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What happens after grief? Not when the tears stop, because they never fully do, but when healing begins.In this powerful return appearance on Conversations with Rich Bennett, award-winning author Michael Reed shares the next chapter of his journey following the unimaginable loss of his wife, daughters, dogs, and home. Since his last visit, Michael has earned certification as a grief coach, continued his behavioral health education, completed EMDR therapy, and published two new books designed to help both adults and children navigate loss.Michael opens up about the difference between grieving and healing, the signs he receives from his daughters, and the moment he realized it was okay to start living again.About Michael Reed: Michael Reed is an award-winning author, grief advocate, speaker, and certified grief coach. He is the author of The Million Stages of Grief, The Million Stages of Healing, and The Owl and the Ladybug.Key Takeaways: Why grief is not limited to five stages  The critical difference between grieving and healing  How EMDR therapy helped Michael process trauma  Why children need a different approach to grief support  The powerful truth behind the phrase "You Are Enough" Resources: themillionstages.com If this episode touched your heart, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who may need hope today.Send us Fan MailCelebrate the Magic of Words in Bel Air, Maryland!https://bookfairatbelair.org/Support the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTokSponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCastSubscribe by Email

The Post Relevant Podcast is a secret brought to Earth through the wise Owl, handed off to a cadre of Hawks, red-eyed demon dogs, an army of Deer, an Air Force of Vultures, and borne to the foot of the the mystical Blue Heron, who blesses every episode and eventually drops them beneath the Blue Moon into the ears of local Rabbits. The Rabbits leave each episodes of the show on listener's doorsteps, wrapped inside an acorn shell encased in flower petals. Its a cottage industry, but very efficient!Twin Peaks: the Return: the DECODE returns with an interpretation of episode 9! Its a 'no-bells-and-whistles' soft reboot of our show, originally recorded in January 2025 at the beginning of the LA fires. Appropriate for a Twin Peaks podcast, and strangely synchronous for our current "Year of the Fire Horse" in 2026. Hosts Phil Ristaino and Justin Epifanio recount Justin's first-hand experience surviving the Los Angeles inferno. Then they go in deep into trying to explain TP:TR episode 9. Statements are made, like "Its a fucking morgue!" And they are not wrong. Cutting questions are posed, like "When did he lose his marbles?" Insights are given, like "When the dog got his cat's eyes?" Tammy poses. Chad huffs and puffs. William Hastings yearns for scuba diving and mixed drinks. All the while, the disembodied head and decapitated body of Major Briggs looms large, holds clues, and rings like a monastery bell. We discover much!Throughout the show, Phil recounts stories of being visited by different wild animals while exploring the city of Nashville TN. Its another trippy show! Hope you enjoy it - I didn't mean for it to be over 3 hours, but, well, there you go....Find all episodes of the PRP:  https://www.postrelevant.comPhil's acting/art/music: https://www.thesearedreams.comPRP on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/philristaino/Get the PRP "Under the Silver Lake" tribute shirt at Spyrodon Apparel:https://spyrodon.store/products/phil-ristaino-artist-edition-for-the-post-relevant-podcast-under-the-silverlakeenter 'postrelevant' at checkout for 10% off.Donate to the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/postrelevantand https://patreon.com/postrelevantJustin's doc: https://www.instagram.com/heyoka.documentary/PRP theme song by Agents of Venus: https://agentsofvenus.bandcamp.comDavid Lynch Forever....

