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Ep. 417: Mark Asch on No Picnic, Late Fame, Half-Cocked, Welcome II the Terrordome, Wet Hot American Summer, One Night Only Welcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. This August I welcomed back Mark Asch for another summertime episode extravaganza. This time we talk about some of his recent viewing from the past—No Picnic (directed by Philip Hartman), Half-Cocked (Suki Hawley and Michael Galinsky), and Wet Hot American Summer (David Wain)—as well as a two recent releases, Late Fame (Kent Jones) and One Night Only (Will Gluck). We also discuss the newly restored 1994 film Welcome II the Terrordome, the Afrofuturist debut feature of Ngozi Onwurah. Please support the production of this podcast by signing up at: rapold.substack.com Photo by Steve Snodgrass

FC Merkcircus #3 – Wie betaalt de AI-rekening?AI zou bureaus efficiënter maken. Mooi verhaal, maar ondertussen lopen de kosten voor tools en tokens gewoon op. Wie gaat die rekening eigenlijk betalen? Het bureau of de klant?In aflevering 3 van FC Merkcircus duiken merkstrateeg Jos Govaart en marketingjournalist Bas Hakker weer in drie stellingen uit de wereld van merken, marketing en bureaus.Stelling 1: AI wordt pas volwassen als je de tokenkosten kunt doorbelastenBureaus investeren volop in AI, terwijl nog lang niet duidelijk is welke tools uiteindelijk blijven en hoeveel efficiency ze werkelijk opleveren. Jos pleit daarom voor een soort innovatiepot die bureau en opdrachtgever samen financieren. Want waarom zou het bureau alle kosten én het leergeld voor zijn rekening nemen?Stelling 2: Merken zouden vaker hun eigen medewerkers centraal moeten stellenVan de bezorger van Picnic tot de mensen van Coolblue: echte medewerkers kunnen een merk een menselijk gezicht geven. Maar het werkt vooral als die mensen daadwerkelijk onderdeel zijn van de ervaring met het merk. En zijn echte medewerkers eigenlijk geloofwaardiger dan acteurs? Uiteindelijk geldt ook hier: niet afgaan op je eigen smaak, maar onderzoeken of het werkt.Stelling 3: Bureaus snappen te weinig van brand equityWaarom betaalt iemand meer voor een flesje Heineken dan voor een onbekend biertje? Omdat een sterk merk financiële waarde vertegenwoordigt. Toch zijn marketeers en bureaus volgens Jos en Bas vaak veel te druk met campagnes, dashboards en kortetermijnresultaten.Merkbouw vraagt juist om een langere horizon. Minder verslaafd zijn aan salesactivatie en meer investeren in het merk kan op korte termijn pijn doen, maar op langere termijn zorgen voor meer marge en een sterker bedrijf.Of zoals Jos het samenvat: uiteindelijk draait goede marketing om twee dingen: vakmanschap en lef.En omdat je van oude reclame veel kunt leren, sluiten we af met een klassieker waarin merkbouw bijna tot kunst wordt verheven: Calvé Pindakaas.FC Merkcircus is de podcast van Jos Govaart en Bas Hakker over merkstrategie, reputatie en marketingactualiteit. Drie stellingen, een halfuurtje discussie, geen ingewikkeld marketingjargon.

90 Day Fiance Season 12 Episode 14 For more THE OTHER WAY join Patreon! Patreon.com/TrashTalkPodcast Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/TrashTalkPodcasts Tiktok: @trashtalkpodcasts Instagram and Twitter @90daypodcast Traceycarnazzo.com Tracey Carnazzo @trixietuzzini Noelle Winters Herzog @noeygirl_ Bonus content at Patreon.com/TrashTalkPodcast forhers.com/fiance

Join the ⁠⁠Village of Nothing Much App⁠⁠! Order Kathryn's new book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On the Street Where You Live⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to our bedtime story show, Nothing Much Happens⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sit Meditation with Kathryn⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nothing Much Happens⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more Village fun! Sign-Up for our Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to be in the know! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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L'ensemble des liens utiles : Envie de vous inscrire à Yaniro Minute ? 1 conseil par newsletter. 1mn de lecture ? C'est ici : https://www.yaniro.co/yanirominuteEnvie d'envoyer à vos managers la version auto-administrée de notre formation au management ? C'est ici : https://yanirowiki.co/kitEt pour retrouver les meilleures pratiques RH directement dans notre Yaniro Wiki c'est ici : https://yanirowiki.co/(Re)Découvrez un extrait du podcast de Yaniro avec comme invité Gabriel Marolleau HR People Partner chez Picnic L'ensemble des liens utiles : Envie de vous inscrire à Yaniro Minute ? 1 conseil par newsletter. 1mn de lecture ? C'est ici : https://www.yaniro.co/yanirominuteEnvie d'envoyer à vos managers la version auto-administrée de notre formation au management ? C'est ici : https://yanirowiki.co/kitEt pour retrouver les meilleures pratiques RH directement dans notre Yaniro Wiki c'est ici : https://yanirowiki.co/

What if the problems around you aren't actually related to you? Graham opens with David's confession in the face of overwhelming forces — a God so unconcerned by the enemy that He sets a table on the battlefield: "picnic first, great fight second." Discover why the Lord is looking for warriors, champions, and game changers with an identity rooted in majesty — people who take situations by the scruff of the neck, displace the enemy in their own locality, and turn a Tuesday night into a Saturday night. Then Graham lands on a prophetic word: this is your time to arise, because your promises, prophecies, scriptures, visions, and dreams are your currency — "more significant than the circumstances that you're facing."Key Scriptures:- Psalm 23:5-6. "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever."- Acts 10:38. "God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him."- 2 Corinthians 1:20. "For as many as are the promises of God, in Him they are yes; therefore also through Him is our Amen to the glory of God through us."- 2 Corinthians 3:17. "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."Want to explore more?

Jozef en Jack bespreken hoe automatisering steeds meer dagelijkse taken overneemt, van schoonmaakrobots in de supermarkt tot zelfscankassa's, en geautomatiseerde distributie. De aflevering draait om één centrale vraag, wat blijft er nog over voor mensen als gemak, efficiëntie en kostenbesparing steeds verder worden geautomatiseerd? Waar automatisering al goed werkt, welke banen verdwijnen, en waarom vinden dat technologische vooruitgang alleen zinvol is als die menselijk wordt ingevoerd.ONDERWERPEN- Een kleine schoonmaakrobot in de Albert Heijn en hoe die precies is ontworpen om niet eng te zijn voor klanten.- Dit soort robots duiken steeds meer op in winkels, waardoor schoonmaakwerk en andere routinetaken verdwijnen.- Voorbeelden van automatisering, zoals de flessenjongen, de kassamedewerker en geautomatiseerde bezorging.- Jozef zegt voorstander te zijn van automatisering, maar alleen als die op een humane manier gebeurt en mensen niet abrupt hun baan verliezen.TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Albert Heijn, Picnic en de eerste grap over sponsorvermeldingen01:19 - De kleine schoonmaakrobot in de supermarkt02:14 - Baanverlies door automatisering van flesseninname en kassa's03:04 - Waarom automatiseren handig is, maar niet onmenselijk mag worden04:23 - De impact van automatisering op chauffeurs en werkzekerheid05:23 - Robots in warehouses en logistiek bij grote webshops06:21 - Hoe automatisering steeds meer een dagelijks denkthema wordt#JackJozef #PodcastGemist #storytelling #podcast #technologie #toekomst #automatisering #robotica #supermarkt #AH#AlbertHeijn #toekomstvanwerk #technologie #AI #retail #innovatie #podcastbrasil SPONSORS- IBV Consultancy- AndreArt.nl- JPSystemsENGLISH CHANNELSVideo : YouTube.com/@JackJozef Podcast: Spotify, TikTok, Instagram & LinkedInWebsite: www.JACKJOZEF.comContact: info@PodcastGemist.nlNEDERLANDSE KANALENVideo : YouTube.com/@podcastgemistPodcast: Spotify, TikTok, Instagram & LinkedInWebsite: www.JACKJOZEF.nlContact: info@PodcastGemist.nl

Recipe Philly is a new restaurant with a menu made up of dishes by home chefs across the Greater Philadelphia area. In today's episode, we talk to Ed Baumstein, founder of the dual restaurant/cooking competition concept which originated from a situation at his job's annual Christmas company. The new restaurant is set to open this week, and we can't wait to see the grand reveal of the homemade recipes.  We also unbox the championship belt for Hoagie Throwdown! On Sunday, September 27th at Other Half Brewing, sample 20+ of the city's tastiest and craziest hoagies while wrestlers battle it out in the ring. Get tickets at DeliciousCityPodcast.com to throw down with all the hoagies, pro wrestling, and craft beer you can handle. (00:00) Grand Hoagie Belt Reveal (05:09) Ed Baumstein of Recipe Philly (25:16) Best Bites: Honeysuckle, Lark, Picnic (40:42) The Dish: Don't miss these dinners and collabs in August  And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs Listen to us on Spotify Listen to us on Apple Watch us on YouTube Connect with us on Instagram, and share your eating adventures by tagging us so we can shout you out on the podcast

Thomas English speaks with a guest about the upcoming 122nd Annual Old Settlers' Picnic Aug. 13-15. The guest is Old Settlers' Picnic President Perry Fowler. he details the background of the event and how it has grown over time. He also highlights several events on each day of the three-day celebration. Lastly, he provides some helpful information on parking and what to expect when arriving to the events. 

