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This week's episode drifts from real-life chaos into full-on simulation theory territory—because apparently that's just how things go now. Real Life Ben's week kicks off with a perfect storm: his mom's in town, the power steering pump dies, and suddenly he's asking the very real question—is it finally time to go electric? In the middle of all that, he stumbles across 1D Chess (https://rowan441.github.io/1dchess/chess.html), which somehow takes chess, removes a dimension, and still manages to be confusing. Devon spent the week getting absolutely wrecked by a mystery illness that took out the whole family. Not COVID, not the flu—just one of those "you're not in control" reminders from the universe. Steven brings the nerd balance: Star Wars: Shatterpoint with Greg, continued love for Project Hail Mary, and early buzz that Avengers: Doomsday might actually land with that Infinity War-level impact. He also highlights Vantage (https://vantage.rulepop.com/#), a sci-fi card game that plays like a choose-your-own-adventure. Future or Now Ben highlights Phyphox (https://phyphox.org/), an app that turns your phone into a portable science lab. It's one of those tools that quietly reminds you how powerful your everyday tech really is—especially when people are using it for real experiments (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47737376). Steven brings the heavy hitter this week: scientists have successfully mapped and simulated the brain of a fruit fly—Drosophila melanogaster—and used it to control a virtual version of it. Not full human emulation, but it's a serious step in that direction. If you want to go down the rabbit hole, check out the coverage (https://www.profolus.com/topics/scientists-copied-fruit-fly-brain-put-inside-computer/, https://futurism.com/science-energy/research-fly-brain-matrix) and the demo itself (https://youtu.be/e21OUXPlnhk?si=GdB3dY-aY_12SIt9). Devon wisely sits this one out before things get too existential. Book Club This week's story is "Terms of Enlightenment" by Patrick Hurley (https://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/default/terms-of-enlightenment/), and the discussion goes deep. We get into the "matrix-ness" of the story—what it means to live in a constructed reality and whether enlightenment is about escaping it or understanding it. There's a strong thread of Eastern philosophy throughout, especially when Ben dives into Zen koans and the idea that truth isn't something you're told—it's something you experience by breaking your own thinking patterns. The conversation circles around illusion, perception, and whether "hacking reality" is just metaphor… or something closer than we think. Next Week's Book Club We're reading "Morning Shed" by Namita Krishnamurthy (https://strangehorizons.com/wordpress/fiction/morning-shed/). Every few years, the narrator's face erupts in eyes. So… yeah. That's where we're headed next. If nothing else, this episode makes a pretty strong case that the line between science fiction and reality is getting thinner by the week—and we're all just trying to keep up.
Special Note: This episode fought us. Hard. There was some extreme editing required, and yeah—you might notice a slight dip in quality. We hear it too. But we're owning it, learning from it, and making sure it doesn't happen again. Appreciate you sticking with us through the chaos. Real Life Ben kicks things off with a classic combo: in-laws, tacos, and just enough drama to keep things interesting. Somewhere in the middle of that, he also put together a wild Spider-Man 3 edit with a Twilight Zone twist—honestly, it's worth your time: https://youtu.be/YDzSjRKUXuA Steven's house has officially entered a Gravity Falls era, and it's pulling him in too. The cyphers, the hidden messages—it's that perfect blend of kid-friendly and secretly brilliant that makes you feel like you're solving puzzles alongside the show. From there, things spiral (as they do) into TV talk. Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 is hitting right, but it raises a bigger question—are shows getting too dark for TV? We bounce through The Mandalorian and Grogu, try to remember what even happened in Season 3, and land hard on one standout: Maul: Shadow Lord. It's peak Star Wars animation and feels like a true evolution of what Clone Wars started. Also, For All Mankind gets some love in the mix. Future or Now Ben brings in a strong recommendation this week: more animated feature films—specifically Your Name. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xU47nhruN-Q&pp=ygUReW91ciBuYW1lIHRyYWlsZXI%3D He walks us through the premise, the emotional weight, and why this one stands out. If you've been sleeping on animated films outside the usual Western stuff, this might be the one that pulls you in. Steven… had something planned. But we talked too much Star Wars. So… NOT THIS TIME. Book Club Next week: We're reading Terms of Enlightenment by Patrick Hurley: https://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/default/terms-of-enlightenment/ If you want to read ahead and join us, now's your chance. This week: We dive into The O'Neill Cylinder in Geostationary Orbit Above Earth's Equator by Katlina Sommerberg: https://strangehorizons.com/wordpress/poetry/the-oneill-cylinder-in-geostationary-orbit-above-earths-equator/ This one's a little different—it's sci-fi poetry, and we go line by line trying to unpack it. What does it mean? What's it saying about humanity, space, and perspective? We don't pretend to have all the answers, but that's kind of the fun of it. It turns into a thoughtful, slightly chaotic, and genuinely interesting conversation. If you made it this far—seriously, thank you. And if you want more of the show (bonus episodes, Discord access, behind-the-scenes chaos), you know where to find us.
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This episode features "When We Loved Giants" by Sara S. Messenger (©2026 by Sara S. Messenger ) read by Susan Hanfield, and "Terms of Enlightenment" by Patrick Hurley (©2026 by Patrick Hurley) read by Jack Turner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Patrick Hurley, Philosophy Professor Emeritus at University of San Diego and author of the widely acclaimed textbook: A Concise Introduction to Logic, joins us to discuss: the role of logic in acquiring knowledge and forming beliefs; the most important aspects of logic for critical thinkers to master; what can be done to encourage better practices in our thinking, communication and belief formation; using logic to navigate issues which relate to values; and a variety of other topics.
Episode Title: No Fear Author: Laurel Ellis Narrators: Wayne Jay, Tracey Roath, Robin Roth, Patrick Hurley, Peggy Hurley Laurel was inspired to write the story about how an understanding of reincarnation helped alleviate her daughter's fear of death. A child who is very healthy and autistic who had fixated on death and scared herself silly. Laurel and the whole life is a trip group thank you for listening to No Fear. Laurel is a screenwriter, a cemetery restorer, and a mom. To reach Laurel her email is laurel.storylines@gmail.com. And a BIG THANKS to the amazing actors from Voices on Paper who brought this story to life. Follow Us: Facebook Group Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Rate & Review: Fill Out this Form Website: Life is a Trip! Music and Sound Credits: Soaring Spirit by pinkzebra - Audio Jungle
In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast, host Don Davis, PhD, MBA, sits down with Dr. Patrick Hurley, VP of Marketing at EndoSound, to explore the cutting-edge world of endoscopic ultrasound technology. Dr. Hurley brings a wealth of experience to the conversation, with 13 years in product and market management in the medical device industry and a Ph.D. in biology specializing in neuroscience. Listeners will gain insights into Dr. Hurley's journey from academia to the medical device industry, and how his background in neuroscience has influenced his career in marketing. The discussion delves into EndoSound's innovative approach to endoscopic ultrasound technology and its potential impact on patient care and the field of gastroenterology. Dr. Hurley shares his expertise on building successful marketing strategies in the medical device sector, particularly in the GI space. He discusses the challenges and opportunities in launching new GI products and building strong relationships with key opinion leaders in the gastroenterology community 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:40 Sponsor Message: D3 Digital Media Marketing 01:20 Guest Introduction: Dr. Patrick Hurley 01:51 Dr. Hurley's Career Journey 05:31 The Role of a PhD in Marketing 09:05 Transition from Consulting to Marketing 14:32 Pivotal Career Moments 17:04 Introduction to Endosound 17:13 Endosound's Technology and Mission 20:39 Role and Responsibilities of a VP of Marketing 24:35 Traditional Systems and Their Challenges 25:12 Endosound's Innovative Solution 25:28 Space Efficiency in GI Suites 28:13 EGD and EUS Procedures 30:42 Marketing Medical Devices 34:35 The Future of Endoscopic Ultrasound Technology 36:44 Building Brand Identity 39:20 Leadership and Personal Insights 46:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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This month's Lightspeed Fantasy Short Shots episode features "Zekelo's Barterhouse & Emporium" by Patrick Hurley (© 2024 by Patrick Hurley), narrated by Stefan Rudnicki and "Caesura" by Ashlee Lhamon (© 2024 by Ashlee Lhamon), narrated by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's guest, philosophy Professor Patrick J. Hurley, discusses his insightful new book, Religion, Power and Illusion: A Genealogy of Religious Belief. And FFRF Legal Fellow Hirsh Joshi talks about how an FFRF complaint caused a Minnesota jail to repaint — and hopefully repent — over a massive Ten Commandments display.
Ken talks to Raven Harrison, Nicole McCaw, Jerry Joyner, Dr. Patrick Hurley, and Judy Gaman
On Good Friday, Dr. Patrick Hurley joins the show to talk about the trend of people only going to church on Christmas and Easter.
Ken is joined by guests Nicole McCaw, Mike Thompson and Dr. Patrick Hurley. Tune in!
Ken is joined by guests Nicole McCaw, Mike Thompson and Dr. Patrick Hurley. Tune in!
Ken is joined by guests Nicole McCaw, Mike Thompson and Dr. Patrick Hurley. Tune in!
Feb.19, 2024 ~ Former University of San Diego professor Dr. Patrick Hurley talks with Chris Alberta about how the lack of critical thinking in our society today is scary.
WAS THE FORMATION OF CHRISTMAS ABOUT PRIESTS GAINING POWER? That's what my guest today maintains in his new book, in which he says gods were just made up by men seeking power. Professor Dr. Patrick Hurley, author of Religion, Power, and Illusion: A Genealogy of Religious Belief, taught philosophy at the University of San Diego for 35 years and has done extensive research on Christian theology.
Claudia Cromley & Jaren Hodgson are actors who have been in shows like Sweeny Todd, She Loves Me, and most recently Skin of Our Teeth. On The precipice of graduating college we sit down and talk about acting, becoming someone else, how technology influences the adaptation of theater, and the role theater will play as humanity transcends more into the machine. Plus a bunch more. Enjoy!Don't forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe.Jaren Hodgson: https://www.instagram.com/jarenthomas.h3/Claudia Cromley: https://www.instagram.com/claudcrom/https://claudiacrom.wixsite.com/websiteMichael Scarano: https://www.instagram.com/michaelscarano10/Patrick Hurley: https://www.instagram.com/patrickhurley1/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7j7dyOL7lB7F3Jnhp07pVl?si=5f83193186354bd5YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@crashthemode6274 YouTube Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@CrashTheModeClips
Patrick Noonan is a senior at John Carroll University and one of our oldest friends. We sit down today to discover who is Noonan? And how he is able to make the best out of any situation. Enjoy!
Welcome one and all to the GnG Holiday special! We are playing through the Pathfinder 2e bounty Witch's Winter Holiday by Patrick Hurley. Check out the links below to play it for yourself. Join our heroes as they wander into Scallions Wrap and meet Kupyn, the witch needs help getting everything she needs for the Rock Soup. So she enlists the group to help her out. Check out the module here. Remember if you're enjoying the show to follow us on all social media @gobletsandgays! Also please like, share, review, and subscribe to help us find other gays. Don't forget to join us over on our discord! Save 10% On your order of math rocks over on Adventure Dice with the code 'Goblets'! Theme by @seanmcro Music by @TableTopAudio | Sound Effects @FreeSound Check out our links! Cast: Dungeon Master - @MadQueenCosplay | Astraea - @Akinomii_Art | Marrow - @TickoutSydabus | Seraphina - @Aleshakills | Ahmed - @Trans_Father
The war with Japan devastated the Nanjing Government, her military, and China. The Nationalists had survived the war and still remained in power. Their failures, however, particularly late in the war, and at the nation's greatest time of need, were fateful. The open, unhealed wound of the issues with the Communist was one of the fateful consequences of the Nationalists' failures. Efforts failed to find a peaceful solution between the two, including a coalition-led government. The war had settled one problem but created a myriad of others. China was unsettled.
The Sino-Japanese War ends. Japan's surrender, a momentous event, also ended World War II. A victory certainly for China and the Allied Powers. It left, however, many geo-political questions and issues. The war with Japan also exposed to the world the deteriorated condition of the Nationalist military forces, the Nanjing Government, and China. The victory also did not resolve the open, unhealed sore between the Chinese Nationalist and the Chinese Communist. By 1945, the Americans began a series of efforts to mediate the two sides toward a coalition government. Despite some early optimism, the formation of a coalition government evaporated. Meanwhile the Soviet Union quickly turned to Manchuria and rushed in after the Japanese forces left.
It's a special episode of LGBT FC from London! Luke's on vacay and got the chance to chat with LGBTQ fans of the beautiful game whose modern origins hail from England. To kick off this episode, Luke shares some of his thoughts on the Premier League from the perspective of a Major League Soccer supporter. At 15 minutes in, our first guest is Phil Thomas, supporter of Tottenham Hotspurs and a member of their official LGBTQ supporters group, the Proud Lilywhites. Then at 29 minutes in, our second guest is Patrick Hurley, with the Pride of Irons, which is the West Ham United LGBTQ supporters group. The Premier League has been a proper posh experience!
Patrick Hurley is the Vice President of Global Speciality Support at Thomson Reuters and joins us to discuss a range of topics including digitisation within the legal industry, future strategy, what it is that lawyers want and cloud technology. View the show notes: https://hubs.ly/Q01b5Jft0“The other is the concept of open platforms and the ability to connect with a partner ecosystem, with your clients' clients. […] Just the systems talking to each other in an open and easy to configure manner, I think that's the way of the future.”
In this series, Jason Tondro is walking through the development of the Fly Free or Die Adventure Path for the Starfinder RPG. This episode, we get into the third volume, Professional Courtesy, written by Joe Pasini, with additional writing by Patrick Hurley, Avi Kool, Andrew Mullen, and Jessica Ross. Find me on Twitter @doctorcomics Or leave your question or comment below!
Last Friday, a 73-year-old man who dishonestly induced a 95-year-old Kerry man into withdrawing €70,000 of his savings from his bank account, was given a two-year suspended jail sentence. Patrick Hurley, from Carhoogarriff, Leap, Co Cork, had earlier been found guilty by a jury at Tralee Circuit Court, sitting in Limerick, of two counts of deception, involving sums totalling €70,000 from the victim, Eugene O’Sullivan, from Kenmare. Mr O’Sullivan has not seen the cash since. Superintendent for the Killarne
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Join Erik Mona as he gushes about Pathfinder adventures with Adam Daigle, Ron Lundeen, and Patrick Hurley. The seminar contains Adam Daigle, and therefore may contain inappropriate language. Listen Now! (mp3)
Join Erik Mona as he gushes about Pathfinder adventures with Adam Daigle, Ron Lundeen, and Patrick Hurley. The seminar contains Adam Daigle, and therefore may contain inappropriate language. Listen Now! (mp3)
Acronis Americas boss Patrick Hurley discusses how MSPs should think about the company in its cyber-protection era, why the company is looking to build in Canada, and much more in this edition of the podcast.
In this month's Baltic Triangle podcast, Mark Reeson visits the owners of one of Liverpool's most iconic (and hard-to-find) pubs and which is fast achieving cult status among the area's pub-goers, and Mick Ord meets the Chief Executive of a grassroots organization which supports community and social businesses in a unique way. In our monthly Baltic Broadcasting Company podcast we are keen to reflect the astonishing variety of businesses that are springing up in the area and proving to the world - if proof were necessary- that Liverpool is a great place to do business in the creative and digital sector as well as the traditional sectors. Each month Mick Ord and Mark Reeson hear from the men and women who are helping to make the Triangle one of the most creative areas in the UK. They have compelling and revealing stories to tell and like any organization have faced challenges trying to make their businesses a success. Some are startups and others have been running successfully for many years. Hopefully their stories will inspire and challenge you wherever you live and work. We are particularly keen to foster a greater understanding between the Baltic and the more traditional long-established businesses in the city region and reach out to the rest of the world to see how we can live and work together. If you'd like to partner us or be featured in the next edition of the Baltic Broadcasting Company podcast get in touch and we'll reply before you can say BBC. Email Mick - mick@mickord.com And we'll take it from there."
05.08: Bleeding Edge In which we look at chapters 18 and 19 of Thomas Pynchon’s Bleeding Edge. For the next episode, we’ll look at chapter 20. Liam mentions the documentary A Journey into the Mind of P (2012) which you can find here at YouTube. You can find the book Pynchon Character Names, by Patrick Hurley, on Amazon […]
The Farmgirl and the Kitsune by Patrick Hurley. Narrated by J.S. Arquin. Featuring an afterword by Patrick Hurley. #Fantasy #Ghosts #Fiction #Japanese #Folktales In a land far away, where dragon sages watch the stars and turtle gods rule the rivers, there was a girl named Ishiko, the only child of a prosperous farmer. She was small and quick, taking after her father, and smart and stubborn, taking after her mother. Patrick Hurley worked as an editor for The Great Books Foundation in Chicago for ten years and then as an editorial project manager for Becker & Meyer Books in Seattle. Patrick has had short fiction professionally published in dozens of markets, including Galaxy's Edge, Cosmic Roots & Eldritch Shores, Flame Tree Publishing's Murder Mayhem Anthology, Hy Bender's forthcoming Ghosts on Drugs Anthology, Abyss & Apex, Penumbra, and The Drabblecast. IN 2017, Patrick attended the Taos Toolbox Writer's Workshop, taught by Nancy Kress and Walter Jon Williams. He is a member of SFWA and Codex. Please help support The Overcast. Become a Patron Today! Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher so you never miss an episode. While you're there, don't forget to leave a review!
Dispensationalism is the theological underpinning of Neo-Christian Zionism. In this 22 minute podcast Chuck Carlson and members of We Hold These Truths discuss what Dispensationalism is all about and the giant word switch employed to deceive millions of evangelical Christians in this "Faith Based, Anti-Reality." References discussed in the program: "What Is Dispensationalism" by David Levi of Friends of Israel, "Holocaust II: Saving Israel From Suicide" by Patrick Hurley (republished by WHTT under the title "One Nation Under Israel")
Patrick Hurley is the President / CEO of COPS LLC, which consist of a Private Investigation Agency, Security Agency, and a Security training school. Born March 26, 1954 he grew up with four siblings. Patrick's father was a two time Purple Heart recipient of WWII and Korea, with 2 brothers serving in Vietnam. Patrick is a Retired Detective Sergeant with the Atlantic City Police Department (ACPD ) where he worked in the minority communities, canine unit, community policing unit, legal and planning unit. He was a firearms, report writing, defensive tactics and vehicle operations instructor in the police academy, and a critical incident stress manager CISM. He was deployed to New York City post 911 along with a team of Officers from ACPD and teams across the country. Patrick has 5 children 2 sons and 3 daughters. His oldest son is a Police Officer with ACPD , his youngest son is a Sheriff's Officer and completed 2 tours of Afghanistan and will receive his MBA in May. His 2 daughters are in college, and he is married to his best friend and soul mate Paula, who is a marketing manager for Wyndham Resorts. His business is located in GALLOWAY Township NJ. COPS Consulting Operations planning Private Investigations Security https://www.facebook.com/patrick.k.hurley C.O.P.S.LLC@comcast.net Office 609-380-7049
CTOBOB TECHNOLOGY PODCAST Host: Bob Pellerin Guest: Patrick Hurley, General Manager at Acronis Topic: Backups Episode 009 Description In this 9th episode of CTOBOB podcast Bob Pellerin discusses Windows XP and how to migrate to Windows 7 or Windows 8. LINKS June 2014 Forbes article by Patrick Hurley article
Read by Graeme DunlopClick to play or download the MP3.Show NotesAnother great horror short story, this week, from Patrick Hurley.This week's story contains strong profanity and explicit violence.In late spring of 1794, villagers along the Gold Coast of Ghana discovered an abandoned merchant ship run aground on their shore. The proper authorities were notified and the local British magistrate dispatched a military escort to investigate. The ship was identified as the Sparrow, which port records showed had departed from Cape Coast, Ghana only 16 days before.Click above to listen to the rest of the short story. It's like Rites of Passage with zombies -- only kidding.Music provided by Mevio at Music Alleydysphor: Sigma FrequenciesSonic Mystery: Great Moves & Deep OceanGreat Big Sea: Excursion Around The Bay