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This week, we're celebrating 50 years of dread with a look back at the chilling legacy of The Omen. We explore why its imagery still lingers half a century later. If you've ever felt a chill at the mention of Damien, this one's for you.
Omens of Chaos is heating up in this week's Book Club episode as Eula makes some questionable decisions about her own safety and Segante has to come to the rescue. We're starting with the third Interlude, which shows us how Segante has been adjusting to the student life on Arcavios, and then continuing through Eula's ill-advised trip to the Harrier's Wood, her subsequent attempted murder, and Segante's gallant heroism that leaves the two of them "breaking bread" back at the dorm. To follow along with the book club, this is the page breakdown for the novel: Part 1: Pg.1-125 Part 2: Pg.126-167 Part 3: Pg.168-253 Part 4: Pg.254-306 Part 5: Pg.307- 413 If you'd like to support the show, you can find us on Patreon at Patreon.com/TheVorthosCast! All supporters get access to our Discord server, where Vorthoses around the world are telling stories and discussing Magic with each other! All patrons get access to early episode releases, and patrons at our $3/month tier can listen to us record episodes live!
What do you do when phantom hounds howl outside your home? What does it mean when a bird appears at the window? And are Wales's - and England's - death omens mere superstition... or something more? In this episode of the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast, we explore the eerie world of Welsh death omens - from ghost dogs and phantom hounds to mysterious birds said to bring warnings from beyond. Drawing on strange accounts recorded in Wales and beyond, we encounter spectral animals, uncanny coincidences, and stories that left witnesses questioning everything they thought they knew about life, death and the great hereafter. Along the way, we'll meet the mysterious Cŵn Teulu (Family Hounds), revisit old Welsh beliefs surrounding death omens, and examine folklore that has been passed down the generations. Are these simply stories told to make sense of tragedy? Or do they preserve older beliefs about warnings and the unseen world? Expect Welsh folklore, ghost dogs, phantom birds, death omens, supernatural encounters, and some truly strange tales from the darker side of Welsh lore. Tune in now... if you dare.
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Are you Prepared for the second half of our black-mana artifact and land prepared spell design challenge? Tim and Juliet go on an Adventure reviewing all the submissions and have an Omen for next month's challenge. Join Beacon of Creation's Discord: https://discord.gg/t88Vpwh Show Notes and Images: https://beaconofcreation.com
Our cities are anything but concrete jungles. Listen in as Therese Markow and Dr. Dan Werb reveal the hidden world of synanthropes - the wild animals that not only live alongside us, but thrive because of us. In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Dan Werb discuss Dan's new book "Our Wild Familiars", which explores how animals (and plants) adapt to urban environments. They dive into the history and impact of synanthropes, such as raccoons, coyotes, and rats. He also highlights the adaptability of these animals and why they have expanded into cities. Dr. Werb emphasizes the importance of viewing cities as living, thriving ecosystems and the need for human ecosystem-based solutions for the good of humans and animals alike in these ecosystems. Key Takeaways: Humanity has a much higher risk of experiencing viral spillover events now than before, because we are increasingly intersecting with wild animals that we have never seen before in urban spaces that carry pathogens that we've never been exposed to before. As humans, we have a relationship with synanthropes that is so deep and long-standing that it has become central to our spiritual selves as well. With more small animals being drawn into cities, that is going to continue to draw in more predators, such as coyotes, which have expanded their home range by about 50 kilometers per year for the last 150-200 years. It may be impossible to eliminate any synanthrope that has found an ecosystem within a city. Even if you remove one creature from an area, the niche they had developed will still be there ready for the next synanthrope to move in. Solutions that make life better for humans can actually be profoundly beneficial for animals as well, or at least for the functioning of our urban ecosystems. "Cities are more biodiverse than the areas that surround them, and that's because humans, like any other organism, want to live in places that are as fertile and rich as possible." — Dr. Dan Werb Connect with Dr. Dan Werb: Professional Bio: https://ihpme.utoronto.ca/faculty-profile/dan-werb/, https://profiles.ucsd.edu/daniel.werb Website: https://danwerb.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danwerb/ Books: PREORDER: Our Wild Familiars - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/769255/our-wild-familiars-by-dan-werb/ City of Omens - https://www.amazon.com/City-Omens-Search-Missing-Borderlands-ebook/dp/B07QLN4K3T The Invisible Siege - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/670859/the-invisible-siege-by-dan-werb/ Connect with Therese: Website: www.criticallyspeaking.net Bluesky: @CriticallySpeaking.bsky.social Instagram: @criticallyspeakingpodcast Email: theresemarkow@criticallyspeaking.net Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
Sometimes, you don't want something to flashy or intimidating!This week there are some meek, tame internet reviews for Omen 4: The Awakening (1991), looking just like Buddy Holly and using Green Gobbler drain cleaner, perhaps the last Piggly Wiggly in Illinois, and Backrooms (2026). For the segment, we take a big, mouth-slicing bite out of a rock and listen to some reviews of apples on Apple Reviews! We keep it nice and easy, I promise.Want more party? Check it out at https://www.reviewpartydotcom.com/ !
