and Canada, the ice dancers are super villains, and this Norwegian skier is an idiot.Happy Black History Month! Jen did something cool at The Newberry Library. It was part of the Douglass Day transcribe-a-thon, transcribing information about the Colored Conventions. You can still participate using Zooniverse, and looking for the Douglass Day Project.Sarah enjoyed learning about the Asking Dumb Questions class at Yale. Tom Breihan writes a column The Number Ones at Stereogum, and Jen also enjoys a similar Slate podcast called Hit Parade. Here's the spreadsheet of February hits, and a playlist of songs we talked about today! The Macarena is a song about love triangles! Bad Romance by Lady Gaga is on this list, but we only talk about books we like. The DJ book Jen couldn't remember was Rival Radio by Kathryn Nolan. The Stud Budz, WNBA players Courtney Williams & Natisha Hiedeman, did a long livestream during the 2025 All...

RUNDOWN   Episode 371 opens with Mitch's Saturday night unraveling after watching Song Sung Blue and realizing the Buddy Holly–impersonating character played by Michael Imperioli is allegedly his celebrity twin — a comparison he loudly rejects as it derails the entire movie. With Hotshot fanning the flames, the show pivots into the annual Prediction Show recap, replaying last year's bold Seahawks takes — including a seven-win forecast and Mike Macdonald job jeopardy — before grading every prediction and crowning a 2025 champion. Mitch revisits last year's Prediction Show, replaying Dave Grosby, Jason Puckett, and Danny O'Neil's confident forecasts for 2025 — from Russell Wilson's salary and Geno Smith's future to Mike Macdonald's job security and a Seahawks Super Bowl run no one predicted. The segment tracks hits, misses, and wildly wrong calls, including gloomy seven-win projections and John Schneider pink slips that never came. With halftime scoring tallied and bragging rights on the line, the stage is set for Episode 372's official crowning of the 2025 Prediction Champion. The second half of the 2025 Prediction Show grading delivers more swings and misses as Mitch revisits bold calls from Dave Grosby, Jason Puckett, and Danny O'Neil on Julio Rodríguez, Cal Raleigh's contract, Paul Skenes, Shohei Ohtani, Tiger Woods, NBA expansion, and Sam Darnold's future. From Oklahoma City's title run to Pete Carroll playoff dreams and wild card chaos involving Jeff Bezos and the Kraken, the predictions range from razor-close to wildly off base. Mitch and Professor Slick bask in the lingering glow of the Seahawks' Super Bowl championship before veering into breaking "news" that Mitch left his iconic bell in Santa Clara — sparking a hilarious Rocky-inspired replacement plan involving Bunco night. The conversation shifts to spring training, where Slick sounds early alarms about the Mariners' pitching depth and offensive ceiling, while Mitch pushes back with optimism centered on Bryce Miller's return to form.   GUESTS   Dave Grosby | Seattle sports radio personality Jason Puckett | Seattle sports radio host and founder of The Daily Puck Drop Danny O'Neil | Veteran Seattle sports columnist and longtime Seahawks analyst Professor Slick | Seattle sports commentator and longtime Seahawks fan favorite   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Doppelgänger Meltdown, Birthday Roll Call, and the Prediction Show Reckoning 19:09 | Prediction Show Reckoning — Revisiting the Bold (and Brutal) 2025 Forecasts. 34:37 | Prediction Show Reckoning, Part II — Bold Claims, Wild Cards, and a Surprise Champion 49:03 | GUEST: Professor Slick; "I Left My Bell in Santa Clara" — Super Bowl Afterglow, Aging, and Early Mariners Anxiety 1:21:30 | Other Stuff Segment: Jason Puckett wins 2025 Prediction Show title, David Crosby predicts Seahawks win 7 games and miss playoffs, Canadian curler Mark Kennedy profanity blowup at Sweden's Oscar Erickson over alleged rock-touching violation, Mitch's Winter Olympics viewing habits and curling being "hypnotic", 12th Man Rising floats Seahawks sale idea to Mackenzie Scott and Melinda Gates, NBA All-Star Weekend boredom and Mac McClung dunk contest absence, viral AI "Michael Jordan" dunk contest rant, Adam Silver expansion comments with Seattle + Las Vegas timeline frustration, Mariners nearly reaching World Series plus Seahawks Super Bowl creating "Seattle sports trifecta" potential with NBA return, Charlie Woods commits to Florida State over Stanford, Sam Darnold and Kenneth Walker Disneyland teacups video, Tyson vs Mayweather tease, Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Lægreid(?) emotional cheating confession post-medal interview, Joey Porter Sr. blasts Ben Roethlisberger as a bad teammate/person, Stefon Diggs arraignment over alleged assault of personal chef, Britney Spears sells music catalog rights to Primary Wave for $200M RIPs: James VanDerBeek, Tracy Scroggins

We are officially living the "O-head" Olympic lifestyle, but the podium isn't all glory. This week, we're debating Lindsey Vonn's controversial decision to compete on a torn ACL. Was it a display of heart, or did she rob a healthy athlete of their shot at gold? Plus, we break down the most unhinged post-race interview in history: a Norwegian bronze medalist who decided a global broadcast was the perfect place to trauma-dump about his infidelity and recent breakup.The conversation takes a serious turn as we dive into the Lucy Letby case. We analyze the trial of the neonatal nurse convicted of murdering infants and ask the tough question: was justice served, or did a flawed medical system produce a flawed trial?We also tackle the modern feminist dilemma of splitting the bill on a first date and explore the dark side of the creator economy—YouTubers who use FOIA requests to profit off body cam footage of women being arrested. Finally, Sarah is prepping for jury duty, and we're taking bets on how long it takes her to turn the courtroom into a Law & Order episode. #LucyLetby #OlympicDrama #LindseyVonn #TrueCrimePodcast #FirstDateEtiquetteBrain Candy Podcast Website - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/Brain Candy Podcast Book Recommendations - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/Brain Candy Podcast Merchandise - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/Brain Candy Podcast Candy Club - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/Brain Candy Podcast Sponsor Codes - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/Brain Candy Podcast Social Media & Platforms:Brain Candy Podcast LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streamsBrain Candy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastHost Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterHost Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBrain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodBrain Candy Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT)Brain Candy Podcast Sponsors, partnerships, & Products that we love:For 50% off your order, head to https://www.dailylook.com and use code BRAINCANDYFor a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to https://www.smalls.com/braincandyHead to https://www.brodo.com/CANDY for 20% off your first subscription order and use code CANDY for an additional $10 off. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.