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop sits down with Larry Swanson, creator of the Knowledge Graph Insights Podcast, for their second conversation together. The two cover a wide range of interconnected topics, starting with a correction Larry makes about the true origin of the term "artificial intelligence," tracing it back to the 1956 Dartmouth Conference and its distinction from Norbert Wiener's cybernetics. From there, the conversation moves through the history and structure of knowledge graphs, ontologies, RDF (Resource Description Framework), and the W3C standards process, touching on concepts like the T-box, A-box, and C-box, as well as the 25th anniversary of the Semantic Web paper. Stewart and Larry also dig into the limitations of large language models — particularly around reasoning, confabulation, and what Larry describes as "cognitive surrender" — and why symbolic AI and knowledge engineering may hold answers that the neural network world hasn't fully embraced. The episode also ventures into consciousness, panpsychism, Michael Pollan's ideas, and Stewart's own hands-on experience vibe coding a personal chatbot to replace functionality he feels he's lost with recent changes to Claude. Larry's podcast can be found at kgi.fm.Timestamps00:00 - Stewart introduces Larry Swanson; Larry corrects the record on AI's origin, distinguishing it from Norbert Wiener's cybernetics at the 1956 Dartmouth conference.05:00 - Larry discusses interviewing semantic web paper coauthors on its 25th anniversary; RDF's hidden ubiquity compared to SIM cards powering everything invisibly.10:00 - Knowledge graphs explained through t-box terms, a-box assertions, and Dave McComb's c-box; IKEA's three-layer knowledge graph as a practical example.15:00 - Stewart connects metadata complexity to AI needs; faceted search explained as c-box attributes driving product filtering experiences.20:00 - RDF 1.2 reification standards discussed; W3C's rigorous recommendation process powering governments and enterprises worldwide through collaborative standards.25:00 - Cyc project examined as influential "successful failure"; Pat Hayes bringing description logic into semantic web; LLMs lacking true reasoning capability.30:00 - Epistemological fault lines between human and computer intelligence; cognitive surrender paper reveals no intelligence threshold protects against AI manipulation.35:00 - Stewart's Claude regression problem drives chatbot vibe coding quest; small language models and domain-specific approaches explored as alternatives.40:00 - Consciousness discussion through Michael Pollan's panpsychism lens; language versus cognition disconnect revealing LLMs as pure token-stitching without genuine thought.45:00 - Context graphs as purpose-built knowledge graphs for AI; Stewart's planning agents versus coding agents architecture and ground truth verification problem.50:00 - Docs-as-code versus code-as-docs paradigm shift; knowledge graphs as universal verifiers against validated facts; RDF 1.2 enabling provenance and degrees of certainty.55:00 - Jessica Talisman's Knowledge Graph Academy recommended for onboarding; kgi.fm podcast shared; knowledge representation community needs better abstraction for wider adoption.Key Insights1. The term "artificial intelligence" was not a marketing gimmick but was coined deliberately at the 1956 Dartmouth Conference to distinguish the work of John McCarthy from Norbert Wiener's cybernetics. The two camps represented genuinely different approaches, and the AI label was a form of intentional intellectual branding rather than empty promotion.2. The semantic web, often called the most successful failure in technology history, has quietly embedded itself everywhere despite never achieving its original vision. Technologies like RDF power metadata standards inside every Adobe product and form the invisible backbone of government systems, enterprise data infrastructure, and cultural heritage organizations worldwide.3. Knowledge graphs are best understood as an ontology combined with all the instances that populate it. The distinction between things and strings, popularized by Google in 2012, captures the core idea that knowledge representation is about concepts as distinct from the labels we give them.4. The t-box, a-box, and c-box framework offers a practical model for understanding knowledge architecture. The t-box holds terminology and concepts, the a-box holds assertions about specific instances, and the c-box manages the attributes, taxonomies, and controlled vocabularies that sit between them and enable things like faceted search.5. Large language models produce fluent, convincing output but lack genuine reasoning, epistemological grounding, or judgment. Research on cognitive surrender shows that even people who understand how LLMs work are still susceptible to being misled by their fluency, meaning intelligence and awareness offer no reliable protection against being deceived.6. The gap between language and cognition matters deeply when evaluating AI. Evidence from people with aphasia shows that thinking can occur without language, which suggests LLMs, being purely language-based systems, are missing a fundamental layer of cognition that cannot be recovered through more tokens or better training.7. Knowledge graphs and RDF-based representation are well suited to the problem of verification and grounding in AI systems. Rather than relying on vectorized embeddings of language, a knowledge graph can store validated, provenance-tracked facts with degrees of certainty, making it a natural foundation for building trustworthy AI applications.

Writer Julie A. Helling argues no TV show today handles social issues better than THE BIONIC WOMAN, the 1970s hit starring Lindsay Wagner.Writing creatively under the name “J.A. Helling,” Julie A. Helling has been a Peace Corps Volunteer (Niger, 1988-1990), a prosecutor, a professor, and a podcaster. Helling spent years prosecuting domestic violence in Minneapolis before undertaking a twenty-year career as an associate professor for the undergraduate Law, Diversity and Justice Program. She is proud to have attended the Lambda Writers Retreat for Emerging LGBTQ Voices (2008) and is also a graduate of the Odyssey Writing Workshop for Fantasy, Science Fiction and Horror (six-week residential program in 2017). Today she writes Science Fiction & Fantasy with Sapphic Pride and, bursting with stories to tell, is pursuing novels, audio drama and scriptwriting with a passion. She lives with two beloved cats who like to walk on her keyboard at critical moments. Episode Links: Julie's Website Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

I am good. I protest. I save people. I must save the world - now.  If this even slightly feels like something you've told yourself, then this episode is for you. Author and campaigner Anthea Lawson's brilliant new book is called How Not To Save The World. It's about the 'script' that activists - including her - tell ourselves, often without realising it. From this script, which can come from deep cultural and psychological places, comes many things that aren't much help - like burnout, the excusing of bad behaviour, and pushing people away rather than persuading them.  Instead Anthea's got a new recipe for change-making which is better for the activists, and better for the world. I loved Anthea's book and, as will become abundantly clear, it spoke to me good and proper. If you've ever wrestled with how to be a good activist, I commend it, and this chat, to you in the highest terms. Let me know your thoughts on the show - hello@yourbrainonclimate.com. Please rate, review and subscribe, and share the show on socials. And do consider chucking this humble indie podcaster a few quid at www.patreon.com/yourbrainonclimate. Owl noises = references below.01:19: the episode of Sustainababble in which I talked about why I quit.  16:47: here's Wikipedia explaining (using too many long words in my opinion) the Cartesian divide.20:44: a great article about Jung's idea of the shadow.  24:46: What's the amygdala? 39:03: More in Common's deep dive into Progressive Activists.40:00: My interview with Deborah Prentice about pluralistic ignorance.  Your Brain on Climate is a show about human brains vs the climate crisis. It's  hosted and produced by me, Dave Powell. You can follow the show on instagram @yourbrainonclimate, and I occasionally put up a Substack. YBOC theme music and iterations thereof, by me. Thanks as always to Ruth Everett for the voices. Show logo by Arthur Stovell at https://mondial-studio.com/.   

This week Shannon, Sara, Robin, and Shan are sharing LBGTQ fiction recommendations. Titles mentioned include:Kristen Zimmer, Reclamation (Dark Horse #1)E.M. Lindsey & Cora Rose, Kiss-Fist (Deaf Hearts #1)Emily Austin, Is This A Cry For Help?Ashlyn Kane & Morgan James, String TheoryEmily St. James, WoodworkingD.J. Jamison, Outcast (Foster Bro Code #1)Zoe Sivak, Mademoiselle RevolutionEric LaRocca, Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last SpokeSaundra Mitchell, This Side Of Gone (Vinnie Taylor #1)Nicky James, Owl's Slumber (Trials Of Fear #1)Brandon Taylor, Minor Black FiguresLucy Lennox & Mae Archer, Fools (Licking Thicket #3)You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting:https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/You can also send an email to:TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.comFor more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro

The conclusion to our steamy tale about the crew of the Owl! Are promises made to be broken? Are fluids produced to be spilled? Why does this bed have a nose?! Answer all these questions and more on this episode of Playing With Madness!GM - Chris T; Cyrus - Lena; Kale - Andrew; Natasha - Morgan; Snargle - DannyFeaturing music by Pressure Highway, Jordan Fickel,  Danny Deluca and Motoshi Kosako

Here's a taster of our new Premium-only story.  To hear it in full, please join our Premium Subscription service. Become a PREMIUM SubscriberYou can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only episodes (every Friday) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available. You can find more Animal Tales at https://www.spreaker.com/show/animal-tales-the-kids-story-podcastA Note About The AdvertsIn order to allow us to make these stories we offer a premium subscription and run adverts. The adverts are not chosen by us, but played automatically depending on the platform you listen through (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc) and the country you live in. The adverts may even be different if you listen to the story twice.We have had a handful of instances where an advert has played that is not suitable for a family audience, despite the podcast clearly being labelled for children. If you're concerned about an advert you hear, please contact the platform you are listening to directly. Spotify, in particular, has proven problematic in the past, for both inappropriate adverts and the volume at which the adverts play. If you find this happening, please let Spotify know via their Facebook customer care page. As creators, we want your child's experience to be a pleasurable one. Running adverts is necessary to allow us to operate, but please do consider the premium subscription service as an alternative – it's advert free.

Whitney and Kevin confront Newsboy Hats, Stolen Brands, Death-by-Owl, The Pepsi Fighter Jet, 90's Heartthrobs, and Prince... Tickets for The Big Baby Tour https://www.whitneycummings.com SHOP: https://whitneycummings.com/index.html#store Thank you to our sponsors! Brooklyn Bedding https://www.brooklynbedding.com promo code: WHITNEY MOOD https://www.mood.com promo code: WHITNEY

Writer, performer and animator Conner Shin is making a case for FAST FOOD, and the joy of getting limited time items like Kpop Demon Hunter meals. Episode Links: Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

If you've ever been told to "move on" from grief, Episode 436 of the Grief and Happiness podcast will change how you think about healing forever. Michael Reed, who lost his wife and both daughters in the Gatlinburg wildfire, reveals why the five stages of grief are a myth and shares the moment he finally smiled at a memory before the tears came.In This Episode, You Will Learn:(00:04) Introduction to Michael Reed and his story of loss (01:26) Losing his wife and daughters in the 2016 Gatlinburg wildfire (04:01) Why the five stages of grief are a myth (06:11) The taboo around men expressing grief and the power of vulnerability (07:30) How a late-night Facebook post launched his writing career (08:45) Why all grief — from divorce to empty nesting — is fundamentally the same (10:26) The difference between moving on and moving forward (13:48) The moment he smiled at a memory before the tears came (16:06) What makes Michael a natural writer and the courage it takes to be vulnerable (19:18) How dreams and signs from loved ones keep connection alive (24:30) Healing in your grief — not from it (25:54) Where to find Michael's books and free grief resourcesMichael Reed is an author, speaker, and certified grief coach whose work focuses on grief, psychological adaptation, and long-term healing following traumatic loss. On November 28, 2016, he lost his wife Constance and both daughters, Chloe and Lily, in the wildfire that devastated Gatlinburg, Tennessee — a tragedy that became the catalyst for his life's mission. That journey produced his bestselling book The Million Stages of Grief, which challenges the oversimplified five-stage model and honors the deeply individual nature of loss, followed by The Million Stages of Healing and a children's book, The Owl and the Ladybug. Michael is also a certified grief coach pursuing a degree in Behavioral Science, and serves as president of Emily's Grief and Happiness Alliance nonprofit.In this episode, Michael shares the raw philosophy behind his writing — that grief isn't limited to death, but encompasses any significant loss, and that its universality is precisely what connects us. He recounts how a middle-of-the-night journal entry posted on Facebook sparked his entire authorship career, and introduces his newest book, The Million Stages of Healing, built around the distinction between moving on and moving forward — carrying love for those we've lost into each new day. A turning point he describes is smiling at a photo of his daughter Lily and realizing he had taken his first step toward healing. He speaks openly about vulnerability, signs from loved ones, and the particular stigma men face around expressing grief.Connect with Michael Reed:WebsiteInstagramTikTokBook: Michael Reed - The Million Stages of GriefLet's Connect: WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh from a BirdLife meetup in Lemnos, Niall Hatch followed some mysterious nighttime squeaks outside his rural hotel — only to discover a baby Long-eared Owl loudly demanding snacks. He filmed the adorable sounds on his phone, and tells us about this exciting encounter...