A dreadful Citadel looms hazily in the north, beyond the snow-capped peaks of the Expanse. Rumors speak of a dire threat to the Seers. The Mirror, Dove, Iron, and Bloody Knights trek into the Cairngorms in search of dire Omens.Mythic Bastionland is a complete roleplaying game about Knights on Quests, seeking Glory, and holding to their Oath.Seek the Myths, Honor the Seers, Protect the Realm. The game was designed and written by Chris McDowall, with art by Alec Sorensen, published by Bastionland Press. - Purchase the game here.- Support Chris's work by subscribing to his Patreon!- Art and graphics from the official book in our videos and promotional material is used with the author's express permission.The hex map of the Adamant Expanse was created using Hex Kit, developed by Cone of Negative Energy.- Purchase it here.Explore more 3d6 Down the Line at our official website! Access character sheets, maps, past campaigns, and lots more! Watch our ugly mugs on the YouTube version of this episode!Support our Patreon, and enjoy awesome benefits! Purchase Feats of Exploration, an alternate XP system for old-school D&D-adjacent games! Drivethru RPG Itch Grab some 3d6 DTL merchandise!Join our friendly and lively Discord server! Art, animation, and graphics by David Kenyon.PortfolioBlueskyInstagramMaps used in the channel banner by Dyson Logos.Intro music by Muzaproduction and kaazoom.
Book Club continues with the second Interlude chapter, this time through the point of view of Alandra of Shandalar, through Chapter 17. The students open up about what's keeping them on Arcavios during the upcoming holiday break, then attend a fantastical masquerade, where Eula has a mysterious and unnerving encounter with an upperclassman who gives her either advice or a threat. Afterwards, a trip to the swamp turns into a fight with masked students and tea time with Liliana Vess! A lot happens in these chapters as the novel takes off. To follow along with the book club, this is the page breakdown for the novel: Part 1: Pg.1-125 Part 2: Pg.126-167 Part 3: Pg.168-253 Part 4: Pg.254-306 Part 5: Pg.307- 413 If you'd like to support the show, you can find us on Patreon at Patreon.com/TheVorthosCast! All supporters get access to our Discord server, where Vorthoses around the world are telling stories and discussing Magic with each other! All patrons get access to early episode releases, and patrons at our $3/month tier can listen to us record episodes live!
Just in time for 6/6/26.....It's time to review this influential supernatural horror thriller on the eve of its 50th Anniversary. Directed by Richard Donner (Superman, Lethal Weapon, The Goonies), it focuses on an American ambassador (Oscar-winning legend Gregory Peck) and his wife (the late, great Oscar-nominated Lee Remick) who have recently moved to England after recently having their first child.....or DID they? The child is Damien (Harvey Stephens) who was born under very mysterious circumstances and as he gets to a certain young age, he starts to not only exhibit disturbing behaviors but others around him (including animals) begin to act more strangely as well. COULD he be....the Son of Satan, the Anti-Christ?? :o Only one way to find out.....Host & Editor: Geoff GershonProducer: Marlene Gershon Send us Fan MailSupport the showhttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/
Description: Nate hosts a hardware‑heavy patch day as Wendy upgrades her main workstation from a Ryzen 9 3900X to a 5950X, experiments with 3D‑printed retro ITX cases, and shares updates on her MOVA V50 robot vacuum and UniFi travel router. Matt tunes an HP Omen Transcend 14 with OmenCTL and gives an MSI Trident 3 a GPU transplant, while Nate resurrects a retired Dell R740 into a TrueNAS‑powered “Franken‑NAS” built from leftover 16 TB drives and budget SFP+. Show Links: Wendy Ryzen 9 5950X vs Ryzen 9 3900X https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/AMD-Ryzen-9-5950X-vs-AMD-Ryzen-9-3900X/4086vs4044 3D artist profile (retro ITX cases) https://www.cgtrader.com/designers/sgw32 Retro-style mini ITX PC case https://www.printables.com/model/1225304-retro-style-mini-itx-pc-case ITX llama retro mini ITX case https://www.printables.com/model/1165579-itx-llama-retro-mini-itx-case Amiga-style mini ITX case https://www.printables.com/model/1351873-amiga-style-mini-itx-case MOVA V50 Ultra Complete Robot Vacuum https://us.mova.tech/products/mova-v50-ultra-complete-robot-vacuum UniFi Travel Router https://store.ui.com/us/en/products/utr Matt OmenCTL (HP Omen control utility) https://github.com/yunusemreyl/OmenCtl Sky Break (delisted game archive) https://archive.org/details/sky-break_delisted Nate TrueNAS https://www.truenas.com/ Rockstor https://rockstor.com/
