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Benno and JP preview another GRAPPLMania Week as they talk all the shows happening across Vegas and beyond, starting with both nights of WrestleMania, the John Cena vs Cody Rhodes main event and multi person matches galore, as well as shows from NXT, GCW, WrestleCon, Defy, Prestige, West Coast Pro, Pandemonium Pro and more. They also talk the news of the day with AEW formally announcing the O2 as the venue for Forbidden Door in London, as well as a Glasgow Dynamite taping, Mariah May believed to be headed to WWE and Jeff Cobb leaving New Japan, amongst other headlines. SHOWNOTES 0:00 Intro, Plugs 9:15 News, AEW at the O2, Glasgow Dynamite, Mariah May, Jeff Cobb, Mania ticket sales 48:15 WrestleMania Saturday & Sunday Previews, other WWE shows 1:56:20 Wednesday Previews, Dynamite, DGUSA, WWE ID 2:10:03 Thursday Previews, Bloodsport, Defy, Pandemonium Pro, Stardom, WrestleCon, WCP, TNA, Prestige, PROGRESS 2:44:50 Friday Previews, Springbreak, TJPW, Stardom, DDT, Deadlock, For the Culture 2:57:35 Other Saturday & Sunday shows, NXT Stand and Deliver, Clusterfuck, Big Gay Brunch, TJPW/DDT/GCW, Rev Pro GRAPPL Spotlight is produced with support from our Patrons and YouTube members, with special thanks to Patreon Kings and Queens Of The Mountain - Conor O'Loughlin, Eddie Sideburns, Chris Platt, Carl Gac, Sophia Hitchcock & Simon Mulvaney! You can find all of our live shows on YouTube by becoming a Member at ⁠http://www.Youtube.com/@GRAPPL,⁠ or join us on Patreon for both live video and audio replays at ⁠http://www.patreon.com/GRAPPL!⁠ Get the the new line of GRAPPL merchandise with FREE SHIPPING to the UK, EU, US, Canada, Australia & New Zealand at https://chopped-tees.com/en-uk/collections/grappl You can also join us on the GRAPPL Discord for free at https://discord.gg/KqeVAcwctS⁠

For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast with John Poz and Lavie Margolin, as we bring in Romy Glazer, Partner in Prestige Management Group, Marketing executive and recently of Anthem Sports & Entertainment as a Fractional Marketing Executive. We will also run through a lot of the top news stories including lots of news on OVW Sale, CMLL, Olivia Rodrigo, and so much more!Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code BIZ at Manscaped.com. That's 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com and use code BIZ. Time to feel sexy and free this 2025 with MANSCAPED™Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-business-of-the-business--4870725/support.

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Frankie Val welcomes author and philosopher Jay Dyer for a mind-bending second episode of Quite Frankly on Badlands, diving deep into the top 10 most shocking CIA operations ever declassified, and how they continue to shape society, media, and the modern mind. From MK Ultra and Operation Mockingbird to Project Stargate and Northwoods, Jay breaks down the mechanics of elite manipulation, mind control, and how fiction is used to program perception. The conversation expands into Dyer's upcoming book Esoteric Hollywood 3, where he dissects films like The Prestige, The Fountain, Watchmen, and Total Recall, showing how movies quietly encode spiritual deception, transhumanism, and the technocratic worldview. They explore reincarnation, cloning conspiracies, celebrity body doubles, and whether space exploration is more propaganda than science. Frank and Jay also dig into Richard Day's infamous 1969 lecture, the eerie accuracy of Brave New World, and whether artificial wombs and brainless body farms signal a truly post-human agenda. With humor, insight, and eerie precision, this conversation unearths the real stories hiding beneath the silver screen, and behind the CIA curtain. A must-watch for seekers, skeptics, and anyone wondering if the illusion is the real magic trick.

Kurt Sutter and Katey Sagal are the Hollywood power couple behind “Sons of Anarchy,” numerous iconic performances, and hosts of the podcast “PIE.”   This conversation strips bare the intoxicating trap of fame, the parallel paths that led them both to sobriety at 31, and the brutal honesty required to save their relationship when “money, property, and prestige” threatened everything.   Kurt's evolution from Hollywood's combative bad boy to spiritual seeker alongside Katey's unflinching wisdom on intimacy creates a masterclass in reinvention.    They're authentic. They're vulnerable. Their journey might change how you think about success. Enjoy!   Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up  Today's Sponsors: Momentous: 20% OFF all of my favorite products 

Jeden Monat stirbt irgendwo auf der Welt eine Sprache. Bis Ende des 21. Jahrhunderts könnte die Hälfte aller Sprachen verschwunden sein. Wir zeigen die Gründe für dieses massive Sprachensterben auf und suchen mit Sprachwissenschaftler Stefan Schnell nach Lösungen. Schuld am grossen Sprachensterben der letzten Jahrhunderte, Jahrzehnte und Jahre sind Kolonialismus, Nationalismus, Globalisierung, Klimakrise und Umweltzerstörung. Aber auch eigentlich positive Entwicklungen wie der Ausbau des Schulsystems in entlegenen Gebieten bedrohen kleine Sprachen, die oft nur in einem einzigen Dorf von wenigen hundert Leuten gesprochen werden. Diese Dynamiken beschreiben der Sprachwissenschaftler Stefan Schnell und der Journalist Arnfrid Schenk in ihrem «Atlas der vom Aussterben bedrohten Sprachen». Und sie porträtieren gefährdete Sprachen aus aller Welt, die die Vielfalt menschlicher Sprachen vor Augen führen. Wie man Sprachen zu retten versucht Das Sprachensterben als Ganzes aufzuhalten, ist unmöglich. Aber es gibt verschiedene Massnahmen, die ergriffen werden können, um einzelne Sprachen zu unterstützen. Das kann ein offizieller Status als Schul- oder Amtssprache sein, wie etwa beim Rätoromanisschen. Oder bei kleineren Sprachen auch die Dokumentation und Verschriftlichung, was das Prestige dieser Sprachen gegenüber grösseren, konkurrenzierenden Sprachen heben kann. Stefan Schnell von der Universität Zürich hat selber eine gefährdete Sprache dokumentiert, das Vera'a aus dem ozeanischen Inselstatt Vanuatu. In der Sendung erklärt er, wie er diese Sprache dokumentiert hat und dass die Überlebensaussichten mindestens mittelfristig gar nicht so schlecht aussehen. Was heisst «bimäid»? Und wo sagt man «mir goi»? Im Mundart-Briefkasten geht es diese Woche um die sogenannte Beteuerungsformel «bimäid», die vor allem in der Innerschweiz gebräuchlich ist, sowie um die verschiedenen Dialekt-Formen des Verbs «gehen» im Plural. Auch eine Erklärung zu einem Familiennamen darf nicht fehlen: Dieses Mal geht es um den Namen Blumenstein - der je nach Familiengeschichte jüdisch sein kann, aber nicht muss. Haikus auf Elsässisch und Japanisch Ausserdem stellen wir Ihnen den neuen Gedichtband des Elsässers Edgar Zeidler vor. Er hat sich zum ersten Mal die kurze japanische Gedichtform des Haikus vorgenommen. Geschrieben hat er die Haikus in seiner Muttersprache Elsässisch und hat sie dann ins Französische und ins Hochdeutsche übersetzt. Ausserdem gibt es Zeidlers Gedichte auch noch in einer japanischen Übertragung von Daisuke Sakumoto. Der junge Japaner befasst sich auch wissenschaftlich mit dem Elsässischen - inspiriert von einem längeren Aufenthalt im Elsass in seiner Kindheit. Buch-Tipps: · Arnfrid Schenk und Stefan Schnell: Atlas der vom Aussterben bedrohten Sprachen. Von Nordfriesland bis nach Amazonien. Dumont-Verlag 2025. 223 Seiten. · Edgar Zeidler und Daisuke Sakumoto: Ùffem Erleblätt..., Sur la feuille de l'aulne, Auf dem Erlenblatt. Haiku & Senryū, Elsässisch, Français, Deutsch, Japanisch. Eigenverlag 2025. Erhältlich in der Buchhandlung Mille feuilles in Altkirch (F).

TakeawaysWhat are you optimizing for in life?Many live by societal programming expectations.Eulogy goals focus on authentic living.Quality experiences with loved ones are priceless.Partnership is a core focus for fulfillment.Choosing the right environment impacts relationships.Living with the idea of imminent death can inspire action.Investing in health is crucial for long-term well-being.To attract a partner, embody the qualities you seek.Self-reflection is key to aligning actions with values.Sound Bites"What are your values?"Chapters00:00What Are You Optimizing For?03:04Eulogy Goals vs. Resume Goals06:00The Journey Towards Partnership

Paul and Erin cycle through the new releases THE ORDER, HOLLAND and NOVOCAINE before digging into some hot-and-buzzy TV series, including THE PITT, ADOLESCENCE, THE WHITE LOTUS and THE STUDIO.

MARKET SHOCK: MONDAY MELTDOWN, BUT A POSSIBLE REBOUND India's stock markets suffered their worst single-day fall in 10 months, with the Sensex plunging nearly 3%—opening 4,000 points lower—after Donald Trump's tariff threats sent global investors into panic mode. Midcap and smallcap indices dropped even more, down 3.5% and 3.8%. Despite the turmoil, experts say this isn't an India-specific issue. “Today's correction is more global panic than India-specific,” noted Finavenue's Abhishek Jaiswal. Historically, such sharp corrections are often followed by strong rebounds. Meanwhile, the rupee stayed largely stable, slipping only 0.47%, and India's markets are still outperforming peers like Japan, Hong Kong, and the US. UP POLITICIAN ARRESTED IN MASSIVE ₹750 CR BANK FRAUD Vinay Shankar Tiwari, son of late UP strongman Hari Shankar Tiwari, was arrested in a ₹750 crore bank fraud case. The ED claims he diverted funds from a ₹1,129 crore loan taken by Gangotri Enterprises, where he was a promoter. After ignoring multiple summons, Tiwari was picked up from Lucknow following raids across five cities. Over ₹100 crore in assets have been seized. The case stems from a CBI FIR filed after complaints from the Bank of India-led lending consortium. Tiwari, once elected on a BSP ticket and later with the Samajwadi Party, is now at the heart of one of UP's largest banking scandals. TRUMP TARIFFS COULD SHRINK INDIA'S US EXPORTS BY $5.76 BILLION India's booming exports to the US face a serious threat under Donald Trump's revived “America First” agenda. According to the Global Trade Research Initiative, new tariffs could slash India's exports by over 6% in 2025. High-impact sectors include gems and jewellery, electronics, auto parts, and seafood. Of the $89.8 billion India exported to the US last year, $67.2 billion will now face a steep 26% duty—up from lower MFN rates. While some industries may benefit from Chinese penalties, many others face steep losses. India's government is maintaining a cautious stance, avoiding retaliatory tariffs for now. LPG PRICES UP ₹50; PETROL, DIESEL EXCISE HIKED Households will pay more for cooking gas starting Tuesday, April 8, with LPG cylinder prices hiked by ₹50. Under the Ujjwala scheme, subsidized cylinders will now cost ₹550; others will pay ₹853. The government also raised excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹2 per litre but clarified that pump prices will remain unchanged for now, thanks to falling global crude prices. “The price hike will be reviewed,” said Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, noting the move will help recover ₹43,000 crore in losses incurred by oil companies due to previous subsidies. PRESTIGE HOSPITALITY GEARS UP FOR ₹2,500 CR IPO Prestige Hospitality Ventures, a subsidiary of real estate major Prestige Group, is preparing to go public to raise ₹2,000–2,500 crore. The company is expected to file its draft IPO papers with SEBI in the next two weeks. The funds will be used to expand its hotel portfolio and reduce debt. The firm currently operates eight hotels (1,477 keys) and has 15 more in the pipeline, including high-end properties in Delhi Aerocity, Mumbai, Goa, and more. With travel demand rising and partnerships like Marriott in place, the IPO aims to tap into India's fast-growing hospitality market. Prestige joins a wave of hotel IPOs including Samhi Hotels, Juniper Hotels, and Ventive Hospitality, as the sector rides a post-pandemic growth wave.

In this episode of the Shauna is the Worst Podcast - via The Prestige-ish Media Podcast - Craig Lake, Jessica Z., and Dan McNair give their DEEP DIVE reactions to the Paramount + / Showtime show Yellowjackets Season 3 Episode 9 - How the Story Ends.Listening to this podcast was never the reward. In this episode we discuss Goonies II, Brother Shamus, salt water taffy, Colonial Williamsburg, Double 0 Quigley, the tale of two cats, transponders, Keith Morrison, The Real World 1997, Squab, and more. In addition to our Yellowjackets Season 3 coverage, please also join us for The Last of Us Season 2 and Black Mirror Season 7 coming next week. Please check out our new website at http://prestigeish.com and our tea collaboration with Get2Steeping. A Yellowjackets inspired relaxation tea - Misty's Doomcoming Moonshine available only at http://prestigeish.comX @prestige_ish Instagram @prestigeishmedia X/Instagram @realrealbatman @danmcnair1017 @joblessdogmom http://prestigeish.com https://www.get2steeping.com

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In this episode of the Shauna is the Worst Podcast - via The Prestige-ish Media Podcast - Craig Lake, and Dan McNair give their INSTANT REACTION to the Paramount + / Showtime show Yellowjackets Season 3 Episode 9 - How the Story Ends.In this episode we discuss the chronic, peeing, The Goonies, helicopters, spit takes, and more. BONUS after episode talk on the Nintendo Switch 2.In addition to our Yellowjackets Season 3 coverage, please also join us for The Last of Us Season 2 and Black Mirror Season 7 coming this April. Please check out our new website at http://prestigeish.com and our tea collaboration with Get2Steeping. A Yellowjackets inspired relaxation tea - Misty's Doomcoming Moonshine available only at http://prestigeish.comX @prestige_ish Instagram @prestigeishmedia X/Instagram @realrealbatman @danmcnair1017 @joblessdogmom http://prestigeish.com https://www.get2steeping.com

This week on PodQuest, we discuss our final 2000s themed book club, with Christopher Nolan's 2006 film The Prestige. After that we dive into the Switch 2 focused Nintendo Direct from April 2, 2025 and later on Walnut talks about Sonic 3. We also hear a bit about Chris' latest read The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi and besides Sonic 3, Walnut watched Daredevil Born Again, What If..., and Mid-Century Modern. Our next book club we're switching themes to decades, the first one being the 1980s. Our next pick for it is the classic 1985 film, The Breakfast Club. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:10 - Agenda 00:03:10 - Book Club Discussion - The Prestige 00:18:18 - Next book club . . . 00:22:24 - Switch 2 Nintendo Direct 01:18:47 - The Kaiju Preservation Society 01:25:06 - Quick note about Switch storage 01:28:08 - Walnut watched a lot! - Daredevil Born Again, What If. . ., Mid-Century Modern, and Sonic the Hedgehog 3. 01:46:07 - Outro Support One-Quest https://www.Patreon.com/OneQuest Follow Us Email - Social@one-quest.com Twitter - @One_Quest Instagram - @One_Quest Facebook - OneQuestOnline Follow Chris on Twitter - @Just_Cobb Follow Richie on Twitter - @B_Walnuts Follow Drootin on Twitter - @IamDroot Check out Richie's streaming and videos! Twitch b_walnuts YouTube BWalnuts TikTok b_walnuts Intro and Outro music Mega Man 2 'Project X2 - Title Screen' OC ReMix courtesy of Project X over at OCRemix

This week on PodQuest, we discuss our final 2000s themed book club, with Christopher Nolan's 2006 film The Prestige. After that we dive into the Switch 2 focused Nintendo Direct from April 2, 2025 and later on Walnut talks about Sonic 3. We also hear a bit about Chris' latest read The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi and besides Sonic 3, Walnut watched Daredevil Born Again, What If..., and Mid-Century Modern.

The Break Room (WEDNESDAY 4/2/25) 6am Hour 1) Is the University on the degree worth that much more than the degree you'd get from a cheaper school? 2) When crazy shows up, is that your cue to leave? 3) Teaching an elderly relative new technology is a job no one is prepared for

If you're dreaming of a train journey that's just as stunning as the destination, you're going to love what this episode has in store. Today, I'm joined by Frédéric Delachaux from the MOB Railway to chat about one of the most popular Swiss scenic trains, the GoldenPass Express. We dive into what makes it such a special journey, connecting two must-visit spots, Montreux and Interlaken, in style and comfort.You'll learn what to expect on board this beautiful Swiss panoramic train, including the differences between the Prestige, First, and Second class options, what kind of local food and drinks are served, and even a few insider tips about where to sit for the best views. We also cover everything you need to know about tickets, including the discounts offered for Swiss Travel Pass and Berner Oberland Pass holders, and why you should book your seat reservations in advance. But the GoldenPass Express isn't the only gem MOB Railway has to offer. We also explore other memorable journeys like the nostalgic GoldenPass Belle Époque train, and two delicious experiences: the Chocolate and Cheese Trains. Switzerland's unique rail journeys even allow you to enjoy a true taste of Swiss culture and culinary delights! Whether you're looking to enjoy scenic views, experience vintage charm, or sample local treats, there's something for everyone.If you're planning a trip between Montreux and Interlaken, or you're looking for the perfect way to experience Switzerland train travel with breathtaking views, this episode is packed with helpful information to make your Swiss train adventure unforgettable.Safe travels,Carolyn

Jeff and Michael are joined by Mushtaq Gunja, Executive Director of the Carnegie Classification Systems and Senior Vice President at ACE, to unpack the sweeping changes to the Carnegie Classifications. They explore how the new system aims to better group institutions, highlight student access and earnings, and shift incentives across funding, accountability, and rankings. The conversation dives into the implications for colleges chasing R1 status, the normative power of classifications, and whether these changes will meaningfully alter institutional behavior or simply create a new hierarchy. This episode is made with support from Ascendium Education Group and the Gates Foundation.Links We Mention2025 Institutional Classifications, Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education2025 Research Activity Designations, Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher EducationChapters0:00 - Intro05:50 - The Changing Higher Ed Landscape08:06 - The Impact of the New Classifications10:42 - Anticipating the Normative Effects16:55 - New Funding Criteria18:13 - Shifting to a Focus on Outcomes21:17 - Measuring Access and Earnings24:53 - Encouraging Good Use of the New Classifications34:24 - Considering the Impact on Research Dollars40:28 - Institutional Response to Access and Earnings Designations46:30 - What This Means for Rankings

Ana and Dan would not volunteer to die over and over again, even to be a working-class counterpoint to an obvious Trump parody. We explore the existential horror of being a disposable clone in a world that treats human life like office supplies. There's class war, clone angst, and echoes of Moon, The Prestige, and Severance. Also: One of us finds the romance compelling, the other is skeptical. There's some IR in this episode and a critique of capitalism that will hit you like a giant pill bug. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for another episode of Ten Minute Cinema. We review the 2006 Christopher Nolan film The Prestige as the second part of our season premiere and our Nolan double feature. So get ready for some magic, lies, and deception and give us a listen.

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In this episode of the Shauna is the Worst Podcast - via The Prestige-ish Media Podcast - Craig Lake, Jessica Z., and Dan McNair give their DEEP DIVE reactions to the Paramount + / Showtime show Yellowjackets Season 3 Episode 8 - A Normal, Boring Life.In this episode we discuss Slurpees, Toilets, Beds, The Jolly Hitcher, worm food, and more. SPOILER WARNING BONUS after episode talk on The Wheel of Time, Dark Side of the Ring, The Tetris Murders, and LostIn addition to our Yellowjackets Season 3 coverage, please also join us for The Last of Us Season 2 and Black Mirror Season 7 coming this April. Please check out our new website at http://prestigeish.com and our tea collaboration with Get2Steeping. A Yellowjackets inspired relaxation tea - Misty's Doomcoming Moonshine available only at http://prestigeish.comX @prestige_ish Instagram @prestigeishmedia X/Instagram @realrealbatman @danmcnair1017 @joblessdogmom http://prestigeish.com https://www.get2steeping.com

Guardian Goddess in Manhattan.Book 3 in 18 parts, By FinalStand. Listen to the ► Podcast at Explicit Novels."Our Princess grew up around a woman whose keen intellect we rely on to protect us from unseen enemies," Saint Marie's voice became deeper and more threatening. "At the age of ten, she," Saint Marie looked my way as my hand shot up mimicking Aya's identical plea for attention."Yes Ishara?" Saint Marie chose to acknowledge me."She's nine.""Fine. At the age of nine, she earned an honorific, Mamētu me eda, which I didn't accomplish until my 19th year." 'Yes Ladies, I'm an epic bad-ass and I've been out-performed by a child'."She was kidnapped along with the Head of House Ishara. They tortured her by clipping off two of her digits, one at a time, then seared the damage with a blowtorch. She gave them nothing. At the end of the encounter, the two of them managed to defeat thirty Seven Pillar's commandos, over fifteen she disabled personally.""After killing nearly half as many enemies as the 35 I have personally dispatched in my entire career, she crossed a mile and a half of barren rock in the midst of a Category 4 Typhoon. Cáel Ishara only helped her half of the way because he was engaged with the last two members of the Seven Pillar's team.""I have utter confidence the madness here today, while assisted by House Epona and Ishara, was the brainchild of Krasimira. I say 'assisted' because Cáel Ishara spared Kwenhamai's life on the battlefield. Katrina Epona removed Kwenhamai from Romanian custody to keep her out of the hands of those who wished us harm. I was aware Kwenhamai was in New York, but not her precise location.""My read on the situation is this:"Aya of Kururiyahhssi was aware of Kwenhamai and Krasimira's plot to adopt her into the bloodline of the first Amazon.""She was not aware of Kwenhamai's plan to exit the Host in the manner she chose. I read the shock and pain in, Aya's face.""Our Princess has not given me a single order and I am the only voice here today that matters, I am the Golden Mare and the Council has consistently failed to agree on a Regency.""Krasimira, why have you done this?" Saint Marie abruptly asked for either a denial, or acquiescence of her perception of events."As directed by the Ancestors, the statute of a goddess of a First House was recast then returned to her perpetual spot. It brought new light to a dark, sacred and painful place. In that moment I realized that for the first time in nearly 3,200 years, the descendants of every Amazon gathered before the walls of Wilusa (Troy) had been reunited.""I was troubled. Was this a portent the augurs couldn't divine? In their council (the augurs) then came up with the words 'speak to our eldest'."Oh shit, the rest of the Council was racking their minds trying to figure who was the oldest surviving Amazon. I knew for a fact they were overlooking the two top candidates."I sought out the eldest Amazon alive. They claimed to not have the answer for my worries. She had far more numerous things weighing on her mind such as her intimate demise. Though I hated sharing the same air with her, I asked her to tell me her greatest regret.""I had given up on the Amazon Race until an Amazon reminded me, through martial effort, valiant spirit and a kind heart, I was wrong to abandon my faith with my people. Now I will die, unable to pass on my renewed hope because the one Amazon I would trust with my legacy is equally childless.""I asked her the name of this Amazon she felt was worthy of her legacy. Then I informed her she was wrong and the Amazon in question did indeed have a daughter. She asked to meet the daughter,""Last night I requested the presence of a female child residing with members of House Epona," the Keeper of Records looked up at the Golden Mare. "I provided neither the resident female (Caitlyn, Aya's Mother), or the House Head with an explanation."Female childSince my revival, Amazons were using 'female' child a lot more often. This meant, the motheer had never told her daughter farewell. The true fate of Aya of Epona would never officially be recorded. She has been born, but never recorded as an Amazon of her true House."The three of us met alone. The two embraced; birth mother and daughter. The eldest of us proclaimed she saw the light of Kururiyahhssi in her daughter's eyes. Words were exchanged. The child agreed to be adopted then departed. Further arrangements were made without the child's knowledge as we have recently observed.""I testify that there is only one Amazon alive today who knows what transpired and I will take those conversations to my grave. Does that suffice?" Krasimira finished. I was already regurgitating my mental quandary with my Isharans. Was Aya really a daughter of Kururiyahhssi?"I will leave it to the others to contemplate your, bizarre actions, Krasimira," Saint Marie frowned. "As for the rest of you, Aya has impressed me. If she has not impressed you, I do not care. I think she is definitely influenced by those two," Saint Marie motioned to Katrina and me. "It is a given since Katrina was of her blood and she has risked much in the presence of a man she calls 'Atta' and he calls 'Duma'.""Katrina is a cold, heartless snake and I am convinced she is one of the best 'First Bearer of the Sun Spear through the Halls of Night and Death' the Host been served by in a long, long time.” Saint Marie paused then looked at me while she said; “ Cáel is a fool who leads with his heart when he should let better women take charge. Fortunately for the rest of us, he is reliably successful despite his multitude of handicaps."Was I upset about being insulted? No. The truth hurts and a Man needs to learn to roll with the punches. Buffy I could deal with. Katrina most likely appreciated being associated with a dangerous reptile. Saint Marie hadn't forgotten Katrina threating Saint Marie's daughter that was for sure."I am considering much of what our Princess would like me/us to do, because it is based in keen insight and well-reasoned thought. She wishes to spare our sons so we will have more warriors in the fight. We have already added men to Havenstone and one to the Council, as was the Will of the Ancestors.""Let me see, she wishes a bodyguard of fourteen (2 First House and 1 from Africa, Asia, Europe and North & South America, the Amazon presence in Australia was minimal and I doubted they would bring someone up from Antarctica, plus the seven matching Runners) without removing permanent members of any House and allowing all Houses to have access to our future Queen. I approve. It is a fine idea and I wish I had thought of it.""Should we add Runners directly into the Royal House? She doesn't think so and I feel this decision shows a remarkably insightful into the long history of our People and protects the Council's sensitivity on such matters. I approve.""Placing our sons into the care of the Royal House? We need to free up as many sisters as possible. Men under the care of the Royal House will be tradesmen and help-mates. Not a single weapon will be in their hands. If none of you have realized herlike will take two decades to implement, it only increases my eagerness to see her become 'casted'."Aya's hand shot up again.Yes?""I would hope the Council, or the Regents, will consider a 'like' which is not mine. It is a man's and it should be of no surprise the idea is Cáel's.""If you feel it holds merit, Aya, tell us," Saint Marie deferred."The 9 Clans have shown some interest in a children exchange programs among our youth as it would provide new techniques we can add to our arsenal an a new avenue to experiment with new ideas. I find the idea to be promising as the Host takes part in affairs beyond our own immediate needs. It would also supply partners between families to be shared for a season or two."Translation: Amazon women could breed with men of allied Secret Societies to reduce our dependence on our own, much smaller, male population. In the short term, it would go a long way to rectifying the Host's child-bearing problems.The Council's quarrelsome behavior was biting them in the ass big time. Saint Marie was right, the only opinion that mattered was hers until the Council elected a Regency. Had we not been at war, the Council would have ruled, but we were, so we took orders from the Golden Mare. Even if the High Priestess had been alive, she would have deferred to our designated War Leader on most things."Cáel Ish, Cáel Wakko Ishara is a very dangerous and devious male, Aya. Be careful of any council he gives," Saint Marie's caution was more playful than menacing."I'll be okay," Aya peeped. "He doesn't have sex with any woman until she is eighteen." That wasn't what the Golden Mare was cautioning her about. We all knew it. Aya was working to defuse a sticky bit of mental juggling, listening to a man's advice."On that we can agree," Saint Marie conceded. "Back to what I would 'like' to say. The New Directive is being implemented. I feel it goes beyond the purview of my mandate. I will leave it for the Regency to deal with. Katrina and Tessa have already invested in the groundwork in this endeavor, so I will endorse it if that is the decision of the Regency.""I have zero desire to add a single Runner to the Security Detail. I will open up slots in the training program if that is what the Regency demands. Each House's policy for dealing with the First Directive is their business, not mine. If any of you wish to consider something the Princess considers to be important, so be it. The idea of 1,000 Isharans does not appeal to me. Look how much trouble their tiny numbers have already caused us and take heed."Buffy began growling, which amused/worried the Houses on either side of us. Unlike me, Buffy didn't 'roll with the blows' and considered all manner of insults to me, House Ishara and her Isharan sisters to be answerable with violence. I loved her so. There was also no way I'd let her go after Saint Marie. The Golden Mare would crush her; I had no doubt."The unwelcome blood feud: are both House Heads ignorant of my forbiddance of such things? Apparently so. Both defied me by tossing insults back and forth. Considering we are at war with two of the most powerful Secret factions, I am angered by both for their idiocy.""The solution the Princess likes is rather novel," Saint Marie was punishing both Messina and me with her low voice and fiery gaze. Krasimira coughed."Yes?" Saint Marie suspended her anger."The suggested resolution is not without precedence," Krasimira spoke with a scholarly detachment. "In our early days, the Host settled such disputes in Spring and Fall gatherings by contests of foot speed, hunting, horsewomanship, archery and wrestling. If we revive the tradition, the competing Houses could nominate one woman for each contest to settle the matter. Only the hand-to-hand match would risk either contestant's health.""I will consider it and render judgement before the Sun sets today," Saint Marie nodded. "The final like pleases me greatly. Dealing with the 52 of you is, Cáel?"I was on the spot. I couldn't let down my fan base of one, Aya. Perhaps it was five, Buffy (who would never admit it), Daphne (who liked me), Katrina (because she liked fucking with my head) and Desiree (who was less likely to admit she found me funny than Buffy).I felt I gave a decent effort."'A ginormous pain in my hemorrhoids?' the basic one.""'More painful than having my cornea scrapped with a spoon?' more gruesome.""'Enough to make me want to give Sakuniyas a surprise French kiss?' most likely to be fatal.""'Worse than waking up to discover I'm related to Cáel Wakko Ishara?' most horrifying, for both of us.""'Inspiring me to toss it all away and take up Professional Bikini Mud Wrestling?' a personal fantasy of mine.""Why do we put up with him again?" one House Head remarked."Because I am worried that one," motioning to Buffy, "will stab me in the elevator after a meeting.""My First, are you acting psychotic around the Council members?" I looked over my shoulder at Buffy."Wakko Ishara, it is not an act. I am psychotic," she responded deadpan."Are you still packing that thermite grenade?""No Wakko Ishara. Daphne stole it from me and hid it," was her quick delivery."I love working with you two," Daphne whispered."What is it with you, your unsubtle sexual innuendo and me in a bikini?" Saint Marie stared at me."I find the combination of brilliance and lethality sexy. Just ask Elsa," I grinned. Then I grimaced as Buffy stomped on my toes. The House Heads and Apprentices on either side of me noticed and clearly expected me to do something, like to show outrage (because she was my underling), or start crying (because I was a guy)."Prestige," Daphne hissed quietly. "Prestige." She was reminding Buffy that beating me up in public made the other Amazons think even less of me than they already did."I will go with (B), the cornea scrapping," Saint Marie gave me a nod."Damn it," I muttered. I also got my foot out of the way before someone did any more damage to my phalanges.'Best Daddy Ever,' Aya mouthed to me. Back to the main action."It is not my place to order the rest of you to elect Shawnee, Rhada and Buffy to be the Regency. I do admit I admire the mixture of candidates," Saint Marie declared. I shot Rhada a quick look. She seemed really, really enamored of the idea of being part of the Regency, thus staying in New York for the next decade, or so."Before the idea is rejected out of hand, I suggest we ask the three people our Princess would like to be part of the Regency if they would accept the nomination," the Golden Mare continued. "Shawnee Arinniti?""I bow to the logic and reason of the proposal," Shawnee replied."Rhada Meenakshi?""I wish to join my sisters in battle, yet I accept the reasoning behind the proposal," Rhada nodded. "If my Head of House agrees, I will stay and do my part for our People." What was she saying to me? 'You are going to whip me, beat me, torture me, humiliate me and push me to beyond the limits of any pain I have experienced until I pass out ~ repeatedly'."I despair of finding any other compromise," Mahdi frowned. "If my Apprentice understands the greater difficulty she will face gaining prestige among her House-mates, I will consent to this proposal." Essentially a 'yes'."Buffy Ishara?""I was really looking forward to ripping the spines out of still living foes, but I would be a fool to go against Aya of Kururiyahhssi's smarts. If Wakko Ishara wants to walk out of this room unassisted, he will see the wisdom of this decision as well," she gave me a shark's smile. Daphne had surpassed her limit and punched Buffy."Hell ya, I agree," I exclaimed. "Now I know there will be certain times of the day when she isn't stalking me.""I'll work more pain into our limited schedule," Buffy grumbled."Are we sure he is the House Head and she is the Apprentice?" Yet another House Head joined the 'shit on me' train.It was telling of our group dynamic how we accepted the Pyramid of Pain. The underlings dispensed advice and violence as they felt necessary without their 'superior' getting pissy about it. Buffy felt totally justified hitting me and accepted being hit by Daphne, who continued to act unimpeded as Buffy's rapid-fire translator."If I was House Head, I'd handcuff him to me," Buffy clarified for her."What she said," I pointed a thumb Buffy's way. I'd have used a finger, but she might have grabbed, twisted and made me scream in pain."Perhaps the Council can vote on this as their second order of business," Saint Marie cloaked her command as a suggestion."Cáel Wakko Ishara, can I ask you a personal question?" Kohar of Marda caught my attention."Shoot, wait, probably not the best terminology in this crowd. Ask away," I replied."Have you faced a House challenge yet?""Yes. Just last night in fact. We free-climbed the north-face of Havenstone. I beat the next closest contender by three floors. I also had Princess Aya on the roof dropping bricks on anyone who attempted to get past me.""That means he isn't going to answer you," Beyoncé  interpreted for my audience."Can't you ever take these meetings seriously?" Febe Mielikki glowered."La, Febe, in the past few minutes I have watched the person I love most in the world get her life shat on," I shook my head."The only thing worse than seeing this happen to Aya is knowing this is her sole opportunity to not lose her soul, so I'm sucking up my heart's pain and putting forward a jester's persona so I don't put any more pressure on her than she's already been subjected to. Like me, she doesn't want the distinction of being a Person of Note.""Like me, she knows she must sacrifice her dreams for the sake of our People, the Amazon Host. Trust me, you would rather have 'me, the jester' than 'me, the Amazon' furious with the destiny that has foisted this pain on her'. Do any of you take responsibility for forcing the events of this morning?" I growled. If they wanted to see the other side of the Janus, so be it."Had you chosen a Regency in the fucking weeks you've been bickering, Kwenhamai could have been dealt with privately. The fate of the Royal House could have been put off a few years. Had you not all been so dead-set on being heroines of the Host, three of you would have sacrificed your bloodlust, your birthright and the future accolades you could recite on your final night (before taking themselves to the cliff), but none of you did.""Instead, you set the stage for dumping all of your indecisiveness on the slender shoulders of a nine year old girl most of you had written off as too fractured and frail to survive her 12th year only three months ago. So Febe how do you like the honest 'me'?" I finished off furiously.It was not lost on anyone in the chamber I was an Amazon raging against the cruelty of fate. Every other bitch in the room knew they had discarded my daughter's life as trivial and I was prepared to unleash violence on the next one to show an ounce of disrespect over Aya's surrendering of her destiny and my grief at failing to find a way to stop this from coming to pass. St Marie had just reminded them that I was 'reliably" successful despite my handicaps. Not an enemy anyone in the room wanted any part of. Saku would have been proud.A Note:I have been remiss in informing my readers of the names of the 53 Houses, even though I created it some time ago. I have made a few alterations to the original version as I've had to rethink certain parts of this tale, but here is the list I now use.List of Goddesses:The First Twenty Houses in no particular order :1) Ishara, Oaths, Medicine and War (to North America) (died out 450 CE; Reborn in 2014)2)   (Deceased) Anat, Goddess of War, Fury and Blood Sacrifice (died out 6th cent. BCE) ~ possibly resurrected by Sakunyias3) Anahit, water, wisdom and war (to North America)4) Arinniti, Sun Goddess (to North America)5) Hanwasuit, Sovereign Goddess6) Illuyankamunus, Dragon God (to North America) (Special Case)7) Inara, the Hunter Goddess8)  au ka, fertility, War, healing9) Kamrusepa, Healing medicine magic (to Africa)10) Lelwani, Goddess of the Underworld (to Africa)11) Hapantali, Pastoral Goddess.12) Hatepuna, Sea Goddess (to India)13) Hannahannah, Mother Goddess14) Moirai, Fate15) Selardi, Lunar Goddess (to Africa)16) Nammu, Primordial Sea, sailing, sailors (to India) (to Indonesia)17) Uttu, Goddess of plants (to Africa)18) Lahar, Cattle Goddess (to Africa)19) Ereshkigal, Queen of the underworld (to India)20) Istustaya and Papaya, Twin Goddesses of Destiny (to North America)Additional Houses, founded in Europe:(Code: Sc = Scythian; T = Thracian, P, Phrygian, C = Celtic, R = Roman, Sl = Slavic)21) (Sc) Marda, the One-Eyed Goddess/Vengeance {fantasy creation}22) (Sc) Farānak, A Scythian Goddess also known as the Lynx Goddess and the Silent Huntress (Dora)23) (Sc) Stolgos, Monstrous Slayer of Greeks (known to the Greeks as the Gorgon Stheno) {semi-historical}24) (T) Cotyttia, Thracian Goddess of Sex, War and Slaughter (to North America)25) (T) Bendis, Thracian Goddess of the Moon and Hunting.26) (T) Semele/Rajah, Thracian Goddess of the Earth and Birth (to India)27) (T) Hylonome, Centaur Goddess28) (P) Cybele, Phrygians Earth Goddess on Lion's throne (to the Amazon)29) (C) Andraste, War Goddess; also Goddess of the Moon and Divination; 'the Rabbit Goddess'30) (C) Epona, Horses (to North America)31) (C) Cyhiraeth, Goddess of springs whose war cry precedes death (to Africa)32) (C) Maeve, War Goddess, the Enslaver of Men33)   (Deceased) (C) Nantosuelta, Earth, Fire and Fertility (died out 1st cent. BCE)34) (C) Artio, the Bear Goddess (to North America)35) (C) Nemain, Goddess of War and Panic36) (R) Minerva, Roman Goddess of War & Strategy37)   (Deceased) (R) Diana, Hunting and Archery (died out in India 16th cent. CE)38) (Sl)  iva, Love and Fertility49) (Sl) Morė, Goddess of harvest, witchcraft, winter and death (to North America)40) (Sl) Zorja, The twin Guardians (Evening/Morning Stars)41)   (Sl) Oźwiena, fame and glory (died out in 1944)42)   (Sl) Koliada, Sky Goddess and deity of sunrises/dawn (died out 17th cent CE)43) (F) Mielikki, Goddess of the Hunt44) (N) Ska i, giantess, Goddess of bow-hunting, skiing, winter, and mountainsAdditional Houses, founded in In dia:45) (I) Mookambika, Demon Slayers46) (I) Bhadra, Goddess of the Hunt (to Indonesia)47) (I) Meenakshi, The Liberator (Rhada and Madi's House)48) (I) Durga (Dark Mother) (to Indonesia)49) (I) Chandala Bhikshuki, Queen of Night, Death, Destruction and Rebirth50) (I) Jaya (Goddess of Victory)51)   (I) Chelamma, the Scorpion Queen (died out 16th cent.)Additional Houses, founded in Africa:52) (A) Oshun, (Yoruba Goddess of Love, Sexuality, Beauty and Diplomacy; Lady of the Orisha ~ life spirits)53) (A) Yemonja, Mother of Rivers (to the Amazon)54) (A) Oba, Goddess of Betrayal and Exile55) (A) Ox ssi, Goddess of Hunting, Forests, Animals and Wealth56) (A) Jengu, Goddess of Jungles and Water SpiritsAdditional Houses: founded in North America(NT = Native Tribal)57) (NT) Uusheenhiton (noo'uusooo' heeninouhuusei hitoniho') (Arapaho), Storm Horse Sister {fantasy creation}58) (NT) Gahe, Apache (supernatural spirits who live in the mountains)Prospective House:59) New, (Hittite) SzelAnya, the Dragon's DaughterCurrent Number of Central Houses:12 in North America (9+Ishara from Europe and 2 native)10 in Africa (6 from Europe and 5 native)3 in Amazonia (1 from Africa and 2 from Europe)8 in India (3 from Europe and 7 native)3 in Indonesia (2 from India and 1 from Europe)17 in Europe6 Deceased{7:35 am Sunday, September 7th ~ Last day}Right where we left offMy rage over Aya wasn't called into question or challenged. Practicality had trumped tradition in the inevitable Amazon fashion. The only one elevated in anyone's eyes was Aya. Krasimira's apparent political adventurism was probably hard for the others to deal with. But in context, only Mahdi, Katrina and Saint Marie had seen her denounce Hayden, so this seemed a new side of Krasimira to most people in the room.Krasimira wasn't the spiritual authority, that was Hayden. She wasn't the Generalissimo, that was Saint Marie. Katrina and I were both appointed officials, we retained our House status. Saint Marie would die a member of House Inara and join her ancestors with pride. Her litany of accomplishments were well known to the Host.But Krasimira? She would die a member of House Cybele unheralded. The Keeper of Records recorded the feats of others, not their own. Nearly two generations ago, a young Krasimira had joined the Keeper's House as a guardian to an un-remembered (save by her) augur. The augur passed and she took up other duties within the house.When the old Keeper faced her final months, she elevated Krasimira to her spot. High Priestess Hayden had approved the choice without really knowing who Krasimira was. (No one outside the House of the Keeper had personal bonds with her anymore.) Seamlessly, she had sat in the old Keeper's seat and the Council kept chugging along.For the past eight years, she had sat quietly at Hayden's side and only speaking when addressed. Mostly, she did nothing overt. The actual note-taking was done by an underling. The Keeper took her own private notes squirreled away in her mind, to be written when she was by herself. Those notes would be handed over to her successor, for the Keepers' eyes and theirs alone.I don't think Krasimira knew me in particular when she dutifully followed Hayden into these chambers the day my death, or life in a cage, was bantered about. It was the day we first crossed paths. She would have known of Shawnee's request for the tooth of an Isharan, though she lacked the authority to ask why. (She wasn't a voting member of the Council.)But when Shawnee made her claim, Krasimira hadn't balked in her support, despite the oddity of Shawnee's declarations, I was indeed Ishara and my sisters could not dispose of me. The outrage of the others meant nothing to her. She pursued her obligations with true Amazon fearlessness both inside and outside of the Council.On the night of the 2nd Betrayal, a Keeper had sat there in silence as her fellow Amazons, the Ash Men, were sentenced to an unjust death. She'd had neither the numbers nor the authority to alter events, what else could she have done?So the Keepers kept track of the names of nineteen 'unaccounted for' Ash Men. For what purpose? An episode of Amazon history no one would ever want to revisit? Yet in my hour of need, coming back 2,600 years was the name 'Vranus of Ishara', sitting only a few keystrokes away. No one, save a few Arinniti diehards, wanted to know the truth of the Amazon Ash Men; and even they didn't want to remember us as individuals. To them, Vranus existed as a notation on the secret Charter of the Arinniti Sons.To Krasimira, Vranus had been a living, breathing warrior of the Host, not even dead, still mythically fighting the enemies of our race because his death had never been officially recorded. With my appearance, I stood in mute testimony to his death, and that of his sons and their sons for a damn long time.Still, I hated playing catch-up.With the Amazon custom of adoption, had no one asked if another possible Isharan heritage still persisted?I would bet they had. And I'd bet they had sought for that knowledge in the Rolls of the Host, always finding that pathway devoid of hope. But if the Keeper had known, why had she kept quiet?Pride, shame, Krasimira's words: we show anger when we should show humility. We are proud of our shame. We are arrogant of our weaknesses. We have heaped insult upon insult on our ancestors, yet are now aghast that they turn away from us, I had confused her soliloquy with that of an accusation, not the long held understanding of her office.Even staring extinction in face, the modern Host hadn't truly accepted the answer, the line of Vranus. Faced with the truth, the Amazons would have 'forgotten' the descendants of Vranus all those centuries ago in the same way they 'forgot' all the other Ash Men on the day I was brought into the Host.But the Keepers did something more than maintain the rolls and records of the Amazons, more than watch over the augurs and make sure their messages made it to the proper ears. They safeguarded the truth. No matter what the Council decided and the High Priestess commanded, the Keepers remained honest stewards of the real history of the Amazons.Why?The Amazons were terribly practical and the truth could run contrary to the needs of political reality. Honesty wasn't a highly stressed Amazon virtue, loyalty was. So was bravery. And thus generation after generation of Keepers had lied to the Council and the High Priestesses. Every time those august personages had committed something to 'the nothingness', the Keepers had defied them and not forgotten.The first heads of the first twenty houses had surrendered their names for the unity of their people, but the Keepers remembered. All twenty of those women had been of the Amazon tribe of the Pala people living on the southern coast of the Black Sea when the Trojan Wars began. Over time, their true blood descendants had founded new houses and been adopted into others.Aya was truly a daughter of Kururiyahhssi; I had no doubt of that anymore. Had she not shared the same blood as the first Amazon, Krasimira wouldn't have brought Aya and Kwen together. Resurrecting an ancient tradition in a complicated fallacious coup attempt wasn't in her; nor was such a maneuver even a necessity. The Host would elect a Regency eventually and Saint Marie was handling the war in a highly competent fashion.So Krasimira hadn't sought out the heirs of Vranus, yet when one appeared, she welcomed 'him'. And when she stepped into the President's office with Hayden while waiting for me to be brought upstairs to face judgement that night, I imagined sending Hayden to the cliffs was the farthest thing from her mind.The rest were playing politics, gender politics, and couldn't see the truth staring Krasimira in the face. The truth was a bitch and didn't play favorites, or worry about the sensibilities of others. Krasimira had seen her sisters refusing to acknowledge the ugly reality they had created for themselves.Krasimira wasn't an advocate for Ishara, that was my job, and my crappy performance was something between Dot and me. She wasn't an advocate for the males and the New Directive. That was what Katrina was for. No, like a hundred Keepers before her, Krasimira was the silent sentinel for the Truth and, the Truth didn't care about anything but the Truth."The assassin is indeed in this room. Its name is Amazon was a rather grand pronouncement from the Chief Librarian, wasn't it? Krasimira didn't chastise Hayden. That wasn't her place. Technically, neither was she disputing Hayden's ability to rule.This wasn't the climax of a dinner-theater 'Who Done It'. The crime before the High Priestess was High Treason and I was the pre-ordained guilty party. My 'ally', Katrina Epona, had not been an advocate for my defense. No. Again in my Hour of Need it was Krasimira.Lacking any true authority, she had defied her sisters and made her definitive statement. What truly transpired was Krasimira staring Hayden straight in the eyes and saying 'you cannot lie your way out of this one, High Priestess. We (as in all the Keepers past and present) will not let you'.Had she used those words, Saint Marie would have gotten around to asking what Krasimira meant. Krasimira would have rather died, because once those bitches discovered their nerdy sisters hadn't erased a damn thing in 3,000 years, they would insist they do so immediately. Krasimira wasn't about to do that. Thanks to the chaos surrounding Hayden's departure, no one had confronted her over her crucial action.To put it more precisely, the Golden Mare had been too busy and Mahdi had been wrapped up in Hayden's Decree and the resulting pressure on the Heads of House to pick the Regency. Katrina was probably a case of I'm not going to ask you so you don't have to lie to me. The only other living person in the room when Hayden's fate was sealed was me, and I'd had my hands full as well.I had to think about what I should and could do. I couldn't beat her up over Aya anymore than I could punish my Isharans for their misplaced arrogance. I decided to extend a 'thank you'; and not only for myself, but for every conceited bitch who had ever sat at this table, or all the other physical mediums the Council had used before this one.We held three votes: The Council couldn't collectively decide on how to implement Aya's other likes (1), so they agreed on her suggestion for a Regency instead (2). The final vote was to set a date for the next Council meeting (3). A date within 9 days of the Winter Solstice with the Regency to decide the precise date and give the House Heads two weeks warning.The last calamity at the meeting was initiated by a question of etiquette."How do we address the Princess at Council meetings?" the Head of House Hanwasuit inquired of Krasimira."There is no precedent for addressing the Iwaruwa alone. By our laws, she is not truly Dumalugal Aya either. She is Nasusara," Krasimira responded. Queen."She is a child," a third House Head declared, "not an Amazon.""No," Mahdi shook her head. "A, Aya is 'un-casted'. She bears an honorific presented to her by the leader of an established stronghold (Summer Camp) and confirmed by the Golden Mare minutes ago.""Congratulations my mamētu me eda," I winked to my past and present Princess, "you've just become a single-digit aged teenager.""Go Aya," Daphne and Buffy whispered behind me. Aya raised her hand, waiting for Saint Marie's recognition.However, Saint Marie moved steadily forward, declaring: "Until the Regency alters my decision, I decline assigning anyone to the Iwaruwa (heiress) whose sole purpose would be to stop her from sneaking off to endure her 12th Year Test. I judge it to be better we know where we placed her as opposed to failing to outsmart her as she needlessly proves to the Host she is, in fact, already an Amazon of the Host." Aya lowered her hand.Thus,'Yes, Aya is an Amazon of the Host' and 'Aya will take her 12th Year Test because she wants to take it, won't let us talk her out of taking it and the rest of us had better accept it'."So, she is our Queen then?"No one appeared to have an answer. Aya raised her hand once more."Yes?" the Golden Mare smiled down at her."Am I in charge?" Aya's other hand squeezed Saint Marie's as she spoke in a barely audible voice."Perhaps.""If I was in charge, I would like it if there was a law that declared the Queen of the Amazons would be officially represented by a Regency until she becomes casted, and antedate the law by one hour so this never, ever comes up again," Aya kept looking up at Saint Marie."Aya," Katrina exhaled.The council chamber was a mixture of awe, resentment and amusement. If Aya was Queen, she could make such a law. The Queen-ship was a Bronze Age autocratic institution designed to provide leadership to a 'state' in near-constant warfare with is neighbors.It was guided by oral traditions and military necessity, not written laws. As long as the queens provided successes on the battlefield and through diplomacy, she was deemed fit to rule. The traditional way of choosing a House Head was the same for the Royal House, the ruling Queen chose an heir.In the long list of Queens, less than half had been the 'eldest' child. No, those ancient War Leaders picked the bravest, smartest and most successful daughters to succeed them. Their wisdom in those selections showed in the fact the Amazons had held off a male-dominated world for over 600 years before fatally marching off to answer an ally's call to fight in the Trojan War."I advise against it," Saint Marie shook her head. "You are young. You are also the only Royal we have. Duty demands and sisters must always answer their sister's call."Translation: Aya was an adult now. It was similar to the first lesson Pamela gave me upon learning I was Ishara. We lived with bitches, it doesn't pay to play nice with bitches."Thank you," Aya nodded. She was 'thanking' Saint Marie for the lesson, no matter how hard it was to accept. Krasimira coughed."Now that the matter is settled," she spoke. The matter wasn't settled. Krasimira was steamrollering the discussion. "What do we call you?", to Aya."I, oh," in a very small voice. Aya's brow furrowed and her tiny nose wiggled. "I wish to be known by the legacy of my Anna (mother) and Atta (me, Cáel). I will be Assiyai hamai.""Love song?" Daphne murmured to Buffy."Assiyai hamai?" Krasimira asked for clarification. 'Love-song' was hardly the name of a 'fierce' Amazon Queen."The only other name I could come up with was Markappidusmene, which seemed less auspicious," she meeped. Markappidusmene meant 'Tiny Smile'."Perhaps Talliyahulla would be more auspicious?" Saint Marie nudged Aya. 'War Cry'."Oh no!" Aya balked. "That's your job.""What do you think your job is?" the Golden Mare questioned, suddenly realizing she'd made the mistake of making assumptions where Aya was concerned."To go to the cliffs with twice as many Amazon daughters, each equal to the likes of Saint Marie, Katrina, Oneida, Buffy, Elsa, Kohar and Tad fi as exist today. We must not 'survive', or simply replenish our numbers."We must become stronger because the World is a terribly messed up place," she raised her wounded hand and splayed her digits for the others to see the two she was missing, "and has become too small for us to seek safety in hidden freeholds any longer. If we cannot hide, we must rule openly. We are Amazons. Having no equals, we must rule alone. The only people we can trust, really trust, are the sisters at our sides."My job is to advance my People's cause with both compassion and cruelty and I will do so alone, because the Amazon Queen has no equals, only daughters."Not a sound. I could count out the individual fan blades recycling the air."Let our enemies tremble," Saint Marie nodded, repeating an earlier declaration."Assiyai hamai," Krasimira intoned, making Aya's royal name official before adding, "Assiyai hamai, you are mistaken about one thing. You are not alone. You have a mamētu me eda.""Oh," she perked up, shedding the gloom which surrounded her. She looked at me, our eyes met and we both grinned, then she giggled...and yet again, up her hand went."Yes?" Saint Marie looked upon Aya respectfully and then at me with much suspicion."Is the mamētu me eda of my mamētu me eda also my mamētu me eda?" Aya asked.Just like old times, only Katrina was ahead of the game. "Oh, by Epona," the Spy-mistress snorted."Cáel Wakko Ishara, who is your mamētu me eda, oh no," Saint Marie bristled."Ah, indeed," Krasimira nodded. "An unlooked for bonus.""Does someone care to enlighten the rest of us?" the head of House Nemain prodded."Oh!" That was Elsa."That's right!" Oneida, she was definitely a fan of me and my spasmodic lifestyle."Wakko Ishara's mamētu me eda, other mamētu me eda, is Temujin, Great Khan of the Reborn Mongol-Turkish Khanate and ally of the Host," Saint Marie let them know. "They are bonded by Cáel risking his own life to save Temujin's. It is actually a privately understood and publically declared fact.""In Temujin's words to the international press when our Cáel and our new Queen were kidnapped : I believe Cáel is still alive. If he wasn't, we would be seeing piles upon piles of dead enemy around him and his 'boon companion', clearly visible from orbit. Until they discover this carnal pit from Hell, I am sure they are both still alive," Oneida added. Rhada flashed ill-distilled hate her way."Shawnee, is your Apprentice's mind addled with the birthing hormones of their child?" Mahdi snipped. That was merely a cultural zing, not an attempt to expose my sinister erotic misdoings. Unfortunately, she was somewhat correct. Okay, she was totally correct."That was uncalled for," Shawnee graciously chided Mahdi, thus demonstrating her ignorance of the facts soon to be in evidence."Yes, I am carrying a child of Arinniti and Ishara," Oneida proclaimed loud and proud. "We share a Warrior's Love."I wasn't really sure how anyone else reacted to the news because House Ishara exploded into violence. That is the politic way of saying Daphne and Juanita were trying to stop Buffy from beating me to death. Here was yet another Ishara-baby and it wasn't gestating inside her. I was too stunned to defend myself.And the old refrain: 'and then it got worse'."Ta  ah kattanda!" (IN HITTITE for 'you pig's ass'), Rhada howled. I missed her drawing her blade, vaulting to the top of the table and lunging at Oneida. Most of the Amazons in the room stood, yet held their ground.They weren't shocked into indecisiveness, only trying to understand the nature of the conflict before intervening. This was not the first 'your Amazon did something my Amazon found infuriating' public threat they had to have dealt with. Rhada was more volatile than the average woman of her breed and station, true, but a violent in-chamber assault?That wasn't the 'worse' though. Oneida drawing her blade in an open challenge to Rhada wasn't the worse either, nor was her shouting."He loves me! He merely saved you!"Saint Marie yelling 'Ishara! Ishara!' over and over again, demanding I put my house back in order wasn't the end of my woes, nope.Me being yanked free of my House fur-ball into the volcanic gaze of Elsa as she seethed, "Rhada?" Oh yeah, Elsa's people and Rhada's people had a bit of a blood feud going on, how could I have forgotten that?But wait!"Not Fabiola!" gasped Messina, bizarrely assuming I slept with, okay, not such a huge assumption."Gael?" voiced by the Head of House Bendis, followed by Gael's "I'm late.""Damn it!" I pulled away from Elsa (slightly)."No. She only lets me ejaculate on 'safe days'," to Messina, Fabiola's Mom."Oh, come on! We had sex one time!" to Gael of Bendis, and finally,"Stop it!" to Rhada and Oneida, (deep breathe). "Really?" with my most believable happy face plastered on. "This is great news!"No. No it wasn't, and I could read the ugly emotional undercurrents on the faces of everyone present, except Aya, who kept the faith."Ishara," Saint Marie rumbled. I held up one finger to forestall her wrath."Oneida, Rhada and I have already decided to name our daughter Parvati. My daughter by Tad fi, ordained by the Goddess to be the first born, will be named Shala while my first son will be called Harki heni (White Hair, I'd call him Raider when we were in the 'outside' world).""My daughter by Miyako Yuri will be named Suwais-urāni, Fushichou in her Mother's tongue, in honor of Sakuniyas. My, other relationships," I would have liked to say 'none of your business', except Amazon mothers, or not, those children would be of Ishara's blood and potentially their kin.

First up, Sami has a Ford Mustang Mach-E to talk about, but gasp! Its from last year? It still features a cool new upgrade that adds extra power, prompting our hosts to talk about these downloadable mods. What would they reasonably add to a car via a download button? Butterflies, weird algorithms and maybe some growing and fading vines are all on the table for Sami and Benjamin. Then Benjamin continues his fancy-pants parade of luxury cars as he reviews the 2025 Genesis G80. Refreshed for this year with a new look inside and out, Benjamin wonders if the Korean luxury brand still has the 'it' factor that made it so appealing when it first debuted. Benjamin explains what's happening with the G80 with all this context (and more.) Thanks for listening!

In this episode of the Shauna is the Worst Podcast - via The Prestige-ish Media Podcast - Craig Lake and Dan McNair give their INSTANT reactions to the Paramount + / Showtime show Yellowjackets Season 3 Episode 8 - A Normal, Boring Life.In this episode we discuss moths, locusts, the Joels, Mellisa, Shauna fulfilling the podcast prophesy, and more. In addition to our Yellowjackets Season 3 coverage, please also join us for The Last of Us Season 2 and Black Mirror Season 7 coming this April. Please check out our new website at http://prestigeish.com and our tea collaboration with Get2Steeping. A Yellowjackets inspired relaxation tea - Misty's Doomcoming Moonshine available only at http://prestigeish.comX @prestige_ish Instagram @prestigeishmedia X/Instagram @realrealbatman @danmcnair1017 @joblessdogmom http://prestigeish.com https://www.get2steeping.com

In this episode, Ryan talks about the journey of turning his passion for golf and photography into a thriving business, all while overcoming initial doubts from those around him. We dive deep into Ryan's story, learning about his first nerve-wracking paid gig at the iconic St. Andrews and how it fueled his confidence to go full steam ahead with his venture. Get ready to be inspired by Ryan's story and learn about the joys of watching a vision come to life. https://prestigegolfphotography.com/https://www.instagram.com/prestigegolfphotography/BestBall Links:•https://BestBall.com•https://linktr.ee/BestBall•https://bestball.substack.com - Subscribe to Par 3 Thursdays!Friends of BestBall:•B. Draddy - https://www.bdraddy.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order•Zero Restriction - https://www.zerorestriction.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order•Fairway & Greene - https://www.fairwayandgreene.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order•Arccos Golf - https://bit.ly/4gXNDQi - Get 15% off your order•The Stack System - https://www.thestacksystem.com/discount/BestBall - Get 10% off your order•Western Birch - https://westernbirch.com - Enter "BESTBALL" in the shipping cart for a free gift with your order.  Interested in becoming a sponsor of The Hole Story Podcast? Email info@bestball.com.

This week on PodQuest, Walnut has become the Monster Hunter, Disney/Marvel announced a whole slew of cast members for next summers Avengers Doomsday, and Chris watched the second part of the final season of Cobra Kai on Netflix. Our next book club we're switching themes to decades, the first one being the 2000s. Our next pick for it is 2006's The Prestige. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:14 - Agenda 00:06:31 - Monster Hunter Wilds 00:34:56 - Marvel announces cast of Avengers Doomsday 00:56:40 - Cobra Kai Final Season Part 2 01:06:46 - Outro Support One-Quest https://www.Patreon.com/OneQuest Follow Us Email - Social@one-quest.com Twitter - @One_Quest Instagram - @One_Quest Facebook - OneQuestOnline Follow Chris on Twitter - @Just_Cobb Follow Richie on Twitter - @B_Walnuts Follow Drootin on Twitter - @IamDroot Check out Richie's streaming and videos! Twitch b_walnuts YouTube BWalnuts TikTok b_walnuts Intro and Outro music Mega Man 2 'Project X2 - Title Screen' OC ReMix courtesy of Project X over at OCRemix

Do great minds think alike? Is imitation the sincerest form of flattery? Listen as our intrepid hosts judge differing versions of magic, villainy, and celestial doom.Join us as we "Weak and on Fleek" these films: Prestige vs IllusionistMega Mind vs Despicable MeDeep Impact vs Armageddon

Dec 26, 1993MathuraContinued from Part 1

Vira e mexe você ouve a expressão "macho alfa", se referindo a um comportamento dominador por parte de seres do sexo masculino. Mas como isso funciona? Vale para humanos? Qual a relação disso com o mundo Incel? Segunda e última de duas partes.Confira o papo entre o leigo curioso, Ken Fujioka, e o cientista PhD, Altay de Souza.>> OUÇA (60min 32s)*Naruhodo! é o podcast pra quem tem fome de aprender. Ciência, senso comum, curiosidades, desafios e muito mais. Com o leigo curioso, Ken Fujioka, e o cientista PhD, Altay de Souza.Edição: Reginaldo Cursino.http://naruhodo.b9.com.br*APOIO: INSIDERIlustríssima ouvinte, ilustríssimo ouvinte do Naruhodo, chegou março e, com ele, o mês do consumidor!Ou seja, é o mês de aproveitar a ótima relação custo-benefício das peças INSIDER. Em outras palavras, é a grande chance de unir praticidade, conforto e economia!Você já sabe que eu uso INSIDER há anos, tanto para o trabalho quanto para o lazer. Por isso, eu não perco dinheiro comprando peças de baixa qualidade que duram pouco. Eu não perco tempo passando roupa. E eu fico confortável o dia todo.Então, que tal experimentar INSIDER você também? Neste mês, o cupom NARUHODO mais os descontos do site podem chegar a até 35% de desconto. É isso mesmo: 35% de desconto!Para aproveitar, o jeito mais fácil é usar o endereço https://bit.ly/naruhodo-marco-2025 ou clicar no link da descrição deste episódio: o cupom será aplicado automaticamente no carrinho.INSIDER: inteligência em cada escolha.#InsiderStore*REFERÊNCIASDifferent: Gender Through the Eyes of a Primatologisthttps://www.google.com.br/books/edition/Different_Gender_Through_the_Eyes_of_a_P/IUM3EAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0How people think about being alone shapes their experience of lonelinesshttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-56764-3#:~:text=We%20find%20replicable%20evidence%20across,against%20this%20rise%20in%20loneliness.Why loneliness requires a multidimensional approach: a critical narrative reviewhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s44220-024-00382-3?fromPaywallRec=falsePositive attitudes and negative expectations in lonely individualshttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-75712-3?fromPaywallRec=falseLoneliness trajectories over three decades are associated with conspiracist worldviews in midlifehttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-47113-x?fromPaywallRec=falseThe evolution of universal cooperationhttps://www.science.org/doi/full/10.1126/sciadv.add8289An Exploration of the Involuntary Celibate (Incel) Subculture Onlinehttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0886260520959625?casa_token=YANlsc8smdAAAAAA%3AHQwzXWh1okR9cATbUYhUwPpdHhvgtbqyjBZJ5wOxt-usai_c6jDuEXUA0zcAcqnFwksH0BonD0ld“I Think Most of Society Hates Us”: A Qualitative Thematic Analysis of Interviews with Incelshttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11199-021-01250-5Mainstreaming the Manosphere's Misogyny Through Affective Homosocial Currencies: Exploring How Teen Boys Navigate the Andrew Tate Effecthttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/20563051241228811Vitamin S: Why Is Social Contact, Even With Strangers, So Important to Well-Being?https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/09637214211002538The Black Pill: New Technology and the Male Supremacy of Involuntarily Celibate Menhttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1097184X211017954Perceptions of social rigidity predict loneliness across the Japanese populationhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-20561-5?fromPaywallRec=falseStacys, Beckys, and Chads: the construction of femininity and hegemonic masculinity within incel rhetorichttps://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781003329657-7/stacys-beckys-chads-construction-femininity-hegemonic-masculinity-within-incel-rhetoric-lauren-menzieSluts and soyboys: MGTOW and the production of misogynistic online harassmenthttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1461444819887141Is the Alpha Wolf Idea a Myth?https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-the-alpha-wolf-idea-a-myth/Prestige and dominance as assessed by friends, strangers, and the selfhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0191886921003408Dominance versus Prestige Hierarchies: How Social Hierarchy Base Shapes Conspicuous Consumptionhttps://academic.oup.com/jcr/article-abstract/50/5/887/7109815?redirectedFrom=fulltext&login=falseTwo Ways to Stay at the Top: Prestige and Dominance Are Both Viable Strategies for Gaining and Maintaining Social Rank Over Timehttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/01461672211042319Tinder blue, mental flu? Exploring the associations between Tinder use and well-beinghttps://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1369118X.2020.1764606The myth of the alpha male: A new look at dominance-related beliefs and behaviors among adolescent males and femaleshttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/247779752_The_myth_of_the_alpha_male_A_new_look_at_dominance-related_beliefs_and_behaviors_among_adolescent_males_and_femalesO que é se sentir sozinho? | Nerdologiahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_jYmlSFzGEElaborate Mating Strategies of Male Ruffs | Wild Scandinavia | BBC Earthhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diFo07uEZ2c&ab_channel=BBCEarthGender Trickery | Male Ruff Birds Unique Mating Behaviorhttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/rHyQRlx5QR0Ministério da Educação divulga panorama das mulheres na educação básicahttps://agenciagov.ebc.com.br/noticias/202403/saiba-mais-sobre-o-panorama-das-mulheres-na-educacao-basica#:~:text=Professoras%20e%20diretoras%20%E2%80%93%20Em%202023,%2C9%20milh%C3%A3o)%20eram%20mulheres.JORNAL DE CASA #108 - A FARSA DOS REDPILL E HOMENS SIGMA (Feat. Altay de Souza e Caio Neves)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMkT-SUt1gE&ab_channel=VictorCamejoPsychological consequences of relational mobilityhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352250X19301095?casa_token=h8kC3wdAaZMAAAAA:nD_fOFSb2odC3XV_AsEsjKBzw5HY6aO6bcalOnfn7gSiNHozDJWdras6xo3Db_eYKGsS9FzMowRelational mobility: A socioecological approach to personal relationships.https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2011-21701-007Relational Mobility Explains Between- and Within-Culture Differences in Self-Disclosure to Close Friendshttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0956797610382786?casa_token=w88Txbw0_ZgAAAAA%3AhhE7Q-XC_PXEaD_pjOtKuiDP-1hRlO3sG6pqTJptvYhzXFMPai_rO4nZm6FuUketH3b955s08RaoAdaptations in surprising placeshttps://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adv1194LIfe Chad:https://books.google.com.br/books?id=iUgEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA23&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=falseKilroy was herehttps://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-kil1.htmDigesting the Red Pill: Masculinity and Neoliberalism in the Manospherehttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1097184X18816118Naruhodo #338 - Por que fofocamos?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9ocesTc50Naruhodo #436 - A violência faz parte da "natureza humana"?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnjRI8sfTJQNaruhodo #378 - Por que avisos de perigo não são seguidos?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKabJ3lQOHUNaruhodo #403 - Por que temos fetiches sexuais?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-ET1nIP6WMNaruhodo #399 - Assistir à pornografia vicia?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vByA0QVSOb8Naruhodo #370 - Homens que acham seu pênis pequeno gostam mais de carros esportivos?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BXyvGQ0HCcNaruhodo #369 - É mais difícil fazer amigos quando envelhecemos?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7yl-9-T6xcNaruhodo #261 - O que a solidão pode causar nas pessoas?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02dPRPGcqVsNaruhodo #220- Existe causa para a depressão? - Parte 1 de 2https://www.b9.com.br/shows/naruhodo/naruhodo-220-existe-causa-para-a-depressao-parte-1-de-2/Naruhodo #221- Existe causa para a depressão? - Parte 2 de 2https://www.b9.com.br/shows/naruhodo/naruhodo-221-existe-causa-para-a-depressao-parte-2-de-2/Naruhodo #238 - O distancionamento social impacta a nossa saúde mental? - Parte 1 de 2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHKiDA21UvcNaruhodo #239 - O distancionamento social impacta a nossa saúde mental? - Parte 2 de 2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ya1lx7sueQNaruhodo #150 - O que é o "No Fap September"?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yWTngyTq1gNaruhodo #360 - O que é e como lidar com o bullying?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyTcYk6f-bANaruhodo #248 - Meninos são de exatas e meninas são de biológicas e humanas? - Parte 1 de 2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1ORkfYYwm0Naruhodo #249 - Meninos são de exatas e meninas são de biológicas e humanas? - Parte 2 de 2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWD2_hcQ760Naruhodo #178 - O que é ser normal?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY-AEqU59xYNaruhodo #436 - A violência faz parte da "natureza humana"?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnjRI8sfTJQ*APOIE O NARUHODO!O Altay e eu temos duas mensagens pra você.A primeira é: muito, muito obrigado pela sua audiência. Sem ela, o Naruhodo sequer teria sentido de existir. Você nos ajuda demais não só quando ouve, mas também quando espalha episódios para familiares, amigos - e, por que não?, inimigos.A segunda mensagem é: existe uma outra forma de apoiar o Naruhodo, a ciência e o pensamento científico - apoiando financeiramente o nosso projeto de podcast semanal independente, que só descansa no recesso do fim de ano.Manter o Naruhodo tem custos e despesas: servidores, domínio, pesquisa, produção, edição, atendimento, tempo... Enfim, muitas coisas para cobrir - e, algumas delas, em dólar.A gente sabe que nem todo mundo pode apoiar financeiramente. E tá tudo bem. Tente mandar um episódio para alguém que você conhece e acha que vai gostar.A gente sabe que alguns podem, mas não mensalmente. E tá tudo bem também. Você pode apoiar quando puder e cancelar quando quiser. O apoio mínimo é de 15 reais e pode ser feito pela plataforma ORELO ou pela plataforma APOIA-SE. Para quem está fora do Brasil, temos até a plataforma PATREON.É isso, gente. Estamos enfrentando um momento importante e você pode ajudar a combater o negacionismo e manter a chama da ciência acesa. Então, fica aqui o nosso convite: apóie o Naruhodo como puder.bit.ly/naruhodo-no-orelo

The college search should be an exciting journey, but for many students, it's filled with pressure, competition, and anxiety. Too often, students and parents fixate on prestigious schools without considering whether they're truly the right fit, leading to stress and a loss of self-discovery in the process. Today's guests, Jen and Jared, school counselors and co-founders of Forget the Rankings, are here to change that! They're challenging the traditional, prestige-driven mindset and introducing a values-based approach that helps students find colleges that align with their personal goals, priorities, and well-being!Jen and Jared have developed a powerful tool that encourages meaningful conversations between students and parents about what truly matters in a college experience. By shifting the focus from rankings to values, they're making the application process less overwhelming and more empowering. In this episode, they share how their approach is not only helping students make better college decisions but also improving their mental health and confidence along the way.Resources Mentioned: Forget the Rankings Resources (values cards and more!)Leave your review for High School Counseling Conversations on Apple PodcastsConnect with Lauren:Sign up for the free, 3-day prep for High School Counseling Job Interviews https://counselorclique.com/interviewsVisit my TpT store https://counselorclique.com/shopSend me a DM on Instagram @counselorclique https://instagram.com/counselorcliqueFollow me on Facebook https://facebook.com/counselorcliqueSend me an email mailto:lauren@counselorclique.comJoin the Clique Collaborative http://cliquecollab.comConnect with Jared and Jen:Instagram: @forget_the_rankingsLinkedInWebsiteEmail: jared@forgettherankings.comFull show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode159

In this episode of the Shauna is the Worst Podcast - via The Prestige-ish Media Podcast - Craig Lake, Jessica Z., and Dan McNair give their DEEP DIVE reactions to the Paramount + / Showtime show Yellowjackets Season 3 Episode 7 - Croak.In this episode we discuss frog orgies, KUH, Erik Cheong, Artic Banshee Frogs, DNA, Crossbows, what Lottie can do with her blood dirt, and more. In addition to our Yellowjackets Season 3 coverage, please also join us for The Last of Us Season 2 and Black Mirror Season 7 coming this April. Please check out our new website at http://prestigeish.com and our tea collaboration with Get2Steeping. A Yellowjackets inspired relaxation tea - Misty's Doomcoming Moonshine available only at http://prestigeish.comX @prestige_ish Instagram @prestigeishmedia X/Instagram @realrealbatman @danmcnair1017 @joblessdogmom http://prestigeish.com https://www.get2steeping.com

Dec 26, 1993MathuraTo be continued in Part 2-

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In this episode of the Shauna is the Worst Podcast - via The Prestige-ish Media Podcast - Craig Lake and Dan McNair give their INSTANT REACTION to the Paramount + / Showtime show Yellowjackets Season 3 Episode 7 - Croak.In this episode we discuss birders, froggers, Joel McHale, Edwin, Hanna, Kody, and more. SPOILER WARNING some minor Severance Season 2 finale spoilers and discussion at the end.In addition to our Yellowjackets Season 3 coverage, please also join us for The Last of Us Season 2 and Black Mirror Season 7 coming this April. Please check out our new website at http://prestigeish.com and our tea collaboration with Get2Steeping. A Yellowjackets inspired relaxation tea - Misty's Doomcoming Moonshine available only at http://prestigeish.comX @prestige_ish Instagram @prestigeishmedia X/Instagram @realrealbatman @danmcnair1017 @joblessdogmom http://prestigeish.com https://www.get2steeping.com

In this episode of The Prestige-ish Media Podcast we are covering Severance Season 2 Finale Episode 10 - REVIEW - Cold Harbor. Listen in as Craig Lake and Dan McNair give their opinions on the Apple TV + show. In this episode we discuss the Severance Season 2 Finale. Innies, Outties, Marks, Hellys, Gemma, Ms. Casey, Dylan, Cobel, Milchick, we got it all. Thank you for joining us for our Severance Season 2 coverage. Please make sure to join us for the Shauna is the Worst Podcast covering Yellowjackets Season 3 currently ongoing- and our coverage of The Last of Us Season 2 and Black Mirror coming this April. Please check out our new website at http://prestigeish.com and our tea collaboration with Get2Steeping. A Yellowjackets inspired relaxation tea - Misty's Doomcoming Moonshine available only at http://prestigeish.comX @prestige_ish Instagram @prestigeishmedia X/Instagram @realrealbatman @danmcnair1017 http://prestigeish.com https://www.get2steeping.com

This week on PodQuest we have our next Book Club discussion on the 2007 film 300, Chris and Walnut talk about some board games they played, Labyrinth, Witchy Cakes, and HIFI, then Walnut talks about the recent video game R.E.P.O. Chris also revisited a simpler time and rewatched the cult classic The Boondock Saints. Our next book club we're switching themes to decades, the first one being the 2000s. Our next pick for it is 2006's The Prestige. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro + Smash Bros and Mario Kart 00:06:28 - Agenda 00:07:56 - Book Club Discussion - 300 (Film) 00:22:17 - Next book club . . . 00:25:25 - Board Games! - Labyrinth, Witchy Cakes, and HI FI 00:54:19 - R.E.P.O. 01:05:39 - The Boondock Saints (Film) 01:16:53 - Outro Support One-Quest https://www.Patreon.com/OneQuest Follow Us Email - Social@one-quest.com Twitter - @One_Quest Instagram - @One_Quest Facebook - OneQuestOnline Follow Chris on Twitter - @Just_Cobb Follow Richie on Twitter - @B_Walnuts Follow Drootin on Twitter - @IamDroot Check out Richie's streaming and videos! Twitch b_walnuts YouTube BWalnuts TikTok b_walnuts Intro and Outro music Mega Man 2 'Project X2 - Title Screen' OC ReMix courtesy of Project X over at OCRemix

We've got mail! Jonathan and Honey answer your questions about cinema, films, family and everything in between. This week, the pair discuss their favourite clone films, what they enjoyed watching as a family when Honey was younger and it's time to talk about Guy Richie... and his barbecues.Jonathan also revisits fond memories when he got to meet the esteemed diving pigs of Texas, and Honey is once again backing The Prestige to the death.Let us know what you think! You can get involved by emailing us at reeltalk@global.com and follow us on Instagram on @reeltalkrossThanks for listening. Listen and subscribe to Reel Talk on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts.

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In this episode of the Shauna is the Worst Podcast - via The Prestige-ish Media Podcast - Craig Lake and Dan McNair give their DEEP DIVE reaction to the Paramount + / Showtime show Yellowjackets Season 3 Episode 6 - Thanksgiving (Canada). In this episode we discuss three eyed bears, Tai Die, food-fur-and fun huts, kissing corpses, and more. In addition to our Yellowjackets Season 3 coverage, please also join us for Severance Season 2 coverage which is currently ongoing, and The Last of Us Season 2 coming this April. Please check out our new website at http://prestigeish.com and our tea collaboration with Get2Steeping. A Yellowjackets inspired relaxation tea - Misty's Doomcoming Moonshine available only at http://prestigeish.comX @prestige_ish Instagram @prestigeishmedia X/Instagram @realrealbatman @danmcnair1017 @joblessdogmom http://prestigeish.com https://www.get2steeping.com

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Welcome to The Ecommerce Braintrust podcast, brought to you by Julie Spear, Head of Retail Marketplace Services, and Jordan Ripley, Director of Retail Operations. Today, we're thrilled to welcome Robert Estill, Head of Global Amazon and Marketplaces for all Beauty at The Hut Group.  With extensive experience leading E-commerce teams at powerhouse brands like Unilever, Prestige, Coty, and Versace, Robert offers invaluable insights into the ever-evolving world of online retail.  Having collaborated with him across multiple brands, we're excited to dive into his insights on building high-performing E-commerce teams, overcoming the challenges of international expansion, the key lessons he's learned throughout his career, and his outlook on the industry's future.   KEY TAKEAWAYS In this episode, Julie, Jordan, and Robert discuss: E-Commerce Success Requires Adaptability The industry evolves rapidly, and what works today may not work tomorrow. Being comfortable with ambiguity and continuous learning is essential. The Importance of Cross-Functional Collaboration E-commerce isn't just marketing and sales—it involves supply chain, finance, legal, and operations. Effective communication with leadership and across departments is as crucial as technical expertise. Understanding P&L is Key to Growth E-commerce leaders must think beyond top-line revenue and focus on sustainable, profitable growth. Inventory forecasting, fulfillment costs, and operational efficiencies all impact success. 1P vs. 3P on Amazon: A Strategic Choice 1P (Vendor Central): Easier operations but less control over pricing and inventory. 3P (Seller Central): More control but requires strong operational capabilities. The decision depends on a brand's financial structure, goals, and ability to handle fulfillment. Expanding Internationally Requires a Localized Approach Each market has unique consumer behavior, dominant platforms, and regulatory requirements. Logistics and fulfillment strategies must be planned carefully, as shipping timelines and compliance vary. Partnering with local third-party logistics (3PL) providers can help navigate complexities. AI & AMC (Amazon Marketing Cloud) Are Game Changers AI tools for content creation, search optimization, and analytics will shape the future of e-commerce. AMC provides deeper insights into customer behavior, helping brands refine their advertising strategies.

Vira e mexe você ouve a expressão "macho alfa", se referindo a um comportamento dominador por parte de seres do sexo masculino. Mas como isso funciona? Vale para humanos? Qual a relação disso com o mundo Incel? Primeira de duas partes.Confira o papo entre o leigo curioso, Ken Fujioka, e o cientista PhD, Altay de Souza.>> OUÇA (55min 37s)*Naruhodo! é o podcast pra quem tem fome de aprender. Ciência, senso comum, curiosidades, desafios e muito mais. Com o leigo curioso, Ken Fujioka, e o cientista PhD, Altay de Souza.Edição: Reginaldo Cursino.http://naruhodo.b9.com.br*APOIO: INSIDERIlustríssima ouvinte, ilustríssimo ouvinte do Naruhodo, chegou março e, com ele, o mês do consumidor!Ou seja, é o mês de aproveitar a ótima relação custo-benefício das peças INSIDER. Em outras palavras, é a grande chance de unir praticidade, conforto e economia!Você já sabe que eu uso INSIDER há anos, tanto para o trabalho quanto para o lazer. Por isso, eu não perco dinheiro comprando peças de baixa qualidade que duram pouco. Eu não perco tempo passando roupa. E eu fico confortável o dia todo.Então, que tal experimentar INSIDER você também? Neste mês, o cupom NARUHODO mais os descontos do site podem chegar a até 35% de desconto. É isso mesmo: 35% de desconto!Para aproveitar, o jeito mais fácil é usar o endereço https://bit.ly/naruhodo-marco-2025 ou clicar no link da descrição deste episódio: o cupom será aplicado automaticamente no carrinho.INSIDER: inteligência em cada escolha.#InsiderStore*REFERÊNCIASDifferent: Gender Through the Eyes of a Primatologisthttps://www.google.com.br/books/edition/Different_Gender_Through_the_Eyes_of_a_P/IUM3EAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0How people think about being alone shapes their experience of lonelinesshttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-56764-3#:~:text=We%20find%20replicable%20evidence%20across,against%20this%20rise%20in%20loneliness.Why loneliness requires a multidimensional approach: a critical narrative reviewhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s44220-024-00382-3?fromPaywallRec=falsePositive attitudes and negative expectations in lonely individualshttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-75712-3?fromPaywallRec=falseLoneliness trajectories over three decades are associated with conspiracist worldviews in midlifehttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-47113-x?fromPaywallRec=falseThe evolution of universal cooperationhttps://www.science.org/doi/full/10.1126/sciadv.add8289An Exploration of the Involuntary Celibate (Incel) Subculture Onlinehttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0886260520959625?casa_token=YANlsc8smdAAAAAA%3AHQwzXWh1okR9cATbUYhUwPpdHhvgtbqyjBZJ5wOxt-usai_c6jDuEXUA0zcAcqnFwksH0BonD0ld“I Think Most of Society Hates Us”: A Qualitative Thematic Analysis of Interviews with Incelshttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11199-021-01250-5Mainstreaming the Manosphere's Misogyny Through Affective Homosocial Currencies: Exploring How Teen Boys Navigate the Andrew Tate Effecthttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/20563051241228811Vitamin S: Why Is Social Contact, Even With Strangers, So Important to Well-Being?https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/09637214211002538The Black Pill: New Technology and the Male Supremacy of Involuntarily Celibate Menhttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1097184X211017954Perceptions of social rigidity predict loneliness across the Japanese populationhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-20561-5?fromPaywallRec=falseStacys, Beckys, and Chads: the construction of femininity and hegemonic masculinity within incel rhetorichttps://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781003329657-7/stacys-beckys-chads-construction-femininity-hegemonic-masculinity-within-incel-rhetoric-lauren-menzieSluts and soyboys: MGTOW and the production of misogynistic online harassmenthttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1461444819887141Is the Alpha Wolf Idea a Myth?https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-the-alpha-wolf-idea-a-myth/Prestige and dominance as assessed by friends, strangers, and the selfhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0191886921003408Dominance versus Prestige Hierarchies: How Social Hierarchy Base Shapes Conspicuous Consumptionhttps://academic.oup.com/jcr/article-abstract/50/5/887/7109815?redirectedFrom=fulltext&login=falseTwo Ways to Stay at the Top: Prestige and Dominance Are Both Viable Strategies for Gaining and Maintaining Social Rank Over Timehttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/01461672211042319Tinder blue, mental flu? Exploring the associations between Tinder use and well-beinghttps://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1369118X.2020.1764606The myth of the alpha male: A new look at dominance-related beliefs and behaviors among adolescent males and femaleshttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/247779752_The_myth_of_the_alpha_male_A_new_look_at_dominance-related_beliefs_and_behaviors_among_adolescent_males_and_femalesO que é se sentir sozinho? | Nerdologiahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_jYmlSFzGEElaborate Mating Strategies of Male Ruffs | Wild Scandinavia | BBC Earthhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diFo07uEZ2c&ab_channel=BBCEarthGender Trickery | Male Ruff Birds Unique Mating Behaviorhttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/rHyQRlx5QR0Ministério da Educação divulga panorama das mulheres na educação básicahttps://agenciagov.ebc.com.br/noticias/202403/saiba-mais-sobre-o-panorama-das-mulheres-na-educacao-basica#:~:text=Professoras%20e%20diretoras%20%E2%80%93%20Em%202023,%2C9%20milh%C3%A3o)%20eram%20mulheres.JORNAL DE CASA #108 - A FARSA DOS REDPILL E HOMENS SIGMA (Feat. Altay de Souza e Caio Neves)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMkT-SUt1gE&ab_channel=VictorCamejoPsychological consequences of relational mobilityhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352250X19301095?casa_token=h8kC3wdAaZMAAAAA:nD_fOFSb2odC3XV_AsEsjKBzw5HY6aO6bcalOnfn7gSiNHozDJWdras6xo3Db_eYKGsS9FzMowRelational mobility: A socioecological approach to personal relationships.https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2011-21701-007Relational Mobility Explains Between- and Within-Culture Differences in Self-Disclosure to Close Friendshttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0956797610382786?casa_token=w88Txbw0_ZgAAAAA%3AhhE7Q-XC_PXEaD_pjOtKuiDP-1hRlO3sG6pqTJptvYhzXFMPai_rO4nZm6FuUketH3b955s08RaoAdaptations in surprising placeshttps://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adv1194LIfe Chad:https://books.google.com.br/books?id=iUgEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA23&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=falseKilroy was herehttps://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-kil1.htmDigesting the Red Pill: Masculinity and Neoliberalism in the Manospherehttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1097184X18816118Naruhodo #338 - Por que fofocamos?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9ocesTc50Naruhodo #436 - A violência faz parte da "natureza humana"?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnjRI8sfTJQNaruhodo #378 - Por que avisos de perigo não são seguidos?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKabJ3lQOHUNaruhodo #403 - Por que temos fetiches sexuais?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-ET1nIP6WMNaruhodo #399 - Assistir à pornografia vicia?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vByA0QVSOb8Naruhodo #370 - Homens que acham seu pênis pequeno gostam mais de carros esportivos?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BXyvGQ0HCcNaruhodo #369 - É mais difícil fazer amigos quando envelhecemos?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7yl-9-T6xcNaruhodo #261 - O que a solidão pode causar nas pessoas?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02dPRPGcqVsNaruhodo #220- Existe causa para a depressão? - Parte 1 de 2https://www.b9.com.br/shows/naruhodo/naruhodo-220-existe-causa-para-a-depressao-parte-1-de-2/Naruhodo #221- Existe causa para a depressão? - Parte 2 de 2https://www.b9.com.br/shows/naruhodo/naruhodo-221-existe-causa-para-a-depressao-parte-2-de-2/Naruhodo #238 - O distancionamento social impacta a nossa saúde mental? - Parte 1 de 2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHKiDA21UvcNaruhodo #239 - O distancionamento social impacta a nossa saúde mental? - Parte 2 de 2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ya1lx7sueQNaruhodo #150 - O que é o "No Fap September"?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yWTngyTq1gNaruhodo #360 - O que é e como lidar com o bullying?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyTcYk6f-bANaruhodo #248 - Meninos são de exatas e meninas são de biológicas e humanas? - Parte 1 de 2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1ORkfYYwm0Naruhodo #249 - Meninos são de exatas e meninas são de biológicas e humanas? - Parte 2 de 2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWD2_hcQ760Naruhodo #178 - O que é ser normal?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY-AEqU59xYNaruhodo #436 - A violência faz parte da "natureza humana"?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnjRI8sfTJQ*APOIE O NARUHODO!O Altay e eu temos duas mensagens pra você.A primeira é: muito, muito obrigado pela sua audiência. Sem ela, o Naruhodo sequer teria sentido de existir. Você nos ajuda demais não só quando ouve, mas também quando espalha episódios para familiares, amigos - e, por que não?, inimigos.A segunda mensagem é: existe uma outra forma de apoiar o Naruhodo, a ciência e o pensamento científico - apoiando financeiramente o nosso projeto de podcast semanal independente, que só descansa no recesso do fim de ano.Manter o Naruhodo tem custos e despesas: servidores, domínio, pesquisa, produção, edição, atendimento, tempo... Enfim, muitas coisas para cobrir - e, algumas delas, em dólar.A gente sabe que nem todo mundo pode apoiar financeiramente. E tá tudo bem. Tente mandar um episódio para alguém que você conhece e acha que vai gostar.A gente sabe que alguns podem, mas não mensalmente. E tá tudo bem também. Você pode apoiar quando puder e cancelar quando quiser. O apoio mínimo é de 15 reais e pode ser feito pela plataforma ORELO ou pela plataforma APOIA-SE. Para quem está fora do Brasil, temos até a plataforma PATREON.É isso, gente. Estamos enfrentando um momento importante e você pode ajudar a combater o negacionismo e manter a chama da ciência acesa. Então, fica aqui o nosso convite: apóie o Naruhodo como puder.bit.ly/naruhodo-no-orelo

Send us a textThis week on Mummy Dearest Podcast, Zach and Sloane unwrap 2006's magical sci-fi prank war rom-com: "The Prestige". This movie has it all: rival magicians, steampunk inventions, bird death, Michael Caine's indecipherable accent, Piper Perabo drowning, Hugh Jackman and a legion of clones, Nikola Tesla played by David Bowie and Scarlett Johansson as a sexy magician assistant / spy. Listen to Zach and Sloane try with all their might to decipher the meaning of this film. Will they ever understand what a prestige is? Find out by tuning into this week's episode of Mummy Dearest Podcast! Support the showVisit MummyDearestPodcast.com for merch and more!Follow the podcast on Instagram!Follow Sloane on Instagram!Follow Zach on Instagram!And most importantly, become a Patron and unlock hundreds of bonus episodes!

We return to Netflix's political miniseries ZERO DAY to find out what happened to Robert De Niro's Biden-ish ex-president... and discover something startlingly close to a liberal QAnon. PLUS: Well it turns out the U.S./Canada trade war is on! Join us on Patreon for an extra episode every week - https://www.patreon.com/michaelandus "Is Lenny Bruce Funny?" by Will Sloan - https://hazlitt.net/feature/lenny-bruce-funny

A quick update that early registration is now open for Thom's upcoming annual retreat in Sedona, Arizona, this Memorial Day weekend from May 22nd to 26.This is Thom's first retreat in the United States since the epic Maha Kumbha Mela held earlier this year in Prayagraj, India, so Thom has many fascinating new stories to share. The Sedona Rounding Retreat is also your opportunity to gift yourself profound rest and industrial-strength meditation through the daily rounding program. This is your chance to transcend uncertainty in the ever-changing world and celebrate spring surrounded by nature, supported by community, and immersed in wisdom with Thom.  Early registration discounts expire on March 17th, and you can find out more at thomknoles.com/sedona.Jai Guru Deva. If you enjoy Thom's podcast, then we know you'd love spending quality time with Thom on his retreats in Sedona, Arizona, Gerringong, Australia, and Rishikesh, India. We wanted to give you a sample of what the retreat experience was like, so in this episode, we are sharing just a small portion of Thom's recent retreat in India. As you'll hear, the atmosphere is intimate yet jovial and the Q&A sessions are engaging and interactive. On retreats, you get to explore subjects that might not normally be covered on the podcast, and you certainly get to hear stories from Thom that you wouldn't hear anywhere else.Subjects covered in this snippet include, how to mend a broken heart, whether or not it's ok to be “guru resistant,” the significance of the moon from the Vedic perspective, and the phenomena of “lunacy.”We'd love to have you join us at one of Thom's upcoming retreats, so please sit back and enjoy this taste test of the retreat experience, then find out how you can join us in person at thomknoles.com/retreats. That's thomknoles.com/retreats.PS: If you'd like to watch this episode on video, you can do so on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/nZhFM1UgFIcEpisode Highlights[00:45] A Retreat Taste Test[01:35] Q - How Can We Mend a Broken Heart?[04:21] Something Good is Happening[07:59] What's the Vedic Worldview on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)?[08:14] Ayurveda Has the Answers[10:34] Q - Is it OK to be Guru Resistant?[10:56] Scepticism vs Cynicism[13:19] Beyond Reasonable Doubt[16:11] Q - What is the Significance of the Moon in the Vedic Worldview?[16:42] The Role of Mythos[18:37] A Big Asteroid with Remarkable Qualities[21:39] Surya Deva[24:32] A Tremendous Amount of Prestige[26:22] The Floodgates of Soma Are Open[29:55] Soma Chandrah NamahUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/

Imagine someone fed the last 10-or-so years of American liberal politics into an A.I. machine and told it to create a Netflix miniseries. Friends... you don't have to imagine. We discuss Robert De Niro in ZERO DAY (2025), the bilge water at the bottom of the prestige-TV. PLUS: Checking in on the Canadian Liberal Party leadership race, and what ever happened to the Garfield Eats guy? Join us on Patreon for an extra episode every week - https://www.patreon.com/michaelandus "The problem with Carney-ism" by Luke Savage - https://www.lukewsavage.com/p/the-problem-with-carney-ism "How TV Became Respectable Without Getting Better" by Matt Christman - https://www.currentaffairs.org/news/2017/05/how-tv-became-respectable-without-getting-better "Casual Viewing" by Will Tavlin - https://www.nplusonemag.com/issue-49/essays/casual-viewing/

My guests on this episode are Evan Emerick and Ryan Abuan from the University of San Diego Men's Golf.  Coach Emerick has led his team to three victories this year and have not finished worst than fourth this season.  Ryan Abuan picked up his first collegiate win at the The Prestige in Palm Springs. Evan Emerick - University of San Diego Men's Golf CoachRyan Abuan - University of San Diego Men's Golf  The Back of the Range - All Access Subscribe to The Back of the Range Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY!Also Subscribe in YouTube,   Google Play , Overcast, Stitcher  Follow on Social Media! Email us:   ben@thebackoftherange.comWebsite: www.thebackoftherange.com  Voice Work by Mitch Phillips 

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Subscribe to Throwing Fits on Substack. Happy Valentine's Day! This week, Jimmy is finally back to being the lengthy catching up process with Larry on Future's love songs, dressing like Leonardo DiCaprio in The Departed, sleep deprivation and music torture, Tom Green's legacy, women of the night, how Lawrence already ruined Valentine's Day, why are flowers so expensive, jetlagged staycations, Galentine's Day, everyone missed James at New York Fashion Week but it provided Lawrence with ample small talk, Raf's slaps, The Prestige, Stussy's new NYC store, the Super Bowl sucked but Kendrick Lamar was fine so let's put the final nail in the cultural coffin, flared jeans and much more.