Things get wild and crazy as the crew of the Owl makes their escape from the Hand of Sorrow. Find out how steamy steampunk can get on this week's episode of Playing With Madness!!!GM - Chris T; Cyrus - Lena; Kale - Andrew; Natasha - Morgan; Snargle - DannyFeaturing music by Pressure Highway, Jordan Fickel,  Danny Deluca and Motoshi Kosako

The Mysterious OWL MAN of MAWNAN - Cornwall UKBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Mike wraps up the final hour of today's show by talking with Janice Arganbright about the legendary Owl restaurant. Mike also talks local restaurant news and more. If you love a great bite to eat, don't miss this weekend's edition of The Restaurant Show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney Sterling is an associate literary agent and screenwriter who loves writing about what she knows -- angsty lesbians. She's here to tell us how she taught herself to STAY UP LATE. Episode Links: Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Mike is Live with Steve Longman at The Inside Scoop and bestows the honor of The Original Green Chili Burger!!! Whoooo? The Owl!!! Stay Informed!! www.mikeboyle.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike kicks off the show with a road trip trip to Mexico this week. He talks about Chili Burgers at the historic Owl, and more great food along the I-25 corridor. Don't miss this edition of the restaurant show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever noticed how certain sounds, voices, or songs can instantaneously transport you to another world? Whether it's a track from high school or the specific creak of a childhood porch, audio has a unique "backdoor" into our deepest memories and emotions. In this episode, we explore how to tap into that same principle to radically deepen our connection to nature. While we are biologically biased to navigate the world through a visual "spotlight," we often miss the 360-degree sanctuary that sound provides. By shifting our focus from looking to listening, we move beyond simple identification and start experiencing nature as a floodlight—an immersive, restorative flood of information that lowers our stress and pulls us directly into the present moment.To explore this invisible landscape, I'm joined by my friend Sue Pelmulder, a birder and audio engineer who learned how to combine these skills and reveal a new connection to nature. Together, we set out on a 5:00 AM "field trip" for the Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance's annual Birdathon. Using high-end recording gear, including an 18-inch parabolic dish that acts as a "zoom lens for the ears," we captured the hidden details of the California's Diablo Range. From the haunting, prehistoric calls of the Pied-billed Grebe to the singular "water glump" of a diving Western Grebe, this episode is an immersive look at how listening can reveal a world that our eyes alone would have entirely overlooked.Ultimately, this journey isn't just about professional gear or rare species; it's about the "treasure hunt" and connection to nature available right outside your front door. We discuss how you can get to know your individual neighborhood birds, and why tools like Merlin are leveling the playing field for new observers.  Whether you are an experienced birder or someone looking for a "universal reset button" for a tired mind, this conversation with Sue Pelmulder will challenge you to close your eyes, open your ears, and discover nature in a new way. FULL SHOW NOTES with Photos!Birds Appearing in this episode:  California Quail, White-throated Swift, Pied-billed Grebe, House Wren, Great-horned Owl, Western Grebe, Violet-Green Swallow, and more!Sue's Recording GearTelinga Modular Parabolic CollectorWarm Audio WA-84 mono microphone with omnidirectional capsuleRecording on a Zoom H6 Handy Recorder at 48KHz linear PCMSony MDR-7506 headphonesOther Recording Gear (lower budget)You can purchase "shotgun" microphones that provide some directionality (not as good as a parabola), but they are much more portable and much cheaper. Michael uses a Rode VideoMic Pro. Usually, the longer the shotgun mic, the more directional it is.Zoom also makes smaller and less expensive recorders than the H6 Sue uses. Michael uses an H4N, but Zoom makes other less expensive recorders. Just make sure the connector types match your microphone.For an ultra-portable (and inexpensive!) solution, Michael uses his smartphone and connects the Rode VideoMic Pro using a cable that converts the 1/8" output to a USB-C.Support Us On Patreon!Buy our Merch!Music: Spellbound by Brian Holtz MusicLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist site: https://brianholtzmusic.com Discover the Jumpstart Nature Podcast - entertaining and immersive, it's the nature fix we all need.Check past Nature's Archive episodes for amazing guests like Doug Tallamy, Elaine Ingham, and Rae Wynn-Grant, covering topics from bird migration to fungi to frogs and bats!

Comedian/actor Cory Jacob (Jimmy Kimmel Live! Sketches, America's Got Talent) thinks of VINTAGE STUFF as his way to learn about people things they cherished. Episode Links: Yes Baby! Vintage Store Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

We have a very special interview this week. Joe talks to our friend Ruth about how she is facing terminal cancer. She talks about focusing on what matters, about the normality of death, and about the importance of talking about grief, loss and mortality. There is hope. And there is, above all, 'The ever present one who loves me more than I can imagine and who is with me every step of the way.' Support the podcast Contact the podcast through your email machine Mid-faith Crisis Facebook Page Nick's Blog - such as it is Mentioned in this episode: Arts and cultural engagement ‘linked to slower pace of biological ageing' | The Guardian The Swallow, The Owl and The Sandpiper – Sandpiper Trust Cancer is so limited | Robert L. Lynn

