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We are always down for a reboot, so we were excited to watch and discuss 2025's Wolf Man. This new take on a classic introduced some new elements to werewolf lore and the transformation. However, we weren't thrilled with the movie itself. We found it slow and a little lacking. We did like the practical effects in this movie and there were a couple solid jump scares, but werewolf purists would do well to stay away. Paired with a Wolf Man cocktail. Rate! Review! Follow! Email us at toasttoromcoms@gmail.com Check out our website toasttoromcoms.com Follow us on Instagram and Letterboxd @toastyhorror

01:03:15 – 01:17:32“One Big Beautiful Bill”: Budget, Amnesty, and Economic FalloutThe new budget bill extends Trump-era tax cuts, slashes welfare and Medicaid, raises defense spending, and increases the debt ceiling by $5 trillion. Critics warn it frontloads benefits and delays cuts, triggering a fiscal cliff by 2028. Despite MAGA promises, the bill includes talk of amnesty and centralizes more power in federal hands. 01:18:29 – 01:21:28Military Budget Passes $1 Trillion MarkThe bill allocates $150 billion in extra military funding, bringing the 2026 military budget to over $1 trillion. Funding priorities include a proposed “Golden Dome” defense system and additional missile stockpiles, sparking concern over boondoggles and unnecessary militarism. 01:29:29 – 01:43:58Inalienable Rights, Tyranny, and the Spirit of 1776A commentary explores the erosion of civil liberties under expanding executive power, comparing modern policies to British tyranny before the American Revolution. Topics include surveillance, indefinite detention, censorship, and the decline of constitutional protections. 01:52:33 – 01:55:35Antidepressant-Linked Suicide and Pfizer LawsuitA widow recounts her husband's suicide shortly after starting Zoloft, leading to a lawsuit against Pfizer. She uncovers internal documents revealing the pharmaceutical company's knowledge of associated risks, sparking wider criticism of industry secrecy. 01:55:35 – 02:00:26Leaked Memo: Pharma Lobby Plots to Silence RFK Jr.A biotech industry memo details efforts to remove RFK Jr. from public discourse due to his challenge to pharmaceutical narratives. Paired with FOIA documents, it exposes widespread media manipulation during the COVID response involving Hollywood, sports leagues, and influencers. 02:17:07 – 02:18:59UK Immigration Criticized as Criminal Crisis by DesignBritish media reports that migrants arriving by boat are far more likely to be imprisoned than UK citizens. Commentary alleges this is part of a deliberate plan to displace native populations and suppress cultural identity. 02:19:30 – 02:21:37Trump to Host UFC Fight at White House as Political SpectaclePlans for a UFC fight at the White House are mocked as emblematic of American political decline and national trivialization. Critics call it a circus undermining presidential dignity. 03:03:16 – 03:05:58Israel Lobby's Push for Bunker Buster Transfers and Nuclear EscalationA bipartisan bill would authorize Trump to transfer stealth bombers and bunker busters to Israel based on Netanyahu's discretion regarding Iran's nuclear intentions. The move is framed as a dangerous escalation and example of unchecked foreign lobbying. 03:06:29 – 03:07:23Pro-Israel Bipartisanship Highlights Uniparty DynamicsDespite differing on abortion and social issues, Reps. Gottheimer and Lawler are united in arming Israel. Commentary criticizes the uniparty system and the U.S. government's prioritization of Israeli military goals. 03:12:14 – 03:16:50Israel Accused of Genocide and Weaponizing StarvationAmnesty International reports Israel is using starvation as a weapon in Gaza, allegedly targeting aid sites to corral and kill civilians. Commentary claims the militarized aid system is designed to enable mass killings with U.S. backing. 03:29:42 – 03:32:40Trump's Mass Amnesty for Migrant Labor CriticizedTrump proposes amnesty for millions of undocumented workers in agriculture and hospitality. Critics call it a betrayal of immigration promises and accuse him of protecting cheap labor for personal business interests. 03:33:58 – 03:41:06Microsoft Lays Off Americans While Expanding H-1B HiringMicrosoft cuts thousands of U.S. jobs while lobbying to expand the H-1B visa cap. Commentary alleges racial hiring bias, credential fraud from foreign diploma mills, and intentional destruction of U.S. tech standards. 03:45:10 – 03:46:51Mexico City Protests American Digital NomadsLocals rally against rising rents and gentrification caused by U.S. digital nomads. The irony is highlighted—Mexicans protest foreign impact while Americans are shamed for raising similar concerns at home. 03:50:31 – 03:52:28Spain Criminalizes Parental Resistance to Gender TransitionNew Spanish law threatens jail time for parents or doctors who oppose a child's gender transition. Critics say the law mandates blind affirmation and criminalizes dissent, especially targeting Christians. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

01:03:15 – 01:17:32“One Big Beautiful Bill”: Budget, Amnesty, and Economic FalloutThe new budget bill extends Trump-era tax cuts, slashes welfare and Medicaid, raises defense spending, and increases the debt ceiling by $5 trillion. Critics warn it frontloads benefits and delays cuts, triggering a fiscal cliff by 2028. Despite MAGA promises, the bill includes talk of amnesty and centralizes more power in federal hands. 01:18:29 – 01:21:28Military Budget Passes $1 Trillion MarkThe bill allocates $150 billion in extra military funding, bringing the 2026 military budget to over $1 trillion. Funding priorities include a proposed “Golden Dome” defense system and additional missile stockpiles, sparking concern over boondoggles and unnecessary militarism. 01:29:29 – 01:43:58Inalienable Rights, Tyranny, and the Spirit of 1776A commentary explores the erosion of civil liberties under expanding executive power, comparing modern policies to British tyranny before the American Revolution. Topics include surveillance, indefinite detention, censorship, and the decline of constitutional protections. 01:52:33 – 01:55:35Antidepressant-Linked Suicide and Pfizer LawsuitA widow recounts her husband's suicide shortly after starting Zoloft, leading to a lawsuit against Pfizer. She uncovers internal documents revealing the pharmaceutical company's knowledge of associated risks, sparking wider criticism of industry secrecy. 01:55:35 – 02:00:26Leaked Memo: Pharma Lobby Plots to Silence RFK Jr.A biotech industry memo details efforts to remove RFK Jr. from public discourse due to his challenge to pharmaceutical narratives. Paired with FOIA documents, it exposes widespread media manipulation during the COVID response involving Hollywood, sports leagues, and influencers. 02:17:07 – 02:18:59UK Immigration Criticized as Criminal Crisis by DesignBritish media reports that migrants arriving by boat are far more likely to be imprisoned than UK citizens. Commentary alleges this is part of a deliberate plan to displace native populations and suppress cultural identity. 02:19:30 – 02:21:37Trump to Host UFC Fight at White House as Political SpectaclePlans for a UFC fight at the White House are mocked as emblematic of American political decline and national trivialization. Critics call it a circus undermining presidential dignity. 03:03:16 – 03:05:58Israel Lobby's Push for Bunker Buster Transfers and Nuclear EscalationA bipartisan bill would authorize Trump to transfer stealth bombers and bunker busters to Israel based on Netanyahu's discretion regarding Iran's nuclear intentions. The move is framed as a dangerous escalation and example of unchecked foreign lobbying. 03:06:29 – 03:07:23Pro-Israel Bipartisanship Highlights Uniparty DynamicsDespite differing on abortion and social issues, Reps. Gottheimer and Lawler are united in arming Israel. Commentary criticizes the uniparty system and the U.S. government's prioritization of Israeli military goals. 03:12:14 – 03:16:50Israel Accused of Genocide and Weaponizing StarvationAmnesty International reports Israel is using starvation as a weapon in Gaza, allegedly targeting aid sites to corral and kill civilians. Commentary claims the militarized aid system is designed to enable mass killings with U.S. backing. 03:29:42 – 03:32:40Trump's Mass Amnesty for Migrant Labor CriticizedTrump proposes amnesty for millions of undocumented workers in agriculture and hospitality. Critics call it a betrayal of immigration promises and accuse him of protecting cheap labor for personal business interests. 03:33:58 – 03:41:06Microsoft Lays Off Americans While Expanding H-1B HiringMicrosoft cuts thousands of U.S. jobs while lobbying to expand the H-1B visa cap. Commentary alleges racial hiring bias, credential fraud from foreign diploma mills, and intentional destruction of U.S. tech standards. 03:45:10 – 03:46:51Mexico City Protests American Digital NomadsLocals rally against rising rents and gentrification caused by U.S. digital nomads. The irony is highlighted—Mexicans protest foreign impact while Americans are shamed for raising similar concerns at home. 03:50:31 – 03:52:28Spain Criminalizes Parental Resistance to Gender TransitionNew Spanish law threatens jail time for parents or doctors who oppose a child's gender transition. Critics say the law mandates blind affirmation and criminalizes dissent, especially targeting Christians. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

Welcome back to this episode of the Craft & Puro Podcast. New format in full effect and getting better. Slight mic issue jump 15 seconds ahead and we are full bore! We fire up a few year old sampler that ended up becoming a fantastic cigar for EPC. Paired pool side with Bookers 2025-02 and the new Wild Turkey 8yr. We catch up and enjoy a great day of cigars, banter and fun. Sit back, relax and grab yourself a libation and a cigar and enjoy this episode! Downlaod the episode here https://www.buzzsprout.com/2514419/episodes/17467102 To support the show and to catch all the bonus content, head on over to www.patreon.com/craftandpuro. Enjoy this episode and Mahalo!

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What if the key to growth wasn't more leads, but deeper relationships?Ronen Olshansky is the Co-Founder & CEO at Connected Success and business partner to Keith Ferrazzi—best-selling author of Never Eat Alone, the book that completely redefined how we think about networking. Together, they created the Beyond Connections program, which helps leaders turn those principles into real-world practice through action, community, and systems that actually scale trust.In this episode, we unpack how advisors can move beyond surface-level connections and outdated networking tactics, and start building real, reciprocal relationships that compound over time.Ronen shares how to replace scattered follow-ups with a repeatable relationship system—built on generosity, structure, and consistency. You'll learn how to stay top of mind with the right people, deepen trust over time, and turn your network into the most valuable asset in your business.3 of the biggest insights from Ronen …#1.) A Simple System to Strengthen Key RelationshipsRonen shares a simple but powerful system for relationship management: use a “second brain” to quickly capture key details after every conversation—whether it's a voice memo, note, or text to yourself—then block time each week to follow up, add value, and stay connected with your most important relationships. Paired with a dashboard to track touchpoints and relationship strength, this system keeps you consistent, intentional, and top of mind.#2.) How to Measure (and Deepen) Relationship Quality Over TimeInstead of categorizing contacts by titles or roles, Ronen introduces the RQ framework—from RQ1 (a new connection) to RQ5 (an inner-circle lifeline). It's a simple but powerful way to know who you should be investing in, and how often.#3.) Hosting Dinners That Create Connection and Open DoorsTired of stale networking events? Ronen breaks down the “Jeffersonian dinner” format—a structured, one-conversation experience that helps you connect high-level guests, spark meaningful discussion, and become the hub of your network.SHOW NOTEShttps://bradleyjohnson.com/123FREE GIFT + JOIN THE DBDL INSIDER CREWToday's Gift: Get a 15% discount on Ronen's 8-week program, "Beyond Connections."To get access to today's free gift AND become a DBDL Insider with VIP access to future resources and exclusive content, text "123" to 785-800-3235. *Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP at any time to opt-out of receiving text messages.FOLLOW BRAD JOHNSON ON SOCIALTwitterInstagramLinkedInFOLLOW DBDL ON SOCIAL:YouTubeTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookDISCLOSURE DBDL podcast episode conversations are intended to provide financial advisors with ideas, strategies, concepts and tools that could be incorporated into their business and their life. Financial professionals are responsible for ensuring implementation of anything discussed related to business is done so in accordance with any and all regulatory, compliance responsibilities and obligations.The Triad member statements reflect their own experience which may not be representative of all Triad Member experiences, and their appearances were not paid for.Triad Wealth Partners, LLC is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser. Please visit Triadwealthpartners.com for more information. Triad Wealth Partners, LLC and Triad Partners, LLC are affiliated companies. TP06254535343See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Superhero Show Show #591Ironheart Series PremiereThe Superhero Show Show: Breaking Down the Ironheart Series PremiereOn this week's The Superhero Show Show, the panel dives into the highly anticipated Ironheart Series Premiere, reviewing episodes 101 and 102, titled “Take Me Home” and “Will the Real Natalie Please Stand Up?”. With Riri Williams stepping into the spotlight, the hosts explore her evolution from a gifted MIT student to a budding superhero. They also discuss how the show balances science, emotion, and legacy to fuel her journey.A Hero is Forged: Riri's Journey Begins in the Ironheart Series PremiereThe discussion begins with a close look at “Take Me Home,” which reintroduces Riri Williams in a post-Tony Stark world. The hosts praise the show for portraying her intelligence and emotional complexity. As Riri wrestles with grief and ambition, she also tries to define her future.Episode 102, “Will the Real Natalie Please Stand Up?”, dives deeper into her personal life. The panel notes how Riri's friendships and family dynamics help shape her values. The strong performances and grounded storytelling shine here. While the show delivers some exciting tech and action, its emotional depth stands out the most.Building the Suit, Finding Her VoiceThe hosts emphasize that the premiere is more about personal growth than superhero spectacle. Riri doesn't inherit a legacy; she constructs her own from scratch. Her DIY suit symbolizes her resourcefulness and independence.Moreover, her evolving relationship with Natalie creates tension and clarity. The second episode, in particular, challenges Riri to examine loyalty and self-reliance. These opening chapters build a tone that mixes vulnerability with determination. As a result, they set up a compelling character arc for the rest of the season.Resident Alien Continues: “The Lonely Man” and “Ties That Bind”In between Ironheart coverage, the panel shifts gears to Resident Alien. They review the latest episodes, “The Lonely Man” and “Ties That Bind.”In “The Lonely Man,” Harry's deepening isolation prompts him to confront uncomfortable truths about his alien nature. The team appreciates how Alan Tudyk blends comedy with emotion.Next, “Ties That Bind” tightens the emotional connections within the ensemble cast. The story expands its mystery without losing the small-town charm. According to the hosts, the show's writing stays sharp while exploring deeper alien mythology.Final Thoughts: Ironheart Series Premiere Kicks Off a New ChapterIn conclusion, the panel agrees that the Ironheart Series Premiere offers a refreshing and heartfelt addition to the Marvel universe. Riri Williams blends intellect and empathy in a way that redefines what a hero can be.Paired with strong episodes of Resident Alien, this week's Superhero Show Show brings smart analysis and passionate debate. The podcast continues to highlight what makes today's superhero television so compelling.Links and ResourcesMissed our previous episodes of Resident Alien? Catch up!Want to dive deeper? Here are some research links nerds!Resident AlienIronheart

Get ready, patriots—@intheMatrixxx and @shadygrooove are unleashing a truth bomb in Season 7, Episode 122, “President Trump Must See Interview; Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt,” airing live June 19, 2025, at 12:05 PM Eastern! The dynamic duo dives headfirst into President Trump's jaw-dropping June 29, 2025, Fox News interview with Maria Bartiromo, a must-see showdown that exposes the mainstream media's relentless spin. They'll break down Trump's bold statements on Iran's nuclear ambitions, his “Big Beautiful Bill” pushing tax cuts and America-First policies, and his unapologetic take on global tactics, like suggesting the U.S. counters China's hacking with its own moves, leaving Bartiromo speechless. Paired with Karoline Leavitt's fiery press briefings, including her June 19 callout of fake news on Iran, the MG Show connects the dots with real-time intel and razor-sharp wit. The truth is learned, never told—arm yourself with the constitution as your weapon and tune in at noon-0-five Eastern LIVE to stand with Trump! Trump, Maria Bartiromo, Karoline Leavitt, fake news, Iran, Big Beautiful Bill, America First, @intheMatrixxx, @shadygrooove, MG Show, media lies, tariffs mgshow_s7e122_trump_bartiromo_leavitt In this episode, Jeff (@intheMatrixxx) and Shannon (@shadygrooove) zero in on Trump's June 29, 2025, Fox News “Sunday Morning Futures” interview with Maria Bartiromo, recorded on June 27, which has sparked waves across X for its blunt revelations. Trump addressed U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, dismissing establishment narratives and suggesting Iran's capabilities are “exhausted,” a point the hosts will scrutinize against mainstream media spin. They'll also tackle Trump's discussion of his “Big Beautiful Bill,” a sweeping tax and spending package that barely passed the House and faces Senate pushback, with critics like Elon Musk on X calling it “insane” for its potential debt impact. The hosts will highlight how Trump's comments on hacking—implying the U.S. matches China's cyber tactics—reveal a gritty reality of global power plays, challenging the media's one-sided outrage. Meanwhile, Karoline Leavitt's press briefings, noted for their fierce defense of Trump's agenda, will be cross-examined for her takedowns of fake news, especially on Iran, tying into the episode's theme of dismantling establishment lies. With their signature high-energy analysis, Jeff and Shannon deliver unfiltered insights, urging listeners to question narratives and stand firm. The truth is learned, never told—tune in to Rumble.com/mgshow for a patriot's perspective! Tune in weekdays at 12pm ET / 9am PST, hosted by @InTheMatrixxx and @Shadygrooove. Catch up on-demand on https://rumble.com/mgshow or via your favorite podcast platform. Where to Watch & Listen Live on https://rumble.com/mgshow https://mgshow.link/redstate X: https://x.com/inthematrixxx Backup: https://kick.com/mgshow PODCASTS: Available on PodBean, Apple, Pandora, and Amazon Music. Search for "MG Show" to listen. Engage with Us Join the conversation on https://t.me/mgshowchannel and participate in live voice chats at https://t.me/MGShow. Social & Support Follow us on X: @intheMatrixxx https://x.com/inthematrixxx @ShadyGrooove https://x.com/shadygrooove Support the show: Fundraiser: https://givesendgo.com/helpmgshow Donate: https://mg.show/support Merch: https://merch.mg.show MyPillow Special: Use code MGSHOW at https://mypillow.com/mgshow for savings! Wanna send crypto? Bitcoin: bc1qtl2mftxzv8cxnzenmpav6t72a95yudtkq9dsuf Ethereum: 0xA11f0d2A68193cC57FAF9787F6Db1d3c98cf0b4D ADA: addr1q9z3urhje7jp2g85m3d4avfegrxapdhp726qpcf7czekeuayrlwx4lrzcfxzvupnlqqjjfl0rw08z0fmgzdk7z4zzgnqujqzsf XLM: GAWJ55N3QFYPFA2IC6HBEQ3OTGJGDG6OMY6RHP4ZIDFJLQPEUS5RAMO7 LTC: ltc1qapwe55ljayyav8hgg2f9dx2y0dxy73u0tya0pu All Links Find everything on https://linktr.ee/mgshow

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Quaranteam – Book 1: Part 21 Andy's spirits are lifted by an old friend. Based on a post by CorruptingPower, in 25 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels. Chapter 36 Half an hour later, his phone rang and Andy glanced down to see it was Phil calling, a picture of him with the words "Phil The Elder" superimposed over part of it. The poker group actually had two Phils in it,  Phil Marcos and Phil Pak. The two men were dramatically different from one another, but also remarkably similar in others. They shared the same first name, so the group had given them nicknames when they were talking about them if it could've been either of them. Phil Marcos a.k.a. Phil The Elder a.k.a. Greater Phil was 34, Filipino and worked for Boeing with the Air Force at a base in the East Bay, and was certainly the closer friend to Andy. They'd met at a local comic book store just after Andy had moved out to the West Coast, and had hit it off immediately. When Andy had started his poker group up a few years later, Phil was one of the first people Andy had called. Phil Pak, a.k.a. Phil The Younger a.k.a. Lesser Phil was 32, Korean and worked for the NSA out of San Francisco, and not someone they'd seen as often as they liked. For the last couple of years, Lesser Phil had been trying to convince Andy to come work as a data analyst for the NSA in terms of interpretation and extrapolation. Lesser Phil had been a college friend of Eric's, and had been introduced to Andy only a few months after he'd met Greater Phil. While Andy still typically thought of them as Greater and Lesser Phil, he tried not to call them that out loud, and had them as Phil The Elder and Phil The Younger in his phone. Andy asked if it was a common name, and Eric remarked that he knew at least a couple more Phils but none he knew that well. Andy told him he'd had a similar problem with Jennys in high school. "Talk to me, Phil," Andy said to his friend. "You heard the recording. Should I be worried?" "Concerned, yes. Worried, no," Phil sighed. He sounded exhausted on the other end of the line, but as of late, Phil had always sounded exhausted. Whatever he was doing over at the base, it was certainly taking a toll on his friend. "So the good news is that in the long run, it shouldn't make too much of a difference. But that reaction means that Lexi had been infected with the Orange Variant of the DuoHalo virus before we introduced the serum to her body." "The 'Orange Variant?'" "We started naming them after colors, working our way through the spectrum. The Red Variant was first but it died off very quickly, so this is the second one," he grumbled. "But she isn't our first exposure to it, so we know how the serum's going to generally react to it, and what it's going to do to her. There are only two real major differences you're going to need to worry about." "Is she going to be okay?" "I told you, in the long run, it shouldn't make too much of a difference. The two differences you need to pay attention to are this,  first, her margin of error for recursion is far less forgiving. That means don't ever make her go more than a week without getting some Rook juice, if you know what I mean, otherwise she see temporary cognitive decline set in pretty fast, and she'll be ripping your clothes off no matter where you are, so keep that in mind." "Every seven days minimum," Andy repeated, writing it down on a notepad in his writing office. "What's the other major difference I need to worry about?" "It shouldn't even be a concern, but you should still know about it. You know how other men's semen will typically make an imprinted woman ill?" "Sure?" "Those who've been exposed to the Orange Variant, if they come in contact with the semen of a man other than those they're imprinted with, they go into a violent fit of rage, attacking anyone other than their imprinted man on sight. Those rage fits tend to be relatively short lived,  only a hour at most,  but they're still incredibly dangerous and not the kind of thing you want sprung on you as a surprise." "And this is my bodyguard who has this," Andy sighed. "Oh it's fine," Phil chuckled. "She won't harm you, and you know how to protect your family better than anyone. I think anyone who tried to use it as a weakness against Lexi would probably not live to regret it. She'll also be imprinting for longer than normal, so if she's sleeping for like a day and a half, don't worry about it. That's to be expected." "You doing okay, Phil?" Andy asked. "You look like shit, and I'm more worried about you now than I am Lexi." Phil sighed then laughed a little bit. "You know me. I'll sleep when I'm dead. Lots of long days in the office turning into long nights, and on top of that, Audrey and Linda are making sure that I have several partners as well, so that my immunity to DuoHalo continues to be strong. We're not entirely sure of the science of it yet, but it looks like the more people inside a particular polypod, the stronger the internal herd immunity the male at the center get is. Once we knew that for certain, my two queens made sure I had a good litter of partners in our household. So I'm up to eleven myself now." "I still can't believe I'm a level five and you're not, Phil," Andy said, deliberately testing a theory by trying to bait it out of his friend. "Okay, Andy, you got me," Phil said with amusement. "I'm also a level five. I was lying to you earlier, for security reasons. In fact, I think technically I was one of the first level fives. I've also technically had DuoHalo, but I can't really get into the details of that all that much. Let's just say that when we're finally through this whole pandemic, I'm going to have a bunch of stories to tell you that will blow your mind. I probably have to get clearance for you so that I can tell you some of them, but it'll be worth it." "I've always known you were up to something over there, Phil," Andy laughed. "I just couldn't figure out what it was." "Greater Phil, International Man of Mystery. It's got a nice ring to it." "Speaking of Mystery. Poker, this week. Let's do it." "Yeah, sure," Phil said. "I could use a break, so you call everyone else, and I'll make a point of coming over with as much of the family as I can convince to come out, although it has that weird side effect of making every poker night feel like a giant party where we're all hiding from our wives. Maybe we should see if there's enough interest to set up a second table and we can mix and match, so you can spend a bit more time meeting my partners and vice versa." "Well, you see Niko all the time, what with her being at your work, so you probably know her about as well as I do." "That girl's got secrets upon secrets, Andy." That caught him a little off guard. He wasn't bothered by it, but he was amused at the idea of her trying to hide something from him. "Niko? My Niko? I can't see it. She's open and transparent about everything with me." "Sure, okay. Didn't you feel that way about Erin?" "That was different?" "Was it though?" Phil said in a tone that immediately conjured the Smug Thor meme to his mind. "I mean, sure, Niko's secrets are probably being kept from you for the right reasons, as opposed to Erin's, but secrets are secrets." "The last thing I need is you making me more paranoid, Phil." "Forget I said anything. Oh, one last bit of news for you. Maya won't be there until tomorrow midday. Turns out she's also got the Orange Variant, so we're making sure the serum is getting a good foothold before we send her over to you. It's all just safety precautions, but it'll be over soon enough." "Great. We can do poker night on the 20th, so we can all watch the President's speech and the 60 Minutes story together." "Sounds like fun," Phil agreed. "Hopefully Katie Couric's team caught my good side. See you on Friday." As Andy hung up the phone, he noticed that Whitney was lingering in the doorway. She was dressed impeccably in a white button up shirt and a black pencil skirt with black pantyhose on beneath, and the shirt was just barely thin enough that he could see hints of her red bra on underneath. "Have you got a moment, sir?" "Sure thing, Whitney, what's up?" "Just wanted to go over the set up work I've done for the house so you know what's going on, and to ask you a few questions so I can start the process of replacing your laptop for you," she said, her hands folded together in front of her, her eyes mostly lowered. "Sounds great, but Whitney, you don't have to look down all the time. I know you're more used to a stern hand than I am, and I'll do my best to be what you like when we're intimate, but when you're acting in your duties as the house IT manager, you need to relax a little more and try to fit in." Whitney smirked a little bit, those dark red lips perked up as she lifted her head, nodding at him with a little smile. "Oh, I know, sir. I think I mostly just wanted to see if you would notice. Shall we?" For the next half an hour, Whitney explained to him in good detail all the changes she'd gone about to the house in the last day, getting all the rooms configured to work within the house's larger intranet. As it turned out, there were multiple LAN ports in the walls of every room in the house, it seemed like, and once again, Andy found himself wondering who this house had been built for originally. In addition to making sure all the ports were working, Whitney had also set up wireless hubs and repeaters all throughout the house, enough so that no matter where a person was in the house, they should always have a good signal to the internet. The house's security systems ran on an entirely separate network, one with minimal external connectivity, and Whitney said that she would work with Lexi to make sure the system was up to whatever standards his new head of security had in mind. They walked while they talked, and outside in the back, Andy could see Katie astride her riding lawn mower, zipping in lines across the monstrous amount of green grass in his back yard, making sure to get all of it cut even and levelly. He could also see Tala hauling things into the back house with the help of Nicolette, who had ditched the maid outfit for the time being for a more practical set of blue jeans and a baggy t shirt covered in paint splotches. All of the changes, Whitney assured him, had been done with minimal disruption to anyone's work in the house, and she'd been trying to get as much of it today, as it was a Sunday. The last thing they talked about was his replacement laptop, something that Andy was remarkably picky about. Oh, he didn't care about the things most people cared about,  when it came to processors and memory, Andy insisted none of that mattered to him,  but the thing he was adamant about was that the keyboard feel as close to the one on the laptop he was currently using, an eight year old IBM ThinkPad. Too many keyboards were difficult to use for long periods at a time, and considering how many words Andy found himself putting into his laptop on a daily basis, if the keyboard was unwieldy, the laptop might as well be non existent. Whitney made a special note that "keyboard feel" was of the utmost import, and she insisted to him, she would do her best to get him a good replacement within a week or so. She had already begun backing up all the files from his existing laptop to the house's master network, as well as to a backup kept in a fire safe, so that even if disaster struck, he would still have his work in a safe location. Andy did tell her that she didn't have to work full time on the weekends, and that she should make a point of getting settled into her own room, and spending some time catching up with her friend Nicolette who had brought her here. Whitney had smiled at that, and agreed to go get changed so she could help Tala move in, and then they could all help Whitney get moved in afterwards. He was starting to walk back towards his office when he ran into Lauren, clearly just back from a jog around the neighborhood, sweaty and out of breath, a big smile on her face. "Hey there, fella, just the bloke I was lookin' to have a moment with. Got a snip?" He grinned, leaning against the wall, crossing his arms over his chest. "Sure, what's up?" "I've been thinking, and I think maybe we should let Taylor off the hook now," she said, looking down at her feet for a second. "I know, I know, I was the one who set the whole month punishment in place but, strewth, seeing her walking around naked all the time is starting to make me feel bad. I'm thinking she's learned her lesson, and she knows she's got lots of trust to earn back from me, so I'm only keeping her from getting to spend time learning more about all the other amazing sheilas you have in this house, and that's not fair of me." "I agree," Andy chuckled, "but I didn't want to be the one to tell you, seeing how fire and brimstone you were about the whole thing when you set the rules in place." "Strewth," she muttered. "Was it really that much a dunnybrook?" "I was a little worried the heavens were going to part and you were going to call down lightning bolts from the skies," he said, the smile wide on his face. "Real wrath of god type shit." "Bugger. Anyway, you should tell'er that you've talked me down, and that you laid down the law, and you decided, and eventually I relented, that she is done with that punishment and should just join the family like all the other birds. Make it clear you decided, not me, so I still get to keep a bit of that big scary reputation." Andy rolled his eyes but nodded. "Sure sure, you'll look mean. You'll look really scary. Anyway, I'll go find her and tell her while you're hopping into the shower." "Stink that bad, do I?" "Your sweatstains have got sweatstains, Lauren," he said with a laugh as he was backing away from her, while she mimed punching motions in his direction. He wasn't certain where he'd find Taylor in the house, so he decided just to go wandering the halls and see where he stumbled into her. He found her in Hannah's room, where she, Asha and Hannah were sitting on the bed, gossiping. Asha and Hannah hadn't bothered to change out of their pajamas, enjoying a lazy Sunday, while Taylor sat nude with her back against the wall. One of his two cats, Muninn, the Russian blue, was sitting on the bed near Asha, who was petting him idly. All three girls tensed a little bit when he entered the room,  Taylor wasn't supposed to be sitting up on furniture unless Lauren or himself had told her to do so, but Andy hadn't really followed the rules at all, and had made it clear multiple times that Taylor's 'punishment,' such as it was, was mostly for Lauren's mollification, and that if Taylor slipped on the rules from time to time while she wasn't around, he didn't particularly care. "No no, don't get up, Taylor, it's fine," he said, coming into the room. "In fact, it's what I came to talk to you about." "You need to get Nicolette to turn up the house furnace, babe," Asha said to him. "If I'd ta walk around all day in me skivvies, I know I'd be freezin'." "Totally, Daddy," Hannah said. He'd repeatedly told her that she didn't have to call him that (in fact, going so far as to hint that it made him a little uncomfortable when she did) but she had repeatedly answered that she liked calling him that, so she wasn't going to stop any time soon. At least she knew enough not to do it when other people were around the house. "We're just talkin' anyway, so I told her to hop up here, so if you gotta punish someone, it should be me." "You look far too eager when you suggest that, Hannah," he told the Asian teenager. "Anyway, I had a talk with Lauren just a little bit ago. I told her this is my house, and I'm in charge, and that I've decided you've served this part of your punishment long enough. You're free to get dressed, wear clothes around the house, sleep wherever you want, sit wherever you want. You can get your phone back, and you can start working with Lauren at the 49ers camp whenever you feel like you're ready. You're a full member of the household now, and there's no reason for this silly punishment to go on any further. And you can certainly take off that ridiculous dog collar." Taylor's bright blue eyes had been focused on him the entire time he'd been talking, and she slipped off the bed quickly to throw her arms around him, pressing those impressive tits of hers against his chest as she hugged him very tightly, clinging to him, even as he could hear her sniffling back some tears. "Thank you, Andy," she said quietly. "I know Lauren's still mad at me, but this has been really hard, being made to feel like less than a person." He wrapped his arms around her, patting her bare back. "I know, and I get that, but you also have to realize that cheating on her hurt her in a way she'd never been hurt before, and that won't go away fully for a long long time. Just because you're done with all of this doesn't mean you're done with all of that. I know you know that, but it doesn't hurt to be reminded that you're going to be repairing that damage between you two for years to come. You screwed up, but there's a way back from that, as long as you're willing to put in the work and learn from your mistakes." Taylor pulled back, looking at him as something just dawned on her. "So, wait, all the rules have been lifted? Like all all of them?" He tilted his head a little. "Yyyyes? Why, is there one in particular you're asking about?" "So, like, next time, y'know, when me and you, then we can,” He bit back a smile and nodded. "Yes, yes we can. And if you want to masturbate again, you're welcome to start doing that too." She shook her head over dramatically once then leaned in to kiss him. "After we've had our first time together, our first real time together, then I will, but I want the first thing inside of my cunt after all this time to be your cock. If that's okay," she said, biting her lip nervously. "Of course it's okay. I think your next day in the rotation was going to be the 20th, but if you want, we can try and find some time before then instead. It can even be just the two of us, without Lauren around, if that's what you want." She pouted again for a moment. "Anything I want?" "Well, within my usual limits, but sure." She slipped her arms away from him, and turned back to look at Asha and Hannah, extending a hand to each of them. "I want the four of us together, for my first time normally with you, Andy," she said, as Asha took one hand and Hannah took the other. "Oh rrrrreally?" Asha said, dragging the sound out, her London accent dripping through the word. "All four of us together? Sounds like a spot of fun. I'm game if you are, Whiskers," she said, looking over at Hannah with a smile. "Anything you can throw at me, I can totally handle, Goldfish," Hannah shot back at her friend. Clearly the girls had developed nicknames for each other when he wasn't around. "I was supposed to have tomorrow night, Daddy, so instead of it just being me, it'll be all three of us, if that's totally cool and shit." "Yeah, that's, ahem, totally cool. And shit." He leaned in to give Taylor a quick kiss, but she kissed him back harder than expected, and it lasted longer than he'd planned, not that he minded. "And you, young lady, should get some clothes on, and maybe unpack your stuff, whether that's in your own room or in Lauren's room, that's up to you." "Oh it totally all goes in with Lauren," Taylor said. "I don't even want my own room. Either I'm in her bed or yours. You want to come help me move in, girls?" "You couldn't stop us, love," Asha said. "Last one there has a smelly cunt!" Hannah said as she bolted towards the door, Asha and Taylor just a step or two behind her. "Y'know," Andy said to himself and the cat, "I feel like I should've yelled that there's no running in the house after them, but I just know it wouldn't have done any good." "Meow," Muninn said to him in response. "Oh hush," Andy said. "What the hell do you know?" "Meow," Muninn agreed. "Damn straight." After leaving Hannah's room, he was halfway down the hall when he ran into Sarah, who was wearing one of his t shirts, one for a band called Stereophonics, and sweatpants beneath it, her hair done up in the least stylish ponytail he'd ever seen from her, as if she'd just put her red mane up to get it out of the way for a while. "Hey you," she said, her pearly white smile beaming at him. "Maya should be here any minute, and I know you're just gonna love her." "I actually spoke to Phil a little bit ago, and she's not going to be here until tomorrow, but she's still coming, don't you worry." He explained the Orange Variant to her, and while she was a little disappointed that her friend's arrival would be delayed, she understood that Maya's health was the most important thing, and the base didn't want to let her out of their sight until she was ready. "What've you been up to today?" She rolled her oceanic blue eyes at him with a big harumph. "Reading screenplays that my agent sent over, trying to pick my next project. It's looking like everyone's going to want to do serialized television right now, because they can get more content out of smaller budgets, but so many of these stories are just so boring," she groaned. "It's like my agent's only sending me the same stuff." "Well," he said, taking her hand in his as they walked down the hallway, "tell your agent what you want then, whether that's more drama, more action, more comedy, more whatever it is you want more of. They only know what you want when you tell them. I had to learn the same lesson with my literary agent early on." She squeezed his hand thankfully. "My agent really should know better, but you're right. I can get her on the hunt for the kinds of things I want to be doing. You know there aren't really any good spy stories on television right now? I should see if she can get me something like that. I'll give her a call tomorrow, see if maybe she can reach out to the production companies, see who's already got projects winding up I can try and piggyback onto." They walked past the door of Emily and Sarah's workspace, and Andy noticed it was closed. He pointed with his other hand at the closed door as they kept on walking. "Em in some kind of meeting?" Sarah nodded. "London based production company wanted to reach out to her, so she's taking the call today, but she should be out in an hour or so." The doorbell rang, and Sarah arched an eyebrow in surprise. "I thought you said Maya wouldn't be here until tomorrow." "That's what Phil told me," he said, as the two of them started to head downstairs, although Andy could hear someone answering the door, followed by a loud squeal of recognition. When they came down the stairs, Andy could see it was Piper who'd answered the door, and she had her arms wrapped around a short blonde girl, hugging her tightly. "Andy! Sarah! Brooke's here!" Piper said to them, swinging the shorter girl around a bit. "That's great, but I thought she was  " "Surprise, man!" Xander said as he stepped in through the doorway. Andy let go of Sarah's hand and rushed down the rest of the stairs, suddenly stopping about six feet away from the door. "Are you...?" "Paired with three people this morning, so I'm 100% safe as houses," his tattooed friend said. Once he'd gotten the word 'paired' out, Andy had continued rushing his best friend, wrapping his arms around the burly guy, giving him a hell of a hug. "Oh Jesus, it's good to know you're safe, man," Andy sighed. "And it's so fucking good to see you. I know we hung out last December, but fuck, these eleven months have felt like five fucking years,” "Glad to see my mouth's rubbing off on you," Sarah laughed, closing the distance to meet them. "Xander, these are my partners Piper Brown and Sarah Washington, both of whom you've talked to a bit through FaceTime. Piper, Sarah, this is my best and oldest friend, Xander Baker, whom I've known since we were both, like, what, 6?" Xander laughed, nodding. "6, 7, something like that. However old we were in kindergarten." "Not very," Andy said. "Not enough!" Xander replied. "Anyway, Andy, Sarah, this is my soon to be partner Brooke Maloney, whom I have your partner Piper to thank for." "Well," Piper laughed, "I'd originally pitched her to come here and be Andy's partner, but he realized she'd be a much better fit for you, considering how much you both love classic cars, although really, I think it was just so he didn't have to hear her singing Vince Gill songs around the house all the time, 'cause she does that a lot, and I hope they warned you about that, Xander." "She can be singing Vince Gill while I'm singing Wu Tang Clan, and somewhere in the middle, over the engine of a Dodge Charger, I think we can make it work," Xander said. "Honestly, Pipes," Brooke said to her, "the only reason he said soon to be is because I wanted to come over and say thank you to y'all, and let Xander have a bit of time with his friend before we got to bumpin' uglies. But all the other gals in his house have just been so sweet, y'all, I can't wait for you to meet'em." "Why don't Piper and I give you a tour of the place, Brooke," Sarah said, "and the boys can do a little bit of catching up. You want me to have Jenny bring drinks to you out on the patio, hun?" "Yeah," Andy said, "I'll take a pina colada. Xander?" "Just a Corona." Sarah nodded. "Drinks coming up! This way ladies!" she said, marching them down towards the kitchen first. "Jesus Andy," Xander said quietly. "You really bagged Sarah Washington. I mean, I know I've talked to her vidchat, but seeing her in person like this,” "Seriously, I don't deserve this much luck," Andy said with a chuckle as he started to lead his best friend towards the back patio. "Oh fuck you," Xander teased. "You deserve exactly this much luck. Our entire lives, I've been watching you do good things for people left and right and never asking for so much as a thank you in return, and this is what karma has brought you, dude, so live a little. Enjoy it." As they moved out onto the patio, Xander shook his head. "I will say, however, that my house isn't quite as big as yours is. Don't get me wrong, it's still a fucking palace compared to that one bedroom shithole I lived in back in Ohio, but I'm just saying,” Andy rolled his eyes with a smirk. "You know I didn't pick the places myself, right jackass?" "I guess so," Xander said, as the two men moved to sit down on deck chairs near the pool. It was cool for November but not so cold that either man felt like they needed to add layers, both having grown up in the Midwest, where California winters would be considered nice spring days. "God, I'm really here. It's wild, man." "It's great having you out here, Xander. Jesus, the stories I have to tell you. You're here early, though. I didn't expect you out here for at least a few more days." "Turns out these DuoHalo Variants are pretty intense," Xander sighed, "and since they were pairing me up with someone in the military, they wanted to make sure I got hooked into the system as quickly as they could, so everything got very rush rush rush. When you told me to be ready to go at a moment's notice, you weren't kidding. As soon as we finished up that conversation, I started packing, and just barely got done before they showed up to cart me away. They're even taking care of selling my house for me, although I suspect it's just going to become government housing or something." "Yeah, that wouldn't surprise me," Andy agreed. "God, it's good to have you here, man." "Well if it isn't my favorite hoodrat," Fiona said, carrying out a tray with three drinks on it, setting it down on a table as Xander immediately got up and hugged him hard. "How you been, lunkhead?" "Better now that I know you made it here okay, muckraker," he teased back. "How the hell you been Fi?" "Better now that I know you ditched that crazy ex of yours," she laughed. "Can I say it?" "Oh I think you've earned it." "I told you that girl was no good." "You did indeed tell me that," Xander agreed, taking his bottle of Corona from the drinks tray, as Andy grabbed his pina colada and Fi grabbed a tall glass of wine. "Hey hey hey, the gang's all back," Fi said with a smile. "To old friends and new flames." "To life, liberty and us getting through this fucking plague together," Xander toasted. "To family," Andy corrected. "To family!" they all toasted together, clinking glasses. Piper has a confession to make.. Chapter 37 The conversation had gone far into the evening, with members of the household coming in and out several times, joining for a while before leaving the trio to their own devices once more, mostly anyway, a couple of Andy's partners choosing to remain longer. Sarah and Aisling in particular were intent on getting as many stories about Andy's youth as they could, and he felt a little like they hoped either Xander or Fiona would tell them embarrassing tales from their college years. While Fi had been mostly coy about the years they'd spent at university, Xander, by contrast, had been eager to tell at least a handful of hilarious and ridiculous stories about the troubles they'd found themselves in during their misspent youth. Despite how flustered he got a couple of times, it was a wonderful night of reminiscing, and a chance for the girls to see Andy in a different light. A piece of advice Andy had never let go of was that as you got older, it was almost important to keep people around you who knew you when you were young and fearless. At least a few times, he'd managed to deflect the conversation off himself and onto other people, a detour letting both Sarah and Emily talk about their experiences making movies, and Xander talking about the process of being relocated from Ohio out to California. Xander's trip had been surprisingly surreal, and he told the group about it in explicit detail. He'd been loaded into an isolation chamber on a cargo plane along with twenty other men, each in their own little plastic bubble tent, although each of the tent also had curtains that could be dropped for privacy. Xander told them he'd found that odd but understood why eventually. The plane had been mostly full of men when it picked Xander up in Ohio. The little isolation chamber was like a emergency field hospital's clean room, with a mattress on the floor as well as a few days of rations, both food and water, and a little sealable chemical toilet. Nearly everything was ziptied to weights to keep it steady. There was also a little headset that connected to a series of voice chat channels all the men could use to talk to one another. The main channel had been too hectic for Xander to stay in for more than a handful of minutes, but he'd eventually peeled off a couple of the men in the plane into a separate channel, and was able to both give them some information and get some on his own. All of the men on the plane had been gathered from cities in the central and eastern United States, and were being ferried out to partners, generally military but some in other branches of the government, and they weren't being let out of their isolation chambers until they'd been paired up with at least one woman, thus, the beds and the privacy curtains. At least a couple of the pods had not only men in them, but also a woman in the middle of the imprinting process . The government didn't want to risk the life of any man, so this was an emergency plan decided to keep as many people as they could safe. The two men Xander spent the afternoon talking with were Klaus, a 26 year old Master Sergeant from Georgia that Xander felt like was probably in special ops of some kind, and Bill, a 34 year old schoolteacher from Tennessee who was being paired up with a prominent Silicon Valley businesswoman he'd dated back in high school. Klaus clearly knew far more than he wanted to share with Xander and Bill, but he'd done his best to give the two men some information to make their journey a little less panic stricken. There were two women in the isolation chamber with Klaus, a twenty year old blonde named Olivia and a twenty two year old Korean American named Naya, or so Klaus told them, as both women were still in the middle of the imprinting process. The man was part of the security forces for the flying hospital that was transporting men and women around the country. He knew what he could and couldn't tell Xander and Bill, and just having a conversation with Klaus had made Xander feel more safe in their travels. He had a calm and casual demeanor to him while discussing how everything had been carefully planned, even if it all felt pretty slapdash. He couldn't answer all of their questions, for security reasons, but he told the two men that the airplane had basically been in motion nonstop for the last three weeks, doing its best to ferry people around the nation. Xander had asked him if it was truly necessary, only to be told how high the casualty rate was for men around the nation. Klaus had seen the stacks of bodies, and the man sounded rattled when he described the hundreds of empty apartments he'd seen in his native Queens, as the corpses had filled up dump trucks, and they'd had to conceal the bodies as they were taking them out in the dead of night. Klaus told them he'd been in a biohazard suit for most of the last week, but now that he had two partners, he would be able to go out and provide an escort for everyone going to and from the plane, although he planned to return to his isolation room with his two partners in between each stop they made. From Ohio they flew down to Nebraska, stopping at Offut Air Force Base, where they picked up a handful of soldiers and dropped off a handful of women. Bill had asked Klaus how long they'd been running these routes. Klaus said they'd been running for a few weeks now, and they were only one of five planes that were crisscrossing the nation. Olivia and Naya had both been brought into the inoculation center in Denver earlier and then swapped planes to meet up with him in New York, where they'd met up after he'd returned bringing in another stable of surviving men. All privacy had basically gone out the window. Klaus told him that most of the men had the option to wait until they were in a house or an apartment or something, but Klaus had been told by his commanding officer that they couldn't spare him that much time, so he needed to just get on with his business on the plane so he could get back to work as soon as he was done. By the time they'd touched down at McCarran Airport in Las Vegas, Bill had been just about ready to break out into full fledged panic, between the constant shift in air pressure, the take offs and landings done without proper seatbelts and his inability to go anywhere that wasn't his little sealed off compartment, but a quick talking to from Xander had gotten the man to cool down at least a little bit. They were barely on the ground in Nevada an hour, taking people off and bringing new people on, as well as refueling the plan, before taking off again, landing at Oakland airport a few hours later under the cover of night. Their cellphones had been taken from them when they'd arrived at the plane, so Xander had been forced to guess at the time, but he would've placed their arrival in Oakland at something around 2 a.m. or so, although the lock in had made it impossible to use traffic as a gauge. In Oakland, everyone had been taken from their individual compartments and loaded onto a large troop transport truck, with no caution given to cross contamination or infection, as they were all told they would be getting paired up within a few hours, so even if they caught DuoHalo now, it wouldn't matter. Xander had been concerned by that but he had decided to go along with it, because Klaus seemed to consider the whole thing fine, and he was the one loading people onto the trucks. The trucks had ferried them from Oakland up to a staging area next to the lab near Mount Diablo, just adjacent to New Eden, and once there, they'd been introduced to their new partners and from there, sorted into where they were going to go. The building they were using as a staging area felt like a converted aircraft hangar, with a high curved metal ceiling and big fluorescent lights hanging high above them. Although there were some tented parts of the space, similar to what had been inside the cargo hold of the airplane that had brought him here, most of the space was open, with long painted striped lines on the ground, leading people through the processing. Men weren't being given any injections, something Xander had thought was odd, until all the men were given a five minute lecture on "Your New Reality," something that the men were told to take deadly seriously. The lecture included basic things like how they would be receiving their vaccinations (sexually transmitted from their new partners), how their partners would need sexual satisfaction about once a week or so, how their semen would be toxic to any woman they weren't paired with, and how if they ever felt like they were coming down with the symptoms of DuoHalo they should have sex with one of their partners immediately, which would resolve them. At the point when the men had been told that their semen would be toxic to any woman they weren't paired with, a handful of the men had quietly jeered and rolled their eyes, but the next slide in the presentation showed a wound on a woman's arm that had silenced all that nonsense quickly. The end of the lecture included a video message from President Pelosi, urging the men to consider fatherhood like a new version of the World War 2 draft,  every man needed to do his service to help save the country. Extensive tax breaks and financial aid would be provided to families with multiple children, it was stressed. The country needed to be rebuilt. As soon as the lecture was done, they'd been marched single file to a series of processing windows, over a dozen clerks taking people's names and social security numbers before assigning them a holding area to head over to, where they would meet their partners. A sticker was placed on their chest before they were sent on their way. It had all felt very assembly line, as if there wasn't time for kindness or courtesies, and people were simply being pushed through the grinder as quickly as possible. Klaus had joked around with them on the ride over that while it might seem rough, it was being done for optimal performance in getting people in and through the system and into their new lives, wherever they may be. Xander had heard several different locations mentioned,  the San Jose highrises, the Stanford campus, the Berkeley campus, the SF towers, the Altamont sprawl, the Tracy ghosttown,  but when it came time for him to be told where to go, he was told he wouldn't need to go far, as he was being assigned to Dos Eden, the first expansion zone to New Eden. He'd been given four partners on site, with one more to be waiting for him at the location. They'd been waiting for him in the holding area assigned to him, each having arrived sometime over the previous day, so they'd all had a chance to get to know one another. Letting the women have some time to bond in advance of the man's arrival seemed smart to Xander, as they could size each other up without having to worry about keeping their new mate's attention. The women had also been given their injections in the holding area, and so Xander assumed the spaces had also doubled as observation areas, making sure none of the women had suffered any adverse reactions to their injections the day before. Captain Betsy Ross had turned out to be a complete knockout, a blonde pint size pocket rocket dynamo who was training men nearly twice her size in hand to hand close quarters combat, and they had clicked immediately, almost as if they were custom made for each other. She'd kissed him hard enough to nearly knock him off his feet before he'd even been able to say hello. The second woman had been Serena Ortiz, a Latina woman in her late twenties who was a U.S. Marshall, and had built a career out of tracking down fugitives. Tall and statuesque, she had a certain grace to how she'd moved, he'd noticed immediately. She'd spent the past few hours talking with Betsy before Xander's arrival, and the two already had a friendly relationship, having bonded over the fact that they could both kick Xander's ass if needed. The third was a slender blonde woman in her late 30s who had looked hauntingly familiar before her introduction, but Xander had struggled to place her, even after she identified herself as Alicia Geller. When she'd told Xander that he would likely know the role she'd played in her youth, Rascal Rachel, that had made it all come together immediately. Alicia was a child actress who had been the star of a popular kids show until she'd grown out of it and the show had been canceled. Instead of continuing acting, she had retired from show business and gone into education, teaching history to high school students. She seemed a little shy, but had assured him that once they'd had time to get to know one another, she would come out of her shell. The final one on site had been Brooke, and she'd detailed the story to him how her friend Piper was paired up with Andy, and that they had recommended Brooke pair up with Xander, so she had. She'd been wearing a Shelby GT Cobra necklace when they met, and Xander had known it was going to work out just fine. A second sticker was placed on his chest and the girls were told to stay with him, as everyone was sorted into lines and sent towards trucks. Most of the trucks were large troop transports, but Xander had been surprised to see that the vehicle he and his partners were set to was much smaller, and they were the only group loaded up onto it. He'd felt a little bad, since really they could've just been loaded up into an Escalade, him, his four new partners and the MP driving them over to their new home. On the way over, the MP delivered the final set of instructions to Xander, as to why his fifth partner hadn't been waiting for him at the base and was, instead, at the new home. Her name was KC Kadrey, and she was a 20 year old Vietnamese American student over at Stanford, studying mechanical engineering. She'd needed to get her injections a couple of days prior, and there had been some concerns that she might simply just grab the first man she saw and go after him, so she'd been taken to their new home and allowed to settle in. But, the MP warned him, it meant that she might be a bit intense when they arrived. She'd also brought her golden retriever with her, and keeping the large dog at the staging area had seemed problematic. Xander, like all the men who'd been on the airplane, had been forced to travel light, a single wheelie suitcase all he'd been allowed to bring with him. All of his things that had been picked up in Ohio would show up at some point within the next few weeks as the truck conveying them drove cross country, but until they, he would have to make due with the things he had. Xander had been forced to argue with the people picking him up that the one car he'd been restoring, a black 1970 Barracuda, would be part of the things taken to his new home, and while the discussion had gotten a little heated, eventually the people picking him up had relented and loaded it into the truck with the rest of his stuff. Each of the women had a similar amount of things with them, and when they arrived at their new home, they all felt woefully unprepared. Dos Eden was technically part of New Eden, but it was an expansion to the original enclave, and the dwellings there were much more of nice houses than they were the sorts of mansions and manors that made up New Eden itself. The MP driving them over had said she lived in Dos Eden, and she was incredibly thankful, as it meant having a family was a distinct possibility, while the people in many of the other locations were going to be doing lots of relocating and readjusting over the next few years. Those in the tower condo buildings were generally being given an entire floor to themselves, and as needed walls would be knocked down and units combined as families expanded. The views were nice, the MP told them, but it just didn't feel like a home. When they pulled up to the house just around dawn, Xander was a little surprised by it. They had told him not to expect a grandiose mansion, but the home was far nicer than any place he'd ever lived in before, a two story building with five bedrooms and four bathrooms, so not enough that each person had their own bedroom, but they would make it work, all of them agreed. It was mostly glass walls, and Xander found himself thankful for the ring of trees, and the high fences, that would provide him with at least a little privacy from his neighbors, who were only a short walk away on either side. It had a three car garage, and Xander was told there were new Teslas charging inside for them. (Xander immediately planned to turn one of the three garage spaces into his own little workshop where he'd continue restoring the Barracuda.) The driveway was long enough that they would be able to comfortably fit at least four more cars out front if needed. The place had its own pool with hot tub, however, something Xander was astonished to find. He'd never lived in a place with a pool before, and now his home had one. They'd barely gotten in the door before KC had rushed Xander, practically mauling him with love in the entry way to the home. She'd been coherent enough to talk with him, the two of them moving into the master bedroom before he'd had sex with her and she'd fallen into her imprinting process. The other girls had moved into the bedroom somewhere in the middle of their tryst and Betsy had immediately insisted on going second, having stripped down while watching Xander and KC. Alicia had gone third, leaving him with only Serena and Brooke conscious. The three of them had taken a shower together, and somewhere in the middle of the shower, Serena had decided she couldn't wait any further, and had gone through part of the process in the shower and the rest bent over the bathroom countertop. As much as he wanted to, he told Brooke that he was going to need a while before he could imprint her, his entire body more than a little exhausted, as the chemicals from the four women had been flowing through his bloodstream, giving him immunity from DuoHalo and doing some rather significant changes to his body. Brooke had laughed and just suggested they go over to visit Andy and Piper, which brought them up to now. "Fuckin' hell," Andy laughed. "No fucking wonder you look exhausted, Xan. How much have you slept in the last two days?" "Oh, we took a nap after we settled into the house, and I slept a bit on the plane while it was hauling our asses through the skies," his best friend said with a chuckle. "So yeah not as much as I should but more than I do some days. Was your experience similar, Fi?" Fiona's journey had been very similar, with her and Moira catching an earlier flight out of Washington a few days ago, although their plane had made only one additional stop before landing in Oakland, their plane having gone straight from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles, where many of the men in the chambers had been unloaded and several women had been loaded on board. Because Fi and Moira had been traveling together, they'd had each other to talk with and neither had felt especially lonely during the voyage. Fi even admitted they had spent much of the time talking about Andy, speculating how much he might or might not have changed over the years. As the hour grew late, Brooke returned to the main room with Piper, suggesting she and Xander head home, reminding the two old friends that they now lived less than fifteen minutes apart, and could see each other as often as they wanted to, but Andy and Xander still hugged for a long minute, thankful to have reconnected on the other side of the disaster, before they walked the two to the door and sent them home. Several of the girls had peeled off and gone to bed over the course of the evening, and at the end of the night, the only people still awake were Andy, Piper and Sarah. Aisling had been the very last to go to bed before reminding Sarah not to stay up too late, otherwise she would be too tired to talk to Maya when she arrived tomorrow, but Sarah had laughed it off and dismissed it. After closing the door behind Xander, he walked back down stairs, intending to clean up the remaining empty beer bottles and glasses left behind in the living room, only to find that Nicolette had beaten him to it, having cleaned it all up and then disappearing into her room for the night, so he couldn't even say thank you to her. "I swear, we've got a ninja for a French maid around this house," he muttered to himself with amusement. Huginn, his black cat, stood up from his perch on the back of one of the couches, stretched by arching his back, then moved to sit back down exactly where he was. "I feel ya, bud," he agreed with the cat. "We should probably see about getting to bed, don't you think, ladies?" Piper shook her head, pushing Andy back to sit down on the couch. "Not for a bit. You can sleep when you're dead," she said with a grin. "Don't you agree, Sarah?" "Oh totally," the tall redhead said, moving to slide in to one side of Andy on the couch. "You lose one third of your life sleeping, well, I mean I guess you don't really lose it since you have to sleep otherwise you'll go insane, but it's, like, a lot a lot of time to be spending doing just one thing." "Besides, I have to say thank you for making sure you brought my best friend to be nearby so I didn't feel so lonely all the time," Piper said, peeling her shirt up and over her head, tossing it aside, leaving her in a sports bra and tight fitted blue jeans, her toned stomach bared to the cool night air. "We've been kinda dancing around each other for the last few weeks, Andy, and I don't want you to think I'm not grateful, because I'm very thankful for all the things you've done for me since we've met." "Piper, you don't have  " he started before she lifted her hand up to cover his mouth, "Andy, enough," she giggled. "You can just say 'you're welcome' when you're being thanked for something, you know. You don't have to try and play down the work that went into it." He smirked a little bit, as she pulled her hand back. "I just don't want you to feel like you owe me anything." "Oh, but Andy, I do owe you," she said, bending down to press a kiss to his lips, just a soft and quick one. "You got me away from that asshole Covington. When I couldn't think straight, you did everything you could to bring me back to being me again, and that's not something anyone would do." She inhaled the scent of him, and he could swear he saw her pupils dilate a little in response. "You remember how I told you I could smell you from far away? I still can, but the raw musk of you is even more intense up close, and I fucking love how you smell, you sexy bastard. It makes me feel warm and safe and gooey and sticky and protected all at once. And I know that at least some of that is just the chemicals flowing through my brain bonding me to you, but you know what?" She leaned in and nibbled on his earlobe a little bit. "I've decided that I don't fucking care why I feel how I feel. I feel how I feel and that's all that fucking matters. You've kept me safe. You've given me space when I wanted it, and been happy to talk with me when I needed that. You helped me get my friend here and kept her safe, and as soon as you thought it was time, you pushed my ass to get back to work and reminded me not to give up on my dreams. So don't you dare fucking tell me I don't have to repay you, because even if you don't think that I do, I do, and I want to." "You're the only one of the girls who says she can smell me anywhere in the house, Piper," he told her. "I hope that's not a sign that anything's wrong because Covington held off so long on letting you get imprinted after the injections." "Oh, there's nothing wrong with me, Andy," she purred, unbuttoning her jeans before pushing them down to her ankles, not having bothered to put shoes on earlier, stepping out of them and her panties, leaving her in just the sports bra. She had such an athletic body that it had a tendency to make Andy feel a little ashamed of how out of shape he was. "I'm just different, that's all. Being able to smell you when you're in the house? I consider that a benefit, not a side effect. I get a little anxious when you leave and I can't smell you, not so much that it bothers me, but just enough that I notice the feeling of longing I have that you aren't on hand. And I've reread that letter you left me over a dozen times, because each time, I think I fall for you a little more." She grinned, grabbing her sports bra, pulling it up over her head, tossing it aside. "So yeah, I was scared of saying that, but I'm definitely falling for you, Andrew Rook. Falling in love with you. That's why I was so deep in thought the other morning. You didn't do anything to make me upset or angry. I just was worried about how to tell you." "Piper, Why would you be worried?" Andy said with a kind smile. "You've got so many beautiful women here, Andy," she said, gesturing back to the house. "I mean, shit, you've got Sarah Fucking Washington with her arm around you right now! I know I'm fit, but I'm not beautiful like she and Em are." At that, he raised a single finger, pointing at her. "How dare you," he said, his tone evening a little bit. "You are fucking stunning, I mean beautiful like you cannot even imagine and I do not want to hear you saying you're not beautiful ever again, okay? Because whatever dumb ass boyfriend or athlete you met who said you weren't pretty was the biggest fucking moron you ever met, and you shouldn't give whatever that prick said another thought ever again. Tell her I'm right, Sarah," he said with a soft laugh, shaking his head. "Yep yep yep," Sarah said with a giggle. "Stop being fucking stupid because you're not just pretty, you're fucking hot, and every girl in this house who likes girls thinks so. Shit, I heard Katie telling Jenny that if she wanted to give her a hall pass for her birthday, she'd want to use it on you over all the other girls in the house." Piper giggled, shaking her head, her dark hair covering her eyes for a minute. "You're fucking lying, Sarah." "Cross my fucking heart, swear to fucking God, may she strike me the fuck down if I'm lying. Katie thinks you're the hottest bitch in the house, so you need to shut the fuck up about saying you aren't fucking pretty because that's the stupidest fucking thing anyone's said today, and people talk, like, the worst amount of shit in this house when they think people aren't listening," Sarah said, rolling her eyes, as if she found the whole thing hilariously sad. "Well, that's something I wouldn't have believed if you hadn't told me," Piper replied with a smile. "And I was talking about us dancing around each other, Andy, and I want to apologize for that. I know we've had a handful of encounters, but I've been, guarded, and I'm sorry for how guarded I've been emotionally. I think maybe I was a little hurt that you didn't want to bring Brooke into this house, even though I know you said you thought she'd be a better match with Xander. I thought maybe that was a polite way of you trying to duck out of meeting her,” She looked down at her feet. "I feel a bit guilty about that right now, having spent a bunch of the evening talking with her. I have known that girl almost half a de

How many people have you had sex with? In other words, what's your “body count?” In this episode, we're going to dive into the data. We’ll discuss the average number of sexual partners people report having, why men consistently report higher body counts than women, as well as why people seem to place so much emphasis on body count in the first place. I am joined by Ashley Weller. She is a Human Sexuality and Health Psychology Professor at Chapman University in Southern California. She also has a podcast called What’s your Position that tackles issues surrounding sexuality, relationships, life, and love from a comedic yet educational point of view. Some of the specific topics we explore include: Is there a better phrase than “body count” that we can use when referring to the number of partners we’ve had? What’s the average body count among adults today, and how has it changed over time? How does body count differ across gender? What are people really asking when they inquire about body count? Does body count actually tell you anything about someone else’s sexual health or competence? You can follow Ashley and check out What’s your Position here. Got a sex question? Send me a podcast voicemail to have it answered on a future episode at speakpipe.com/sexandpsychology. *** Thank you to our sponsors!  Expand your sexual horizons with Beducated! Featuring more than 100 online courses taught by the experts, Beducated brings pleasure-based sex ed directly into your bedroom. Enjoy a free trial today and get 50% off their yearly pass by using LEHMILLER as the coupon code. To redeem this offer, visit: https://beducate.me/lehmiller-june  Passionate about building a career in sexuality? Check out the Sexual Health Alliance. With SHA, you’ll connect with world-class experts and join an engaged community of sexuality professionals from around the world. Visit SexualHealthAlliance.com and start building the sexuality career of your dreams today. Practice love every day with Paired, the #1 app for couples. Download the app at paired.com/justin to get a 7-day free trial and 25% off if you sign up for a subscription. *** Want to learn more about Sex and Psychology? Click here for previous articles or follow the blog on Facebook, Twitter, or Bluesky to receive updates. You can also follow Dr. Lehmiller on YouTube and Instagram. Listen and stream all episodes on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Amazon. Subscribe to automatically receive new episodes and please rate and review the podcast! Credits: Precision Podcasting (Podcast editing) and Shutterstock/Florian (Music). Image created with Canva; photos used with permission of guest.

This week on Welcome to the Poddy, Clay lays by the fire as he returns after a brief (and much-needed) break, opening up about the chaos of his recent schedule, the importance of taking time off, and the strange, sobering experience of witnessing a Nepalese man in the middle of a manic episode.Then it's lights, camera, dysfunction—Clay reviews the Apple TV+ workplace satire The Studio (2024), a sharply written comedy about the desperation to succeed, people-pleasing bosses, and the chaotic energy of modern creative workspaces. Paired with a bag of Natural Confectionery lollies (because gummy sugar fuels all emotional labor), this review dives into themes of bad management, fragile egos, and dream jobs that turn into slow-motion nightmares.Expect film review with a twist of real life, a few laugh-out-loud moments, and the relatable pain of being way too available on Slack.Keywords:movie review, Apple TV+ review, The Studio series, streaming comedy review, workplace comedy, best podcasts 2025, funny podcast, burnout stories, stand-up comedy, observational humor, TV analysis, binge-worthy shows, comedy podcast Australia.

From multi Grammy-award winning artist and songwriter Victoria Monét comes a lyrical picture book that's perfect for children with separation anxiety, while also offering some healing for hard working parents.I'll always be your moonYou'll always be my starJust keep me in your heart andI'll be everywhere you areEverywhere You Are is a lyrical and heartwarming picture book to comfort children experiencing separation anxiety while offering solace to hardworking parents. This melodic tale follows a gentle moon as it comforts a young star when they part ways at dawn. Paired with the whimsical and imaginative art of Alea Marley, Everywhere You Are beautifully illustrates that even when loved ones are not physically present, their love remains ever-present in our hearts. Inspired by Victoria's own experiences as a working parent, this book is a touching reminder of the enduring bond between parent and child.Everywhere You Are reminds us that even when someone isn't right next to us, their love still carries on in our hearts.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Get in, loser, we're going...to the mall and never leaving because there is a zombie apocalypse going and and we have all our basic needs met is what the main characters of 2004 Dawn of the Dead SHOULD HAVE said. Instead, they come up with a subpar plan and chaos ensued. This movie pulls no punches and is quick to get to the action. Listen up as we discuss Ving Rhames (can't get enough of him), zombie babies, and the fine line between helping obviously dead people and keeping others alive. Paired with a Lake Michigan Froth. Rate! Review! Follow! Follow us on Instagram and Letterboxd @toastyhorror Check out our website toasttoromcoms.com Email us at toasttoromcoms@gmail.com

Today, Jon and Kristin are taking another shot at playing advice columnists. If you remember season one… well, let's just say that attempt never made it to air. But this time? They're back and bolder than ever. Tune in for a hilarious episode where their advice isn't up for debate—it's basically gospel. Let us know how they did (or if they should retire from the advice game for good)Shop Jon's Limited Print Drop:June 29th at 10am EST Jon-Volk.comKristin's Amazon Store FrontJon's Amazon Store FrontJoin all the fun on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Socials:Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠That's The Point ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kristin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TiktokThat's The PointYoutubeKristin's ChannelLearn more at TheFabricOfOurLives.comGet up to 35% off plus 2 FREE gifts when you go to shopbeam.com/THATSTHEPOINT and use code THATSTHEPOINT at checkout.Head over to Thrivemarket.com/POINT to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 giftPractice love every day with Paired, the #1 app for couples. Download the app at www.paired.com/TTPProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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About Everywhere You Are From multi Grammy-award winning artist and songwriter Victoria Monét comes a lyrical picture book that's perfect for children with separation anxiety, while also offering some healing for hard working parents.I'll always be your moonYou'll always be my starJust keep me in your heart andI'll be everywhere you areIn this melodic picture book from chart-topping musical sensation Victoria Monét, a gentle moon comforts a young star as night ends and they separate. Paired with the whimsical and imaginative art of Alea Marley, Everywhere You Are reminds us that even when someone isn't right next to us, their love still carries on in our hearts.Victoria Monét BioMulti-hyphenate superstar and 3x Grammy-award winner, including 2024 Best New Artist, Best R&B Album and the first Black woman to win Best Engineered Album Non-Classical , Victoria Monét has been stealthily— and steadily— trailblazing her own gilded path in music for over a decade.. Monét has been enjoying a hard-earned breakthrough year with her long-awaited album debut, JAGUAR II and most recently, the extended JAGUAR II : Deluxe. With JAGUAR II, Monét delivered a handful of singles from the album including “Smoke” ft. Grammy winner Lucky Daye, “Party Girls” ft. Buju Banton, and culture defining hit single “On My Mama” – which now has over 158 million streams in the US and over 229 million streams worldwide, along with its iconic video garnering over 71 million views and viral content topping 804 million views. "On My Mama" earned #1 spots on R&B / Hip-Hop radio & US Rhythmic chart and charted in the Top 4Everywhere You Are Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/737920/everywhere-you-are-by-victoria-monet-illustrated-by-alea-marley/Victoria & Hazel at the Grammys. Photo by © Dalvin Adams.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.

Welcome back to this week's episode of Unlocked! This week, we sit down with our good friend and former NFL star, Golden Tate, for an engaging and hilarious conversation. Golden shares his journey from growing up in Nashville, becoming one of the best athletes in the state and reaching the pinnacle of his sport. He opens up about his experiences in the NFL, including winning a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks and the challenges of transitioning to civilian life after sports.We dive into his personal life, discussing his family, parenting philosophies, and the importance of humility and community service. Golden also shares insights into his relationship with his wife, Elise, and how they navigate their differences in parenting styles. Plus, we can't forget the laughs! From pickleball rivalries to funny stories about his kids, this episode is packed with light-hearted moments and genuine reflections on life, love, and legacy.Golden Tate's new podcast "Showtime with Golden Tate" is out now so go subscribe on YouTube!Subscribe Here! -> https://www.youtube.com/@GoldenTateOfficialThank you to our sponsors for supporting our show!- SONO BELLO: Give yourself the gift of a full body reset! Learn about ONE VISIT Micro Laser Fat Removal. Schedule your FREE consultation. Visit https://www.SonoBello.com/unlocked today!- SHADY RAYS: Head to https://www.shadyrays.com today and use code "Unlocked35" for 35% OFF polarized sunglasses!- HONEYLOVE: Treat yourself to the most comfortable and innovative bras on earth and save 20% off sitewide at https://www.honeylove.com/Unlocked- OpenPhone: Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at https://www.openphone.com/savannahLET'S BE SOCIAL:Follow Savannah Chrisley:Insta: (https://www.instagram.com/SavannahChrisley)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@SavannahChrisley)X: (https://www.x.com/_itssavannah_)Follow Golden Tate:Insta: (https://www.instagram.com/showtimetate)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@showtimetate)YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@GoldenTateOfficial)X: (https://www.x.com/ShowtimeTate)Website: (https://www.goldentate.com)Follow The Unlocked Podcast:Insta: (https://www.instagram.com/UnlockedWithSavannah)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@UnlockedWithSav)Produced and Edited by "The Cast Collective" in Nashville, TN!Email: info@thecastcollective.comYouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCollective)Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/thecastcollective)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective)Website: (https://www.thecastcollective.com)About Golden Tate:Golden Tate starred in his career at the University of Notre Dame. During his three years with the Irish, Golden caught 157 receptions for 2,707 yards to go along with 26 touchdowns and rushed for another three scores. Golden was recognized with these amazing accomplishments by not only being named an unanimous All-American, but also being presented with the Fred Biltenikoff Award. This prestigious award is given out yearly to recognize America's top college football wide receiver by the TQC Foundation, Inc.Golden excelled in baseball and was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 42nd round of the 2007 Amateur draft. Golden declined the offer and attended Notre Dame where he continued playing baseball in addition to football. During his sophomore season, Golden posted a .329 average in 55 games. This led to Golden being drafted for the second time in 2010 by the San Francisco Giants but he declined again and shifted his focus to a career in the NFL.Golden was drafted in the 2nd round (60th overall) by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2010 NFL draft. Golden appeared in all 16 games for the Seahawks in 2010, catching 35 receptions and three touchdowns. On September 24, 2012, Golden was a part of one of the memorable moments in franchise history as he hauled in two touchdowns, including the game winning 24 yard catch as time expired to give the Seahawks a 14-12 victory over the Green Bay Packers.Coming off a Super Bowl victory during the 2013 season with the Seattle Seahawks, 2014 was a career year for Golden in his first year with the Lions. He hauled in 99 catches and amassing more than 1,330 receiving yards, both of which were top 10 in the NFL. He's also regarded as one of the NFL's most sure-handed receivers. Due to these accomplishments, Golden was named a Pro Bowler for the 2014 season, assuredly his first of many appearances!Playing for Team Irvin, Golden once again starred on the field. Paired with teammate Matthew Stafford in the 2015 Pro Bowl, Golden once again led his team in receiving, hauling in two catches for 98 yards, including a 60 yard reception that helped Team Irvin defeat Team Carter 32-28 in Glendale, Arizona.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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This week we're joined by the gorgeous and hilarious Kelsey Taylor — nurse practitioner, beauty expert, and injector of all things smooth and snatched. We're talking cheating (yes, emotional cheating counts), dating disasters, and the wild line between insecurity and self-care. Kelsey spills about a man who went full stalker mode, how she got into the beauty industry, and why you absolutely need a licensed pro before letting anyone touch your face. We're getting into:The difference between Botox and filler (because no, they're not the same!)Why maintenance is everything — in beauty and relationshipsVaginal health, weird sex stories, and when your man moves in... uninvitedAnd yes, we said it: men are a luxury, not a necessity

Today is Juneteenth! Can Nancy name all 11 federal holidays? I-40 near the TN/NC state line is closed in both directions again. A flash flood hit last night and caused a large mudslide. Pepsi Co is discontinuing 14 of their drink flavors. Joey then tests Nancy on whether snacks he names are real or fake. Joey and his wife are using a new marriage app called Paired and it's making him slightly uncomfortable. Hot Tea: The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders are getting a 400% raise. Emily Ann Roberts wants to revive Joann Fabrics when she gets rich. A judge scolded a man for showing up to court in a shirt that said, “World’s Best Farter.” Elon Musk may build tunnels to connect the Nashville airport to downtown Nashville. Is Nancy’s son crying wolf or is she a bad mom? Lucky 7 A bride is upset that her husband used Chat GPT to write his wedding vows. Joey calls his wife to test it on her. Another Telephone Talent Show! A boy named Joey had a Trader Joe’s themed birthday party because he is obsessed with the store. Nancy's 86-year-old dad was age shaming people yesterday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is Juneteenth! Can Nancy name all 11 federal holidays? I-40 near the TN/NC state line is closed in both directions again. A flash flood hit last night and caused a large mudslide. Pepsi Co is discontinuing 14 of their drink flavors. Joey then tests Nancy on whether snacks he names are real or fake. Joey and his wife are using a new marriage app called Paired and it's making him slightly uncomfortable. Hot Tea: The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders are getting a 400% raise. Emily Ann Roberts wants to revive Joann Fabrics when she gets rich. A judge scolded a man for showing up to court in a shirt that said, “World’s Best Farter.” Elon Musk may build tunnels to connect the Nashville airport to downtown Nashville. Is Nancy’s son crying wolf or is she a bad mom? Lucky 7 A bride is upset that her husband used Chat GPT to write his wedding vows. Joey calls his wife to test it on her. Another Telephone Talent Show! A boy named Joey had a Trader Joe’s themed birthday party because he is obsessed with the store. Nancy's 86-year-old dad was age shaming people yesterday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you haven't heard LP's music do yourself a favor and go listen.. truly so talented!! Head to https://Greenchef.com/50SHANNON and use code 50SHANNON to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with free shipping Go to https://Calm.com/SHANNON for 40% off unlimited access to Calm's entire library. Calm.com / SHANNON Practice love every day with Paired, the #1 app for couples. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/SHANNON Call/text +1 (213) 775 6258 to be featured in future episodes! Find LP: https://www.instagram.com/iamlpofficial/ https://www.iamlp.com Find Rebekah: ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/rebekah.swann/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@bootscootinbeks⁠⁠ Find Vanessa: ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/v_webs/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ https://keepuporshutup.tumblr.com⁠⁠ Find me: Instagram: ⁠⁠http://instagram.com/nowthisisliving⁠⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@nowthisisliving⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://www.shannonbeveridge.co⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/nowthisisliving⁠⁠ Tumblr: ⁠⁠http://now-this-is-living.tumblr.com⁠⁠ Snapchat: shannonbeverage Spotify: Shannon Beveridge current playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1sEcVs7YrWCrCpEOKoLzNz?si=7d1bba338e5c42b9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the podcast, I talk with Charlie about why Liquid Glass represents a big opportunity for new and existing apps, Apple's new on-device AI models and their practical limitations, and why the improved App Store Analytics complement rather than replace third-party tools like Appfigures and RevenueCat.Top Takeaways:

In this special two-part episode of The Dating Detectives, producer Mollie steps into the hosting chair alongside Hannah while Mackenzie is away, and they're diving into a jaw-dropping story you won't forget. Our guest, Andrea, shares the first chapter of her surreal journey: a whirlwind college romance and marriage, and a seemingly perfect life built on success, trust, and family... until one day, her husband drops a bombshell that shatters it all. Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page. And now for $9 a month you can get all of that, plus ad free episodes!If you've been dogfished and want to share your story on the show, email investigate@thedatingdetectivespodcast.com or contact us through our website using this linkThis episode is sponsored by Miracle Made. Get silver-infused, bacteria-fighting, temperature-regulating sheets and towels at TryMiracle.com/TDD and use code TDD to save over 40% and claim a FREE 3-piece towel set.This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by Dipsea. Enjoy 30 days free of spicy, female-focused audio stories at DipseaStories.com/TDD.This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by Paired. Head to PAIRED.COM/DATINGDETECTIVES to get a 7-day free trial and 25% off if you sign up for a subscription.***The following Program contains names, places and events that have been anonymized or fictionalized for the purposes of protection and safety. The following Program is provided for entertainment purposes only and any commentary from the hosts are strictly conjecture and should not be held as making any definitive statements about the truth or identity of any particular individuals or circumstances.If you or a loved one are involved in an abusive relationship, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Caroline and John discuss the challenges and emotional impact of taking care of aging parents and practical tips on how to best prepare. Caroline shares the journey of her mom living with them after her dad passed from Alzheimer's. They talk about the importance of planning ahead, having honest conversations, and setting boundaries. Learn from their experiences on how to manage this phase of life with empathy and preparation.Music credit: Nikka Costa “It's Just Love”Follow Caroline:Caroline's IG: https://www.instagram.com/shop.with.caroline/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@shop.with.carolineFacebook https://www.facebook.com/beingcarolineSearch Caroline's Looks: https://search.being-caroline.comPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Sign up today to Venmo everything with the Venmo debit card. Visit Venmo.me/debit to learn more. Venmo cash back terms at venmo.me/rewards. Offers are available for a limited time at select merchants. Max cash back applies and varies. Venmo purchase restrictions apply. The Venmo Mastercard® is issued by The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to license by Mastercard International Incorporated. Card may be used everywhere Mastercard is accepted.Use code COMINGINHOT at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. 1 time use only.For more information and to take the pledge to talk to your mother or a woman in your life about heart health, visit Alettertomymother.com.Practice love every day with Paired, the #1 app for couples. Download the app at http://www.paired.com/COMINGINHOT. Shop all things back-to-school at macys.com.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Unwind to the soft crackles and gentle pops of a cozy beachside campfire. Paired with the faint rhythm of ocean waves, this soundscape creates a perfect setting for sleep, meditation, or calm focus. Let the warmth of the fire and the peaceful coastal ambiance transport you to a tranquil night under the stars. Ideal for ending your day with comfort and calm, wherever you are.Be sure to Subscribe & Rate this podcast and Find Us at YouTube.com/@AudioZenGarden. Listen free wherever you get your podcasts! ☺SUBSCRIBE NOWApple Podcasts ⇨ http://audiozengarden.com/apple Amazon Music ⇨ http://audiozengarden.com/amazon Spotify ⇨ http://audiozengarden.com/spotifyYouTube ⇨ http://youtube.com/@audiozengardenAudio used with license via freesound.org. Contact myaudiozengarden@gmail.com.

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HAPPY FRIDAY THE 13TH!!! As has become the tradition with each Friday the 13th, we watch our man, Jason, with our husbands and comment on the film to release a special bonus episode. Paired with a Corpse Reviver No. 2. We had a lot of fun with The Final Chapter, which is arguable the best of the franchise. Please make a cocktail and watch along as we comment on this classic 80's horror film. Rate! Review! Follow! Email us at toasttoromcoms@gmail.com Check out our website toasttoromcoms.com Follow us on Instagram and Letterboxd @toastyhorror

To our esteemed 2025 graduates, we dedicate this episode to you! This week, we're talking about the 1980s movie (we refuse to call this a classic, cult or not), Graduation Day. This movie has it all: mystery, creative kills, the world's smallest roller-skating rink, and the longest musical performance in a movie that's not a musical. Unfortunately none of it works. Paired with a Rum Runner cocktail. Please excuse our poor sound quality and enjoy Allison's dog's last podcast appearance. Rate! Review! Follow! Email us at toasttoromcoms@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Letterboxd @toastyhorror Check out our website toasttoromcoms.com

In this episode of Sexy Marriage Radio we explore the Love Languages from Gary Chapman. Specifically we dive into how there are some problems with them that can actually be harmful to relationships. How exactly can something so widely known, and even loved, be possible? Listen to find out. Enjoy the show! On the Xtended version … An email from an Academy member wants to know about action steps to move beyond the "Nice Guy" - that's what we go through today. Sponsors … Paired App: Practice love every day with Paired, the #1 app for couples. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/SMR Academy: Join the Academy and go deeper. https://smr.fm/academy The post The Problem With Love Languages #732 first appeared on Sexy Marriage Radio.

— whatever enlisted men played, or claimed to play, an instrumentAn order came down to me to have the band looking sharp, sounding good, and ready to lead the parade.In his career as professor and academic administrator, Joel Stegall wrote more than 35 journal articles, book chapters, opinion pieces and other such. None of these gained him widespread acclaim. Since retiring to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, he has written a family history tracing his ancestry back to 1735. Though documentation is elusive, he has found considerable evidence that his ancestry began even earlier. Several of his stories, often about his ancestors, have appeared in the Personal Stories Publishing Project. Joel continues to write because he likes to.

On July 26th, 1979, the front page of the long-defunct Oregon Journal had coverlines “Playboy's perfect ‘playmate'”, “taxpayers missing the boat” and “Democrats back Carter gas plan”. Just beneath those, the main headline read “Woman, 20, strangled in bed here”. Paired with a photo of a young woman's face adorned with a now heartbreaking smile. Her name, was Anna Marie Hlavka. And it would take 40 years for her killer to be named, though he would never have to face the consequences for what he did to Anna.Portland Police solve 40-year-old murder - oregonlive.com - Oregon Journal July 25 1979- Woman, 20, strangled in bed here - 1979 - Oregon Crime Rates 1960 to 2019 - The big difference between Portland's violence now and record-setting 1987? Guns and indiscriminate shootings - oregonlive.com - How the “Stranger Danger” Panic of the 1980s Helped Give Rise to Mass Incarceration - The Oregonian Aug. 4 1978- Frances L. Bloch - Keeping it weird at the W Burnside McDonald's : r/Portland - Alberni Valley TImes Aug 1 1979- Obituaries - Newspapers.com Joseph Hlavka - The Oregonian July 26 1979 - Woman strangled in NW Portland Apartment - Oregon Journal Aug 3 1979 - Clues scares in woman's murder - Denton Record Chronicle June 28 1972- Two Dentonites Indicted - Abilene Reporter News- Feb. 1 1973- Haskell Rape Charges Filed - Times Record News April 18 1973- Haskell Man Given Sentence - Corpus Christi Times May 8 1986- Rites set for slain girl; hopes fade for 2 missing - Longview News Journal May 10 1986- Crime Spree/Search - Tyler Morning Telegraph May 8 1986- No Top suspect Yet In Slaying of Wood Youth - the Tyler Courier Times May 11 1986- - Hawkins Youths Found Slain - The tyler Courier Times May 12 1986 Autopsy Shows Hawkins Youths Died of Gunshots - Tyler Morning Telegraph May 13 1986- Bryan Drew Boone - Tyler Morning Telegraph May 14 1986 Services - Austin American Statesman May 23 1986- Man charged with strangling near Hawkins - Longview News Journal June 7 1986 -McFadden indicted in robbery case - Austin American Statesman- July 11 1986- Hostage safe as hunt intensifies for jail escapee - Kerrville Times July 11 1986- Hostage gets away from escaped rapist - The Oregonian Feb 28 1958- Injured Worker wins $36,378 - The Bulletin- Driving while under the influence- Joseph Louis Hlavka, Portland, lodged in jail in lieu of $305 fine - Anna working on a wood project - Alberni Valley Times Aug 1 1979- Hlavka (Koivisto) Funeral - The Bulletin Crook County Circut Cout Dec 2 1971 - The Sunday Oregonian June 7 1987- Wounded man still critical - The Oregonian July 7 1988- Senteced to 90 days in jail - The Oregonian Aug 4 1988 Joseph Car Crash - The Oregonian Dec 8 1988 90 days in Jail - Female Murder Victims and Victim-Offender Relationship, 2021 | Bureau of Justice Statistics. - the Tyler Courier-Times May 7 1986- Ore City Man Held In Hawkins - Tyler Morning Telegraph May 6 1986- Hawkins Teen Slain; Two Friends Missing - El Paso Herald Post July 10 1986- Rapist Accused of Murder Escapes - Longview News Journal Aug 27 1986- McFadden due sentence today - Austin American Statesman Aug 28 1986 'Animal' handed life prison term for lake holdup - Austin American Statesman March 17 1987 Trial would ruin budget, officials say - Fort Worth Star telegram June 23 1987 - Thief was 'Animal', murder trial witness says - Longview News Journal June 30 1987- Autopsies detailed at McFadden trial - Seguin Gazette Enterprise July 1 1987 Murderer testifies about McFadden - Longview news Journal July 15 1987- McFadden given death - Longview News Journal Oct 15 1999- McFadden executed for 1986 murder - Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this episode of On AIRR, Dr. Paul Thomas, reviews advances in the field of TCR sequencing. Dr. Thomas is a faculty member in the Department of Immunology of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. His work has advanced our understanding of innate and adaptive immune responses and TCR specificity with a focus on responses to viral infections. In Episode 18 of On AIRR, Dr. Thomas shares his journey from immunoparasitology to pioneering TCR repertoire sequencing. He began his scientific career studying innate immune responses to parasites during his graduate work in immunoparasitology. Motivated by a desire to use advanced molecular techniques, he moved to St. Jude for his postdoctoral research, where he contributed to the development of TCR repertoire sequencing methods. The discussion covers the evolution from single-chain TCR sequencing to the development of high-throughput paired sequencing methods, culminating in the TIRTL-seq approach. Dr. Thomas explains the technical and computational challenges in TCR pairing, the innovations that made large-scale studies possible, and the importance of data quality and curation in the field. The episode highlights the impact of these advances on understanding immune responses and the future of AIRR-based diagnostics. Comments are welcome to the inbox of onairr@airr-community.org or on social media under the tag #onAIRR. Further information can be found here: https://www.antibodysociety.org/the-airr-community/airr-c-podcast. The episode is hosted by Dr. Ulrik Stervbo and Dr. Zhaoqing Ding.  Announcements and links Paul Thomas Lab https://www.stjude.org/research/labs/thomas-lab.html  Other: TIRTL-seq: Deep, quantitative, and affordable paired TCR repertoire sequencing https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.09.16.613345   TIRTL-seq repository: https://github.com/pogorely/TIRTL Adaptive Immune Receptor Repertoire Community (AIRR-C) https://www.airr-community.org The Antibody Society (TAbS) https://www.antibodysociety.org AIRR-C Seminar Series s https://www.antibodysociety.org/the-airr-community/airr-community-seminar-series/

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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, for The Wright Report: Friday Headline Brief - your fast-paced recap of the week's biggest domestic and global developments. Musk vs. Trump: A Stunning Public Break – Elon Musk accuses President Trump of being linked to Jeffrey Epstein and demands impeachment. Trump hits back, calling Musk crazy and threatening to cancel government subsidies. Musk responds by pulling his Dragon spacecraft from the ISS. The fallout stems from Trump's spending bill and economic strategy. Rare Earth Truce? Maybe. Tariffs Slam Imports, Boost Exports – Trump and Xi talk trade. Xi may restart rare earth exports, but companies like Ford and Suzuki are cutting production, and some are eyeing a China return. Meanwhile, the U.S. trade deficit drops 55% in April—the largest drop since 1992. Travel Ban Returns, Deportation Record Set – Trump signs a new travel ban targeting 12 nations, exempting legal residents and allies. ICE arrests a record 2,200 illegals in one day. Meanwhile, a Biden-appointed judge blocks deportation of the Colorado terrorist's family. Biden Aides Face Investigation for Concealing His Decline – Trump orders an investigation into former Biden officials who allegedly used auto-pen signatures and concealed cognitive decline, potentially invalidating executive actions. Supreme Court Rulings Reinforce Executive Power and Equal Rights – The Court blocks Mexico's $10B gunmaker lawsuit and unanimously rules that white, straight Americans can sue for discrimination like anyone else. FBI Cracks Down on Child Gender Surgeries – The FBI urges the public to report any hospitals performing transgender surgeries on minors, calling it a criminal issue. Cultural Backlash Hits LGBTQ+ Activism – Companies pull back Pride Month support as polls show rising backlash, especially against the “T” and “Q.” The Pentagon strips Harvey Milk's name from a Navy ship over past sexual misconduct. Army Meets Recruitment Targets, Credits Anti-Woke Shift – The Army says new leadership and a focus on combat readiness—not activism—are driving enlistments. AI Propaganda, Humanoid Delivery Robots, and Ocean-Dissolving Plastics – China uses ChatGPT for divisive propaganda. Amazon tests robot package delivery. Japan develops plastic that vanishes in saltwater. EV Ship Fire in the Pacific Raises Safety Alarms – A cargo ship carrying Chinese electric vehicles burns adrift off Alaska after EVs ignite. Crew abandoned ship, Coast Guard prepares a response. Ukraine and Iran: Drone Warfare and Nuclear Tensions – The U.S. reroutes anti-drone tech away from Ukraine to protect Middle East bases. Iran delays peace talks, risking war. Israel holds fire—for now. Parkinson's Breakthrough: Smart Pen Diagnoses Disease Early – UCLA's magnetic pen detects Parkinson's with 96% accuracy. Paired with ketamine treatments, it signals hope for millions. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." – John 8:32

My episode on Trevi's podcast Six Feet Above: https://youtu.be/u7r_CmxgHSQ?si=hY5_HjBmLhGV5aNX -Start your initial free online visit today at https://forhers.com/SHANNON Individual Results may vary. Compounded products are not FDA-approved or verified for safety, effectiveness, or quality. Prescription required. Price varies based on product and subscription plan. See website for full details, restrictions, and important safety information. -Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription athttps://calm.com/SHANNON -Practice love every day with Paired, the #1 app for couples. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/SHANNON Call/text +1 (213) 775 6258 to be featured in future episodes! Find Trevi Moran: https://www.youtube.com/@TreviMoran https://www.instagram.com/TreviMoran https://stem.ffm.to/TreviMoran https://x.com/TreviMoran https://www.tiktok.com/@trevimoran?lang=en Find Vanessa: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/v_webs/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://keepuporshutup.tumblr.com⁠⁠ Find Rebekah: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rebekah.swann/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@bootscootinbeks⁠⁠ Find me: Instagram: ⁠⁠http://instagram.com/nowthisisliving⁠⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@nowthisisliving⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://www.shannonbeveridge.co⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/nowthisisliving⁠⁠ Tumblr: ⁠⁠http://now-this-is-living.tumblr.com⁠⁠ Snapchat: shannonbeverage Spotify: Shannon Beveridge current playlist: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1sEcVs7YrWCrCpEOKoLzNz?si=7d1bba338e5c42b9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this unsettling episode , we dive into true stories of ordinary days that turned terrifying thanks to the creepy people hiding in plain sight. These are the real-life encounters that start off feeling a little off… and end in full-blown horror. Paired with bizarre, unexplained happenings that defy logic, this episode blurs the line between the human and the strange and unexplained.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncle-joshs-true-scary-stories--1977911/support.

In today's show, we're talking about a new way of treating women’s most common sexual problems. My guest co-developed an online sexual health platform called eSense that's designed to bring evidence-based treatment for low sexual desire and arousal to the masses at a fraction of the cost of traditional therapy. It could very well be a game-changer in the way we treat sex problems. I am joined once again by Dr. Lori Brotto, an internationally recognized leader in sexual health research. She is a Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, a Registered Psychologist, and Canada Research Chair in Women's Sexual Health. She is also author of the book Better Sex Through Mindfulness. Some of the specific topics we explore include: What is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and how can it help in treating problems with desire and arousal? How can mindfulness-based therapy be useful in cases of low sexual desire? How does the eSense platform leverage both CBT and mindfulness training to treat sexual difficulties? How effective is therapy administered online compared to things like face-to-face therapy and pharmaceuticals? How will technologies like artificial intelligence and virtual reality change sex therapy in the future? You can check out Lori’s website to learn more about her work, and you can learn more about eSense at esense.health. Got a sex question? Send me a podcast voicemail to have it answered on a future episode at speakpipe.com/sexandpsychology. *** Thank you to our sponsors!  Practice love every day with Paired, the #1 app for couples. Download the app at paired.com/justin to get a 7-day free trial and 25% off if you sign up for a subscription. *** Want to learn more about Sex and Psychology? Click here for previous articles or follow the blog on Facebook, Twitter, or Bluesky to receive updates. You can also follow Dr. Lehmiller on YouTube and Instagram. Listen and stream all episodes on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Amazon. Subscribe to automatically receive new episodes and please rate and review the podcast! Credits: Precision Podcasting (Podcast editing) and Shutterstock/Florian (Music). Image created with Canva; photos used with permission of guest.

If you are a door-to-door salesman, including of religion, you may want to skip our newest episode on Heretic. This recent horror movie will have you second guessing what you think is happening, and in general, whether or not it's a horror movie. the lead character could not have been better cast; Hugh Grant portrays such a charming and unassuming figure, you wonder if you should actually trust him. This movie, while interesting, raised a lot of questions for us--including who really deserved to die? Paired with a Panties Unleashed cocktail. Rate! Review! Follow! Email us at toasttoromcoms@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Letterboxd @toastyhorror Check out our website toasttoromcoms.com

It's the duo to end all duos and a Cinema Drive episode long awaited! Paul Newman's and Robert Redford's friendship and chemistry captured filmgoers with one of the best-written westerns and one of the most memorable capers. These Hollywood titans were perfectly paired and their movies were among the best of the era!The Deep Question: Who would you partner with in a buddy cop film?This Week's Features:Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)The Sting (1973)Message Jason and Ryan

Brett and Ariya give their initial reactions to FSU being named the No. 9 overall seed. The Noles welcome Northeastern (CAA), Mississippi State (SEC) and Bethune Cookman (SWAC) in the Tallahassee Regional. The guys breakdown the 4 teams on the surface and what to expect from each. They also chat about the pairing with Oregon State and a potential trip to Corvallis for Supers, but also note TCU and USC could give the Beavers a major push. The quick show ends with thoughts on who to start Friday vs. Bethune and why playing the day game is preferred for FSU.

In this episode, I sit down with therapist Ethan Sapienza to explore the world of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and other therapeutic approaches. We dive into the origins of DBT, its core modules, and how these practices can benefit everyone - not just those with clinical diagnoses. Ethan breaks down complex therapy concepts into digestible insights, sharing practical skills like the "ice dive" technique for emotional regulation and the DEAR MAN approach for effective communication. We also discuss EMDR, exposure therapy, and the power of facing our fears. This conversation offers a fascinating look into modern therapeutic practices and how they can transform our daily lives, relationships, and self-understanding.Key Takeaway / Points:Origins and core principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)The four modules of DBT: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectivenessPractical DBT skills like "ice dives" for emotional regulationThe DEAR MAN technique for effective communication in relationshipsEMDR therapy and its approach to processing traumatic memoriesExposure therapy and its benefits for overcoming fears and anxietyThe importance of facing our fears and tolerating discomfort for personal growthHow therapy concepts can benefit everyone, not just those with clinical diagnosesThe link between our thoughts, emotions, and behaviorsPractical ways to implement therapeutic techniques in daily lifeFollow Ethan's Practice:Instagram: @behavioralpsychstudiooWebsite: Behavioral Psych StudioSponsors:Thrive Market: Head over to ThriveMarket.com/cameron to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 giftCaraway: Visit Carawayhome.com/CAMERON to take an additional 10% off your next purchasePaired: Practice love everyday with Paired, the #1 app for couples. Download the app at www.paired.com/cameronCotton: Cotton is the fabric of our lives!Well-Reserved: Visit https://www.well-reserved.com/ and use code CAMERON at checkout for $45 off your first bookingLMNT: Right now LMNT is offering a free sample pack with any purchase, That's 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/cameronFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversationswithcamSubstack: Fill Your CupWebsite: cameronoaksrogers.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversations_with_camYoutube: Cameron RogersProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Caroline and her husband John recount their travel experiences and tips, focusing on their recent trip to Tokyo with their teenager sons. They discuss their backgrounds in travel, challenges they faced, and offer advice for families planning vacations. From the importance of understanding each other's travel styles before marriage to the logistics of packing and navigating foreign subways, this episode is packed with insights. Caroline shares her perspective on traveling in comfort, while John emphasizes the value of adventure and new experiences. They wrap up with practical tips for ensuring smooth family trips and the importance of respecting local cultures while traveling.Music credit: Nikka Costa “It's Just Love”Follow Caroline:Caroline's IG: https://www.instagram.com/shop.with.caroline/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@shop.with.carolineFacebook https://www.facebook.com/beingcarolineSearch Caroline's Looks: https://search.being-caroline.comPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors: For more information and to take the pledge to talk to your mother or a woman in your life about heart health, visit Alettertomymother.com.Shop now at macys.com or in-storeUse code COMINGINHOT at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. 1 time use only.Beam Kids is now available online at shopbeam.com/COMINGINHOT - Because you're a listener to my show, you can take advantage of their limited time pricing of up to 35% off PLUS 2 free gifts using code COMINGINHOT.Practice love every day with Paired, the #1 app for couples. Download the app at http://www.paired.com/COMINGINHOT. Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever lost four teeth and exposed your tampon string on a first date? Chloe has. But guess what hurts even more? Friendship breakups. Today, joined by Alexa & Chloe from the Unbothered Podcast, we're getting real about the friends who ghosted us, the emotional vampires, moving on without closure, and the painful truth that sometimes friendships end because someone stopped pretending.At what point do you stop performing for someone who's not even clapping? Tune in for some unhinged, hilarious, and surprisingly healing conversations—together we'll laugh, cringe, and feel a little less alone.Wanna listen to this episode AD FREE?? Go to my ad free subscription at - https://almostadulting.supercast.comToday's episode is brought to you by:SIMPLY POP - Spill the Pop tour with Remi & Alisha from Pretty basic is coming to a city near you!! For tour information and FREE tickets, visit cokeurl.com/simplyPOPtour , but hurry! Availability is limited.PAIRED APP - Practice love every day with Paired, the #1 app for couples. Download the app at HERESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Dating Detectives, we dive into a jaw-dropping Dogfish case: Kayla met “Captain Charming” on Bumble, fell head over heels for his adventurous pilot lifestyle…only to discover his shocking secret. Four years of stolen birthdays, radio-silence excuses, and covert layovers lead to one of our sleuthiest investigations yet, complete with Facebook tip-offs, frantic hospital calls, and a blow-by-blow digital dossier that finally blows this Mile-High Liar's cover. Tune in for the ultimate lesson in trust, intuition, and protecting your heart.Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page. And now for $9 a month you can get all of that, plus ad free episodes!If you've been dogfished and want to share your story on the show, email investigate@thedatingdetectivespodcast.com or contact us through our website using this linkThis episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/tdd today to get 10% off your first month.This episode is sponsored by Miracle Made. Get silver-infused, bacteria-fighting, temperature-regulating sheets and towels at TryMiracle.com/TDD and use code TDD to save over 40% and claim a FREE 3-piece towel set.This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by Paired. Head to PAIRED.COM/DATINGDETECTIVES to get a 7-day free trial and 25% off if you sign up for a subscription.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.