--NSFW-- Killer or Filler? - The Omen '76 vs '06. 6/6/6 - Happy Damien Day!! In celebration, the Madness Crew revisits the '06 remake! How does it stand up against the original '76 classic? Join the conversation! Email us at lowdownbrown.gui@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook http://bit.ly/madnesspage and Instagram http://bit.ly/instamadness! INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC: White Bat Audio - Black Tar. - Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Join Us Or Die at http://www.guipodcast.com
Welcome to Audio EXP episode 336. This week, we dive into an urgent economic reality facing independent creators: the tabletop AI tax, exploring how community sentiment and public protests are forcing small studios to lose time and money proving their work is human-made. We also report live from Birmingham on a milestone weekend as the 20th anniversary of the UK Games Expo shatters NEC attendance records with over 87,000 visitors, causing local infrastructure and air conditioning to buckle. Plus, we cover the full People's Choice winners, Paizo's brutal 13 Omens playtest, the Savage SLA transition, and our Summerween design deep-dive. About Audio EXP Audio EXP is Geek Native's podcast. Each week, there's some favourite or exciting geeky news, conventions, interviews, and thought pieces. The average length of the podcast is around 10 minutes. You will find a transcript of this week's podcast and links to the stories mentioned here: https://www.geeknative.com/237592/audio-exp-336-the-tabletop-ai-tax-record-breaking-expos-and-gothic-summer-dread/
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Omens of the Third Age releases today! So what is about to happen in Classic Constructed with the drop of the latest Flesh and Blood set? Which heroes are poised for a strong start as we enter Nationals season, is it out with the old and in with the new?? Or, do the old dogs of the format still have some tricks to show? Join Hayden and Pankaj as they discuss what decks and heroes look set to be top tier in this early meta and beyond!. Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons: Derrick Correia Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpassfab@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w X: @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) X: @EthnicSmoke (Pankaj) Hosts: Hayden Dale & Pankaj Bhojwani
We're back to pick our favorite Henrique Lindner cards, oops, I mean Flesh and Blood cards from the latest set "Omens of the Third Age." Hold on to your monocles, ladies and gentlemen, we're going on an adventure to lightning town! Who won? Let us know in the comments or on bluesky or in discord or just shout it out loud. What cards did we miss? I know there was a couple. Also Zayne is back but also never left, we love you Zayne, and we love you person reading this. Thank you for being here.Just join the dang patreon! https://www.patreon.com/attackactionpodcast00:00 - Intro and Updates03:57 - Spin the Wheel of Names .com05:52 - Round 114:31 - Round 226:33 - Round 338:52 - Round 450:17 - Round 558:28 - Recap01:02:23 - Honorable MentionsProduced by: The Attack Action PodcastEdited by: Colin HonigmanMusic: The Vikings by Alexander NakaradaOur Socials etc.BlueSky:@tayloraap.bsky.social@chonigman.bsky.social@barragingblake.bsky.socialEmail: theattackactionpodcast@gmail.com
Its Just Patrick and Navigator Lana today talking a ton of games! We start with some recap of our Level Up Meetup at Ruckus Cafe. While the King was at UKGE, we had plenty on the table, including recent plays of Questline, Omens & Last Light. Today's review game is Cozy Stickerville: a legacy game packed with over 800 stickers in the box! We look back on Mistwind, then finish things off chatting about Origins 2026. Share your thoughts, memes, dad jokes, and more in our DISCORD! www.levelupgamepodcast.com
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Step into the candlelit shadows and indulge your darker curiosities—this week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, we invoke the sinister legacy of The Omen as we celebrate the approaching anniversary of the 2006 remake of the 1976 horror classic, released on the most unholy of dates: June 6th (06/06/06). Join your hosts, Karen and Greg, as they peel back the veil of polite society and examine the chilling mythology, occult symbolism, and infernal intrigue woven into this infamous film. With a tone both seductive and unsettling, they explore the enduring allure of demonic prophecy, the Antichrist narrative, and the unsettling question: what if darkness is not to be feared, but