This week in the business of podcasting:A new Sounds Profitable and Sound Insights study of 5,033 U.K. adults finds 43% of British adults listen to ad-supported podcasts monthly, with 79% of those listeners recalling a podcast ad in the past week at nearly equal rates across genders, offering a direct transatlantic comparison to the 2025 U.S. Advertising Landscape.Owl & Co's Global Podcast Economy Report finds the global podcast industry generated $9.2 billion in revenue in 2025, up 23% year over year, with publishers that treated video as a monetization layer seeing the fastest revenue growth.The fifth annual Podnews Report Card, based on creator feedback, finds YouTube has climbed to second place among major podcast platforms, overtaking Spotify but still trailing Apple Podcasts.Rodrigo Tigre, co-founder and president of Ozen.fm, argues that Brazil's podcast advertising market is dramatically underdeveloped relative to U.S. digital audio and identifies three structural barriers that have now matured enough to be overcome.To find links to these, and every article covered in today's episode, click here. You can also subscribe to The Download's newsletter to receive the full issue straight to your email inbox every day.

This week in the business of podcasting:A new Sounds Profitable and Sound Insights study of 5,033 U.K. adults finds 43% of British adults listen to ad-supported podcasts monthly, with 79% of those listeners recalling a podcast ad in the past week at nearly equal rates across genders, offering a direct transatlantic comparison to the 2025 U.S. Advertising Landscape.Owl & Co's Global Podcast Economy Report finds the global podcast industry generated $9.2 billion in revenue in 2025, up 23% year over year, with publishers that treated video as a monetization layer seeing the fastest revenue growth.The fifth annual Podnews Report Card, based on creator feedback, finds YouTube has climbed to second place among major podcast platforms, overtaking Spotify but still trailing Apple Podcasts.Rodrigo Tigre, co-founder and president of Ozen.fm, argues that Brazil's podcast advertising market is dramatically underdeveloped relative to U.S. digital audio and identifies three structural barriers that have now matured enough to be overcome.To find links to these, and every article covered in today's episode, click here. You can also subscribe to The Download's newsletter to receive the full issue straight to your email inbox every day.

Today in the business of podcasting:Sounds Profitable and Sound Insights released The Advertising Landscape UK, the first large-scale study of how British audiences experience podcast advertising, finding that 43% of British adults listen to an ad-supported podcast monthly and 56% of those tune in daily or almost daily.Owl & Co's Global Podcast Economy Report finds the global podcast economy generated $9.2 billion in revenue in 2025, a 23% increase from 2024, with publishers who treated video as a monetization layer growing revenue the fastest.James Murdoch's Lupa Systems agreed to acquire most of Vox Media, including its podcast network, main website, and New York magazine, with CEO Jim Bankoff set to continue running the acquired assets.Data from influencer platform Upfluence shows that top-tier TikTok micro-creators saw average brand deal rates rise 125% in Q1 2026 compared to Q1 2025, as brands shift toward smaller creators and paid content boosting over big-name influencer deals.To find links to these, and every article covered in today's episode, click here. You can also subscribe to The Download's newsletter to receive the full issue straight to your email inbox every day.

Today in the business of podcasting:Sounds Profitable and Sound Insights released The Advertising Landscape UK, the first large-scale study of how British audiences experience podcast advertising, finding that 43% of British adults listen to an ad-supported podcast monthly and 56% of those tune in daily or almost daily.Owl & Co's Global Podcast Economy Report finds the global podcast economy generated $9.2 billion in revenue in 2025, a 23% increase from 2024, with publishers who treated video as a monetization layer growing revenue the fastest.James Murdoch's Lupa Systems agreed to acquire most of Vox Media, including its podcast network, main website, and New York magazine, with CEO Jim Bankoff set to continue running the acquired assets.Data from influencer platform Upfluence shows that top-tier TikTok micro-creators saw average brand deal rates rise 125% in Q1 2026 compared to Q1 2025, as brands shift toward smaller creators and paid content boosting over big-name influencer deals.To find links to these, and every article covered in today's episode, click here. You can also subscribe to The Download's newsletter to receive the full issue straight to your email inbox every day.

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Matt is joined by Hernan Lopez, founder of Owl and Co. and Wondery, to talk about the rise of vertical video, how it ballooned to a $100B/year business, the staggering success of Reels, and which companies in Hollywood are best suited to benefit the most from this trend (00:00). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about next season's cast of 'Saturday Night Live' (26:50). Host: Matt Belloni Guest: Hernan Lopez Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Matt Pevic Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Industry voters visit Starz FYC.com. For more information visit Hulu.com/FYC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For some entrepreneurs, the business doesn't start with a pitch deck or a market opportunity. It starts with a question they're brave enough to answer honestly: If I were to die tomorrow, would I be proud of the way I live today? In this episode, we sit down with Krista and Phil Franks, the husband and wife co-founding team behind Owl & Key, a platform built around intentional living and lifestyle design. What began as a quiet tension between the life they were living and the life they actually wanted evolved into a business born from the inside out — built first as a framework for their own family, and eventually shared with the world. And building something of your own, while never easy, has a way of giving back more than it takes. Together, we discuss: The moment they asked themselves if they would be proud of the way they lived today — and what it meant when the answer was no How shared values and honest conversation gave them the foundation to take the leap The failed restaurant venture that taught them more about entrepreneurship than they expected Why they believe action teaches more than planning How an internal planning framework they built for their own family became the foundation for Owl & Key If you've ever suspected that the life you're living and the life you actually want don't look the same, this conversation invites you to take the leap to build your dream life. Are you ready to take control of your future and start building your legacy? Visit ⁠⁠⁠getprovide.com⁠⁠⁠ to pre-qualify for financing in as little as two minutes, with no impact on your credit score. Provide is a division of Fifth Third Bank, National Association. All opinions expressed by the participant are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Provide, its affiliates, or Fifth Third Bank. The participant's opinions are based on information they consider reliable, but neither Provide, its affiliates nor Fifth Third Bank warrant its completeness or accuracy and should not be relied upon as such. This content is for informational purposes and does not constitute the rendering of legal, accounting, tax, or investment advice, or other professional services by Provide or any of its affiliates. Please consult with appropriate professionals related to your individual circumstances. All lending is subject to review and approval.

Dr. Kevin Toman, DVM, a veterinarian with 40 years of experience, is here to share his life's passion: PET LONGEVITY. He covers vaccines, supplements, and other actionable ways to help our furry children to spend more time with us. Episode Links: Helping Pets Live Longer Dr. Kevin's IG Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

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In this episode I go for a walk in the woods with a former airline pilot who packed it in because of his climate anxiety. Joel Walker flew for years but could never quite ignore the state of the planet - like the forest fires and melting glaciers he could see from his cockpit. Eventually, in 2025, the cognitive dissonance got too much and Joel left flying forever.  As we natter through the trees not far from Luton Airport, Joel tells me what it feels like to walk away from a prestigious career he'd trained for for years, because he could no longer bear what it was doing to the world. He tells me about the culture of being a pilot, the ruthless logic of aviation expansion, and what he's learned about how to live a more fulfilling life from his rollercoaster journey. Joel is funny, kind and quietly inspiring. This is a fascinating chat with a man who has grappled hard with things we all face at some point. How to take big decisions when your values are telling you to do one thing, but your identity (and salary!) is built around doing something else. And what happens when you can no longer look away from how entangled you are with the climate crisis - whether you're an airline pilot or not. Let me know your thoughts on the show - hello@yourbrainonclimate.com. Please rate, review and subscribe, and share the show on socials. And do consider chucking this humble indie podcaster a few quid at www.patreon.com/yourbrainonclimate. Owl noises = references below. One additional last-minute reference: for more on 'sustainable' aviation and if it's possible, check out the latest Outrage and Optimism.  21:34 - the Jeavons Paradox explained. 24:23 - the Safe Landing group. 34:31 - the overview effect: what seeing Earth from space does to you. 37:36 - more about how contrails increase the warming effect.  38:56 - slightly old stat, but 70% of flights taken by 15% of people is here. 41:33 - extreme day trips. 52:23 - my chat with Geoff Beattie about climate anxiety. 57:00 -  Look Near First, Joel's new thing. 58:08 - Joel profiled in the Times. The show is hosted and produced by me, Dave Powell. You can follow the show on instagram @yourbrainonclimate, and I occasionally put up a Substack. YBOC theme music and iterations thereof, by me. Thanks as always to Ruth Everett for the voices. Show logo by Arthur Stovell at https://mondial-studio.com/.   

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Matt speaks to Lee Wildgoose of Goose Creative following his involvement with the move back to the iconic 'retro Owl', working with the Trust throughout the protests whilst talking about the history of the design, as well as some exciting developments moving forward. https://goosecreativedesign.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many people love GOSSIP, but only a brave few will admit it. Brazilian writer Mariana Trindade (Disney Plus) is here to defend what she considers the connective tissue of her culture. Episode Links: Mariana's IG Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Scout Space closed an $18 million Series A funding round led by Washington Harbour Partners, with contributions from Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation, Noblis Ventures, Decisive Point, Fusion Fund, and others. The funding will expand Scout Space's manufacturing capabilities, including a new 2,600-square-foot facility in Northern Virginia. The company develops sensors and software for detecting, tracking, and characterizing objects in orbit. Scout Space partners with Blue Origin to integrate its Owl sensor on the Blue Ring spacecraft and has secured defense contracts from the U.S. Space Force.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Owl be seeing you - at sunset! Jodi's evening encounters get busier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cristina Sasso is here, to discuss a film she loves -- A BRONX TALE (1993). It's a love story, but not between the two people you think. Cristina is a Panamanian Afro-Latina writer and director whose recent achievements include a CFA 2025 Breakthrough Award for her short film Rita's Wish and Best Play for Float at the 2025 Brisk Fest. Episode Links: Cristina's IG Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Chapters 6 & 7 from A. A. Milne's beloved collection of short stories following the adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh, and his friends Christopher Robin, Piglet, Eeyore, Owl, Rabbit, Kanga, and Roo. Charmingly rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, this episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz plus “The Hundred Acre Woods” theme song composed by Richard C. Washer. 

In this April 2026 Mailbag, Jason and Jeff tackle a massive listener question about portfolio concentration in retirement, debating the merits of holding onto tiny "VC-minded" positions like Warby Parker and QuantumScape versus consolidating into bigger winners. They also provide an update on the "boring" but beautiful Brookfield Infrastructure, exploring its pivot toward modern assets like semiconductor fabs and its impressive 17-year streak of dividend increases. Later, they unpack the nuances of the private credit scare—and why major banks might have more exposure than investors realize. 00:35 Spotify Review Challenge04:43 Retirement Portfolio Breakdown06:20 Concentration vs Diversification10:54 Options Income Bucket12:49 Trim Small Positions17:58 Enjoy Investing vs Indexing19:57 Taxes and Ezra Klein Plug20:55 Brookfield Infrastructure Update22:52 Modern Infrastructure Shift23:21 Intel Ohio Fab Deal23:47 Energy Pivot Opportunities24:35 Leadership Sam Pollock26:38 Market Sensitivity Brookfield28:35 Dividend Yield Return Math30:45 Private Credit Reality Check37:06 Risk Discounting Framework38:35 AI Prompts Investing Workflow40:41 AI Bias And Transcript Shortcuts46:52 Comment Of The Month WrapCompanies mentioned: ADBE, AXON, BAM, BIP, BIPC, INTC, JPM, NVDA, OWL, QS, ROKU, SOFI, WFC, WRBY, ZMFind where to listen & subscribe,  portfolio contests, and contact information at https://investingunscripted.com*****************************************To get 15% off any paid plan at fiscal.ai, visit https://fiscal.ai/unscriptedListen to the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast for discussions on stocks, financial markets, super investors, and more. Follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube*****************************************Join our PatreonSubscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader

Jay Hunter is back on the pod to call everyone slugs in the name of CONNER O'MALLEY, whose transgressive comedy satirizes the hell out of AI, the internet culture and especially, wealthy men driving fancy-ass cars. Episode Links: Pod Ween Satan Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Song 1: “Before the Magi” (John V. Modaff, sung by The Woman of Mystery) Poem 1: “Occupied” by Scott Wiggerman. His new collection, Beginning and Ending with Emily, came out Spring of 2026 with Casa Urraca Press. Scott lives in Albuquerque and is a painter and a poet. https://scottwiggerman.myportfolio.com/ Fiction: excerpt from The Surrogate by Lynn C. Miller, published March 31, 2026 from University of Wisconsin Press. Available on major platforms or order from your local bookstore. www.lynncmiller.com Feed the Cat Break: “Song of the Owl” (by John V. Modaff) Poem 2: “There Was…Pause” by Barbara Rockman whose book NIGHT SAID is in press for fall of 2026 from the University of New Mexico Press. Song 2: “Never Give Up” (John Modaff, with Dan Modaff on guitar leads) Episode artwork by Lynda Miller  Theme & Incidental Music by John V. Modaff, BMI  Recorded in Albuquerque NM and Morehead KY  Produced at The Creek Studio, Morehead, KY NEXT UP on Episode 59: Peace Thank You to our listeners all over the world. Please tell a friend about the podcast. Lynn & John

Shadia Elise has been working as an ART MODEL for 23 years, though she prefers a term "figurative artist," a name that reflects the collaborative nature of her work and keeps her form being boxed in as an "object" for the artist. Episode Links: Shadia's IG Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Episode 531. Just a reminder for people to write in with their questions for David Nagler. Hosted by Chris Beckett & Shane Ludtke, two amateur astronomers in Saskatchewan who enjoy teaching astronomy classes and showing the public views through their telescopes. actualastronomy@gmail.com   Some binocular astronomy targets: - M40 - 9.6 Magnitude 1.7' This is a pair of faint stars located in Ursa Major. They are a tough find in binoculars, and you will be challenged to split them with binoculars. In telescopes, they appear to be an identical pair of stars and easy to split even at low power.   - M108 - 10th Mag. 4x1.7' - Edge on, rich in mottled detail This galaxy will appear as a thin streak of light in telescopes, there is a definite brightening towards the middle. M108 is a very tough object for the largest binoculars.   - M97 - Owl Nebula - 9.8 mag. 3.4x3.3' This planetary nebula in Ursa Major, also called the Owl nebula, appears as a fairly large, round, hazy patch of light in a telescope. It is in the same field of view as M108 at low to medium powers. Use averted vision to see the faint glow of the Owl nebula through binoculars. Lorde Ross drawing through his massive scope.   - M109 Theta like spiral - 9th mag. 11x4' This spiral galaxy in Ursa major appears as a small, oval patch of light. It can be found in the same field of view as Gamma UMa at low to medium power in a telescope. Use large binoculars under good conditions for a chance of seeing this one.   - M106 - large spiral 19x8', Mag. 8.4 This galaxy in Canes Venatici appears as an oval patch of light, larger than M109, with a fairly bright core. A tough, but possible binocular target.   - M95, 96 &105 10th magnitude galaxies in Leo M95 This galaxy appears as a faint round patch of light with a bright nucleus.  Look for M96 in the same low power telescope field as M95. Another round patch of light, slightly larger and brighter than M95, it too has a stellar core. M105  is a small elliptical galaxy, and can be found in the same low power field as M96. It look like a small fuzzy star. M105 has a close companion galaxy, NGC 3384, which is only slightly smaller and fainter than M105. To prevent confusion, M105 is the closer of the pair to M96. Not possible in binoculars, except maybe with averted "imagination".   - Leo Trio - 3 9th magnitude galaxies M65 A small, but relatively bright galaxy in Leo. It is an elongated oval patch of light with a bright stellar core. A tough, but possible binocular target.   - M66 A close companion galaxy to M65, it can be seen in the same low to medium power field as M65. M66 is another oval patch of light, brighter and slightly wider than M65. Another possible binocular target. While you are here be sure to look for the a thin streak of light which is the galaxy NGC 3628. It can be found north of M66 in the same low power telescope field as both M65 and M66.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

Episode 429Taking you back to 4/27/2021 - Featuring a very popular cook…and live cooking cook…”Cowboy” Kent Rollins. This was the first time Kent was on the show…and in this particular segment, the content was requested by our pal Steve Ray from Owl's Nest BBQ.Kent makes a firm declaration on how eating out of a cast iron pan is actually HEALTHY for you because of the iron in it…hmmmmmm!So, if you are not familiar with Kent, or the cowboy chuckwagon lifestyle, then this is a BEST OF show you will want to check out…more importantly…you will want to go and grab the entire interview and that link can be found in the show notes.By the way…to Answer Jon's question at the end of the show…Kent's Assistant is named SKEETER!!  And if I am not mistaken, that is Kent's father in law…a little extended family business. Needless to say…in my effort to get Kent on the show…I had to go through SKEETER…that's a show worth finding…Ready to make a “BEST OF” show all your own?? Email Jon Solberg and let him know what you would like to hear on a future episode! As always, thank you for listening!*Don't forget to RATE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON YOU PODCAST APP*Want to hear more from this episode??? Click the link below to hear the full show:Original Air Date: 4/27/2021Original Full Show Link: CLICK HERE

HOUR 2: Injured animal? Operation Wildlife wants to help. Owl-online.org 'So you found a...' full 2213 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0000 JhsEt6btVyutff9GHUJS5AEE6wDLPM91 news The Dana & Parks Podcast news HOUR 2: Injured animal? Operation Wildlife wants to help. Owl-online.org 'So you found a...' You wanted it... Now here it is! Listen to each hour of the Dana & Parks Show whenever and wherever you want! © 2025 Audacy, Inc. News False

High Yield Investor's Samuel Smith shares his thoughts on energy, gold and silver (0:40) Context on yield (11:00) Context on dividend cuts (16:20) Updated thoughts on private credit and Blue Owl (18:30)Show Notes:Blue Owl Capital: The Market Thinks Disaster Is Coming, I Think It Is WrongInvesting Experts Live: Steven Bavaria And Samuel Smith's Top Income Picks For 2026Investing Experts' transcriptsFor full access to analyst ratings, stock and ETF quant scores, and dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Could ANIMAL WHISPERING be the way to find connection with rescue cats and dogs? Hear from our guest NiLoO Khodadadeh, an animal whisperer who is also a singer/songwriter, writer and comic. NiloO published her memoir in 2020 and is now working on her second book, The Art of Cat Socializing. Episode Links: NiLoO's Rescue IG Venmo for Rescues NiloO's Memoire NiloO's Website Special Guest NiLoO Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Reading Jamie Dimon's annual letter to shareholders is one of those calendar events. For those who haven't had time to read it, we broke down some of the big takeaways from the letter as well as pushed back at some of the things we were less sure about. Plus, dissecting Bill Ackman's Universal Music Group bid and answering listener questions. Tyler Crowe, Lou Whiteman, and Jason Hall discuss: - Jamie Dimon's message to JPMorgan investors - Dimon's words of warning to the private credit market - Whether rolling back bank regulations is the best idea - Pershing Square bids for Universal Music Group - Bill Ackman's investing track record - Listener question: Are covered call ETFs a good idea Companies discussed: JPM, OWL, PSHZF, UMGNF, JEPQ Host: Tyler Crowe Guests: Jason Hall, Lou Whiteman Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every few weeks, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are bursting at the seams with new underground music to recommend—it's time for another round of Buried Treasures. The hosts share a handful of tracks, and the production team chimes in as well.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Brother Ali, "Another Country," Another Country (Single), Travelers, 2026The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Tim Cain, "Chant for the Hauntlings," "LOVE, Tim Cain" Volume 1, Self-released, 2025Private Wives, "Haymaker," Three of Swords, Farmer & The Owl, 2026Kory Quinn, "OxyContin Blues," Safer In The Lee, Ma & Pa, 2026MC Abdul, Noel Kharman, and Tamer Nafar, "The Beat Never Goes Off," In the name of the father, the Imam & John Lennon, Tamer Nafar and Levantine Music, 2026Clark, "Janus Modal," Steep Stims, Throttle, 2025Brian Gerald Bulger, "Thinking of Her Again," Thank God I'm Far From Heaven - EP, Maybe Someday, 2026Muistardeaux Collective, "Mon Soon," Ktwe, Slink Sandwich, 2023Ekko Astral, "lil xan goes to washington," lil xan goes to washington (Single), self-released and Many Hats Distribution, 2026Time Thieves, "Remember I Forgot," Come Home/If You Survive EPs (Extended Edition), Self-released, 2026Rio Kosta, "Follow The River (Vandelux Remix - Extended)," Follow The River (Vandelux Remix - Extended) (Single), Verdigris, 2026Susannah Joffe, "Texas Baby," Texas Baby (Single), broke, 2026Boiled In Lead, "The King of the Dogwoods," King of the Dogwoods, DeSelby, 2026JR JR , "Stuck in My Mind," Back To The Land, Love is EZ, 2025Donny Hathaway, "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know," Extension of a Man, Atco, 1973Viagra Boys, "Man Made of Meat," viagr aboys, Shrimptech Enterprises, 2025Neko Case, "Hold On, Hold On," Fox Confessor Brings the Flood, ANTI-, 2006See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.