Can you believe a storyteller? Ray Bradbury was a consummate storyteller who, in the introduction to his 1950 short story collection The Martian Chronicles, offered a possible origin story for the work. He had, he recalled, been 24 years of age when he read Sherwood Anderson's Winesburg Ohio, a collection of stories about small-town life.  The book inspired him to wonder if he could do something similar for American small-town life, but set on Mars. In amongst his other commitments, he set sail on a journey that ultimately would see him produce close to three dozen short stories set on the red planet. The first, "The Million Year Picnic" appeared in 1946, but they followed over the next four years. At some point between then and 1948 Bradbury set the notion of a book to one side and it was only when he travelled to New York in 1949 that he picked the task up once more.  Doubleday editor Walter Bradbury was interested in publishing Bradbury, but needed a novel to anchor the deal. It was he who suggested that Bradbury should sketch out a plan for a book, and who then signed it up and published it the following year.  The Martian Chronicles went on to international acclaim, selling millions of copies across many, many editions, and remaining one of Bradbury's most famous works. The recent 80th anniversary of the first appearance of "The Million Year Picnic" and the passing this week of August 4, 2026 (the date specified in "There Will Come Soft Rains") inspired Gary and Jonathan to sit down with Jeffrey Ford and Kelly Link to discuss the continuing relevance of Bradbury's classic work.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: New Beginnings in Oslo: A Picnic Date to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-08-05-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Sigrid kjente solen varme mot huden idet hun gikk gjennom portene til Frognerparken.En: Sigrid felt the sun warming her skin as she walked through the gates of Frognerparken.No: Sommeren hadde grytt i Oslo, og luften var fylt med lydene av latter og samtaler fra familier og venner som tilbrakte dagen ute.En: Summer had dawned in Oslo, and the air was filled with the sounds of laughter and conversations from families and friends spending the day outside.No: Hun følte seg nervøs, men også spent.En: She felt nervous, but also excited.No: Hun skulle på sin første date i den nye byen, og Eirik ventet allerede på henne ved den store monolitten.En: She was going on her first date in the new city, and Eirik was already waiting for her by the large monolith.No: Eirik var lett å få øye på.En: Eirik was easy to spot.No: Han var høy og smilte lurt mens han vinket mot henne.En: He was tall and smiled slyly while waving at her.No: Sigrid rettet på kjolen sin, tok et dypt åndedrag og gikk mot ham.En: Sigrid adjusted her dress, took a deep breath, and walked toward him.No: De hilste, og Sigrids nervøsitet ble litt dempet av Eiriks rolige oppførsel.En: They greeted each other, and Sigrid's nervousness was somewhat eased by Eirik's calm demeanor.No: "Skal vi sette oss her?En: "Shall we sit here?"No: " spurte Eirik og pekte mot en åpen plass på den grønne plenen.En: asked Eirik, pointing towards an open spot on the green lawn.No: De slo seg ned, og Sigrid la teppet ut.En: They settled down, and Sigrid spread out the blanket.No: Hun hadde pakket med seg en enkel piknikkurv.En: She had packed a simple picnic basket.No: Brødskiver, norske jordbær og en termos med kaffe.En: Sandwiches, Norwegian strawberries, and a thermos of coffee.No: Eirik strakte seg etter et jordbær og smilte.En: Eirik reached for a strawberry and smiled.No: "Det smaker som sommer," sa han og tok en bit.En: "It tastes like summer," he said, taking a bite.No: Ved siden av samtalen, fortalte Eirik historier om Vigelandparken.En: Alongside the conversation, Eirik shared stories about Vigelandparken.No: "Visste du at denne parken er den største skulpturparken laget av en enkelt kunstner?En: "Did you know that this park is the largest sculpture park made by a single artist?"No: " spurte Eirik engasjert.En: asked Eirik enthusiastically.No: Sigrid ristet på hodet, ivrig etter å lære mer.En: Sigrid shook her head, eager to learn more.No: Hun stilte flere spørsmål, og Eiriks øyne lyste opp mens han delte kunnskapen sin.En: She asked several questions, and Eirik's eyes lit up as he shared his knowledge.No: Til tross for den varme solen, kjente Sigrid en kulde av usikkerhet inni seg.En: Despite the warm sun, Sigrid felt a chill of uncertainty inside her.No: Hun var fortsatt ny i byen, og alt var så stort og ukjent.En: She was still new in the city, and everything was so big and unknown.No: Til slutt bestemte hun seg for å dele det med Eirik.En: Finally, she decided to share it with Eirik.No: "Jeg har vært ganske nervøs for å være her," innrømmet Sigrid og så på ham.En: "I've been pretty nervous about being here," admitted Sigrid, looking at him.No: Eirik så forståelsesfullt på henne.En: Eirik looked at her understandingly.No: "Det er normalt å føle det sånn," sa han.En: "It's normal to feel that way," he said.No: "Oslo kan være overveldende.En: "Oslo can be overwhelming.No: Men du klarer deg bra, det virker som om du allerede elsker å utforske nye ting.En: But you're doing great, it seems like you already love exploring new things."No: " Hans ord gav henne ro, og hun kunne ikke annet enn å smile.En: His words gave her peace, and she couldn't help but smile.No: Idet de satt der, så de på folk som ruslet forbi de fantastiske skulpturene.En: As they sat there, they watched people strolling past the fantastic sculptures.No: Sigrid fortalte ham om hvorfor hun hadde flyttet til Oslo.En: Sigrid told him why she had moved to Oslo.No: "Jeg ville ha en ny start, en ny mulighet til å være meg selv," sa hun.En: "I wanted a new start, a new opportunity to be myself," she said.No: Eirik lyttet oppmerksomt, og hun satte pris på hans oppriktige interesse.En: Eirik listened attentively, and she appreciated his sincere interest.No: Tiden fløy av gårde, og snart var solen på vei ned.En: Time flew by, and soon the sun was setting.No: De pakket sammen tingene sine, men ble stående litt til, nyte øyeblikket.En: They packed their things, but lingered a bit longer, enjoying the moment.No: "Jeg har hatt en fin dag," sa Eirik.En: "I've had a lovely day," said Eirik.No: "Kanskje vi kan dra på en båttur neste gang?En: "Maybe we can go for a boat trip next time?"No: " Sigrid nikket og følte en lettelse.En: Sigrid nodded and felt a sense of relief.No: Hun hadde kommet til byen med håp om å finne sitt eget sted, og nå føltes det mer mulig.En: She had come to the city with the hope of finding her own place, and now it felt more possible.No: Etter å ha sagt farvel til Eirik, begynte Sigrid på veien hjemover.En: After saying goodbye to Eirik, Sigrid started her way home.No: Med skrittene sine mer selvsikre enn de hadde vært på lenge, visste hun at Oslo begynte å føles som sitt hjem.En: With her steps more confident than they had been in a long time, she knew that Oslo was beginning to feel like her home. Vocabulary Words:warming: varmedawned: gryttnervousness: nervøsitetdemeanor: oppførsellawns: plenenblanket: teppethermos: termosenthusiastically: engasjerteager: ivriguncertainty: usikkerhetsincere: oppriktigelistened: lyttetrelief: lettelseconfident: selvsikreopportunity: mulighetoverwhelming: overveldendecrafted: lagetshared: deltknowledge: kunnskapsettled: slo seg nedfantastic: fantastiskestrolling: ruslettrustworthy: forståelsesfulltadmitted: innrømmetlit up: lyste opp

08/04/26: DNC Committeeman Jamie Selzler is filling in for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined by Peter Monsrud, the Community Engagement Strategist with the Fargo Police Department, Lieutenant Nick Kjonaas and Fargo Police Foundation Board Member Jason Nelson. The Annual Fargo Police Community Picnic, presented by the Fargo Police Foundation is on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Broadway Square in Downtown Fargo.Admission is free and everyone is welcome! (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Rob McConnell as he welcomes author Deborah Chamberlain, whose heartfelt memoir Orange Picnic is a moving story of first love, remembrance, and the enduring emotional impact of the Vietnam War. Inspired by real-life experiences, Deborah's writing captures the innocence of youth, the joy of young romance, and the profound grief that can accompany unexpected loss. Her work reminds readers that some relationships continue to shape our lives long after they have ended. Set against the backdrop of the 1960s, Orange Picnic follows the lives of young couples whose dreams unfold amid one of America's most turbulent eras. Through vivid storytelling, Deborah explores themes of love, sacrifice, memory, healing, and hope while honoring those whose futures were forever altered by war. Her deeply personal narrative resonates with anyone who has experienced the lasting influence of a first love or the pain of losing someone too soon. During this emotional conversation, Rob and Deborah discuss the inspiration behind Orange Picnic, the process of transforming personal memories into literature, the realities faced by families during the Vietnam era, and how storytelling can preserve the people and moments that continue to shape our lives. Together they examine the healing power of writing and why certain memories remain with us forever. Whether you're interested in memoirs, historical fiction, stories of enduring love, or the human experiences surrounding the Vietnam War, this episode of The 'X' Zone Radio Show offers a touching and unforgettable conversation about love, loss, resilience, and the memories that define who we become.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all CANCOM/XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

"AI alone will not be the solution to any problem. You need to find the right balance." Daniel Gebler is CTO van Picnic en een van de drijvende krachten achter de technologie van de online supermarkt. Onder zijn leiding groeide Picnic uit tot een van de meest innovatieve retailbedrijven van Europa. Technologie staat centraal bij Picnic. Toch draait deze aflevering niet over AI of automatisering alleen. Het gaat over een veel fundamenteler inzicht: de beste technologie is vaak onzichtbaar. Ze maakt het leven makkelijker, terwijl de menselijke ervaring juist beter wordt. Je hoort onder andere: Waarom Picnic liever bouwt aan langdurige waarde dan aan snelle successen Hoe AI en mensen elkaar versterken in plaats van vervangen Waarom een vriendelijke bezorger net zo belangrijk is als slimme software Hoe Picnic data gebruikt om klanten beter te helpen, zonder de menselijke maat te verliezen Waarom eenvoud vaak veel complexer is dan het lijkt Een inspirerend gesprek over technologie, klantbeleving en bouwen aan een bedrijf dat iedere dag een beetje beter wordt.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Finding Harmony: A Family's Central Park Picnic Reconciliation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-08-01-22-34-01-he Story Transcript:He: בקיץ חם ושטוף שמש, משפחת כהן התאספה לפיקניק בפארק הסנטרל.En: On a hot, sun-drenched summer day, the Cohen family gathered for a picnic in Central Park.He: פארק הסנטרל היה הומה.En: Central Park was bustling.He: משפחות עם שמיכות פזורות, ילדים משחקים, ותיירים מתפעלים מהיופי העירוני.En: Families with scattered blankets, children playing, and tourists marveling at the urban beauty.He: האוויר מלא בריח פרחים וטעמים של אוכל טרי.En: The air was filled with the scent of flowers and the taste of fresh food.He: אבל בתוך החלום הקיצי הזה, התבעבעו מתחים ישנים.En: But within this summer dream, old tensions simmered.He: ארי, שהיה הצעיר מבין האחים, תמיד חש שהוא ניצב בצל של מרים ודוד.En: Ari, the youngest of the siblings, always felt he stood in the shadow of Miriam and David.He: דוד הבכור היה תמיד בעמדת כוח, ומרים הייתה המגשרת המושלמת, אבל גם לה היו תסכולים.En: David, the eldest, was always in a position of power, and Miriam was the perfect mediator, but she too had her frustrations.He: ארי הוציא את הפיקניק מהתיק.En: Ari took out the picnic from the bag.He: הוא סידר כל דבר בקפידה.En: He arranged everything meticulously.He: הוא רצה להוכיח את עצמו.En: He wanted to prove himself.He: "אנחנו סוף סוף משפחה מאושרת," הוא קיווה בלב.En: "We are finally a happy family," he hoped in his heart.He: מרים עזרה לו לסדר את הכלים והאוכל, והיא הרגישה את המתח ביניהם.En: Miriam helped him arrange the dishes and food, and she sensed the tension between them.He: דוד התיישב על שמיכה נפרדת, עייף מהמסע ברחוב הומה אדם.En: David sat on a separate blanket, tired from the journey through the crowded street.He: הוא הסתכל על אחיו הצעיר.En: He looked at his younger brother.He: "אתה עוד כמו שהיית," הוא אמר, טון מלא ציניות.En: "You're still the same," he said in a tone full of cynicism.He: זו הייתה דקירה קטנה, אבל ארי הרגיש אותה עמוק בלב.En: It was a small jab, but Ari felt it deep in his heart.He: מרים רצתה שהכל ילך חלק.En: Miriam wanted everything to go smoothly.He: "בואו נתחיל באוכל!En: "Let's start with the food!He: אולי זה ירים את המצב רוח," היא הציעה בחיוך, אך הייתה לחוצה.En: Maybe it will lift the mood," she suggested with a smile, though she was anxious.He: היא ידעה שלדוד ולארי יש היסטוריה מסובכת.En: She knew that David and Ari had a complicated history.He: בזמן שאכלו, מתחים חסרי קול הפכו למילים.En: While they ate, silent tensions turned into words.He: "למה אתה תמיד עושה לי חיים קשים?En: "Why do you always make my life difficult?"He: " שאל ארי, בלי להשתהות.En: asked Ari, without hesitation.He: הוא ידע שזה הזמן.En: He knew this was the time.He: דוד חייך בחצי ציד.En: David smirked slightly.He: "אתה תמיד ניסית להיות משהו שאתה לא," הוא אמר, הזעם מתפשט בין המילים.En: "You've always tried to be something you're not," he said, anger spreading between the words.He: מרים התערבה: "אנחנו כאן כדי להתחיל מחדש, לא להילחם," היא אמרה, ביד רכה על כתף ארי.En: Miriam intervened: "We're here to start anew, not to fight," she said, gently placing a hand on Ari's shoulder.He: ארי עצר רגע, מסדר את מחשבותיו.En: Ari paused for a moment, organizing his thoughts.He: פתאום הוא קם, הרים את הכוס הפשוטה מלאה בקולה, והסתכל על שניהם.En: Suddenly he stood up, raised the simple cup filled with cola, and looked at both of them.He: "אני רוצה שכולנו נסתדר.En: "I want us all to get along.He: אני רוצה להרגיש שיש לי מקום כאן.En: I want to feel I have a place here."He: "האוויר הסמיך לרגע.En: The atmosphere thickened for a moment.He: מרים חייכה.En: Miriam smiled.He: דוד היסס, אבל לבסוף אמר, "טוב, אולי גם אני צריך להשתנות.En: David hesitated, but finally said, "Well, maybe I need to change too."He: "טעמים של פיוס סוף סוף התבלבלו עם האוכל.En: Flavors of reconciliation finally intertwined with the food.He: המילים הרכות התפשטו ביניהם.En: Soft words spread between them.He: ברקע היה את ריצוד הסכינים והמזלגות, קול הפלאנקות, וצחוק ילדים מרחוק.En: In the background was the clinking of knives and forks, the sound of planks, and children's laughter in the distance.He: כשהשמש התקרבה לאופק, ומרחק היום הפך לאור השקיעה, ארי הרגיש בטוח יותר.En: As the sun approached the horizon, and the day's distance turned into the light of the sunset, Ari felt more secure.He: ברגע הזה, אולי, הם היו קרובים להתחלה חדשה.En: At this moment, maybe, they were close to a new beginning.He: משפחה אמיתית.En: A real family. Vocabulary Words:scattered: פזורותmarveling: מתפעליםfrustrations: תסכוליםmeticulously: בקפידהprove: להוכיחcynicism: ציניותhesitation: בלשתהותsmirked: חייך בחצי צידintertwined: התבלבלוhorizon: אופקreconciliation: פיוסintervened: התערבהcomplex: מסובכתurban: עירוניshadow: צלjab: דקירהmediator: מגשרתatmosphere: האווירjourney: מסעsuggested: הציעהhesitated: היססscent: ריחraise: להריםarrange: לסדרorganizing: מסדרsimmered: התבעבעוanticipated: קיווהcomplicated: היסטוריה מסובכתgathered: התאספהclinking: ריצודBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Rhonda Ossola Parker of the Italian American Society about the annual Summer Festa Picnic on Aug. 9 at Hickory Grove Park. Celebrating its 95th year, the family-friendly event features authentic Italian food, live music, artisan vendors, bocce, spaghetti-eating contests and a special tribute to the 100th anniversary of Agatucci's Restaurant.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear — the popular two-term Democrat in a deep-red state and a name increasingly floated for 2028 — joins the Chuck Toddcast for a wide-ranging conversation that opens with Kentucky's famous Fancy Farm Picnic and the increasingly countercultural idea that political disagreement shouldn't make people enemies. Beshear turns pointed on Mitch McConnell, who he says has been absent for six weeks without speaking to him, arguing that McConnell has a fundamental duty to level with the people of Kentucky about his condition.. Beshear notes the governor has no authority to declare a vacancy, calls on John Thune to help put the concerns to rest, and observes pointedly that if the situation were reversed, McConnell would be ruthlessly tactical about it — and that the right should arguably be angrier, since it's one fewer vote for the GOP agenda. Beshear reflects at length and with real emotion on the COVID years, which he calls the war of our time with a higher casualty rate than most Americans appreciate, credits Kentucky's expanded Medicaid with keeping the state from running out of hospital beds, and warning that Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" will close 35 hospitals in Kentucky alone. He's sharply critical of Rand Paul for dragging Fauci into character-assassination hearings while staying conspicuously silent on McConnell, and reminds listeners it was Trump who ordered governors to shut down the economy, not Fauci. The conversation turns to Beshear's political philosophy and the road ahead for Democrats. He rejects the "moderate" label in favor of "pragmatic," arguing that the constant battle to label everyone misses how much more complicated reality actually is. Beshear makes the case that Democrats don't win by becoming a Democratic version of McConnell or Trump, that the party needs to be the party of making the economy work again, and that it should champion structural reforms like campaign finance amendments, outlawing gerrymandering, and directly electing the president. He's visibly frustrated with Democrats who blame other Democrats when Republicans are the ones doing the damage — there's no time for "woulda-couldas," he argues, when Trump and the GOP are inflicting this much harm. As a leader in the Democratic Governors Association, Beshear lays out where he sees real opportunity: big resources heading into Georgia, the critical importance of Katie Hobbs winning in Arizona to ensure a fair 2028 election, and the DGA's willingness to spend anywhere it can win. He addresses the data center backlash as fundamentally rooted in anxiety about AI and big tech's failure to talk to the communities it moves into, and stays characteristically coy about his own 2028 ambitions. Play ball and swing for the fences on FanDuel, an official partner of the MLB at https://FANDUEL.COM. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (980) 734-3985 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to askchapter.org/chuck /*Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. 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Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Governor Andy Beshear joins the Chuck ToddCast 01:15 Kentucky’s Fancy Farm Picnic & its role in politics 02:30 Picnic brings politicians from both sides of the aisle together 03:00 Having different political beliefs shouldn’t make you an “enemy” 03:30 Not attending the picnic to attend his son's final travel baseball game 05:15 Haven’t spoken to Mitch McConnell, he’s been absent six week 05:45 McConnell has a duty to level with the people of Kentucky 06:30 The governor doesn’t have authority to declare a vacancy 07:00 John Thune should help put the concerns to rest 08:45 The harm is that the senator refuses to level with his constituents 09:15 If situation was reversed, McConnell would be ruthlessly tactical 09:45 There’s one less vote for GOP agenda, the right should be more mad 10:45 Social media helps create a misinformation vacuum about McConnell 12:15 Democrats don’t win by being a Democratic version of McConnell or Trump 13:00 If he had to miss a week as governor, he’d feel obligated to inform the public 13:45 Lack of video of McConnell makes the public think he can’t do it 14:30 McConnell tried to beat him three straight times and failed 15:00 McConnell may end up tarnishing his legacy due to unexplained absence 15:45 Rand Paul dragged Fauci into a hearing, but mum on McConnell 16:30 Fauci hearings are just an exercise in character assassination 17:45 This feels like a personal vendetta from Paul against Fauci 18:30 Mike Pence set up a competent experienced team during COVID 19:00 Trump ordered the governors to shut down the economy, not Fauci 19:30 Vaccine was the fastest remedy created in human history 21:15 Made pandemic decisions based on what would save the most lives 21:45 Remember the death toll in Kentucky vividly 22:45 COVID was ultimate test of the parable of the good samaritan 23:30 COVID was the war of our time, with an even higher casualty rate 24:00 Teachers & educators needed to be in the first batch of vaccinations 25:30 Kentucky didn’t run out of hospital beds due to expanded Medicaid 26:00 Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill will close 35 hospitals in Kentucky 27:00 Doesn’t consider himself a “moderate”, but instead he’s “pragmatic” 27:45 Can be both pro-business and pro-worker 28:15 There’s a battle to label everyone, but reality is more complicated 28:45 How big should the Democratic tent be? 29:45 There’s space to do things that both sides agree on 30:15 Why are Democratic activists so mad at the establishment? 31:00 Democrats need to be the party of making the economy work again 31:30 Need amendments for campaign finance & outlawing gerrymandering 32:15 The president should be directly elected 32:45 Dems blame others Dems when Republicans are doing something wrong 33:30 Can’t do “woulda couldas” when Trump & GOP are doing so much damage 35:00 What’s the pitch in Wisconsin gubernatorial if both candidates are outsiders? 35:45 Joe Biden won on the idea of him being the most electable 36:15 Trump’s policies are hitting everyday Americans harder 37:00 Governor’s association plan to put big resources into Georgia 37:30 Believe that Democrats will flip the governor’s mansion in GA 38:00 Katie Hobbs has to win to ensure a fair election in Arizona in ‘28 40:15 Trump inspired Canadian boycotts that have hit the economy hard 41:30 Winner of the Wisconsin primary will come out stronger 42:00 Jocelyn Benson is a great candidate for Michigan 42:45 Amy Acton can win regardless of the senate race 43:15 Correlation between governor and senate races 46:00 Can Dems pull off gubernatorial upsets in Texas or Florida? 46:30 DGA will spend resources wherever they can win 47:45 Focused on winning gubernatorial races, then will ponder run in ‘28 48:30 Important to declare presidential candidacy early? 49:15 Dems primary calendar will produce candidate that can win everywhere 50:15 Do you consider Kentucky a southern state? 51:00 Could Israel splinter the party and make elections unwinnable? 51:45 Will Doug Jones get DGA help? 53:15 Data center backlash comes from concern about AI 54:00 Big tech isn’t talking to the communities where they put data centers 54:30 Tech should be paying for their electricity & fair share of taxes 57:00 We need rational leaders, don’t know where AI/tech is going 58:15 Any effort to get an NBA franchise in Kentucky? 1:00:00 Favorite NBA teamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd argues Republicans and the White House are frantically trying to manufacture headlines about the past precisely because the actual news of the present is terrible for the GOP, and because the very issues that got Trump elected are the ones he's now ignoring. Democrats are winning heading into the midterms, TChuck says; the only real question is by how much, which is exactly why Republicans are so desperate to feed their base culture-war red meat as a distraction. But the story Chuck argues is being dangerously underplayed is the Iran war, which is no longer a regional conflict at all: close to thirty countries have been directly involved, multiple nations have been hit, and the Iran and Ukraine wars have effectively merged through shared supply chains — Russia has launched thousands of Iranian-made drones at Ukraine, improved and manufactured them, and is now shipping them back to Iran, while Ukrainian air defense teams have been redeployed to the Middle East and the American stockpile of interceptor missiles has been so massively depleted that commanders are rationing them. He calls the war the dumbest mistake a president has made in decades, while rising oil prices help both Iran and Russia.. It's not World War III, he cautions, but it's genuinely hard to see how it ends, and Congress should be singularly focused on it and simply isn't. He then pivots to what he calls a politics of AI that hasn't been invented yet, where the public is way ahead of the politicians: 72% of Americans have used AI in the past three months and like it, but the vast majority don't trust big tech or the AI companies, and the fierce backlash against data centers is really the manifestation of a deeper anger ever since tech companies stopped trying to improve lives and started maximizing engagement. The public isn't rejecting AI, he argues, it's rejecting the technologists, and Trump has planted himself firmly on the side of the tech companies over the public. He closes by lamenting that political energy is being spent on Fauci rather than pandemic preparedness — before quick hits on Todd Achilles getting a one-on-one race in Idaho, Seth Bodnar leading in Montana if the Democrat can be coaxed into dropping out, and the question hanging over Michigan: if Abdul El-Sayed loses, will it have been because of Mamdani's Israel speech? Then, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear — the popular two-term Democrat in a deep-red state and a name increasingly floated for 2028 — joins the Chuck Toddcast for a wide-ranging conversation that opens with Kentucky's famous Fancy Farm Picnic and the increasingly countercultural idea that political disagreement shouldn't make people enemies. Beshear turns pointed on Mitch McConnell, who he says has been absent for six weeks without speaking to him, arguing that McConnell has a fundamental duty to level with the people of Kentucky about his condition.. Beshear notes the governor has no authority to declare a vacancy, calls on John Thune to help put the concerns to rest, and observes pointedly that if the situation were reversed, McConnell would be ruthlessly tactical about it — and that the right should arguably be angrier, since it's one fewer vote for the GOP agenda. Beshear reflects at length and with real emotion on the COVID years, which he calls the war of our time with a higher casualty rate than most Americans appreciate, credits Kentucky's expanded Medicaid with keeping the state from running out of hospital beds, and warning that Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" will close 35 hospitals in Kentucky alone. He's sharply critical of Rand Paul for dragging Fauci into character-assassination hearings while staying conspicuously silent on McConnell, and reminds listeners it was Trump who ordered governors to shut down the economy, not Fauci. The conversation turns to Beshear's political philosophy and the road ahead for Democrats. He rejects the "moderate" label in favor of "pragmatic," arguing that the constant battle to label everyone misses how much more complicated reality actually is. Beshear makes the case that Democrats don't win by becoming a Democratic version of McConnell or Trump, that the party needs to be the party of making the economy work again, and that it should champion structural reforms like campaign finance amendments, outlawing gerrymandering, and directly electing the president. He's visibly frustrated with Democrats who blame other Democrats when Republicans are the ones doing the damage — there's no time for "woulda-couldas," he argues, when Trump and the GOP are inflicting this much harm. As a leader in the Democratic Governors Association, Beshear lays out where he sees real opportunity: big resources heading into Georgia, the critical importance of Katie Hobbs winning in Arizona to ensure a fair 2028 election, and the DGA's willingness to spend anywhere it can win. He addresses the data center backlash as fundamentally rooted in anxiety about AI and big tech's failure to talk to the communities it moves into, and stays characteristically coy about his own 2028 ambitions. Finally, Chuck presents his ToddCast Top 5 Independents/Independent minded leaders who could reshape the U.S. Senate and answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Play ball and swing for the fences on FanDuel, an official partner of the MLB at https://FANDUEL.COM. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (980) 734-3985 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to askchapter.org/chuck /*Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. 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Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 02:45 Republicans & WH are trying to manufacture the headlines 03:15 Attacking Fauci, going after Smithsonian, relitigating 2020 election 04:00 These stories are about yesterday, modern headlines are bad for GOP 04:30 The issues that got Trump elected are the issues he’s ignoring 05:30 Dems are winning heading into midterms, question is by how much 07:00 Republicans are desperate to distract their base 07:45 They believe the culture war red meat will turn out their base 08:45 The Iran war is being underplayed 09:45 There have been close to thirty countries directly involved in the war 10:45 Multiple countries have been hit directly during the war 11:30 This is not a regional war 12:00 Multiple countries have been directly involved in kinetic action 13:30 Multiple countries also involved in, or hosted peace talks 15:00 The Ukraine & Iran wars have merged through supply chains 15:45 Nervous that this conflict could go global 16:15 Russia has launched thousands of Iranian made drones at Ukraine 16:45 Russia improved & manufactured drones, now shipping them back to Iran 17:30 Ukraine air defence teams have been sent to the middle east 18:45 American stockpile of air defense missiles has been massively depleted 19:30 Military commanders are having to ration interceptor missiles 20:00 This war was the dumbest mistake a president has made in decades 21:15 Both conflicts are eating from the same plate 21:45 War caused a rise in oil prices, which helped both Iran and Russia 22:15 Beijing hasn’t been a bystander in these conflicts 23:15 Decapitation strikes have been proven not to work 24:00 Everyone is learning the same lessons, including America’s adversaries 24:45 This is not World War 3, but it’s hard to see how this war ends 25:45 Congress should be singularly focused on this war, and it isn’t 27:00 This started as an Iran/Israel dispute, now the world has been dragged in 28:15 The politics of AI hasn’t been invented yet, public is ahead of politicians 29:15 72% of Americans have used AI in the past three months & like using it 29:45 Vast majority of Americans don’t trust big tech or the AI companies 31:00 There’s a disconnect on AI between politicians the American public 31:45 Backlash against data centers is the manifestation of anger at big tech 32:45 Politicians want to manage backlash, not understand what’s behind it 35:00 Seeing political banners against data centers flying over Pensacola beach 37:15 The politicians are trying to play catch up on the politics of AI 37:45 Americans didn’t always distrust big tech 38:45 Tech companies stopped trying to improve lives, now maximize engagement 40:15 Americans feel we’re being optimized, not served by big tech 41:15 Protecting kids from tech is now an issue with massive bipartisan support 42:45 The public isn’t rejecting AI, they’re rejecting the technologists 44:30 Trump sides with the tech companies over the public 45:45 Politicians are captured by, or afraid of big tech cash in politics 48:00 Frustrating that political energy is spent on Fauci, not pandemic preparedness 48:30 Fauci became a vessel for every frustration about COVID 49:00 Fauci had one job, tell the public what the medical risks were 50:30 We had 2,000 Americans dying a day 51:30 We have to remember the conditions under which decisions were made 52:00 Rand Paul released thousands of pages of Fauci’s pandemic era journals 52:30 Pleading the 5th makes people look guiltier than they are 53:15 We learned Fauci loves media attention, but so does Rand Paul 54:15 Relitigating the origins of Covid doesn’t help prepare for the next pandemic 55:15 Rand Paul is undermining his own credibility by attacking Fauci 55:45 Todd Achilles will get a 1 on 1 race in Idaho 56:30 Seth Bodnar leading in Montana in 1 on 1, but Dem resisting dropping out 57:45 If El-Sayed loses in Michigan… was it because of Mamdani’s Israel speech? 1:04:15 Governor Andy Beshear joins the Chuck ToddCast 1:05:30 Kentucky’s Fancy Farm Picnic & its role in politics 1:06:45 Picnic brings politicians from both sides of the aisle together 1:07:15 Having different political beliefs shouldn’t make you an “enemy” 1:07:45 Not attending the picnic to attend his son's final travel baseball game 1:09:30 Haven’t spoken to Mitch McConnell, he’s been absent six week 1:10:00 McConnell has a duty to level with the people of Kentucky 1:10:45 The governor doesn’t have authority to declare a vacancy 1:11:15 John Thune should help put the concerns to rest 1:13:00 The harm is that the senator refuses to level with his constituents 1:13:30 If situation was reversed, McConnell would be ruthlessly tactical 1:14:00 There’s one less vote for GOP agenda, the right should be more mad 1:15:00 Social media helps create a misinformation vacuum about McConnell 1:16:30 Democrats don’t win by being a Democratic version of McConnell or Trump 1:17:15 If he had to miss a week as governor, he’d feel obligated to inform the public 1:18:00 Lack of video of McConnell makes the public think he can’t do it 1:18:45 McConnell tried to beat him three straight times and failed 1:19:15 McConnell may end up tarnishing his legacy due to unexplained absence 1:20:00 Rand Paul dragged Fauci into a hearing, but mum on McConnell 1:20:45 Fauci hearings are just an exercise in character assassination 1:22:00 This feels like a personal vendetta from Paul against Fauci 1:22:45 Mike Pence set up a competent experienced team during COVID 1:23:15 Trump ordered the governors to shut down the economy, not Fauci 1:23:45 Vaccine was the fastest remedy created in human history 1:25:30 Made pandemic decisions based on what would save the most lives 1:26:00 Remember the death toll in Kentucky vividly 1:27:00 COVID was ultimate test of the parable of the good samaritan 1:27:45 COVID was the war of our time, with an even higher casualty rate 1:28:15 Teachers & educators needed to be in the first batch of vaccinations 1:29:45 Kentucky didn’t run out of hospital beds due to expanded Medicaid 1:30:15 Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill will close 35 hospitals in Kentucky 1:31:15 Doesn’t consider himself a “moderate”, but instead he’s “pragmatic” 1:32:00 Can be both pro-business and pro-worker 1:32:30 There’s a battle to label everyone, but reality is more complicated 1:33:00 How big should the Democratic tent be? 1:34:00 There’s space to do things that both sides agree on 1:34:30 Why are Democratic activists so mad at the establishment? 1:35:15 Democrats need to be the party of making the economy work again 1:35:45 Need amendments for campaign finance & outlawing gerrymandering 1:36:30 The president should be directly elected 1:37:00 Dems blame others Dems when Republicans are doing something wrong 1:37:45 Can’t do “woulda couldas” when Trump & GOP are doing so much damage 1:39:15 What’s the pitch in Wisconsin gubernatorial if both candidates are outsiders? 1:40:00 Joe Biden won on the idea of him being the most electable 1:40:30 Trump’s policies are hitting everyday Americans harder 1:41:15 Governor’s association plan to put big resources into Georgia 1:41:45 Believe that Democrats will flip the governor’s mansion in GA 1:42:15 Katie Hobbs has to win to ensure a fair election in Arizona in ‘28 1:44:30 Trump inspired Canadian boycotts that have hit the economy hard 1:45:45 Winner of the Wisconsin primary will come out stronger 1:46:15 Jocelyn Benson is a great candidate for Michigan 1:47:00 Amy Acton can win regardless of the senate race 1:47:30 Correlation between governor and senate races 1:50:15 Can Dems pull off gubernatorial upsets in Texas or Florida? 1:50:45 DGA will spend resources wherever they can win 1:52:00 Focused on winning gubernatorial races, then will ponder run in ‘28 1:52:45 Important to declare presidential candidacy early? 1:53:30 Dems primary calendar will produce candidate that can win everywhere 1:54:30 Do you consider Kentucky a southern state? 1:55:15 Could Israel splinter the party and make elections unwinnable? 1:56:00 Will Doug Jones get DGA help? 1:57:30 Data center backlash comes from concern about AI 1:58:15 Big tech isn’t talking to the communities where they put data centers 1:58:45 Tech should be paying for their electricity & fair share of taxes 2:01:15 We need rational leaders, don’t know where AI/tech is going 2:02:30 Any effort to get an NBA franchise in Kentucky? 2:04:15 Favorite NBA team 2:05:45 Chuck’s thoughts on interview with Andy Beshear 2:07:00 ToddCast Top 5 Independents who could shape the senate 2:07:30 #5 Todd Achilles 2:10:00 #4 Dan Osborne 2:12:15 #3 Seth Bodnar 2:13:30 #2 Lisa Murkowski 2:14:30 #1 John Fetterman 2:17:15 Ask Chuck 2:18:15 Correction for answer on the last pod 2:20:30 Why haven’t we heard much about the people who tried to kill Trump? 2:27:45 Can Trump take the Qatari jet that’s had taxpayer $ spent on it? 2:31:00 What motivates those closest to Trump? Do they believe what they’re saying? 2:34:30 Can you explain the history of the term “lobbyist”? 2:39:45 Thoughts on the funding model of the BBC?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Admet que li queda una conversa pendent amb Carme Gasulla, més enllà del brogit d'aquests dies, però la legislatura segueix i el govern continua tenint un bon grapat de temes sobre la taula: es posa en marxa la licitació de la futura llibreria del Patronat, i el festival Terramar és probable que visqui la seva darrera edició als jardins i no s'ha decidit encara quins espais alternatius es poden contemplar, mentre continua encalladíssima la situació de Kansas, Pic-Nic i Club de Mar. Per altra banda, l'Ajuntament ha rebut la petició de la Generalitat perquè es posicioni concretament sobre el desenvolupament urbanístic del projecte de Vallcarca, un requeriment que s'emmarca en un procediment administratiu poc ortodox, perquè ni tant sols hi ha els informes dels diferents agents implicats en la iniciativa. Els grups polítics municipals es comprometen a debatir-ho durant la tardor. Amb l'alcaldessa també ens hem referit al tancament de la sauna del passatge Mossèn Fèlix Clarà, que acumula un grapat d'ilegalitats, i a la situació de la neteja. L'entrada La Generalitat demana a l’Ajuntament un posicionament sobre l’àmbit urbanístic del projecte de Vallcarca ha aparegut primer a Radio Maricel.

We go pond jumping this week and head to the Isle of Wight for one of the strangest paranormal encounters ever reported: All Colours Sam, better known as the Sandown Clown.In 1973, two children claimed they met a nearly seven-foot-tall, three-fingered, three-toed, ghost-like humanoid living in a metal hut near Sandown Airport. Normal British stuff, we are pretty sure. Sam wore a pointed yellow hat, spoke through a strange device, said he was “a ghost in an odd sort of way,” and somehow managed to make eating berries look like advanced alien surgery.So what was All Colours Sam? An extraterrestrial? A robot? A folkloric entity? A man in a costume? Or one of the most bizarre childhood stories ever to escape into UFO and cryptid lore?We break down the full encounter, the witnesses, the weirdest details, what believers think happened, what skeptics say, and why the Sandown Clown mystery is still confusing paranormal researchers more than 50 years later this week on Hysteria 51.SourcesBUFORA Journal, Vol. 6, No. 5, Jan/Feb 1978 – “Ghost or Spaceman '73?”Internet ArchiveThink Anomalous – The Sandown “Ghost Clown,” 1973Think AnomalousOnTheWight – All Colours Sam, aka Sam the Sandown ClownOnTheWightOnTheWight – The Sandown Clown: Exploring Sam, the Isle of Wight's Surreal 1973 EncounterOnTheWightBBC Radio 4 / Uncanny – Cold Cases: Case 5: The Sandown ClownApple PodcastsOnTheWight – BBC Sounds and Cease to Exist Podcasts Turn Their Attention to All Colours SamOnTheWightSpooky Isles – The Sandown Clown: Fact or Fiction?Spooky IslesWeird Darkness – The Sandown Clown: All Colours Sam and the Isle of WightWeird DarknessIsland Echo – The Sandown Clown Returns to the Isle of WightIsland EchoBedtime Stories – The Sandown ClownThe Sandown ClownShrouded Hand – The Sandown Clown Incident: A Creepy Encounter With an Unknown EntityThe Sandown Clown IncidentEmail your Contest Entries to:ForthHandmedia@gmail.comEmail us your favorite WEIRD news stories:weird@hysteria51.comSupport the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A tale that came to author Joan Lindsay in a dream, Picnic at Hanging Rock unfolds against a backdrop of Australia's wild natural beauty, exploring the fates of spirited young women determined to navigate the constraints of their futures. In giving voice to those who have been kept silent, it also brings a compelling First Nations perspective to light. Prepare to be captivated by a haunting exploration of innocence, mystery, and the unseen forces shaping our destinies.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A Sunny Picnic and New Friendships in La Cerdanya Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-07-26-07-38-19-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La llum daurada del matí il·luminava la cabana acollidora a La Cerdanya.En: The golden morning light illuminated the cozy cabin in La Cerdanya.Ca: Gemma es va despertar amb un somriure, envoltada per les muntanyes verdes i el cant dels ocells.En: Gemma woke up with a smile, surrounded by green mountains and the song of birds.Ca: L'Oriol i la Laia dormien encara, cansats després de la llarga caminada del dia anterior.En: L'Oriol and Laia were still asleep, tired after the long hike the day before.Ca: Però avui era un dia especial.En: But today was a special day.Ca: La Gemma volia organitzar un pícnic perfecte per a ells, una celebració per la seva estada.En: Gemma wanted to organize a perfect picnic for them, a celebration of their stay.Ca: El poble proper estava ple de preparatius per a la Festa Major.En: The nearby village was full of preparations for the Festa Major.Ca: Gemma sabia que allò era una oportunitat única, però també sentia una punxada de nervis.En: Gemma knew it was a unique opportunity, but she also felt a twinge of nerves.Ca: Sempre li havia costat parlar amb desconeguts.En: She had always found it hard to talk to strangers.Ca: Però aquest cop, va decidir que no deixaria que l'ansietat impedís el seu somni.En: But this time, she decided she would not let anxiety stop her dream.Ca: Va caminar fins al mercat de la vila, on les taules brillaven amb fruites i verdures fresques.En: She walked to the village market, where the tables glowed with fresh fruits and vegetables.Ca: Els colors i les olors eren hipnotitzants.En: The colors and scents were hypnotizing.Ca: La Gemma va agafar aire i es va apropar a una parada plena d'enciam, tomàquets i olives.En: Gemma took a deep breath and approached a stall full of lettuce, tomatoes, and olives.Ca: La venedora, la Mercè, la va rebre amb un somriure càlid.En: The vendor, Mercè, welcomed her with a warm smile.Ca: —Hola! Busques alguna cosa en concret? —va preguntar la Mercè.En: "Hello! Are you looking for something specific?" Mercè asked.Ca: Gemma va dubtar un moment, però després va respondre amb entusiasme:En: Gemma hesitated for a moment but then responded with enthusiasm:Ca: —Sí, m'agradaria organitzar un pícnic. Em pots ajudar a trobar els millors ingredients?En: "Yes, I would like to organize a picnic. Can you help me find the best ingredients?"Ca: La Mercè va riure i va fer un gest cap a les altres parades.En: Mercè laughed and gestured to the other stalls.Ca: —Per descomptat! Primer, agafarem un bon pa de pagès d'en Joan. Després, el formatge curat de la Maria és imprescindible. I si vols fer alguna cosa especial, pots intentar els nostres embotits casolans.En: "Of course! First, we'll get a good farmhouse bread from Joan. Then, Maria's aged cheese is a must. And if you want to do something special, you can try our homemade sausages."Ca: Amb cada suggeriment, la Gemma se sentia més segura.En: With each suggestion, Gemma felt more confident.Ca: Va seguir la Mercè per tot el mercat, aprenent sobre les especialitats locals i recollint els ingredients més frescos.En: She followed Mercè through the market, learning about local specialties and gathering the freshest ingredients.Ca: Quan la Gemma va tornar a la cabana, l'Oriol i la Laia ja estaven desperts, impressionats per la compra de Gemma.En: When Gemma returned to the cabin, L'Oriol and Laia were already awake, impressed by Gemma's purchases.Ca: Van preparar l'àpat i van caminar fins a la vora d'un prat ple de flors silvestres.En: They prepared the meal and walked to the edge of a meadow full of wildflowers.Ca: El picnic va ser un èxit: entre mos de pa i rialles, van gaudir d'un menjar deliciós i d'un paisatge majestuós.En: The picnic was a success: between bites of bread and laughter, they enjoyed a delicious meal and a majestic landscape.Ca: Més tard, els va sorprendre una processó de veïns. Els convidaven a unir-se a les festes de la Festa Major!En: Later, they were surprised by a procession of neighbors inviting them to join the Festa Major celebrations!Ca: Van ballar sardanes fins al vespre i van fer nous amics entre els habitants del poble.En: They danced the sardanes until the evening and made new friends among the villagers.Ca: La Gemma, radiant, va descobrir que compartir moments amb els altres era molt més ric que qualsevol preocupació.En: Gemma, radiant, discovered that sharing moments with others was much richer than any worry.Ca: Quan el sol es va posar, es van adonar que aquell dia havia sigut molt més que un pícnic.En: When the sun set, they realized that day had been much more than a picnic.Ca: Havia estat el dia en què la Gemma es va obrir al món, abraçant-lo amb nova confiança i alegria.En: It had been the day Gemma opened up to the world, embracing it with new confidence and joy.Ca: Es va prometre a si mateixa recordar sempre el valor de les connexions humanes i les oportunitats amagades a cada racó.En: She promised herself to always remember the value of human connections and the hidden opportunities around every corner.Ca: I així, sota les brillants estrelles del cel de Cerdanya, els nous amics celebraven junts, assegurant-se que la màgia d'aquella festa quedaria per sempre als seus cors.En: And so, under the brilliant stars of the Cerdanya sky, the new friends celebrated together, ensuring that the magic of that festival would forever remain in their hearts. Vocabulary Words:cabin: la cabanamorning light: la llum del matíhike: la caminadapicnic: el pícniccelebration: la celebracióvillage: el pobleopportunity: l'oportunitatnerves: els nervisstranger: el desconegutmarket: el mercatstall: la paradalettuce: l'enciamtomato: el tomàquetolive: l'olivavendor: la venedoraenthusiasm: l'entusiasmebread: el pacheese: el formatgesausage: l'embotitconfidence: la confiançameal: l'àpatmeadow: el pratwildflower: la flor silvestreprocession: la processóneighbor: el veísunset: la posta de soljoy: l'alegriasky: el celstar: l'estrellamagic: la màgia

Father James Arcadi • July 26, 2026 (Church Picnic) by All Souls Anglican Church

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: A Seal-icious Encounter: A Perfectly Imperfect Fjord Picnic Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-07-22-22-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Sola skinte høyt på himmelen over Geirangerfjorden.En: The sun shone high in the sky over the Geirangerfjorden.No: De majestetiske fjellene strakte seg opp mot skyene, og de kraftige fossene kastet seg nedover klippene.En: The majestic mountains stretched up towards the clouds, and the powerful waterfalls hurled themselves down the cliffs.No: Langs stranden, hvor fjorden kysset land, satt Kaia, Magnus og Sindre med et stort piknikteppe brettet ut og fylt med deilige norske delikatesser.En: Along the shore, where the fjord kissed the land, sat Kaia, Magnus, and Sindre with a large picnic blanket spread out and filled with delicious Norwegian delicacies.No: Kaia smilte fornøyd.En: Kaia smiled contentedly.No: Dette hadde hun planlagt lenge.En: She had planned this for a long time.No: En perfekt piknik i naturens vakreste kulisser.En: A perfect picnic in nature's most beautiful setting.No: Magnus streifet rundt, alltid ivrig etter et nytt eventyr.En: Magnus wandered around, always eager for a new adventure.No: "Se der!En: "Look there!"No: " ropte han og pekte mot fjorden.En: he shouted, pointing towards the fjord.No: Kaia fulgte blikket hans og så en elegant sel som plasket rundt i vannet.En: Kaia followed his gaze and saw an elegant seal splashing around in the water.No: Sindre, alltid med skisseboken i hånden, begynte raskt å tegne den.En: Sindre, always with his sketchbook in hand, quickly began to draw it.No: "Han er søt, ikke sant?En: "Isn't he cute?"No: " sa Kaia og fant frem kameraet sitt.En: said Kaia, pulling out her camera.No: Hun ønsket å fange et minne med den søte sjøskapningen.En: She wanted to capture a memory of the cute sea creature.No: Plutselig, med et sprut og et sprøytt, kastet selen seg opp på stranden.En: Suddenly, with a splash and a spurt, the seal flung itself up onto the shore.No: Den så seg rundt med nysgjerrige øyne og begynte sakte å nærme seg pikniken deres.En: It looked around with curious eyes and slowly began to approach their picnic.No: "Å nei, ser den på maten vår?En: "Oh no, is it eyeing our food?"No: " lurte Magnus og kastet seg ned foran teppla, men selen lo bare, på sin måtelig måte.En: wondered Magnus as he threw himself down in front of the blanket, but the seal just seemed to laugh, in its own way.No: Selen var både barnslig og leken.En: The seal was both childish and playful.No: Den begynte snart å rote rundt i kurven deres, til Magnus' store fortvilelse.En: It soon started rummaging through their basket, much to Magnus' dismay.No: "Hei, stopp!En: "Hey, stop!No: Det er vår mat," utbrøt han, men selen brydde seg ikke.En: That's our food," he exclaimed, but the seal didn't care.No: Kaia var revet mellom ønsket om å beskytte pikniken og å glede seg over dette uventede besøket.En: Kaia was torn between the desire to protect the picnic and the delight in this unexpected visit.No: Mens selen dykket hodet ned i kurven og dro ut en stor bit av laks, kunne de ikke annet enn å le av synet.En: As the seal dunked its head into the basket and pulled out a large piece of salmon, they couldn't help but laugh at the sight.No: "Slapp av, Magnus," sa Kaia til slutt, "det er bare mat.En: "Relax, Magnus," said Kaia finally, "it's just food.No: Og se hvor søt han er!En: And look how cute he is!"No: "Sindre, med et lurt smil om munnen, fanget øyeblikket med sin blyant, mens Kaia tok bilder av kaoset.En: Sindre, with a sly smile on his face, captured the moment with his pencil while Kaia took pictures of the chaos.No: De bestemte seg for å la selen være med dem.En: They decided to let the seal join them.No: Pikniken var kanskje ikke lenger perfekt, men den var absolutt uforglemmelig.En: The picnic was no longer perfect, but it was definitely unforgettable.No: Til slutt satt de alle sammen, følge av en glinsende sel som glad knasket i seg rester.En: In the end, they all sat together, accompanied by a shining seal happily munching on leftovers.No: Kaia la kameraet fra seg og lente seg tilbake for å nyte det.En: Kaia put down her camera and leaned back to enjoy it.No: Hun hadde lært noe viktig den dagen – noen ganger var det de uventede øyeblikkene som skapte de beste minnene.En: She had learned something important that day – sometimes it was the unexpected moments that created the best memories.No: Sola begynte å synke mot horisonten, og fjorden ble sakte malt i gull av kveldssolen.En: The sun began to sink towards the horizon, and the fjord was slowly painted in gold by the evening sun.No: Kaia, Magnus og Sindre skjønte at de hadde delt noe spesielt i dag, og med selen sprellende ved deres side, ga de natten en siste latter.En: Kaia, Magnus, and Sindre realized that they had shared something special today, and with the seal frolicking by their side, they gave the night one last laugh.No: Det hadde vært en perfekt uperfekt dag ved fjorden.En: It had been a perfectly imperfect day by the fjord. Vocabulary Words:majestic: majestetiskestretched: strakteeager: ivrigelegant: elegantpick: plasketcreature: skapningencurious: nysgjerrigerummaging: rotedelight: gledeunexpected: uventededunked: dykketpulled: drolaughter: lattertorn: revetgaze: blikketadventure: eventyrexclaimed: utbrøtunforgettable: uforglemmeligcapture: fangesly: lurtchaos: kaosetshine: glinsendeleaned: lentemunching: knasketmemories: minneneeventually: til sluttpainted: maltfrolicking: sprellendebewilderment: fortvilelsebasket: kurven

After a few updates of some really cool stuff going on, I'll break down the magic pageantry that is the annual Leahy family bonanza- the yearly event that keeps us coming back for more every year.

Matthew Longo, The Picnic: A Dream of Freedom and the Collapse of the Iron Curtain. This segment focuses on the high-level political maneuvers that set the stage for the collapse of the Iron Curtain, beginning with a Warsaw Pactmeeting on July 6, 1989. The primary figures are Miklos Nemeth, the young, Harvard-educated Prime Minister of Hungary and a reformer, and Nicolae Ceausescu, the "old guard" dictator of Romania. During the meeting, a furious Ceausescu berates Nemeth for betraying socialism and undermining the Warsaw Pact, even refusing to address him as "comrade." Nemeth, however, finds a silent ally in Mikhail Gorbachev, the Soviet leader, who gives him a subtle "wink" to signal protection against the hardliners. Nemeth's radical goal was to dismantle the physical Iron Curtain—not just for ideological reasons, but because the technology (mines, electric wires) was decades old, ineffective, and too expensive to maintain. In a secret March 1989 meeting at the Kremlin, Gorbachev gave Nemeth a "green light," telling him that the border was Hungary's problem to manage. This meeting also touched on the sensitive presence of a secret Soviet nuclear arsenal in Hungary, which Gorbachev insisted remain hidden from his own defense ministers. Nemeth left Moscowfeeling that while Gorbachev wouldn't stop him, the Soviet leader's own position was precarious, and a hardline coup remained a constant threat. (1)1800

Matthew Longo, The Picnic: A Dream of Freedom and the Collapse of the Iron Curtain. Thirty years after the event, Matthew Longo returns to the border to reflect on the legacy of the picnic and the nature of freedom. The site of the former "death zone" has ironically become the most green part of Europe—a "green belt" of pastoral woodlands. Longo interviews the aging survivors, including Nemeth, Agnes, and Laslo, a curator of documents who describes the unremarkable-looking spot as Anus Mundi. The final discussion explores the evolving meaning of liberty, contrasting Isaiah Berlin's "negative liberty" (freedom from state interference and freedom of movement) with Hannah Arendt's concept of "plurality" and solidarity. Longo notes a "perverse irony": many East Germans who successfully fled to the West were ultimately disappointed by the version of freedom they found, which lacked the sense of community and solidarity they had experienced in the East. In a modern world where walls are being rebuilt and xenophobia is rising, the story of the Pan-European Picnic serves as a prompt to rethink how the euphoria of 1989 transitioned into the embattled state of liberalism today. (4)

Matthew Longo, The Picnic: A Dream of Freedom and the Collapse of the Iron Curtain. As the picnic date of August 19, 1989, approaches, the atmosphere is "fraught" with tension. Thousands of East Germans (GDR) have flooded into Hungary, pretending to be on summer vacation but actually acting as refugees hoping for a chance to cross into the West. They camp at places like Ferto Rakos, where they are stalked by Stasi informers who take down names and instill terror. Meanwhile, in Budapest, Miklos Nemeth and other reformers view the picnic as "Operation Human Shield"—a test to see if the nearby Soviet army will intervene. On the day of the picnic, two unlikely heroes emerge: Norbert, a hard-drinking West German adventurer with a scars-and-mercenary past, and Agnes, an elderly local woman. Because Norbert has a West German passport and Agnes is too old to fear the state, they act as "guardian angels," helping terrified East Germans navigate the borderlands. The event itself is chaotic and plagued by rain, resembling a "Woodstock" in the woods. When a mass of nearly a thousand East Germans suddenly rushes the border gate, a moment of extreme panic occurs as champagne bottles pop; many refugees, conditioned by fear, mistake the sound for gunshots. However, the Hungarian border guards make a "tremendous moral choice" not to shoot, allowing the mass of people to flee into Austriawithout a single drop of bloodshed. (3)1956

Matthew Longo, The Picnic: A Dream of Freedom and the Collapse of the Iron Curtain. The focus shifts from political elites to young activists in the Hungarian "borderlands." In late June 1989, inspired by a speech from Otto von Habsburg, a young woman named Maria and a man named Ferenc hatch an audacious plan in the city of Debrecen: they will throw a party—the Pan-European Picnic—at the Iron Curtain itself. Maria, showing incredible initiative in a country with few phones, begins calling government officials and border guards to organize the event. The original vision for the picnic was "euphorically ignorant": the organizers imagined a thin fence where Hungarians and Austrians could pass sausages and beer to one another. In reality, the Iron Curtain was a "death zone" several kilometers wide, filled with watchtowers, dogs, and layers of fencing. However, the process of de-electrifying and dismantling the fence was moving faster than expected. The organizers eventually secured a location near the town of Sopron and convinced the authorities to allow a one-time-only opening of a border gate, allowing Austrians to cross into Hungary to celebrate "European togetherness." (2)1930 BUDAPEST

When was the last time you slowed down long enough to enjoy God's creation? In today's Crosswalk Devotional, we reflect on Psalm 104:14-15 and discover how simple moments in nature can deepen our relationship with God. From the food we enjoy to the beauty that surrounds us, every good gift points back to our loving Creator. In a world filled with busyness and distractions, God invites us to pause, breathe, and recognize His presence through the ordinary. Whether it's sharing a meal outdoors, listening to birds sing, or simply sitting beneath the trees, slowing down allows us to experience God's generosity, peace, and care in fresh ways. Highlights: Discover how Psalm 104 reminds us that God's creation is meant to be enjoyed, not just observed. Learn why slowing down in nature can help you reconnect with God's presence. Be encouraged to practice gratitude by savoring both God's provision and His creation. See how everyday moments—like sharing a simple meal outdoors—can become acts of worship. Find renewed perspective as creation reminds you of God's care for every detail of your life. Be inspired to intentionally create space for rest, reflection, and fellowship with God. Join the Conversation Where do you feel closest to God in nature? Is there a favorite outdoor place where you experience His peace or presence? We'd love to hear about it in the comments. Continue the conversation with the Crosswalk community here: https://forums.crosswalk.com/ Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: Enjoy a Picnic with GodBy: Whitney Hopler Bible Reading:“He makes grass grow for the cattle, and plants for people to cultivate – bringing forth food from the earth: wine that gladdens human hearts, oil to make their faces shine, and bread that sustains their hearts.” – Psalm 104:14-15, NIV Some of my favorite childhood memories are of simple picnics with my mom in our backyard or at local parks. Mom could turn an ordinary afternoon into an extraordinary experience just by packing sandwiches, grapes, chips, and lemonade for us to eat and drink outside. I remember how I always got a fresh perspective while picnicking in the fresh air. My world seemed to open up in nature, and my senses seemed stronger, too. I noticed the way the sunlight filtered through the trees and how every different type of bird sang a different kind of song. The sandwiches somehow tasted better outside than indoors, as well. Most importantly, on those picnics, I felt connected to something bigger than myself. Later, I learned that something was a Someone – God – who always joined us on our picnics. In our fast-paced world, we often rush through eating and don’t spend enough time outside in nature. But God actually designed them to help us connect to him. Psalm 104:14-15 points out that God provides a creative variety of plants that people and animals alike enjoy. God could have made all food and drinks taste the same and provided them to us just to survive. But instead, God created a wonderful variety for us to truly enjoy. This passage says that God created “wine that gladdens,” “oil to make faces shine,” and “bread that sustains.” In other words, God cares about us actually enjoying our experiences. God wants us to do more than just eat a granola bar in a hurry while driving to work, rush through lunch at our desks, and pick up dinner in a fast-food drive-thru line. God wants us to eat mindfully, so we can really enjoy the experience of eating and reflect on God’s generosity and love for us. God also designed us to enjoy spending time in nature. We can learn a lot about God in nature, because creation reflects the Creator’s qualities. A picnic can help us connect with God by doing both of those activities that God intends for us. Experience that for yourself! Schedule a picnic into your schedule sometime soon. Sit on a blanket on the “grass for the cattle” mentioned in Psalm 104, or at a picnic table on top of the grass. Say a prayer of thanks to God for the food, the “bread that sustains,” and all the other food you brought with you, which God ultimately made possible for you to enjoy. Eat slowly, savoring every bite of your food so you can taste God’s goodness to you. During a picnic, you can let the fresh air inspire you to find a fresh perspective on your life. Let yourself pay full attention to all the wonder around you, and let that remind you of how God cares for you in every detail of your life. Look up at the vast sky and down at tiny wildflowers to see how God designed every part of creation – everything, of all sizes – with loving care. Enjoy a picnic with God whenever you can. Don’t wait for a special occasion. Pack a sandwich, find some grass nearby, and let the simple pleasures of God’s creation lead you back to him. Intersecting Faith & Life: As you consider enjoying a picnic can help you move closer to God, reflect on these questions: What’s one of your favorite memories of being outdoors as a child? Did you notice God’s presence with you then? How does spending time in nature now help you look beyond your stressful circumstances to God? What’s one simple pleasure in the food you enjoy on picnics (like a certain flavor or texture) that you’re grateful to God for? Psalm 104 mentions blessings that make our hearts glad. What’s one part of God’s creation that always lifts your mood? How can you change your schedule to include picnics with God during good weather on a regular basis? Further Reading:Psalm 34:8Matthew 6:26Acts 14:17Genesis 1:31Romans 1:20 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Amit's Awakening: How a School Picnic Changed Everything Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-07-18-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: गर्मी की एक सुनहरी सुबह थी।En: It was a golden summer morning.Hi: स्कूल का अंतिम दिन आ चुका था, और आज स्कूल की तरफ से बच्चों के लिए एक पिकनिक का आयोजन किया गया था।En: The last day of school had come, and today the school had organized a picnic for the children.Hi: इस बार सभी बच्चे खुशी-खुशी उस सुनहरी मौके का इंतजार कर रहे थे, जो उन्हें कमल सरोवर ले जाने वाला था।En: This time, all the children were eagerly waiting for that golden opportunity that was going to take them to Kamal Sarovar.Hi: कमल सरोवर अपनी सुंदरता के लिए मशहूर था।En: Kamal Sarovar was famous for its beauty.Hi: चारों तरफ हरियाली और विभिन्न रंगों के कमल फूल जैसे वहाँ का सौंदर्य बढ़ा रहे थे।En: The greenery all around and the various colored lotus flowers seemed to enhance its beauty.Hi: वहाँ की गर्म हवा में बच्चों की खिलखिलाहट गूँज रही थी।En: The children's laughter was echoing in the warm air there.Hi: अमित, जो हमेशा से शर्मीला और चुप-चुप रहने वाला लड़का था, डर और उत्सुकता के बीच झूल रहा था।En: Amit, who was always a shy and quiet boy, was swinging between fear and curiosity.Hi: स्कूल में हमेशा अपनी पढ़ाई में लगे रहने वाला अमित कहीं न कहीं चाह रहा था कि उसके भी कुछ अच्छे दोस्त हों।En: Amit, who always stayed engrossed in his studies at school, longed somewhere that he too had some good friends.Hi: लेकिन वह अपनी झिझक के कारण कभी किसी से दोस्ती नहीं कर पाता था।En: But due to his hesitation, he could never make friends with anyone.Hi: सभी बच्चे बस से कमल सरोवर पहुंचे।En: All the children reached Kamal Sarovar by bus.Hi: वहाँ पहुंचते ही सबने खाने-पीने का आनंद लिया और हँसी-मजाक में मस्त हो गए।En: As soon as they arrived, everyone enjoyed eating and drinking and got lost in laughter and jokes.Hi: अमित थोड़ा दूर खड़ा होकर सब कुछ देख रहा था।En: Amit stood a little distance away, watching everything.Hi: तभी सहपाठी रिया उसे देखकर बोली, "अमित, आओ हमारे साथ क्रिकेट खेलो।En: Just then, his classmate Riya saw him and said, "Amit, come, play cricket with us."Hi: " सहमा हुआ अमित पहली बार किसी सहपाठी से ऐसी निमंत्रण सुन रहा था।En: A timid Amit was hearing such an invitation from a classmate for the first time.Hi: वह सोच में पड़ गया कि क्या वह खेल पाएगा?En: He wondered if he would be able to play?Hi: फिर उसने अपने डर को परे रखते हुए निर्णय लिया कि वह इस अवसर को यूँ ही नहीं जाने देगा।En: Then putting aside his fear, he decided that he would not let this opportunity slip away.Hi: अमित ने आँखे बंद कीं और खुद को हिम्मत दी।En: Amit closed his eyes and encouraged himself.Hi: उसने निर्णय लिया कि वह आज अपनी झिझक को तोड़ देगा।En: He decided to break his hesitation today.Hi: वह धीरे-धीरे मैदान की तरफ बढ़ा और सहमति में सिर हिलाया।En: He slowly moved toward the field and nodded in agreement.Hi: खेल शुरू हुआ।En: The game began.Hi: सबके चेहरों पर उत्साह था।En: There was excitement on everyone's faces.Hi: गेंद अमित के तरफ बढ़ रही थी और तभी उसने अपने डर को भूलकर अपने सारे बल से मारा।En: The ball was coming towards Amit, and then, forgetting his fears, he struck with all his might.Hi: गेंद दूर जाकर गिरी, और तभी उसके कानों में आवाज आई "शाबाश अमित!En: The ball fell far away, and then he heard the voice, "Well done Amit!Hi: ये हुई न दोस्तों वाली बात।En: Now that's the spirit of a friend."Hi: "अमित ने वह रन बनाकर मैच जिताया और उसकी इस बहादुरी पर सबने तालियों की गड़गड़ाहट के साथ स्वागत किया।En: Amit scored the winning run, and everyone welcomed his bravery with a round of applause.Hi: सहपाठी और दोस्त उसकी प्रशंसा करने लगे।En: Classmates and friends began to praise him.Hi: उनका यह अपनापन देखकर अमित का दिल भर आया।En: Seeing this warmth, Amit felt emotional.Hi: सहपाठी साहिल ने उसे बुलाते हुए कहा, "चलो, अब हमारे साथ बैठो और कुछ खाना-पीना करो।En: His classmate Sahil called him over, saying, "Come, now sit with us and have something to eat."Hi: "इस तरह आज का दिन अमित के लिए एक अनमोल याद बन गया।En: Thus, today became a priceless memory for Amit.Hi: उसे दोस्तों का साथ मिला और सबसे बड़ी बात, उसने खुद पर विश्वास करना सीख लिया।En: He found companionship in friends, and most importantly, he learned to believe in himself.Hi: कमल सरोवर की वह यात्रा अमित के जीवन में दोस्ती की वह नई शुरूआत लेकर आई, जिसका उसने हमेशा सपने देखा था।En: The trip to Kamal Sarovar brought a new beginning of friendship in Amit's life, a dream he had always dreamed of.Hi: अब वह ज्यादा आत्मविश्वासी हो गया था और अपनी क्लास के बीच एक नई पहचान बना ली थी।En: Now he was more confident and had carved a new identity among his classmates.Hi: उस दिन कमल सरोवर पर लहराता वह कमल फूल जैसे अमित के अंदर भी नई उर्जा जगाए रखता था।En: That day, the lotus flower swaying at Kamal Sarovar kept igniting new energy within Amit. Vocabulary Words:golden: सुनहरीpicnic: पिकनिकopportunity: मौकाfamous: मशहूरgreenery: हरियालीenhance: बढ़ानाechoing: गूँज रही थीcuriosity: उत्सुकताhesitation: झिझकenjoyed: आनंद लियाinvitation: निमंत्रणtimid: सहमा हुआencouraged: हिम्मत दीexcitement: उत्साहbravery: बहादुरीapplause: तालियों की गड़गड़ाहटcompanionship: साथीconfident: आत्मविश्वासीidentity: पहचानlotus: कमलenergy: उर्जाdreamed: सपने देखाswung: झूल रहा थाengrossed: लगे रहने वालाsomewhere: कहीं न कहींarrival: पहुंचते हीdistance: दूरnod: सहमति में सिर हिलायाfield: मैदानwelcomed: स्वागत किया

We celebrate July being National Picnic Month, as we turn it into National Poetry at the Picnic Month and have two picnics, one with traditional foods and one a Dollar Tree picnic. It's hard to explain. Just listen. We kept eating, so it's longer than usual.

Zip sits down with the guys to chop it up about Dame Dash, who went viral again this week for hating Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium shows. Pharrell sparks rumors that Hov will send more shots at everyone he addressed in his Roots’ Picnic freestyle, and Mal shares his predictions for the guests at the other upcoming shows Jay has around the world. Zip stakes his claim as being the best rapper in every prison that he was in, Yung Miami leaves BossMan Dlo’s Motion Party Tour, leaving the internet to speculate why, and J.Cole kicks off his The Fall Off Tour in Charlotte. R.Kelly asks Trump to pardon him, Boosie finds himself in big debt, a listener inquires about what to do if he’s no longer attracted to his wife. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code RORYANDMAL for 20% offSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Picnic Chaos: How Seagulls Taught Us to Laugh Together Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-07-16-22-34-01-da Story Transcript:Da: Søren sad på et ternet tæppe på Amager Strandpark.En: Søren sat on a checkered blanket at Amager Strandpark.Da: Solen skinnede klart, og han kunne høre bølgerne skvulpe blidt mod kysten.En: The sun was shining brightly, and he could hear the waves gently lapping against the shore.Da: Det var en dejlig sommerdag, perfekt til en picnic.En: It was a lovely summer day, perfect for a picnic.Da: Freja og Mikkel var med ham.En: Freja and Mikkel were with him.Da: De var i godt humør, drillede hinanden og nød solen.En: They were in a good mood, teasing each other and enjoying the sun.Da: Søren havde pakket sin kurv med lækre smørrebrød og en lille termos med limonade.En: Søren had packed his basket with delicious smørrebrød and a small thermos of lemonade.Da: Det hele var så idyllisk, bortset fra én ting: mågerne.En: Everything was so idyllic, except for one thing: the seagulls.Da: De sværmede over stranden, skrigende og sultne.En: They were swarming over the beach, screaming and hungry.Da: Søren huskede tydeligt en dag fra sin barndom, hvor en måge havde stjålet hans is.En: Søren vividly remembered a day from his childhood when a seagull had stolen his ice cream.Da: Siden da havde han haft en skjult frygt for dem, og nu truede de med at ødelægge hans picnic.En: Since then, he had a hidden fear of them, and now they threatened to ruin his picnic.Da: Freja lagde mærke til Sørens vagtsomme blikke op mod himlen og fniste.En: Freja noticed Søren's watchful glances up at the sky and giggled.Da: "Pas på, Søren!En: "Watch out, Søren!Da: Mågerne har fået øje på dit smørrebrød!"En: The seagulls have spotted your smørrebrød!"Da: sagde hun og pegede drillende.En: she said, pointing teasingly.Da: Mikkel grinede og kastede en lille brødkrumme ud på sandet, hvilket tiltrak et par måger, der straks begyndte at kredse som gribbe.En: Mikkel laughed and tossed a small breadcrumb onto the sand, which attracted a few seagulls that immediately began to circle like vultures.Da: Søren sukkede.En: Søren sighed.Da: Han ville bare have én dag uden forstyrrelser.En: He just wanted one day without disturbances.Da: Han fik en idé.En: He got an idea.Da: Med et skævt smil satte han en ekstra lille tallerken med mad et par meter væk, en slags lokkemad.En: With a crooked smile, he set up an extra small plate of food a few meters away, a kind of decoy.Da: Hvis mågerne troede, at det var hans rigtige picnic, ville de måske lade hans mad være i fred.En: If the seagulls thought it was his real picnic, maybe they would leave his food alone.Da: Men mågerne var kloge.En: But the seagulls were clever.Da: De blev hurtigt klar over, at der var mad mange steder.En: They quickly realized that there was food in many places.Da: Pludselig fløj en hel flok ned.En: Suddenly, a whole flock flew down.Da: Hans decoy-plan havde uventede konsekvenser.En: His decoy plan had unexpected consequences.Da: Ikke bare et par måger, men en sværm angreb pludselig hele stranden.En: Not just a few seagulls, but a swarm suddenly attacked the entire beach.Da: Folk sprang op for at beskytte deres mad, og mens kaosset bredte sig, kunne Søren ikke lade være med at grine.En: People jumped up to protect their food, and as the chaos spread, Søren couldn't help but laugh.Da: "Ser du!"En: "See!"Da: råbte Freja mellem latteranfaldene.En: shouted Freja between fits of laughter.Da: "Du har startet et mågernejest!".En: "You've started a seagull frenzy!".Da: Søren indså, hvor absurd situationen var.En: Søren realized how absurd the situation was.Da: Mågerne fløj til og fra, men han indså også noget vigtigt.En: The seagulls flew to and fro, but he also realized something important.Da: Det var faktisk ret sjovt at grine sammen med sine venner i stedet for at bekymre sig om de irriterende måger.En: It was actually quite fun laughing together with his friends instead of worrying about the annoying seagulls.Da: Da mågerne til sidst fløj væk, glad og mætte, satte Freja, Mikkel og Søren sig igen og delte deres rester.En: When the seagulls finally flew away, happy and full, Freja, Mikkel, and Søren sat down again and shared their leftovers.Da: Søren tog en dyb indånding og lod den kolde havbrise fylde sine lunger.En: Søren took a deep breath and let the cold sea breeze fill his lungs.Da: Med et smil tænkte han, at det ikke havde været så tosset en dag alligevel.En: With a smile, he thought that it hadn't been such a bad day after all.Da: Måske var måger ikke så skræmmende, når han havde sine venner omkring sig.En: Maybe seagulls weren't so scary when he had his friends around him.Da: Fra nu af ville han tage livet lidt lettere og grine lidt mere.En: From now on, he would take life a little lighter and laugh a little more. Vocabulary Words:checkered: ternetlapping: skvulpeshore: kystenidyllic: idylliskswarming: sværmedevividly: tydeligtdisturbances: forstyrrelsercrooked: skævtdecoy: lokkemadflock: flokunexpected: uventedeconsequences: konsekvenserabsurd: absurdannoying: irriterendebreeze: havbrisegiggled: fnisteteasingly: drillendebread crumb: brødkrummevultures: gribbesigh: sukkedefro: frarealized: indsåthreatened: truedescreaming: skrigendehidden: skjultglances: blikkemood: humørleftovers: resterumbrella: paraplyseagulls: mågerne

Stage 11 of the 2026 Tour de France looked destined to end in a routine bunch sprint, but what unfolded in the final kilometres left even Ned Boulting and David Millar almost speechless. After the sprint teams controlled the race for much of the day, the breakaway was finally reeled in inside the closing kilometres as Picnic, Alpecin, Uno-X and Astana combined to set up the expected showdown. But the finale was anything but predictable. How did it happen? Why did almost every sprinter get it wrong? And will we ever see a finish like that again? Ned and David break down one of the strangest bunch sprints the Tour has produced in years. The episode also features a special conversation with Romain Bardet, reflecting on his career, his greatest Tour de France memories, and life after retirement. Ned Boulting and David Millar break down Stage 11 of the Tour de France. _______________________________________________________________

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The Grateful Dead is alive and well - here's what's next for the community in San Francisco. AKA free shows this fall! Americans reach a new level of delusion: 1 in 4 people think they could score a world cup goal. Vinnie has an update for us on his sweets. Do Taylor and Travis have a new family member? The Strokes have major beef with Jay-Z - thanks to Sarah!

7月10日OAのゲストは、キャンプ女子の森風美さんです。 アウトドア好きな家族の影響で0歳の頃からキャンプに親しみ、 キャンパー歴は何と30年以上。 年間100泊するほどキャンプ活動を愛し、 誰でも楽しめるキャンプ・スタイルを発信されています。 『はじめよう！ソロキャンプ』『はじめての“ぷち”キャンプ』 などの著書も出されている森さん。 キャンプはどういったところが楽しいのか？ 森さんが提案する様々なキャンプ・スタイルについて伝授していただきます。 キャンプ女子 森風美 公式サイト https://www.morifuumi.com ＜オンエア楽曲＞ Nic Jones『Teddy Bears' Picnic』

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Unplanned Perfection: A Picnic Tale in Budapest's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-07-10-07-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Margit-sziget reggelente csendes, de most élettel teli.En: Margit-sziget is quiet in the mornings, but now it's full of life.Hu: A napfény szinte simogatja Buda és Pest közé beszorult szigetet.En: The sunlight almost caresses the island wedged between Buda and Pest.Hu: Bence és Réka sétálnak kézen fogva, piknikkosár a kezükben.En: Bence and Réka walk hand in hand, a picnic basket in their hands.Hu: Az éghajlat kellemes, a fák lombja alól madarak csivitelnek.En: The climate is pleasant, and birds are chirping from the tree leaves.Hu: Bence úgy érzi, ez lesz a tökéletes nap a tökéletes piknikhez.En: Bence feels this will be the perfect day for the perfect picnic.Hu: "Ezteni fogod a meglepetéseimet," mondja Bence mosolyogva.En: "You are going to love my surprises," says Bence with a smile.Hu: Réka nevet.En: Réka laughs.Hu: "Imádom a meglepetéseidet, még ha néha furcsák is!En: "I love your surprises, even if they are sometimes strange!"Hu: "Egy gyönyörű helyet találnak a Duna partján.En: They find a beautiful spot on the banks of the Duna.Hu: A víz lágyan hullámzik, a fák árnyékot vetnek a fűre.En: The water ripples gently, and the trees cast shadows on the grass.Hu: Bence leteszi a kosarat, majd hirtelen megáll.En: Bence sets down the basket, then suddenly stops.Hu: "Ó, a pokróc!En: "Oh, the blanket!"Hu: " kiált fel Bence, és kétségbeesetten a homlokára csap.En: Bence exclaims, slapping his forehead in despair.Hu: "Elfelejtettem a pokrócot!En: "I forgot the blanket!"Hu: "Réka pillanatra meglepődik, majd megsimítja Bence karját.En: Réka is momentarily surprised, then she gently strokes Bence's arm.Hu: "Ne aggódj," mondja.En: "Don't worry," she says.Hu: "Megoldjuk.En: "We'll figure it out."Hu: "Bence gondolkodni kezd.En: Bence begins to think.Hu: A szemét az egyik közeli padra szegezi, majd rápillant a dzsekijére.En: He fixes his eyes on a nearby bench, then glances at his jacket.Hu: Egy ötlet pattant ki a fejéből.En: An idea pops into his head.Hu: "Levehetjük a dzsekinket, és használhatjuk pokrócként.En: "We can take off our jackets and use them as a blanket."Hu: "Réka bólint, és segít Bencének kiteríteni a dzsekiket a fűre.En: Réka nods and helps Bence spread the jackets on the grass.Hu: Amikor elsimulnak, leülnek rájuk.En: When they are laid out flat, they sit down on them.Hu: Réka előveszi a piknikkosarat, és a különféle finomságokat pakolja ki: sajt, szőlő, és friss kenyér.En: Réka takes out the picnic basket and unpacks various treats: cheese, grapes, and fresh bread.Hu: Közben Bence tréfásan egy "dzseki-táncot" jár újdonsült "pokrócukon.En: Meanwhile, Bence playfully does a "jacket dance" on their improvised "blanket."Hu: "Réka harsányan felnevet.En: Réka bursts out laughing.Hu: "Ez a legjobb piknik takaró, amit valaha láttam!En: "This is the best picnic blanket I've ever seen!"Hu: " Bence megkönnyebbülést érez, hogy Rékát meg tudta nevettetni.En: Bence feels a sense of relief that he managed to make Réka laugh.Hu: Ahogy esznek és beszélgetnek, egyre inkább rájönnek, hogy a pillanat tökéletes.En: As they eat and talk, they increasingly realize the moment is perfect.Hu: Az emberek bicikliznek, gyerekek játszanak a háttérben, és a napfény melegsége minden stresszt elolvaszt.En: People are biking, children are playing in the background, and the warmth of the sunshine melts away all stress.Hu: A váratlan helyzet ellenére Bence és Réka boldogok.En: Despite the unexpected situation, Bence and Réka are happy.Hu: Réka elgondolkodva nézi Bencét.En: Réka looks at Bence thoughtfully.Hu: "Tudod, amitől tökéletessé válik valami, az nem a tervezés, hanem a társaság.En: "You know, what makes something perfect is not the planning, but the company."Hu: "Bence egyetértően bólint, és végül megérti.En: Bence nods in agreement and finally understands.Hu: A tökéletesség nem a hozzávalókon múlik, hanem azon, hogy kivel osztja meg az ember.En: Perfection is not about the ingredients but about who you share it with.Hu: A piknik végére Bence és Réka közelebb érzik magukat egymáshoz, mint valaha.En: By the end of the picnic, Bence and Réka feel closer to each other than ever.Hu: Ahogy hallgatják a folyó halk zúgását, tudják, hogy ez a nap felejthetetlen marad, minden apró tökéletlensége ellenére.En: As they listen to the gentle murmur of the river, they know this day will remain unforgettable, despite all its little imperfections. Vocabulary Words:caresses: simogatjawedged: beszorultpleasant: kellemeschirping: csivitelnekperfect: tökéletessurprises: meglepetéseimetripples: hullámzikshadows: árnyékotdespair: kétségbeesettenforehead: homlokáramomentarily: pillanatrastrokes: megsimítjafigure: megoldjukbench: padrajackets: dzsekiketunwraps: kicsomagoljagrapes: szőlővarious: különféleplayfully: tréfásanbursts out laughing: harsányan felnevetrelief: megkönnyebbüléstrealize: rájönnekbiking: bicikliznekmelt: elolvasztunexpected: váratlanthoughtfully: elgondolkodvacompany: társaságagree: egyetértőeningredients: hozzávalókonmurmur: zúgását

A sandwich can either be a sad desk meal or a total vacation in your mouth!

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Picnic in the Rain: Embracing Nature's Surprises Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-07-09-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Op een zonnige zomerochtend ontwaakte Amersfoort Bos tot leven.En: On a sunny summer morning, Amersfoort Bos came to life.Nl: Zonlicht danste door de dichte bladeren van eeuwenoude eiken.En: Sunlight danced through the dense leaves of ancient oaks.Nl: Vogels zongen hun lied en het bos rook fris en aards.En: Birds sang their songs, and the forest smelled fresh and earthy.Nl: Sander voelde de lokroep van de natuur en stond te popelen om met zijn vrienden Maartje en Pieter het bos in te trekken voor een picknick.En: Sander felt the call of nature and was eager to venture into the forest with his friends Maartje and Pieter for a picnic.Nl: Sander had een idee.En: Sander had an idea.Nl: "Laten we een picknick houden," zei hij enthousiast.En: "Let's have a picnic," he said enthusiastically.Nl: Wat hij niet vertelde, was dat hij hoopte een gevoel van kinderlijke vrijheid terug te vinden.En: What he didn't share was that he hoped to rediscover a sense of childlike freedom.Nl: In de supermarkt van Amersfoort, tussen de vele rekken, begon de zoektocht naar het perfecte picknicketen.En: In the Amersfoort supermarket, among the many shelves, the search for the perfect picnic food began.Nl: "Wat moet ik kiezen?"En: "What should I choose?"Nl: vroeg Sander zich af terwijl hij naar de overvloed aan voedsel keek.En: Sander wondered as he looked at the abundance of food.Nl: Pieter pakte wat brood en kaas.En: Pieter grabbed some bread and cheese.Nl: "Dat is altijd een succes," zei hij met een glimlach.En: "That's always a hit," he said with a smile.Nl: Maartje koos voor vers fruit en wat sapjes.En: Maartje chose fresh fruit and some juices.Nl: Maar Sander wilde iets speciaals.En: But Sander wanted something special.Nl: Net op het moment dat Sander paniek voelde opwellen, hoorde hij een klein kind dat zei: "Mama, nemen we ook koekjes mee?"En: Just as Sander felt a wave of panic rising, he heard a small child say, "Mama, shall we also take cookies?"Nl: Het herinnerde Sander aan oude picknicks met zijn eigen familie, waar de simpelste dingen de mooiste herinneringen maakten.En: It reminded Sander of old picnics with his own family, where the simplest things made the most beautiful memories.Nl: Sander kocht verschillende koekjes en snacks die iedereen kon delen, ongeacht het weer.En: Sander bought various cookies and snacks that everyone could share, regardless of the weather.Nl: Ze liepen door het bos, de mand vol lekkernijen.En: They walked through the forest, the basket full of treats.Nl: Het pad kronkelde langs bloeiende bloemen en zachte varens.En: The path wound past blooming flowers and soft ferns.Nl: Hun keuze voor een open plek, omringd door hoge bomen, leek perfect.En: Their choice of a clearing surrounded by tall trees seemed perfect.Nl: Maar al snel begonnen donkere wolken zich samen te pakken boven de bosrand.En: But soon, dark clouds began to gather over the forest edge.Nl: "Zullen we gaan?"En: "Shall we go?"Nl: vroeg Maartje bezorgd.En: Maartje asked worriedly.Nl: "Misschien krijgen we regen."En: "We might get rain."Nl: Sander lachte en zei: "Laten we blijven.En: Sander laughed and said, "Let's stay.Nl: Regen kan ook leuk zijn!"En: Rain can be fun too!"Nl: De eerste druppels vielen terwijl ze het kleed uitspreidden.En: The first drops fell as they spread out the blanket.Nl: Regen begon te tikken op de bladeren boven hen.En: Rain began to patter on the leaves above them.Nl: In plaats van haastig in te pakken, besloot de groep te blijven.En: Instead of hastily packing up, the group decided to stay.Nl: De regen maakte alles levendig.En: The rain brought everything to life.Nl: Ze renden, dansten en lachten in de regen.En: They ran, danced, and laughed in the rain.Nl: De koekjes werden nat, maar waren nog steeds zoet.En: The cookies got wet but were still sweet.Nl: Het fruit smaakte extra fris.En: The fruit tasted extra fresh.Nl: De regen liet een vrolijke chaos achter.En: The rain left behind a joyful chaos.Nl: Nat en lacherig lieten ze zich in het gras zakken.En: Wet and giggly, they let themselves sink into the grass.Nl: Sander keek naar zijn vrienden en besefte dat perfectie niet nodig was voor plezier.En: Sander looked at his friends and realized that perfection wasn't necessary for fun.Nl: De onvoorspelbaarheid had juist iets speciaals gebracht.En: The unpredictability had brought something special.Nl: Toen de regen eenmaal stopte, brak de zon weer door.En: Once the rain stopped, the sun broke through again.Nl: Sander glimlachte terwijl hij naar de opklaring keek.En: Sander smiled as he looked at the clearing sky.Nl: Hij leerde die dag dat het niet de omstandigheden zijn, maar de mensen om je heen die het moment maken.En: That day, he learned that it's not the circumstances, but the people around you that make the moment.Nl: Hun vriendschap groeide door de ervaring, en dat maakte de dag perfect.En: Their friendship grew through the experience, and that made the day perfect.Nl: Met een gevoel van voldoening hielpen ze elkaar op en begonnen ze de wandeling terug naar de stad, waar ze herinneringen droegen die zelfs de regen niet kon wegspoelen.En: With a sense of fulfillment, they helped each other up and began the walk back to the city, carrying memories that even the rain couldn't wash away. Vocabulary Words:ancient: eeuwenoudebirds: vogelsdense: dichteeager: stond te popelenventure: trekkenrediscover: terug te vindenshelves: rekkenabundance: overvloedgather: zich samen te pakkenclouds: wolkenhastily: haastigpatter: tikkenregardless: ongeachtclearing: open plekchaos: chaosunpredictability: onvoorspelbaarheidfulfillment: voldoeningcircumstances: omstandighedengiggly: lacherigsink: zakkenperfection: perfectieblossom: bloeiendeferns: varenspanickily: paniekwound: kronkeldepicnic: picknickbasket: mandtreats: lekkernijenlively: levendigexperience: ervaring

Welcome back, one last time, to Bunny Trails! This week Shauna and Dan explore an appropriate phrase in an effort to End on a High Note. Bonus: Cloris Leachman, Heavy Sneezes, and the Picnic in Your Freezer. Thank you for listening for 9 seasons! Be kind to each other, and do your best to find the positives in life - even when that seems difficult. It's free to join our Patreon, patreon.com/bunnytrailspod Shownotes are always available on our website, bunnytrailspod.com Copyright 2026 by The Readiness Corner, LLC - All Rights Reserved  

Author Rebecca Wait makes a return visit to the podcast to chat to Hannah about her latest book Havoc, a dark comedy about a mystery illness that breaks out at a girls' boarding school in 1984. They chat about Cold War anxiety, hysteria and, of course, Picnic at Hanging Rock. Grab a copy of Havoc here Or Suzanne O'Sullivan's The Sleeping Beauties and Other Stories of Mystery Illness here Want to join the Standard Issue Club? Standard Issue Podcast | creating a magazine for ears, by women for women | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week for Folk Horror Summer we are watching Peter Weir's Picnic at Hanging Rock. Nymphlike girls clad in white, disturbing disappearances and mysterious landscapes give this classic a dreamlike quality that we found bewitching.

Josh and Drusilla discuss the middle-aged Elizabeth Taylor melodrama thriller, Indentikit aka The Driver's Seat (1974). From wiki: "The Driver's Seat (also known as Identikit) is a 1974 Italian drama film directed by Giuseppe Patroni Griffi.[1] Based on the 1970 novella The Driver's Seat by Muriel Spark, it is a psychological drama starring Elizabeth Taylor and Ian Bannen, and featuring Andy Warhol.[2]"Also discussed: Maddie's Secret, pools, Marilyn Monroe including Some Like It Hot and Niagara, John Early, Kate Berlant, Vanessa Bayer, Rap World, Connor O' Malley, melodrama, Polyester, Valley of the Dolls, House of Psychotic Women, Muriel Spark, Picnic at Hanging Rock, Secret Ceremony, NEXT WEEK:The Cure for Wellness (2016)Bloodhaus: https://www.bloodhauspod.com/https://www.instagram.com/bloodhauspod/https://letterboxd.com/bloodhaus/Drusilla Adeline:https://www.sisterhydedesign.com/https://letterboxd.com/sisterhyde/https://www.instagram.com/sister__hyde/Joshua Conkelhttps://www.joshuaconkel.com/https://www.instagram.com/joshua_conkel/https://letterboxd.com/JoshuaConkel/  

Summer is here, and the living is supposed to be easy, right? But clutter can interfere with our ability to enjoy the extra daylight and leisure time that summer offers. In episode #308 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, offers tips for clearing summer-related clutter to make space for fun in the sun, the water, or your beautiful, peaceful home.Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw308The Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our Meetup group, follow us on Facebook, or subscribe to our mailing list. You can also watch the videos of our webcast on YouTube.Support the show

Air Week: June 29-July 5, 2026 250th 4th of July R&B Picnic This week, “Juke In The Back” waves the banner high in celebration of America's 250th birthday with one of America's great contributions to the world. No, it's not a representative democracy, motion pictures, space flight or a free economy, but its cuisine. America's food in song with some good ol' red, white and Rhythm & Blues. Dig in on an hour of classic R&B about hot dogs, cole slaw, potato salad, ribs and ice cream sung by Nat “King” Cole, Amos Milburn, Louis Jordan, the “5” Royales and many more. Matt The Cat invites you to groove to our R&B 4 th of July picnic and the “soul that came before rock n' roll” on the Juke In The Back. LISTEN BELOW

Screech and R'Orc, having gotten rid of one ex-wife, continue their recon mission and date at the docks. With the combined assault against the Spikes happening in less than 2 hours, the newly-weds enjoy a moment's respite atop a cargo crane, but alas, their reverie is once again interrupted by another of Screech's plethora of ex-wives. The adventure continues with Screech Echo (Mike Bachmann), Selene Von Esper (Jennifer Cheek), R'Oarc (Nika Howard), T'Chuck (Tim Lanning), and our Dungeon Master Michael DiMauro. Edited by Vincent.Podcast art by Killurmonkey Art! Want the world to see your fan art? Post it with #DrunksAndDoodles.Find more info by clicking right here - https://linktr.ee/GAPCast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.