embraced? As the discussion unfolds, so too does a ritual of indulgence—featuring a devilishly crafted “Mark of the Beast Cocktail,” designed to awaken the senses and tempt fate itself. Rich, bold, and wickedly satisfying, it's the perfect libation to accompany a descent into cinematic darkness. Whether you're a devotee of classic horror films, a seeker of occult cinema, or simply drawn to the forbidden, this episode promises a deliciously diabolical experience. The Mark of the Beast • 1 1/2 oz black vodka (or regular vodka with a drop of black food coloring)• 1/2 oz pomegranate liqueur (like PAMA)• 3/4 oz fresh blood orange juice• 1/2 oz simple syrup• 3 dashes Angostura bitters• 1/4 oz grenadine• 1 pinch activated charcoal (optional)• black cherry for garnish• orange peel (charred if possible) for garnish Instructions: In a shaker, combine the vodka, pomegranate liqueur, blood orange juice, simple syrup, and bitters. Add ice and shake until well chilled. (Optional) Add a tiny pinch of activated charcoal to deepen the color. Shake briefly again. Strain into a chilled coupe or lowball glass. Slowly drizzle the grenadine into the center of the drink—it should sink and spread like a sinister symbol forming in the glass. Add a black cherry on a pick and express a lightly charred orange peel over the top before dropping it in. A Brief Synopsis: An American diplomat covertly adopts an orphaned boy named Damien to spare his grieving wife after their biological child dies at birth. As Damien grows, a series of bizarre, supernatural deaths plague the family, and the diplomat eventually discovers his adopted son is actually the Antichrist. Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include: Karen gives us some background information on the Vatican Observatory. We learn about the Bible verse in Revelations 8:7. Karen tells us about the opera Salome by Richard Strauss. Can air in an I.V. cause the death of a person? Greg and Karen have a debate about black German Shepherds. Our rating of the film: This movie was OK. It took us 3 cocktails to get through it. Take our online survey! We want to know more about you! Please take our survey. All questions are optional and you can remain completely anonymous if you prefer. Tell us what you like or would like to hear more of! All music on the Scary Spirits Podcast is provided by the band “Verse 13”. Please check them out. You can listen to all their music on their Bandcamp page. Get social with us! Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram Subscribe on YouTube to watch Greg attempt to make all the featured cocktails Follow @ScarySpiritsPod Questions, comments or suggestions? Shoot us an email at info@scaryspirits.com As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small percentage of qualifying purchases through our links.
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Horror history gets dangerously domestic this week as This Week in Horror History travels through June 1–7 with haunted houses, killer sequels, cursed children, dystopian violence, mature themes, and one deeply uncomfortable genetic-engineering nightmare.This episode digs into a packed week of classic horror movies, cult horror sequels, supernatural horror, Blumhouse hits, and underrated sci-fi body horror, including the return of Norman Bates, the suburban nightmare of Poltergeist, the perfectly timed 6/6/06 release of The Omen remake, and the birth of The Purge as a modern horror franchise.Inside this episode:• Psycho II brings Norman Bates back to the Bates Motel in one of horror's most surprisingly strong legacy sequels.• Poltergeist turns the American dream house into a supernatural trap full of TV static, cursed land, and unforgettable 1980s horror imagery.• The Omen remake arrives on 6/6/06, turning a horror release date into pure Antichrist marketing gold.• The Purge launches a massive Blumhouse franchise with one terrifying idea: for twelve hours, all crime is legal.• The Deep-Cut Spotlight goes to Splice, the disturbing 2010 sci-fi horror film about genetic engineering, parental failure, and the nightmare of creating life without the courage to take responsibility for it.Plus: a horror birthday roll featuring Danielle Harris, Keith David, Robert Englund, and Jessica Tandy, a creepy look at what these stories say about control, family, suburbia, and civilization, and a weekly recommendation for Sean Byrne's vicious prom-night horror film The Loved Ones.From haunted television screens to cursed children, science gone rotten, and a society where the rules turn off for one night, this week proves horror is often scariest when it moves into the places that were supposed to keep us safe.
Omens prerelease weekend is finally here and limited #fabtcg returns. But is it any good? Is it any fun? Patreon Pal Christian Hammer aka: ElDorte is on with Logan from Switzerland to break down what Omens has to offer! More importantly though...chocolate and cheese talk!Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fleshandpodCheck us out on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3lWbhCfWe're available on Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3dF4IQ3Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/nrGegbag4uQuestions and comments can be sent to @fleshandpod.bsky.social on BlueSky, as well as fleshandpod@gmail.comMerch!: gamergoblin.gg/collections/flesh-and-podPod BlueSky: @fleshandpod.bsky.socialDarick BlueSky: @charm3r.comLogan BlueSky: @loganpetersen.bsky.social
Our book club for Omens of Chaos continues this week with the first interlude, which gives us Jamira's point of view as well as the first concrete signs of a sinister Kasmina, through to Chapter 11! We see the exciting life of students, from laundry to study halls to office hours with a professor who is just a hoot. There's a lot of slices of life happening in this section, and we talk about how we feel about the novel's ability to give us everything we want and need from Magic's first novel in so many years. To follow along with the book club, this is the page breakdown for the novel: Part 1: Pg.1-125 Part 2: Pg.126-167 Part 3: Pg.168-253 Part 4: Pg.254-306 Part 5: Pg.307- 413 If you'd like to support the show, you can find us on Patreon at Patreon.com/TheVorthosCast! All supporters get access to our Discord server, where Vorthoses around the world are telling stories and discussing Magic with each other! All patrons get access to early episode releases, and patrons at our $3/month tier can listen to us record episodes live!
A political leader and his wife start to believe something is wrong with their son and that he may be the son of the devil.We're starting off The Kids Aren't Alright month with The Omen. This is a movie where there's definitely a kid and he's nowhere near alright. Gregory Peck stars in this film and he's one of a few strong performances in a movie that has bizarre characters, crazy events, and creepy deaths. You won't find a movie with a kid much creepier than the one in this film. The tone of the film is ominous and it certainly holds up. Watch the movie and catch our review. YouTube | The Final PodcastFacebook | The Final PodcastInstagram | thefinalpodcastMusic Credit: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audiohttps://www.youtube.com/whitebataudioWhat should we review next? Toss us a vibe and send over a recommendation!
Strixhaven may now have become one of the most explored settings in all of MTG story, behind Dominaria and Ravnica, with the latest full Magic: The Gathering novel Omens Of Chaos from returning author Seanan Mcguire. Andy and Nathan go through the plot whilst highlighting all the juicy flavour, that expands on both established lore and new reveals...Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Bluesky:mtflavouring.bsky.socialTwitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQMessage us directly!
The Arsenal Pass Full Limited set review for Omens of the Third Age is here! Pankaj and Hayden in this pod break down every common and rare in the set to give you the edge heading into pre-release weekend! Which cards are looking like limited all stars, which might be traps, and how are each of our three heroes shaping up? In this tradition from Arsenal Pass, the limited set review, we got you covered! Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons: Derrick Correia Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpassfab@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w X: @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) X: @EthnicSmoke (Pankaj) Hosts: Hayden Dale & Pankaj Bhojwani
In the lonely marshlands and mist-soaked valleys of Wales, strange lights have long been seen drifting silently through the darkness.Pale flames moving along forgotten roads.Lanterns with no hand to carry them.Omens of death.Tonight, storyteller Owen Staton invites you into the haunting world of the Canwyll Corph — the Welsh corpse candles — where grief walks beside love, where ancient superstition lingers beneath chapel bells and sea mist, and where a young doctor discovers that some lights are not meant to be followed.Rich with folklore, melancholy and eerie beauty, The Grim Lights is a deeply atmospheric tale of loss, longing and the flickering boundary between this world and the next.So settle beside the fire, listen to the wind at the window… and if you glimpse a pale flame moving in the darkness beyond the glass…Don't follow it www.welshstoryteller.comwww.ko-fi.com/owenstatonwww.patreon.com/owenstaton7
AI. You may have noticed it's everywhere now — in your phone, your fridge, the suspiciously enthusiastic email your boss "wrote" last Tuesday. And cinema, bless its little reactive heart, has been trying to warn us about this for fifty years. The problem is we keep not listening, partly because the warnings have so often arrived in the shape of a sexy lady robot, which is its own diagnosis of the problem.This week, Pete is joined by Chelsea Stardust and Tommy Metz III for a triptych spanning five decades of artificial intelligence horror: Demon Seed (1977), Cam (2018), and Companion (2025). Three films, one increasingly nervous question: what exactly are we asking of AI, and what does it keep becoming anyway?The conversation runs the lineage of synthetic women in cinema — a trope factory that stretches from Metropolis through The Stepford Wives, Blade Runner, Weird Science, Her, Ex Machina, M3GAN, and Subservience, with a foundational-film round that lands on WarGames and 2001: A Space Odyssey. Along the way: the paperclip maximizer as a way of understanding what Proteus actually is, the cultural weight of releasing a forced-pregnancy AI horror four years after Roe v. Wade, platform terms-of-use as the modern book of the vampire, and the genuinely surprising argument that the most hopeful film in the set is the one where a robot drives off into the sunset with all the money.There are detours, because of course there are: villain-era Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage doing the robot, Sophie Thatcher sliding her own intelligence to one hundred percent, and Tommy's new and frankly concerning bedtime ritual.The films:Demon Seed (1977), dir. Donald Cammell, adapted from the Dean Koontz novel, starring Julie ChristieCam (2018), dir. Daniel Goldhaber, written by Isa Mazzei, starring Madeline BrewerCompanion (2025), dir. Drew Hancock, produced by Zach CreggerAlso referenced: Colossus: The Forbin Project, Westworld (1973), Rosemary's Baby, The Omen, Get Out, Promising Young Woman, The Invitation, Assassination Nation, Barbarian. (00:00) - Welcome to Sitting in the Dark (01:29) - The AI Experience (04:26) - Foundational AI Films (05:42) - Demon Seed (25:55) - Cam (42:16) - Companion (01:04:46) - Coming Attractions ... TBA! Support The Next Reel Family of Film Shows:Become a member for just $5/month or $55/yearJoin our Discord community of movie loversThe Next Reel Family of Film Shows:Cinema Scope: Bridging Genres, Subgenres, and MovementsThe Film BoardMovies We LikeThe Next ReelSitting in the DarkConnect With Us:Main Site: WebMovie Platforms: Letterboxd | FlickchartSocial Media: Facebook | Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | YouTube | PinterestYour Hosts: Chelsea | Kyle | Kynan | Pete | Tommy Shop & Stream:Merch Store: Apparel, stickers, mugs & moreWatch Page: Buy/rent films we've discussed
Welcome to Episode 205! Today, a Hemingway tells us about an obnoxious opponent at the LGS, a salty stalemate in a head to head Lorwyn duel, and a story of mill and bad mulligans. Also Tony loves Baba, Sam learns Clock of Omens is broken, and Mike summons legions of goblins. Stay Salty! Sam, Mike, & Tony ____ Buy DragonShield products and our custom sleeves from our affiliate link! Use code "staysalty" all lowercase, all one word for a discount! Pick up one of our HSM hats! Find HSM shirts on our website and our Bonfire site! Get HSM playmats from our friends at Jank Mats! Use our affiliate link!! Email your salty stories to thehowlingsaltmine@gmail.com! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Buds!Time to rate some cards with Tommy!Like, comment, and subscribe!FRESH JUICE: An Indie Game Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@FreshJuicePodTommy's Linktree: linktr.ee/freshbudspod
In this week's supersized episode (chosen by our Patreon supporters), we will be going over 25 different horror movie franchises to give you our favorite and least favorite film from each one. All in all there are 174 movies to choose from!!! Feel free to play along. If you would like to join our livestream recordings for The Cherry Picker, we would be thrilled to have you with us. Check out Zack's Patreon (Link below) to take part.● ● ●▶️ Watch the Video Podcast● ● ●
The great #fabtcg Rules and Policy Manager Joshua Scott was in the hot seat this time answering questions, breaking hearts, and giving us the rundown on all things Omens of the Third Age! So of COURSE we subjected him to the latest round of Random Bullsh*t Go! Oh and LOTS of pie talk...Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fleshandpodCheck us out on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3lWbhCfWe're available on Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3dF4IQ3Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/nrGegbag4uQuestions and comments can be sent to @fleshandpod.bsky.social on BlueSky, as well as fleshandpod@gmail.comMerch!: gamergoblin.gg/collections/flesh-and-podPod BlueSky: @fleshandpod.bsky.socialDarick BlueSky: @charm3r.comLogan BlueSky: @loganpetersen.bsky.socialJoshua BlueSky: @jjscott.nz
This week begins our chapter-by-chapter breakdown of Strixhaven: Omens of Chaos, where we go through the novel and provide quick summaries of the events and discussions about the characters, plot, and fun lore drops we get along the way! Spoiler Alert! We will discuss everything that happens in these chapters, as well as how it connects to later events in the novel. If you haven't read the entire book, this is your spoiler warning! We're starting with the prologue and going through to the end of chapter 8 this week, pages 1-125 in the print edition. A lot happens! To follow along with the book club, this is the page breakdown for the novel: Part 1: Pg.1-125 Part 2: Pg.126-167 Part 3: Pg.168-253 Part 4: Pg.254-306 Part 5: Pg.307- 413 If you'd like to support the show, you can find us on Patreon at Patreon.com/TheVorthosCast! All supporters get access to our Discord server, where Vorthoses around the world are telling stories and discussing Magic with each other! All patrons get access to early episode releases, and patrons at our $3/month tier can listen to us record episodes live!
Livestreaming as always Monday at 8pm UK time (3pm Eastern)! Join us live as we talk about D&D's Gen Con plans, the 2027 Pathfinder book leaks, Paizo's upcoming 13 Omens horror game, and more! Hasbro cancels D&D video game by Giant Skull Dungeons & Dragons announces Gen Con plans, including a takeover of 6-story building New 2027 Pathfinder books revealed including Walking Tigers adventure path Daggerheart celebrates 1-year anniversary with new miniseries, free adventure New deets about Paizo's '13 Omens' horror TTRPG [Kickstarter's] apology: rethinking our mature content guidelines Ring of Fire for GURPS Kickstarter Whales
Ron examines the Late Show cancellation and the real meaning. He also suggests that Memorial Day is for buying a mattress.....Guest: Kristelle Lavallee is Policy Manager for Discord
A young mother, six weeks pregnant, reaches out to Detective Alia after being attacked by her on-again, off-again partner. Alia takes the case and gets to work, determined to get justice for her and her unborn child. But before she can get there, the case takes a turn that is as devastating as it is unexpected.Detective Alia has 12 years of law enforcement experience with her agency. She spent eight years on patrol, including five as a Field Training Deputy, mentoring and developing new deputies. She then served three years in the Training Division, where she oversaw cadet instruction at the academy and coordinated agency-wide training initiatives. Detective Alia now serves as a Violent Crimes Detective, within the Criminal Investigations Division, where she investigates violent crimes against persons. She has also been a crisis negotiator for the past five years and remains on call 24/7 for hostage and barricaded subject incidents.
Limited is back, and possibly better than ever?? This weekend marks the World Premiere of Omens of the Third Age and with it the return of competitive limited and draft play. This Nationals season will have competitors drafting the latest Lightning themed set, alongside Callings, Pro Tour Las Vegas and more. So what is this limited set shaping up to be all about?! Find out in this episode with Hayden and Pankaj. Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons: Derrick Correia Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpassfab@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w X: @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) X: @EthnicSmoke (Pankaj) Hosts: Hayden Dale & Pankaj Bhojwani
EP. 412 - Black Omen Tattoo by Travis O'Neil, Zach Yuhas, Josh Harvey & Rickey Walters& Rickey Walters
Today we speak to FELL OMEN, my very fave black metal, punk, traditional heavy metal and dungeon synth band. The he myth behind the project is Spider of Pnyx and he joins us today to discuss Basket Case from 1982. I mean, yes, sometimes dreams do come true!
Award-winning author and Magic superfan Seanan McGuire joins the hosts of The Magic Story Podcast for a discussion of Strixhaven: Omens of Chaos, the New York Times Bestseller set in the Magic Multiverse. There are plenty of stories to tell and secrets to learn, but one thing is certain: Tyvar will be mentioned in the interview. Join us as we head into the Biblioplex! Learn More: http://mtg.social/TMSPSOS The Magic Story Podcast is an official production of Wizards of the Coast. Hosted by Harless Snyder and Natalie Kreider Written and directed by Jubilee Finnegan Co-created and produced by Harless Snyder and Natalie Kreider Edited by Jonathan Choi
We're kicking off our month (and a half) of Omens of Chaos this week with a special guest, Kathleen De Vere of LoadingReadyRun! If you haven't read Strixhaven: Omens of Chaos by Seanan McGuire, you should do that now, because this episode is spoilers all the way down. We're talking about structure, plot, tone, themes, characterization, and all the ways this book succeeded (and some of the ways we think it could have gone further) as both a Magic novel and a novel in its own right. Starting next week, we'll be doing a deep-dive into the novel chapter by chapter, giving summaries as well as more specific thoughts about the details of the book. Want to read along? Here's how we're breaking down the book: Part 1: Pg.1-125 Part 2: Pg.126-167 Part 3: Pg.168-253 Part 4: Pg.254-306 Part 5: Pg.307- 413 If you'd like to support the show, you can find us on Patreon at Patreon.com/TheVorthosCast! All supporters get access to our Discord server, where Vorthoses around the world are telling stories and discussing Magic with each other! All patrons get access to early episode releases, and patrons at our $3/month tier can listen to us record episodes live!
This week on the pod Hayden and Pankaj are breaking down all of the most exciting preview cards from Omens of the Third Age thus far! What has caught our dynamic duos attention? Which cards are looking set to be format definers, and which are looking to be possible duds?! Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons: Derrick Correia GUEST: Marco Marcelli - @TheTekloFoundry on YouTube Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpassfab@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w X: @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) X: @EthnicSmoke (Pankaj) Hosts: Hayden Dale & Pankaj Bhojwani
If you think we've stretched the credulity of our themes before, just you wait as Austin blesses us with, “Now, if you're playing the movie on a telephone, you will never in a trillion years experience the film, you'll think you'll have experienced it, but you'll be *ahem* cheated, it's, uh, such a sadness that you think you've seen a film on your f*cking telephone. Get real!”: Horror Movies with Phones, and we dive in with phone horror classic, *checks notes* THE MOTHMAN PROPHECIES! So dial up, tune in, and get your cryptid on! Go to patreon.com/SHUDcast where you can sign up for all kinds of extra goodies! 00:00 - 8:00ish - Intros: Austin bought a house! 8:00ish - 1:07:00ish - The other stuff we watched this time! Cody - Project Hail Mary, E.T., Pizza Movie, Con Air, Speed, Super Mario Galaxy, Austin - Project Hail Mary, My Father the BTK Killer, Trainwreck Poop Cruise, Stranger Things Curtis - Project Hail Mary, Scary Movie, The Boxer's Omen, Bodycam, Sentimental Value, The Blade, The Drama Lucas - Project Hail Mary, The Drama, The Fast and the Furious, Sherlock Holmes, The Accountant 2 1:07:00ish - 1:35:00ish - THE MOTHMAN PROPHECIES - SHUDdown and discussion! 1:35:00ish - End - The next film in our theme brought to you by Lucas!
Stephanie Hsu (Rocky Horror Show on Broadway, Everything Everywhere All at Once) joins her Rocky cast mate Rachel to discuss all of the luck and omens along the way that led to her acting career. Plus, apparently having a Pisces moon in your chart comes with a great deal of emotions! You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The singer-songwriter Valerie June has a gift for writing contemporary songs that feel timeless and as though they could also have existed at various points across the past century. Her expansive layering of Appalachian folk, Delta blues, gospel, soul, early country, and even spiritual jazz, at once down to earth and dreamy, has drawn appreciation from the likes of Bob Dylan, Norah Jones, and Mavis Staples, and for good reason. In true folk tradition, the Grammy-nominated June views her work in one long, multigenerational continuum of American songwriting and storytelling, both ancient and urgent. Not one to chase hits or rush her process, she revels, instead, in a slow, patient devotion to her craft, as her latest album, Owls, Omens, and Oracles, puts on full display. On this episode of Time Sensitive, June discusses songs as vessels capable of preserving and transporting us to once-in-a-lifetime moments, music-making as a mystical act, and the value of prioritizing gradual progress over instant results. Special thanks to our Season 13 presenting partner, L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts. Show notes: Valerie June [04:36] Maps for the Modern World (2021) [06:17] Pema Chödrön [06:17] How We Live Is How We Die (2022) [06:17] The Tibetan Book of the Dead [07:11] Irma Thomas [08:31] Hazrat Khan [12:28] Elizabeth Cotten [12:28] Mississippi John Hurt [17:38] The Order of Time (2017) album by Valerie June [17:38] The Order of Time (2017) book by Carlo Rovelli [25:21] Hitoshi Fugo's “Flying Frying Pan” series [33:06] Joni Mitchell [38:23] Carla Thomas [26:20] Pushin' Against A Stone (2013) [43:57] Mavis Staples [1:05:28] Sapiens (2015) by Yuval Noah Harari [1:05:58] The Serviceberry (2024) by Robin Wall Kimmerer [1:09:11] Owls, Omens, and Oracles (2025)
"Yinzer sounds like a slur." We've got a win-and-in night at the fronton tonight, but something happened at the start of the show that might ruin everything for the Cyclones. Also, turns out LaMelo never reached out to Bam, but should Chris Martin reach out to the woman from the Coldplay concert? And what would the NBA Playoffs look like with the NHL Playoffs' format? Today's cast: Zaslow, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices