Podcasts about pigeons

Last time, the Big Apple took a large bite out of the Orange & Blue. This time, the winged lions look to claw and bite back. But how much has NYCFC changed since that loss at Citi Field in May? Cincinnati has managed to hurdle some of the competition, while the Pigeons from the 5 Boroughs have treaded water, especially on the road. Then again, NYCFC rode the hot gloved hands of Matt Freese to win the last time at TQL Stadium in the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs. We sit down with Michael from Blue City Radio to turn the volume up on this rivalry between Cincinnati and New York. Can this NYCFC squad subsist on two guys for offense? Does head coach Pascal Jansen have reinforcements on the way? (And can we get through this episode without any baseball-field jokes?) Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer Become a Patron! Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk Don't forget you can now download and subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk on iTunes today! The podcast can also be found on Stitcher Smart Radio now. We're also available in the Google Play Store and NOW ON SPOTIFY! As always we'd love your feedback about our podcast! You can email the show at feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.

When Aubrey Sirman lost her husband to the rare cancer Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE), her world changed forever. In this episode, she shares how grief reshaped her life—and how her passions have helped her move forward.Join Anita and Mel as they talk with Aubrey about the healing power of birding and the joy (and obsession) of taking on a Big Year. Aubrey also introduces us to the worlds of Hurling and Camogie, exploring how sport, community, and nature can provide grounding in the hardest times.*Check our Patreon for AD FREE Episodes, or to submit tributes of your person to be read in an episode! *http://www.patreon.com/wwdnSponsored by:BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdnMint Mobile: Mobile phone plans with great service and coverage starting at $15/month https://trymintmobile.com/wwdnJoin our Patreon for ad-free episodes and more!http://www.patreon.com/wwdnNeed some Snarky Grief merch?http://shop.widowwedonow.comWanna buy us tacos?http://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow

◆ In this episode, I am talking about famous traditional sweets from different regions of Japan, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)   ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.26 in 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released.   ◆ Patreon monthly membership Here are the benefits for my Patreon paid members : - Full version of the podcast audio - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes with captions  Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg   ◆ You are cordially invited to... - leave me a review on Apple Podcast - rate my podcast on Spotify

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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Pigeons and Poker: A Night of Luck and Reckoning in Macau Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-15-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 澳门的夏夜，赌场里灯火辉煌，人声鼎沸。En: On a summer night in Macau, the casino was brilliantly lit, filled with the sounds of voices rising and falling.Zh: 人们聚集在桌旁，期待着一场命运的对决。En: People gathered around the tables, eagerly anticipating a showdown of fate.Zh: 魏玲座位对面是陈荣，面前是一堆崭新的筹码。En: Opposite Wei Ling was Chen Rong, with a pile of brand-new chips in front of him.Zh: 平静的神态下，陈荣心无旁骛，只专注于手中的牌。En: Despite his calm demeanor, Chen Rong was completely focused, concentrating solely on the cards in his hands.Zh: 而筹码旁边，调皮的笑脸是小梅，她是这桌游戏的发牌员。En: Next to the chips, with a playful smile, was Xiao Mei, the dealer of this game.Zh: 总是带着一丝玩笑的神情。En: She always wore a slightly teasing expression.Zh: 饿鬼节的气氛在空气中弥漫，似乎也给这场牌局增添了一份奇妙的色彩。En: The atmosphere of the Hungry Ghost Festival was pervasive in the air, seemingly adding a touch of wonder to the game.Zh: 却在这时，一只白色的鸽子无声滑过天花板，落在了桌角。En: But just then, a white pigeon silently glided over the ceiling, landing on the table's edge.Zh: 它四处张望，然后开始不紧不慢地啄起了散落的筹码。En: It looked around and then leisurely started to peck at the scattered chips.Zh: 魏玲顿时皱起了眉头，心中暗暗叫苦。En: Wei Ling immediately furrowed his brows, secretly lamenting.Zh: 他是个出名有点迷信的高手，深信任何干扰都会打破他的好运。En: He was a well-known superstitious expert, convinced that any disturbance would break his streak of good luck.Zh: 鸽子的到来似乎预示着什么。En: The arrival of the pigeon seemed to be an omen of sorts.Zh: 魏玲看着它一步步靠近自己，对着已经在它视线中的筹码，用力叹了口气。En: Wei Ling watched as it approached him step by step, targeting the chips already in its sight, and sighed heavily.Zh: 周围的人都在看他，期待他如何处理这突如其来的插曲。En: Everyone around was watching him, waiting to see how he would handle this sudden interruption.Zh: 此时，小梅笑着挤了挤眼睛，没有要驱赶鸽子的意思。En: At this moment, Xiao Mei winked with a smile, showing no intention to chase the pigeon away.Zh: 她像是很享受这场免费的演出。En: She seemed to enjoy this free show.Zh: 魏玲深吸一口气，心想，或许这是一个试炼，是考验他是否如外界所传的那样依赖于运气。En: Wei Ling took a deep breath, thinking perhaps this was a trial, a test to see whether he truly relied on luck as much as people said.Zh: 就在鸽子步步紧逼，准备纵身一跃至魏玲的筹码堆时，他做出了一个勇敢的决定：“无论如何，我要赢这局。”En: Just as the pigeon was about to leap towards Wei Ling's pile of chips, he made a bold decision: "No matter what, I will win this round."Zh: 威士忌的决心让他镇定下来，他闭上眼睛，深呼吸，再睁开时目光坚定。En: The determination steadied him, and he closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and reopened them with a firm gaze.Zh: 鸽子一脚踏上了筹码塔，而魏玲，瞟了眼手中的牌，微笑着打出最后一张。En: The pigeon set foot on the stack of chips, and Wei Ling, after glancing at the cards in his hand, smiled and played the last one.Zh: 他赢了这局，赢得了满堂喝彩，也赢来了内心的一份信心。En: He won the round, earning a roomful of applause and a newfound sense of confidence.Zh: 他意识到，胜利更多靠的不是运气，而是自己的智慧与决心。En: He realized that victory depended more on his own intelligence and determination than on luck.Zh: 正当他享受胜利时，保安终于把定睛在赌桌上的鸽子赶走。En: As he was enjoying his victory, security finally chased away the pigeon fixated on the gaming table.Zh: 魏玲微笑着看着离开的鸽子，仿佛是一位与自己共度奇妙夜晚的老朋友。En: Wei Ling smiled as he watched the departing pigeon, as if it were an old friend who shared a wonderful night with him.Zh: 从那以后，魏玲不再过于强调牌桌上的那些习惯和迷信，他学会相信自己。En: From that point on, Wei Ling no longer placed undue emphasis on superstitions and habits at the gaming table, learning to trust himself.Zh: 灯光熠熠的赌场，依旧是那个熙攘的澳门，但对于他而言，却多了一份轻松和自信。En: The casino, still bustling and lively in Macau, became a place where he felt more relaxed and self-assured.Zh: 他知道，无论鸽子是否再来，自己都能面对。En: He knew that regardless of whether the pigeon returned, he could face it all. Vocabulary Words:brilliantly: 辉煌showdown: 对决demeanor: 神态pervasive: 弥漫omen: 预示furrowed: 皱起lamenting: 叫苦superstitious: 迷信的trial: 试炼determination: 决心interrupt: 插曲gaze: 目光applause: 喝彩confidence: 信心victory: 胜利scatter: 散落rely: 依赖habit: 习惯concentrating: 专注anticipating: 期待gathered: 聚集teasing: 玩笑的wonder: 奇妙leisurely: 不紧不慢steadied: 镇定departing: 离开intelligence: 智慧self-assured: 自信bustling: 熙攘fixated: 定睛

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It's the annual field trip to the Jersey Shore as the Pigeons crew celebrates Mark's birthday live from the Goodheart Roofdeck in Ocean City NJ. If everything works right that is.

Thursday afternoon means a fresh episode of Real Life was recorded, edited, and is ready to help you wrap up your workweek. On today's podcast, the guys discussed Facebook Marketplace, ice makers, and more.The guys started the Thursday episode of Real Life with a conversation with Chalmers about why he hasn't been on the podcast for the last few weeks. As it turns out, moving the studio from upstairs back to the primary office was a major sticking point for Chalmers because it raised the barrier to entry for him to have a podcast cocktail. Somehow, talking about the studio move led to a conversation about buying an industrial ice maker for your residence. Too much? Good living?Changing gears, the boys spoke about buying and selling items on Facebook Marketplace. While Baggedmilk and Chalmers have never moved any units on Facebook, producer Eli walked the boys through how he's currently selling his car on the platform. Trying to help Eli move his car, the guys started working through the details on his vehicle to see if the fellas can drum up more clicks heading to his car ad. Finally, the guys wrapped up the Thursday episode of Real Life with a story from Wanye about when he and Jay got in a car accident on the QE2 back in the day. Thankfully, the boys were all okay despite the severity of the accident, but the story was jarring to hear for the first time. Chalmers also talked about his weekend at the Pigeon Lake Music Festival, and how it was a wonderful night of nostalgia and music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Alind Chauhan about Mumbai's decision to stop pigeon feeding at public Kabutarkhanas and the health risks linked to pigeon droppings, and why the move has sparked resistance from the Jain community and animal rights activists.Next, we head to Goa, where The Indian Express' Pavneet Singh Chhada explains the push for legalisation of bull fighting, locally known as dhirio, its cultural roots of this practice, and why enforcement has failed to stop it from continuing in secret. (16:17)And in the end, we look at a protest in Maharashtra, where members of the Qureshi community have gone on strike over alleged harassment by cow vigilantes. (25:18)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh PawarFurther reading:https://indianexpress.com/article/health-wellness/pigeon-feathers-droppings-almost-killed-ahmedabad-woman-lung-transplant-8558793/

Jackie Canterbury talks with Karin Ertl about the Salish Sea Guillemot Network and the Pigeon Guillemots that uniquely nest beneath the Hood Canal bridge. Pigeon Guillemot surveys began in 2004 on Whidbey Island, WA. As of 2024, surveys are taking place in 8 different regions with about 250 volunteers. (KPTZ airdate: August 13, 2025) Learn more:Salish Sea Guillemot NetworkPigeon Guillemot Surveys Validate Community ScienceBird sound recordings: Karin Ertl; Thomas G. Graves, XC663793, accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/663793. License CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and can support the work that goes into making Nature Now, we invite you to go to kptz.org/donate to make a contribution. Thank you for your support!

Donna Mullen, Ecologist and author of 'Make Your Home a Nature Reserve'

Send us a textStep into the shocking and brilliant world of Nikola Tesla in this deep-dive episode of The Days Grimm! Join hosts Brian Day and Thomas Grimm as they uncover the electrifying life of the man who arguably invented the modern world, from his fierce rivalry with Thomas Edison to the wild conspiracy theories that surround his work today.We explore Tesla's incredible mind, capable of visualizing complex inventions and running simulations entirely in his head. Discover the truth behind the "War of the Currents," where Tesla's Alternating Current (AC) battled Edison's Direct Current (DC) , a conflict that led Edison to publicly electrocute animals, including an elephant named Topsy, to "prove" AC was dangerous.Was Tesla's genius too much for the world? We discuss his partnership with J.P. Morgan , the ambitious Wardenclyffe Tower meant to provide free wireless energy to the world , and why it was ultimately abandoned. Plus, we delve into his other groundbreaking inventions, including the Tesla Coil, remote controls , and his successful attempt to wirelessly light 200 light bulbs from 25 miles away.Finally, we unpack the bizarre and fascinating aspects of Tesla's later life, from his peculiar romantic relationship with a pigeon to the persistent conspiracy theories involving a "death ray" and how his papers allegedly ended up in the hands of John G. Trump, Donald Trump's ancestor.What do you think is Tesla's most underrated invention? Drop your thoughts and any obscure Tesla facts in the comments below!Key Topics & Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction: Why are we talking about Nikola Tesla?1:15 - The Mind of a Genius: Visualizing Inventions in His Head 3:30 - Tesla's Gambling Addiction & Early Life 5:00 - The War of the Currents: Tesla's AC vs. Edison's DC 7:10 - Edison's Dark Campaign & The Electrocuted Elephant 9:45 - Backed by J.P. Morgan & Lighting the World's Fair 12:00 - Incredible Inventions: The Tesla Coil, X-Rays, and Remote Control 14:30 - The Wardenclyffe Tower & The Dream of Free Wireless Power 17:00 - Lighting 200 Bulbs Wirelessly from 25 Miles Away 20:15 - Tesla's Later Years: Hotel Hopping & Unpaid Bills 21:30 - A Love Story: Did Tesla Fall in Love with a Pigeon? 23:45 - Conspiracy Corner: The "Death Ray" and the Trump Connection 28:00 - What if Tesla Were Alive Today?31:15 - Final Thoughts: Did Tesla Invent the Pigeon? 

In this episode: In February 2024, a pair of animal-rights groups used drone recordings to expose a massive pigeon-shooting event at a ranch in Okeechobee, Fla., owned by Troy Link, the CEO of Jack Link's Meat Snacks and a major donor to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other Republican politicians A little over a year later, DeSantis signed a new state law that criminalizes the use of drones to record people on private property. That law, records show, was written by lobbyists hired by Troy Link.Show notes:Pigeon Jerky: Florida Beef Jerky Magnate Blasted for Hosting Live Pigeon ShootHouse Bill 1121 – Unmanned Aircraft and Unmanned Aircraft SystemsQuestions or comments? Send ‘em to Garcia.JasonR@gmail.comListen to the show: Apple | SpotifyWatch the show: YouTube Get full access to Seeking Rents at jasongarcia.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Which Game First where we boldly explore the hilariously huge world of board games. Did we unearth any hidden treasures you've been missing out on? Let's find out! First up: We flock together like birds of a feather in Oh My Pigeons!Next: We make really big bids and hope it does the trick […]

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Harris hawks are used at sporting events and major tourist sites such as Venice to keep pigeons away.

In this episode of The Birdshot Podcast, host Nick Larson is joined by Del Whitman, an expert in gun fittings, upland hunting, and training bird dogs. Del shares his experiences working with hunters on gun fittings, his journey with various breeds of bird dogs, and his insights into how training and foundational work are crucial for both dogs and shotguns. They discuss gun maintenance, dog training techniques, and how Del's approach to both works seamlessly with his professional work and in his hunting adventures. Del Whitman is a master gunsmith, renowned gun fitter, and dedicated upland hunter with decades of hands-on experience. Through his custom-fitting process and deep knowledge of stock design and function, Del has helped hundreds of wingshooters improve their accuracy and comfort in the field. Whether it's restoring vintage doubles, refining stock dimensions, or offering practical shooting instruction, Del brings a craftsman's eye and a hunter's intuition to every aspect of his work.

Dominic reads a short story where Paddington meets a pigeon, whom he calls Pigeonton.

I answer your questions, from pigeons telling time, to whether cats can taste sugar or not! And in the middle I try to discuss yard maintenance, how to have a wild yard without gosh dern rats! If you have an evolutionary biology or animal related question you'd like answered, you can email me at creaturefeaturepod@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Ryan Tate about Phytophthora and pigeons. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Evaluating scent detection dogs as a tool to detect pathogenic Phytophthora speciesScience Highlight: Should the cocktail training method cause a stir? Training frog generalist detection dogs with combined species samplesWhere to find Ryan: Website | Facebook | InstagramYou can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

The Pigeons try to keep their cool in the midst of a brutal heat wave in Philly. Mark reports on his trip to Cooperstown.

The Florida Keys extend from the state's peninsula like a string of pearls, and pearls they are, in their uniqueness and value. Stands of hardwood trees rise above the islands' level ground. These trees draw many birds of the Caribbean to the keys' tropical habitat. One of these is the White-crowned Pigeon. It's a fruit-eater that eats native figs and the fruit of the poisonwood tree. White-crowns play an important role in spreading seeds. The birds swallow fruits and deposit some of the seeds on the hardwood knolls also called hammocks. Without the pigeons, there might be no tropical hardwood hammocks in the Keys. But without the hammocks, there would be no White-crowned Pigeons in Florida.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.

George is processing some extra-juicy gossip and Sam is recovering from a molecular gastronomy experience, but the show must go on! We welcome the delightful Atsuko Okatsuka (currently on tour in a city near you) to the lab and try to convince her that her fascinating past as a cheerleader is Certified Straight. Or is actually gay? Well now we have a dialogue! Plus: Do different kinds of gay guys correspond to different water birds? GET TICKETS TO OUR SUMMER/FALL TOUR HERE: linktree.com/straightiolabCALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast. STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on What the Folklore, we read the Spanish tale The Bird of Truth, which has some serious texture pop-in issues. Either that, or the protagonist is legally blind and shy about it.Suggested talking points: Grizelda's Bar and Grill, Back to the Chaos Mines, Like Moses, but Way More Gucci, Pigeons in Leather, Serious Boy Business, Every Lizard is a Hot Man, Great Rejoicing (Some Be-headings)If you'd like to support Carman's artistic endeavors, visit: https://www.patreon.com/carmandaartsthingsIf you like our show, find us online to help spread the word! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube. Support us on Patreon to help the show grow at www.patreon.com/wtfolklore. You can find merchandise and information about the show at www.wtfolklorepodcast.com.

On today's episode we talk about a bird that was once so numerous that Americans thought it would be impossible to kill them all. Until, suddenly, they did. What might the world look like if the passenger pigeon hadn't gone extinct?

On this special bonus episode of Outspoken, Sophie is back on the mics to share her birth story. Today’s episode is brought to you by Pigeon’s Natural Botanical Maternity Skincare. The range is made from naturally derived ingredients, with clinically proven results. You can find Pigeon’s Natural Botanical Maternity Skincare at pigeonbaby.com.au and all good stores. Use the code Outspoken_25 to get 25% off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BGI TAPPED Sometimes, I write in Lin cadences Sometimes I pass time with Jim Fallon, I write behind closed eyes and white bars, Pigeons and white doves, While I get made fun of I tried to just let bygones by bygones But I can't cause I miss my son And there's no love in the bottom of class wars And harsh poverty; there's no brotherly love And New York just don't want me here Is this your card?! No motherfucker! Oh. Goddamn. You are bad at this. I thought I was! I told you I was. You are! Now, scram. What color is your magnitude? You failed! I told you I don't know my own songs form Adam! That wasn't me? No? Crap. It's jammed. Well, throw a rock at him! THE SNIPERS throw a rock at DIPLO; unassumingly and (sort of) by complete coincidence, this rock just happens to be the CAPSULOUS ILLUMINATUS— (And he is mad.) Huh. Ohh. Shitballs. (Very mad.) Not only is he mad— which is hilarious— but as he becomes enraged, beginning to hulk out of his “zen zone” Isn't it obvious? Zen zone? What a complete douchebag. I'm so serious. V.O Tales of a superstar DJ Alice In Wonderland was in my dream last night, But she had big blonde bushy Slavic eyebrows and I just… somehow.. didn't know what to make of that. I HAVE A TALE! No, you don't actually. Sit down and shut the fuck up! BAMPHERAMPH CAMP is going splendid. *complete decapitation* —gorgeous. Meanwhile. As it turns out… I have something to tell you. PLAY COMPLICATIONS ONE MORE TIME. I FUCKING DARE YOU. DEADMAU5 has created quite possibly the very first sonic time bomb— FIRST EVER? I TOLD YOU GET OUT OF HERE. YES FIRST EVER. BEFORE: Sniffs… Pauses *Tiny Sips* *sniffs again* *squinting, dissatisfied* …I sense Deadmau5 in this Skrillex. BUTLER You would be correct. {ENTER THE MULTIVERSE} Wait. Who the fuck is Steve Duda? Bro, I told you my name was Steve! OH! Tales of a Superstar DJ I thought you were joking. I'm not joking. Where's the pancakes?! I'm out! Why is this place so clean?! Ugh! You haven't been around— or— like— Nonsense. Hey wait— last time you were imaginary. Uh, no, I wasn't. Yes, you were literally just— “In your head” Yeah! That's not a thing. What. Get over that. What. Everything is real, everything is extreme… Are you also out of OATMEAL? Almost, obviously! —ly real! Ugh! And cream of wheat? I've been— I was getting fat. THATS HOW GOOD MUSIC IS MADE. IN STORED ENERGY. I have— *bacterially is critically low* *lights flickering* *sirens wailing* *time crumbling* *phone dies* Ugh. Look. Uh— STEVE. Uh…let's just say Larry— My name is STEVE! I told you that! I imagined you differently, okay, and I thought ‘Steve' was just deadmau5 being pranky. It is! What? It's a thing! Look it up. Oh shit. The Ace. I told you that dude was sketchy! Wait, which Ace. Of Spades. Ah shit. Is this your— No! Ah? Well, wait… Wait what? Wait. A second. Wait what? …this…that is my card. Is it? Yes… *vanishes* WHAT THE— L E G E N D S Our Next Segment is called “Who wrote that joke?” So I'm wondering about— That Hindu joke in season 5 of 30 Rock “Oh my God.” “Which one? “ “I'm going to make you regret your own birth“ “Which one?” I know the man in the chair By his eyes And the course of the road And the cause of his numbers, I know very odd, very sure, very well— and yes, I know the strings, and the things And the force of control And the conduct, the code Yes, I know not to leave him alone And we're all full of wonder, here Of the wonder years, But where are you, dear? Cause it's four in the morning— I'm cold, and I'm lonely— I'm shocked and forgotten It's four in the morning And no, I'm still not going home. It's four in the morning And only just know have I thought Or a plate full of warmth And the touch of her fondness But all oaths, Cause I took a lover this morning Another tomorrow And on, look— I can't come home until Sunday (What? I'm building you up!) And I know I've gone soft But you know not to Dollop until I tell you I'm coming Don't you! That's a gallop; There's a Dillon Where I dare you; Did you hear ‘em? These are harems There's a villain forming A sweet informant A node oriental And no, I meant all of the foam drip on coffee It's Not Out Of Bounds until I say you will My daffodil Then I fold you into pieces With my peace It says “I'm eating you for supper” Here goes Saturday for nothing I still haven't made the cast list Don't get so far up your marker That you forgot That the stars are all going under Burning out And ownership of businesses Other than subscription payments Mortgages and high interests— Give the internet good riddance Or else get lost Like your appendix This is Kurt Sutter? No, John Carson! You think you're smart for a marker And sabertooth tiger I got no arguments besides building monuments You wanted us? Worshipped! Now all of a sudden while on earth All reincarnated at once Almost all of ye's study or praise No Gods, though you walk among us! Keep it open sesame seed buns I haven't seen you In your open No subtronics I don't bother No blue eyes Tight skin Small stomach Thin waste Paper See through Just waste Wait I'm a trash bag Non returnable No refundable Still not gonna do you harm enough If you didn't bought it Still though Awful convenience Here's my sandwhich I just backed up into a fire hydrant High as a kite But you all know I'm so much hotter and fun Than the other one— Goddamn, But at least she's funny And as long as you want me first I'll love you and her Forever. —Annie. Don't got a gun; Then I'd be gone I don't belong here I write songs for a living You know; No more home for you! No more going nowhere If you don't wear Prada Here yellow canary You're only a little pretty bird Cause if I hear you stop singing at all I know we're all done for— Run! It's a gas le— (AK) [They blow up. ] COPYRIGHT THE FESTiVAL PROJECT, INC. ™ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. [The Festival Project ™] The Complex Collective © -Ū. flash— bang Can't believe I'm lying there like Flash—bang What a mess I've got us into Flash—bang In and out of all dimensions I can barely pay attention I was standing in my kitchen Then it's straight to intermission (Something like a nasa mission) Flash—bang I think this thing is dangerous I can't sing I'm tone deaf as Mr. Kimmel Flash— bang Off like a grenade And then I'm off like Walton Goggins— “Shane!” Or did someone say action?! Might be going crazy Or just famous Or delayed. I'm in Grenada. —Bird Internet. Written by C'cxell Soleïl Prod. by Blū Tha Gürū -Ū.

BGI TAPPED Sometimes, I write in Lin cadences Sometimes I pass time with Jim Fallon, I write behind closed eyes and white bars, Pigeons and white doves, While I get made fun of I tried to just let bygones by bygones But I can't cause I miss my son And there's no love in the bottom of class wars And harsh poverty; there's no brotherly love And New York just don't want me here Is this your card?! No motherfucker! Oh. Goddamn. You are bad at this. I thought I was! I told you I was. You are! Now, scram. What color is your magnitude? You failed! I told you I don't know my own songs form Adam! That wasn't me? No? Crap. It's jammed. Well, throw a rock at him! THE SNIPERS throw a rock at DIPLO; unassumingly and (sort of) by complete coincidence, this rock just happens to be the CAPSULOUS ILLUMINATUS— (And he is mad.) Huh. Ohh. Shitballs. (Very mad.) Not only is he mad— which is hilarious— but as he becomes enraged, beginning to hulk out of his “zen zone” Isn't it obvious? Zen zone? What a complete douchebag. I'm so serious. V.O Tales of a superstar DJ Alice In Wonderland was in my dream last night, But she had big blonde bushy Slavic eyebrows and I just… somehow.. didn't know what to make of that. I HAVE A TALE! No, you don't actually. Sit down and shut the fuck up! BAMPHERAMPH CAMP is going splendid. *complete decapitation* —gorgeous. Meanwhile. As it turns out… I have something to tell you. PLAY COMPLICATIONS ONE MORE TIME. I FUCKING DARE YOU. DEADMAU5 has created quite possibly the very first sonic time bomb— FIRST EVER? I TOLD YOU GET OUT OF HERE. YES FIRST EVER. BEFORE: Sniffs… Pauses *Tiny Sips* *sniffs again* *squinting, dissatisfied* …I sense Deadmau5 in this Skrillex. BUTLER You would be correct. {ENTER THE MULTIVERSE} Wait. Who the fuck is Steve Duda? Bro, I told you my name was Steve! OH! Tales of a Superstar DJ I thought you were joking. I'm not joking. Where's the pancakes?! I'm out! Why is this place so clean?! Ugh! You haven't been around— or— like— Nonsense. Hey wait— last time you were imaginary. Uh, no, I wasn't. Yes, you were literally just— “In your head” Yeah! That's not a thing. What. Get over that. What. Everything is real, everything is extreme… Are you also out of OATMEAL? Almost, obviously! —ly real! Ugh! And cream of wheat? I've been— I was getting fat. THATS HOW GOOD MUSIC IS MADE. IN STORED ENERGY. I have— *bacterially is critically low* *lights flickering* *sirens wailing* *time crumbling* *phone dies* Ugh. Look. Uh— STEVE. Uh…let's just say Larry— My name is STEVE! I told you that! I imagined you differently, okay, and I thought ‘Steve' was just deadmau5 being pranky. It is! What? It's a thing! Look it up. Oh shit. The Ace. I told you that dude was sketchy! Wait, which Ace. Of Spades. Ah shit. Is this your— No! Ah? Well, wait… Wait what? Wait. A second. Wait what? …this…that is my card. Is it? Yes… *vanishes* WHAT THE— L E G E N D S Our Next Segment is called “Who wrote that joke?” So I'm wondering about— That Hindu joke in season 5 of 30 Rock “Oh my God.” “Which one? “ “I'm going to make you regret your own birth“ “Which one?” COPYRIGHT THE FESTiVAL PROJECT, INC. ™ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. [The Festival Project ™] The Complex Collective © -Ū.

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Anne explains why she is frustrated with AIB. Colette works in Woddies in Glasnevin and they've recently spotted a visitor. Gerry is being driven crazy by seagulls in Balbriggan. Siobhan is trying to avail of the Warmer Homes Scheme for her sister.

With the news that club legend Son Heung-min might be leaving, Jack is joined by billie t to discuss why we understand the reasons for that, but why we don't exactly love the idea of it.What's going on with Morgan Gibbs-White, what's the gut feeling? Is it off? We think it might be off.There's been a sack load of questions this week so expect some in-depth discussions on Forest and their owner Marinakis, as well as their increasingly irritating fan base.How are we rating the transfer window? Despite the lack of signings, is there still hope for the season with the squad we have at our disposal?Where would you get a Daniel Levy tattoo? And why are we so mean to pigeons?All this and more.If you have enjoyed this week's episode, please make sure to like, subscribe, rate, comment... all that stuff. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Common GRE advice is to try and diagnose what type of question you're facing, but are there downsides to this approach? Erfun Guela is the founder of GRE Compass, authored a GRE prep book with over 100,000 sales, and has 15 years of GRE and GMAT tutoring experience. In this episode, Erfun shares the risk you take when you diagnose GRE question types and how to ensure you  Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free. GRE Compass is an elite GRE tutor in NYC and online - https://grecompass.com/

Cartoonist Harry Bliss joins us on the second half of the podcast this week. Harry has been contributing to the New Yorker since 1998, first as a cover artist and also as a cartoonist. He has recently collaborated with Steve Martin in a series of cartoons that have been collected in the book, "A Wealth of Pigeons". Harry also illustrated Steve's book, "Number One Is Walking: My Life in the Movies and Other Diversions", about Steve's career in the movies.Harry has recently had his memoir published as a graphic novel, "You Can Never Die: A Graphic Memoir".You can find more about Harry Bliss at his website:https://store.harrybliss.comYou can find his daily cartoon, "Bliss", at GoComics:https://www.gocomics.com/blissAnd you can order Harry's books here:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Harry-Bliss/author/B000APP8SE  On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss the current contests:Winning captions for New Yorker contest #949 (Overboard Meeting).Finalists for contest #951 (Channel Suffering in Hell).Current New Yorker contest #953 (Clarence, the Floss-ed Lion). We also talk about our favorite cartoons from the current issue of the New Yorker.You can buy original New Yorker cartoon art at Curated Cartoons:https://www.curatedcartoons.comSend us questions or comments to:  Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

Send us a textAfter a long break, Fieldnotes and Folklore is back! Join in on this episode to learn what pigeon milk is and why pigeons aren't actually flying rats.Join the community Discord! Make sure to read all the rules before participating. https://discord.gg/VtABEzUCpGWant to email the show? Send your questions, comments, and ideas to FieldnotesAndFolklore@gmail.comSocial media:- Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/fieldnotesandfolklore/- Instagram: @FieldnotesAndFolklore- TikTok: @FieldnotesAndFolkloreWant to support the show and get exclusive content? Join the Patreon! Go to https://patreon.com/fieldnotesandfolkloreSupport the show

50 minutes de fou rire avec une des personnes les plus hot que je connaisse : Rubi Pigeon. Entrepreneuse, fondatrice de la marque Rusmin, créatrice du compte @dress4unotforthem – un de mes comptes mode préférés, parce qu'elle me rappelle que at the end of the day, fashion is just an opinion. Elle vient de lancer un podcast avec sa sœur Yasmine Pigeon (j'ai trop hâte d'écouter, bordel). Rubi, c'est une de ces personnes pour qui j'ai craqué très vite – au premier café. Ce que j'aime avec elle, c'est qu'on peut parler de tout : elle ne juge pas, elle t'aide à relativiser, mais elle comprend et respecte ce que tu ressens. Elle sait se réjouir pour les autres comme si c'était ses propres victoires – et ça, c'est un truc que j'adore. Ouverte d'esprit, drôle, intelligente (et chargée en bas), hilarante et très messy…Voici Rubi. xxx (i'm so grateful for this amazing girl) !!! Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

We're bringing Davy Back! On this week's episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1155 “The Rocks Pirates” with Vero (OPP Yaoimaster) Joey Weiser (Eisner Award-nominated author of The Littlest Fighter, Mermin, Ghost Hog & Dragon Racer) and special guest Golfergarebear (TikTok sensation)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories, and a lightning round of Yaoi Thunderdome! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We've opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4'ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:18:11 Manga Recap: Chapter 1155;01:22:23 Piece Together;01:58:05 Yaoi Thunderdome & To Be Continued…! NEWS & UPDATES Want to know when One Piece is going to end? So does our man in Japan and OPLA live action series advisor Greg Werner! Check out his column “The End of One Piece,” posted exclusively by the OPP! Our video recording of the OPP at City Winery is now LIVE for patrons! You can watch our previous show from April on YouTube here! The OPP is officially British Famous! Read what Zach had to tell the good people of England about One Piece as it lands on BBC iPlayer in “One Piece: From ‘niche within a niche' to global phenomenon” by Samuel Spencer! OPLA! is back for a whole new season! Check out interviews with the cast including Aidan Scott (Helmeppo), Alexander Maniatis (Kuro), Craig Fairbrass (Zeff) and Chioma Umeala (Nojiko)! Don't miss out, subscribe at patreon.com/onepiecepodcast to get the full One Piece Podcast experience!  We have an all new series about the history of 4Kids … as told by the people who were actually there. Check out 4Kids Flashback every Wednesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Hannah has been seeing a lot of dead pigeons, but stays relatable in her "hoxton" hotel, Suzie has a general shitty attitude and our latest pod Recco is Sea of Lies. You simply must listen it's so good! Chaos as ever basically. Let's get to the creepy stories though. Story 1 Hannah narrates a story called The Brass Vase - think eyes on the palms... Story 2 We travel to Belarus with Big S - a village that has yellow eyes... (eye theme) Creep of the Week (COW!) is read by Hannah and sent in by Courtney from AMERIKA! We revisit the Rules of Appalachia... Enjoy the eppy stun huns and don't forget to see our Work in Progress comedy shows - links on our personal Instagram! @Hannahbitch_cough_ski & @suziepreece xoxo JOIN OUR PATREON! EXTRA bonus episodes AND a monthly ghost hunt for just £4.50!  Or £6 for AD-FREE EPS and weekly AGONY HUNS! We'll solve your problems huns!  Sign up here: www.patreon.com/GhostHuns wanna see our shows?  SEE HANNAH AT EDINBURGH FRINGE HERE 13-24 AUGUST: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/rip-hannah-bitch-cough-ski-wip SEE SUZIE DO MCSHOW HERE THURSDAY 21 AUGUST: https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/suzie-preece-mcshow-wip-thu-21st-aug-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202508211830/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the wild world of Mycopunk! The creative kids over at Pigeons at Play have grown a petri dish of action packed excitement with the Early Access launch of Mycopunk! Liam, Ryan, Noah, and Lily all infect this episode to give you the lowdown on their lighthearted co-op first person shooter.https://www.mycopunkgame.com/

Summer break is OVER as the Pigeons end their extended hiatus with a reunion of sorts. Is all hope lost for the Sixers as PG has surgery and new Embiid article surfaces? Did Kyle Schwarber just make the "swing off" a real thing in the MLB?

All Links Herehttps://linktr.ee/bigbaldbuddiesOn this episode of The Big Bald Buddies Show, Jonny shares all about his trip to Pigeon Forge, TN, with his mom — from pancakes to Dollywood vibes — then dives into his thoughts on the brand new Superman movie!The buddies break down the eerie Welcome to Derry poster reveal ahead of San Diego Comic-Con, plus we spotlight Queens of the Dead, the undead drag horror from the daughter of George A. Romero. M. Night Shyamalan is back with a romantic thriller (??), and Devanny Pinn puts a wicked twist on Aladdin.We talk The Long Walk character posters, Trailer 2 for Bambi: The Reckoning, and the tag team shocker: Jellyroll and Randy Orton form RKRoll! The Wyatt 6 are the new Tag Champs, and Art the Clown gets his own haunted house at Halloween Horror Nights.Plus: First reactions to the Street Fighter reboot cast, and how Sinners is slaying the box office and streaming!#TheBigBaldBuddies #Superman #WelcomeToDerry #QueensOfTheDead #MNightShyamalan #HorrorNews #BambiTheReckoning #RKRoll #Wyatt6 #HHN #StreetFighterReboot #SinnersMovie #ArtTheClown #WrestlingNews #PigeonForge #Terrifier #GeorgeARomero #Jellyroll #WWE #TheLongWalk #AladdinHorror #Podcast

When a man's reflection begins moving on its own, he realizes the mirror may be hiding something far more sinister than his own image.A man becomes unsettled when his reflection in a mirror begins to act independently—not mirroring his movements. At first he doubts it, but as the reflection starts making its own decisions, a chilling tension builds. The reflection's actions escalate into something malicious, forcing the man to confront the shocking realization that it may be a separate, sinister entity locked inside his mirror, threatening to take over. | #RetroRadio EP0462Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Last Trip of Charter Boat Sally” (July 15, 1976)00:45:28.662 = The LineUp, “The Fur Flaunting Floozy” (September 26, 1951)01:11:10.917 = Macabre, “Man In The Mirror” (November 27, 1961) ***WD01:40:13.336 = A Man Called X, “Stolen Diamonds” (November 25, 1944) ***WD02:09:22.339 = Philip Marlowe, Pigeon's Blood” (June 11, 1949)02:39:04.386 = Dark Fantasy, “The Thing From The Darkness” (April 03, 1942) ***WD03:03:32.178 = The Black Mass, “Shidah and Kuziba” (October 16, 1973) ***WD03:17:27.600 = Beyond Midnight, “The Thing In The Cabin 105” (February 28, 1969) ***WD03:48:17.040 = Mind Webs, “The Great Slow Kings” and “Earthman Bearing Gifts” (March 18, 1979)04:16:28.423 = Ellery Queen Minute Mysteries, “Tell Tale Desk” (1939-1948) ***WD04:17:21.472 = CBS Radio Workshop, “The Case of the White Kitten” (July 13, 1956) ***WD04:46:27.123 = Chamber of Horrors, “The Waxwork” (ADU) ***WD05:12:44.258 = Mystery In The Air, “Lodger” (August 14, 1947)05:42:18.629 = Molle' Mystery Theater, “Angel Face” (December 20, 1946)06:11:40.235 = Mr. District Attorney, “Money Machine” (April 11, 1951) ***WD06:41:34.935 = Cisco Kid, “Mummy In The Desert” (April 21, 1953) ***WD07:08:31.836 = Murder at Midnight, “Mark of Cain” (September 06, 1946) ***WD07:34:01.625 = The Black Museum, “The Brick” (January 29, 1952) ***WD07:56:17.509 = Mysterious Traveler, “Death Has a Cold Breath” (March 29, 1949) ***WD08:21:44.340 = Mystery House, “Subrosa Justice” (April 07, 1946) ***WD08:45:41.038 = Night Beat, “Big John McMasters” (March 04, 1951) ***WD09:15:15.961 = CBC's Nightfall, “Volcano” (March 05, 1982) ***WD09:44:30.235 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0462

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Joel Ebstein of ⁠California Gun Dogs⁠ joins me to break down his experience and processes when it comes to trapping pigeons in an urban setting! How did this hustle start? Starting --> Training --> Selling "Legitimizing" the hustle The renewable resource Unloading the trapped birds Transitioning the trapped birds into homers? The cage setup (⁠Tomahawk cage⁠) Multiple compartments within the cage Food, Water, Shade Reasons you aren't catching any birds! Food options? Which is best? Bycatch Trapping in rural areas outside of the city ⁠⁠Joel's trap building Facebook video referenced in the episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Episode 136. Everything Pigeons Part 1⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Episode 137. ⁠⁠Everything Pigeons Part 2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --Presented By: ~Standing Stone Supply | https://2ly.link/1vThi | Use Code 'GDIY' to save 15% Supported By: ~Marsh Wear Clothing | https://2ly.link/1yJ7n | Use Code 'MWGD15' to save 15% (Patreon Patrons save MORE!) ~Trulock Choke Tubes | https://2ly.link/1yJ7k | Use Code 'GDIY10' to save 10% Other Partners: ⁠Eukanuba⁠ GDIY Links: ⁠Patreon⁠ // ⁠Instagram⁠ // ⁠Facebook⁠ // ⁠Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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White noise has a very precise technical definition, but people use the term loosely, to describe all sorts of washes of sound—synthetic hums, or natural sounds like a rainstorm or crashing waves—that can be used to mask other sounds. Twenty years ago, if you'd told someone white noise was a regular part of your life, they would have found that unusual. Nowadays, it's likely they use it themselves or know someone who does. The global white noise business is valued at $1.3 billion; TikTok is full of people trumpeting its powers; and Spotify users alone listen to three million hours of it daily. Far more of these sounds already exist than any one person could need—or use. And yet, more keep coming.  Looking out at this uncanny ocean of seemingly indistinguishable noises, we wanted to see if it was possible to put a human face on it; to understand why there is so much of it, and what motivates the people trying to soothe our desperate ears with sounds you're not really supposed to hear. In this episode, you'll hear from Elan Ullendorff, who writes the illuminating Substack Escape the Algorithm; Stéphane Pigeon, founder of myNoise; Brandon Reed, who runs Dwellspring; and Mack Haygood, author of Hush: Media and Sonic Self-Control and host of the podcast Phantom Power. We'd also like to thank Dan Berlau, Sarah Anderson, and Ashley Carman.  This episode was written by Katie Shepherd, Evan Chung, and Willa Paskin. It was produced by Katie Shepherd. We produce Decoder Ring with Max Freedman, and Evan is also our supervising producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director. If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, please email us at DecoderRing@slate.com, or leave a message on our hotline at 347-460-7281. Sources for This Episode Anderson, Sarah. The Lost Art of Silence: Reconnecting to the Power and Beauty of Quiet, Shambhala Publications, 2023. Blum, Dani. “Can Brown Noise Turn Off Your Brain?” New York Times, Sep. 23, 2022. Carman, Ashley. “Spotify Looked to Ban White Noise Podcasts to Become More Profitable,” Bloomberg, Aug. 17, 2023.  Carman, Ashley. “Spotify to Cut Back Promotional Spending on White Noise Podcasts,” Bloomberg, Sep. 1, 2023. Hagood, Mack. Hush: Media and Sonic Self-Control, Duke University Press, 2019. Pickens, Thomas A., Sara P. Khan, and Daniel J. Berlau. “White noise as a possible therapeutic option for children with ADHD,” Complementary Therapies in Medicine, Feb. 2019. Riva, Michele Augusto, Vincenzo Cimino, and Stefano Sanchirico. “Gian Lorenzo Bernini's 17th century white noise machine,” The Lancet Neurology, Oct. 2017. Want more Decoder Ring? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Decoder Ring show page. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

White noise has a very precise technical definition, but people use the term loosely, to describe all sorts of washes of sound—synthetic hums, or natural sounds like a rainstorm or crashing waves—that can be used to mask other sounds. Twenty years ago, if you'd told someone white noise was a regular part of your life, they would have found that unusual. Nowadays, it's likely they use it themselves or know someone who does. The global white noise business is valued at $1.3 billion; TikTok is full of people trumpeting its powers; and Spotify users alone listen to three million hours of it daily. Far more of these sounds already exist than any one person could need—or use. And yet, more keep coming.  Looking out at this uncanny ocean of seemingly indistinguishable noises, we wanted to see if it was possible to put a human face on it; to understand why there is so much of it, and what motivates the people trying to soothe our desperate ears with sounds you're not really supposed to hear. In this episode, you'll hear from Elan Ullendorff, who writes the illuminating Substack Escape the Algorithm; Stéphane Pigeon, founder of myNoise; Brandon Reed, who runs Dwellspring; and Mack Haygood, author of Hush: Media and Sonic Self-Control and host of the podcast Phantom Power. We'd also like to thank Dan Berlau, Sarah Anderson, and Ashley Carman.  This episode was written by Katie Shepherd, Evan Chung, and Willa Paskin. It was produced by Katie Shepherd. We produce Decoder Ring with Max Freedman, and Evan is also our supervising producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director. If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, please email us at DecoderRing@slate.com, or leave a message on our hotline at 347-460-7281. Sources for This Episode Anderson, Sarah. The Lost Art of Silence: Reconnecting to the Power and Beauty of Quiet, Shambhala Publications, 2023. Blum, Dani. “Can Brown Noise Turn Off Your Brain?” New York Times, Sep. 23, 2022. Carman, Ashley. “Spotify Looked to Ban White Noise Podcasts to Become More Profitable,” Bloomberg, Aug. 17, 2023.  Carman, Ashley. “Spotify to Cut Back Promotional Spending on White Noise Podcasts,” Bloomberg, Sep. 1, 2023. Hagood, Mack. Hush: Media and Sonic Self-Control, Duke University Press, 2019. Pickens, Thomas A., Sara P. Khan, and Daniel J. Berlau. “White noise as a possible therapeutic option for children with ADHD,” Complementary Therapies in Medicine, Feb. 2019. Riva, Michele Augusto, Vincenzo Cimino, and Stefano Sanchirico. “Gian Lorenzo Bernini's 17th century white noise machine,” The Lancet Neurology, Oct. 2017. Want more Decoder Ring? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Decoder Ring show page. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

White noise has a very precise technical definition, but people use the term loosely, to describe all sorts of washes of sound—synthetic hums, or natural sounds like a rainstorm or crashing waves—that can be used to mask other sounds. Twenty years ago, if you'd told someone white noise was a regular part of your life, they would have found that unusual. Nowadays, it's likely they use it themselves or know someone who does. The global white noise business is valued at $1.3 billion; TikTok is full of people trumpeting its powers; and Spotify users alone listen to three million hours of it daily. Far more of these sounds already exist than any one person could need—or use. And yet, more keep coming.  Looking out at this uncanny ocean of seemingly indistinguishable noises, we wanted to see if it was possible to put a human face on it; to understand why there is so much of it, and what motivates the people trying to soothe our desperate ears with sounds you're not really supposed to hear. In this episode, you'll hear from Elan Ullendorff, who writes the illuminating Substack Escape the Algorithm; Stéphane Pigeon, founder of myNoise; Brandon Reed, who runs Dwellspring; and Mack Haygood, author of Hush: Media and Sonic Self-Control and host of the podcast Phantom Power. We'd also like to thank Dan Berlau, Sarah Anderson, and Ashley Carman.  This episode was written by Katie Shepherd, Evan Chung, and Willa Paskin. It was produced by Katie Shepherd. We produce Decoder Ring with Max Freedman, and Evan is also our supervising producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director. If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, please email us at DecoderRing@slate.com, or leave a message on our hotline at 347-460-7281. Sources for This Episode Anderson, Sarah. The Lost Art of Silence: Reconnecting to the Power and Beauty of Quiet, Shambhala Publications, 2023. Blum, Dani. “Can Brown Noise Turn Off Your Brain?” New York Times, Sep. 23, 2022. Carman, Ashley. “Spotify Looked to Ban White Noise Podcasts to Become More Profitable,” Bloomberg, Aug. 17, 2023.  Carman, Ashley. “Spotify to Cut Back Promotional Spending on White Noise Podcasts,” Bloomberg, Sep. 1, 2023. Hagood, Mack. Hush: Media and Sonic Self-Control, Duke University Press, 2019. Pickens, Thomas A., Sara P. Khan, and Daniel J. Berlau. “White noise as a possible therapeutic option for children with ADHD,” Complementary Therapies in Medicine, Feb. 2019. Riva, Michele Augusto, Vincenzo Cimino, and Stefano Sanchirico. “Gian Lorenzo Bernini's 17th century white noise machine,” The Lancet Neurology, Oct. 2017. Want more Decoder Ring? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Decoder Ring show page. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices