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A condemned man with one week left to live reveals the terrifying truth behind the bank robbery that made him America's most hated killer — and the demonic entity that put it in motion.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.IN THIS EPISODE: Hunter Bell sits on death row with just one week left to live, convicted of thirteen brutal murders during what the media called one of the most sadistic bank robberies in recent history. But as his execution date approaches, Hunter breaks his five-year silence to tell us the truth about that horrific day — a desperate attempt to save his troubled brother that led them into a nightmare beyond imagination. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Main Story, Part 100:01:15.733 = Show Open00:02:41.870 = Main Story, Part 2 01:03:47.909 = Prologue of the Demon01:11:07.638 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“I Was a Bank Robber Who Came Face to Face With an Ancient Evil” by Mark Lynch at Creepypasta.com:https://www.creepypasta.com/i-was-a-bank-robber-who-came-face-to-face-with-an-ancient-evil/Mark Lynch on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Mark-Lynch-Author/100089807263116/=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: May 30, 2025EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BankRobberAncientEvil

Values First Teams: How to Build a Culture That's Synchronized for Success is out in the world and we couldn't be more excited! In today's episode, Laura shares the audio version of the prologue and introduction of this new book, diving deep into how you can build a culture that's synchronized for success. As leaders, you have the unique opportunity to shape the environments in which your teams operate, and Laura believes that leading with your values is the key to creating a thriving team culture. If you haven't already, we encourage you to grab a copy of Values First Teams on Amazon or Barnes & Noble, and don't forget to download the accompanying workbook at thecatchgroup.com/valuesfirstteams.  This workbook is packed with over 50 pages of exercises designed to help you and your team implement the concepts we discuss in the podcast. We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode! What resonates with you? How are you planning to bring your values into your leadership? Your feedback is invaluable, and who knows, you might even be featured in a future episode! Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

"In the reign of the wicked Emperor Maximilian, there lived in Alexandria a maiden, Theodora, well-educated and of noble lineage. She was brought to trial before the pagans for her Christian faith. After long interrogation and torture for the Faith, the prince, her tormentor, ordered that she be thrown into a brothel and the soldiers given free access to her to indulge their carnal lusts. Theodora prayed fervently to God to save her from defilement, and, when she had prayed, a soldier called Didymus came in to her and told her that he was a servant of Christ. He dressed her in his soldier's garb and himself in her dress, then let her out and remained in the brothel himself. He was seized and brought before the judge, where he acknowledged that he was a Christian and had saved Theodora, and was now prepared to die for Christ. He was condemned to death and taken out to the place of execution. Theodora ran up to him there and cried out: 'Although you saved my honour, I did not ask you to save me from death. Yield the martyr's death to me!' Didymus replied: 'My beloved sister, do not hinder my death for Christ, nor the washing of my sins in my blood.' Hearing this exchange, the pagans condemned them both to death, and they were beheaded and their bodies burned. They suffered with honour and received eternal wreaths of glory in Alexandria in the year 304." (Prologue)

Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. This is another Listener's Choice episode. Clearly you all hate us, because you chose the Prologue from A Dance with Dragons a.k.a. the horror story of Varamyr Sixskins. Join us as we dive into the head of serial baby-eater Varamyr while contemplating our own poor life choices. A Song of Ice and Fire. A Dance With Dragons - Prologue - Varamyr Sixskins (repost). Originally recorded in 2019. Close The Door And Come Here - Episode 584

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He was born in Antioch in 522. His father, John, died in an earthquake, leaving him to be raised by his mother Martha. From his earliest childhood he lived a very ascetic life and was under special protection and guidance of St John the Baptist, who often appeared to him. He became a monk as a young man and, after a vision of the Lord, who appeared to him as a handsome youth and filled his heart to overflowing with love for Christ, he ascended onto a pillar, where he stayed for eighteen years, praying and singing psalms. He then went to the mountain called 'Wonderful', where he lived alone in a barren place for ten years; he then ascended another pillar, where he remained in extreme hardship for forty-five years. During this time he became known as a wonder-worker and visionary: the Prologue says 'The measure of his love for God was such that rare grace was given him, by the help of which he was able to heal every sort of illness, tame wild beasts and perceive the most distant regions of the earth and the hearts of men. He was taken out of the body and saw the heavens, conversed with angels, harried the demons, prophesied, spent thirty days at a time without sleep and even longer without food, receiving nourishment at the hands of angels.' He reposed at the age of 85; seventy-nine years of his life had been spent in asceticism.

Griffith...is...back. But Griffith don't GOT back, because we know he still retains his little flat buns despite his divine reincarnation into non-astral flesh. Zodd is his big ridin' pony, he saves Casca (surprising even unto himself), and starts amassing a crew against a major Kushan attack against Midland. Ah yes: Puck determines Guts' and crew's ultimate destination for about the next fifteen years of publishing.

In celebration of BATMAN BEGINS's 20th anniversary, Batman-On-Film.com is giving it the "Chapter by Chapter" podcast treatment! BOF's Bill "Jett" Ramey and Javi Trujillo discuss the lead-up to the first Batman on film reboot, BATMAN BEGINS.

Welcome to The Testing Room where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about the games this week. This week we is a short week where we catch up on what games we are playing. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com or on our social platforms. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and watch on YouTube @ youtube.com/@thetestingroom

In this episode, we explore the eerie history of Palmyra Atoll, a remote island steeped in tales of shipwrecks, pirate legends, and unexplained disappearances. After touching on the island's geological features, we dig into the story of the pirate ship La Esperanza and the island's dark reputation, as well as a series of mysterious murders and the so-called 'Palmyra Curse'. All in all, this is the prologue that sets the tone for our deeper investigation into the 1974 Sea Breeze murders.ALL OUR LINKS:Link Tree: https://bcr.link/sPATREON: https://www.patreon.com/BlackCatReportSupport the podcastSOURCES:Best darn resource for info and facts about Palmyra Atoll: https://palmyraarchive.org/Legend of La Esperanza: https://palmyraarchive.org/exhibits/legend-of-the-esperanza/Journey of La Esperanza: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?femb=1&ll=-16.16239675036577%2C-163.82009516551835&mid=19xttceTvJmysBkPCAK9IUSZIlpY&z=2WWII Footage of Palmyra being Worked on by USMC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQZwZezzx9MThe Curse of Palmyra Island By Curt Rowlett: http://www.strangemag.com/palmyra.htmlTAGS: #palmyra #cursed #truecrime #paranormal #island #pirate #treasure #coldcase #ghoststories #bermudatriangle #phenomena CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction and Live Setup00:01 Setting the Stage for Palmyra Atoll02:11 First Sighting and Discovery of Palmyra Atoll05:43 Geology and Geography of Palmyra Atoll08:16 The Legend of La Esperanza10:31 Pirates Stranded on Palmyra Atoll11:40 The Curse of Palmyra17:09 Mysterious Events on Palmyra17:16 USS Angel 1870 - Brutally Murdered17:56 The Mysterious Island of Palmyra21:29 Palmyra During WWII24:56 Hal Horton - Mysterious Phenomenon on Palmyra During WWII26:33 Strange Disappearances and the Palmyra Curse27:44 Loveable Banter29:45 1987 and 1989 Palmyra Mysteries33:38 Clean Up Efforts Around Palmyra Atoll35:20 Tom Wolfe - The Palmyra Atoll Murders38:52 Community Engagement and Future EpisodesMUSIC CREDITS:Outro Music: Lounge Jungle by Curt S D Macdonald https://download.audiohero.com/track/41504269⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Licensing Agreements: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blackcat.report/music-licensing-agreement⁠⁠

In this episode, the hosts delve into the complexities of 'Memories of Ice,' exploring character dynamics, the themes of genocide and cruelty, and the philosophical implications of power and tyranny. They discuss the historical context of the I-Mass and Jagged conflict, the role of gods and magic, and the character of Kalor, a tyrant whose actions have far-reaching consequences. The conversation also touches on the nature of curses and their implications within the narrative, ultimately questioning morality and conflict in the Malazan universe. In this conversation, the participants delve into the intricate themes of curses, the nature of Dragnipur, and the character dynamics within the Malazan series. They explore the implications of curses on characters, particularly focusing on the protagonist Paran and his journey. The discussion also touches on the Crippled God and the elder gods, highlighting the rich lore of the series. Finally, they introduce Gruntle, a character who brings humor and depth to the narrative, showcasing the blend of dark themes and comedic elements in the storytelling. In this conversation, the participants delve into the intricacies of character dynamics within the Malazan series, particularly focusing on the humor and complexity of characters like Tull, Lady Envy, and Talk the Younger. They explore the themes of pain and the role of the Crippled God, discussing how these elements intertwine with the narrative and the characters' development. The conversation highlights the interplay between gods and mortals, the humor embedded in character interactions, and the overarching themes of suffering and resilience in the face of divine influence.Send us a messageSupport the showFilm Chewing Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2235582/followLens Chewing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lenschewingSpeculative Speculations: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/speculative-speculationsSupport the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/7EQ7XWFUP6K9EJoin Riverside.fm: https://riverside.fm/?via=steve-l

"St Gregory the Dialogist relates of her that she was a mere nine years old when the most holy Mother of God appeared to her on two occasions, surrounded by virgins bathed in light. When Musa expressed her desire to be included in the resplendent company of the Queen of heaven, the Mother of God told her that she would come for her and take her within a month, outlining for her how she should spend those thirty days. On the twenty-fifth day, Musa took to her bed and on the thirtieth day the most pure and holy Mother again appeared to her, calling to her in a quiet voice, to which Musa replied: 'Here I am waiting, my Lady! I'm ready!', and she breathed forth her spirit. She passed from this life to life eternal in the fifth century." (Prologue)

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NESSUN DORMA. None shall sleep. The old guard is dead. A new dawn for The United States of America and humanity has arrived.   Music credit: Prologue, Fallen Stars, Alex Mason: Free Music Archive, Copyright free use non-commercial   Turandot, Atto III: "Nessun Dorma" Jonas Kaufmann https://rumble.com/embed/v6r5qm1/?pub=2peuz

Message by Doug Bunnell, recorded live May 11, 2025 at First Presbyterian Church of Bellingham.Gospel AweJohn's Prologue is a stunningly beautiful synopsis of the gospel, stand in awe and welcome the grace of this amazing passage.Read John 1:1-18. What strikes you about this incredible text?What is the connection between life and light in these verses?How do these two elements—life and light—manifest in the life of a believer?How does this "true Light" differ from other sources of light? What does this light represent for humanity?What do you think it means when it says, "He was in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognize Him"?How does this verse highlight the mystery and significance of the incarnation of Christ?What impact does the Word becoming flesh have on our relationship with God?How does the fullness of grace and truth in Jesus compare to the law given through Moses?How does the understanding of Jesus as the Word becoming flesh shape your personal faith?John 1:1-181 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being 4 in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overtake it.6 There was a man sent from God whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. 8 He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. 9 The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.10 He was in the world, and the world came into being through him, yet the world did not know him. 11 He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. 12 But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, 13 who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God.14 And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father's only son, full of grace and truth. 15 (John testified to him and cried out, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me ranks ahead of me because he was before me.' ”) 16 From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. 17 The law indeed was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. 18 No one has ever seen God. It is the only Son, himself God, who is close to the Father's heart, who has made him known.

In this episode, everything's coming up dalmations.Discord: https://discord.gg/h8QBg3RGfxEmail: popculturesymposium@gmail.comInstagram and Facebook: @popculturesymposiumMusic by Maria Mihaylova (Maria's YouTube)Support the show

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The Book of Job is a strange and compelling story nestled within the Hebrew Scriptures — a poetic exploration of human suffering, divine mystery, and the search for meaning in the midst of loss. In this opening message of a new mini-series, John Herron begins our journey through Job by looking at the dramatic prologue in Chapters 1 & 2.

Text: Luke 1:1-4

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"We believe that the divine presence is everywhere... But we should believe this especially without any doubt when we are assisting at the Work of God." The Rule of St. Benedict is a foundational spiritual guide composed by St. Benedict of Nursia, the father of Western monasticism, around 530 AD. In the chapters comprising this second episode, Benedict details the structure of the Divine Office, establishes the rhythms and roles of community life, and provides guidelines for the disciplinary measures to be taken against erring brothers. Episode 1: Ch. 1 - 7, with Prologue 00:00 Intro 00:38 Structuring Prayer (Chapters 8 - 20)   16:32 Order and Discipline (Chapters 21 - 30)   25:15 Community Life and Roles (Chapter 31 - 38) This work will be released in its entirety in episodic format. Links St. Benedict's Rule for Monasteries full text: https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/50040/pg50040-images.html#chapter-1 SUBSCRIBE to Catholic Culture Audiobooks https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catholic-culture-audiobooks/id1482214268 SIGN UP for Catholic Culture's newsletter http://www.catholicculture.org/newsletter DONATE at http://www.catholicculture.org/donate/audio Theme music: "2 Part Invention", composed by Mark Christopher Brandt, performed by Thomas Mirus. ©️2019 Heart of the Lion Publishing Co./BMI. All rights reserved.

As the world closely watches President Xi Jinping's state visit to Russia and his participation in the events marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory in the Great Patriotic War, deeper questions come into focus: What does this visit reveal about the evolving nature of China-Russia relations? And how have their shared wartime experiences helped forge the emotional and strategic foundations of the political trust we see today?Host Ge Anna is joined by Dr. Yao Shujie, Chueng Kong Professor of Economics, Chongqing University; Dr. Joseph Mahoney, Professor of Politics and International Relations at East China Normal University; And Dr. Timo Kivimäki, Professor of International Relations at University of Bath.

"In the sixth century, two hundred years after St Nina had preached the Gospel in Georgia, the most holy Mother of God appeared to John, an ascetic of Antioch, and commanded him to choose twelve of his disciples and go to Georgia, to strengthen the Orthodox faith there. John did so. Reaching Georgia, these twelve missionaries were formally welcomed by the prince of that country and the Catholicos, Eulalius, and immediately began their work with great zeal. The people gathered around them in hordes, and they strengthened them in the Faith with great wisdom and many miracles. The chief of these Christ-loving missionaries was St John of Zedan, and the names of the others were: Abidus, Antony, David, Zeno, Thaddeus, Jesse, Isderius, Joseph, Michael, Pyrrus, Stephen and Shio. With apostolic zeal, they all strengthened the Christian faith in Georgia, founded many monasteries and left many disciples to follow them. Thus they became worthy of glory in heaven and power on earth." (Prologue)

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"Saint Irene was the daughter of a princelet called Licinius; named Penelope by her parents, through a divine revelation she was brought to faith in Christ and at Baptism was renamed Irene. In her zeal for piety she broke in pieces all the idols of her father, who commanded that she be trampled underfoot by horses. But while she remained unharmed, one of the horses rose up and cast down her father, killing him. By her prayer she raised him to life again, and he believed and was baptized. Afterwards, in many journeyings, Saint Irene suffered torments and punishments for her faith, but was preserved by the power of God, while working dread miracles and converting many thousands of souls. At last she came to Ephesus, where she fell asleep in peace, in the first half of the fourth century. Two days after her death, her gravestone was found lifted off, and her grave empty. At least two churches were dedicated to St Irene in Constantinople, and she is the patroness of the Aegean island of Thera, which is commonly called Santorini, a corruption of "Saint Irene." (Great Horologion)   Note: The most famous Agia Irene church in Constantinople is not named after her, but for the Holy Peace (Greek Irene) of God, which is Christ.   The Prologue's account differs in several details. St Nikolai places St Irene in the Balkans in the town of Magedon, in apostolic times rather than the 3rd-4th century. In his account Irene learned the Christian faith from her teacher, Appelianus, and was baptised by the Apostle Timothy himself. He attributes the anger of Irene's father to her refusal to marry rather than her smashing the family idols (though of course she might have done both).

Welcome to The Testing Room where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about the games this week. This week Preston is out but Travis From Nerds with Mics joins us to talk about getting into anime, Christian's trip to Nashville and Alex and Christian give rave reviews on their play time with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com or on our social platforms. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and watch on YouTube @ youtube.com/@thetestingroom!

Yeehaw! Welcome to Season 19:Dead Set Revenge: The Ballad of Snakeskin ClydeA fearless gang lead by Colt Barret begins neck deep in a bank heist gone wrong. With lawmen approaching on all sides, it'll be up to every man for himself to make it out alive, and this time: not everyone will.CASTDM: JoeColt Barret:DanBarking Tree: BobCricket: DerekChronos: Alex

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WCW Nitro #91 - June 9th, 1997: Lex Luger squares up to Hollywood Hogan and strikes into the heart of the New World Order.Sam Driver and Tom Campbell travel back in their Slim Jim-Powered DeLoreon to watch every single episode of WCW Monday Nitro from the very beginning to the bitter end. WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Though J. R. R. Tolkien translated portions of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, he did not live to complete the project. Fortunately another Inkling, Nevill Coghill, succeeded where Tolkien could not, and produced the modernized verse-rendering that today's selection comes from. Happy reading! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe

The Prologue of my upcoming memoir opens on the embassy roof as my father escapes with the U.S. Ambassador on the last helicopter out of Saigon in 1975. This is my origin story. Just how will those final hours and the iconic and tragic end of an era in U.S. history figure into her life and her daughter's?Listen to this excerpt of Raising Athena, a Memoir; A Mother and Daughter Attend West Point 30 Years Apart.

MYTHIC: SHADOW OF THE SPARK AudioBook begins here with the Prologue Short Story, THE DEATH & REBIRTH OF BELLA ERDMANN. Written by Adrian Santiago. Narrated by Adrian Santiago. Copyright Adrian Santiago, Books By Adrian, 2023 Chapter Zero - Scene One - Bella and Mitch are driving to deliver some mushrooms to a hippe woman. What could go wrong?All music is copyright-free/free-use, licensed, and within compliance.This is a work of fiction, meant for Adult Readers. Contains Adult Content. Not for Children. Parental Discretion is Advised.

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Licinius was co-emperor with Constantine the Great. At his accession, he had agreed to tolerate Christianity in his territories, but soon turned to persecuting the Christians, and to a variety of carnal sins. He conceived a passion for Glaphyra, a Christian virgin handmaid of the Empress Constantia. When Glaphyra told Constantia of this, the Empress sent her away to Amasia in the East for her protection. There she was received and protected by Bishop Basil of that city. Licinius learned where Glaphyra was hiding and ordered that both she and the bishop be brought to him as prisoners. The soldiers who came for her found that she had already died, so they returned with only Bishop Basil, who was subjected to cruel tortures, then beheaded. His body was cast into the sea, but, with the help of an angel of God, his people found his body, retrieved it from the sea, and returned it to Amasia.   The Prologue adds, "The Emperor Constantine raised an army against Licinius, overcame him, arrested him and sent him into exile in Gaul, where he ended his God-hating days."

Terence Fixmer's music has the remarkable ability to not only set feet in motion on the dance floor but also resonate deeply with the searching soul, all while maintaining a profound musical depth and integrity. With a career spanning over two decades, he has released numerous albums and EPs on some of the most prestigious techno labels. His remixing talents have extended to tracks from industry giants like Depeche Mode, Yann Tiersen, Sven Väth, Dave Clarke, Front 242, Nitzer Ebb, Indochine, and more. Terence Fixmer is renowned for the quality of his live performances, gracing renowned clubs and festivals worldwide. Chapter 1: 1998-2007. In 1998, Terence established his own label, Planete Rouge. From 1999 to 2007, he gained worldwide recognition with the release of his debut album, "Muscle Machine," under DJ Hell's legendary International Deejay Gigolos imprint. In 2002, Fixmer joined forces with Nitzer Ebb's lead singer, Douglas McCarthy, to form Fixmer/McCarthy. Together, they released two full-length albums that pushed the boundaries of Techno EBM to the maximum. The album "Fixmer McCarthy Between the Devil" has earned its place as a revered classic, and the band has become iconic in the Techno EBM scene.Fixmer/McCarthy earned respect in the global scene for their unique way of creating truly pioneering sound fusions by elegantly blending the aggression of Techno Body Music and the sensuality of Electronica. Chapter 2: 2007-2015 Fixmer continued to expand the horizons of modern techno, releasing albums and EPs under his own name as well as various alter egos. His works found homes on highly respected techno labels such as Electric De Luxe, Prologue, Jealous God, CLR (including the "Depth Charged" album in 2014), Aufnahme + Wiedergabe. Chapter 3: 2015-2020 Terence Fixmer continued to evolve his sound in 2015. His EP "Aktion Mekanik," was reissued on Ostgut Ton, marking his entry into the Ostgut Ton family—the flagship label of Berlin's Berghain club. He subsequently released various EPs on Ostgut Ton ( Force EP, Devil May Care EP) and his album "Through the Cortex LP ." in 2017. Chapter 4: 2020- Terence produced music for Thomas Cohen (formerly singer of Scum) with tracks like "Braid" and "Chain of Love" on Mute Records.Additionally, he signed with the legendary label Mute Records, renowned for its roster of innovative and influential artists.  In 2022, he released his first album on Mute Records titled "Shifting Signals" . His music has been used by Fashion brand, such as Prada, Raf Simons, Zegna... Terence Fixmer's unwavering drive to craft experimental, mind-bending, and relentless sounds continues to transcend the boundaries of the musical mainstream, solidifying his place as a visionary within the techno and electronic music landscape. Tracklist via -Spotify: bit.ly/SRonSpotify -Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/Slam_Radio/ -Facebook: bit.ly/SlamRadioGroup Archive on Mixcloud: www.mixcloud.com/slam/   Subscribe to our podcast on -iTunes: apple.co/2RQ1xdh -Amazon Music: amzn.to/2RPYnX3 -Google Podcasts: bit.ly/SRGooglePodcasts -Deezer: bit.ly/SlamRadioDeezer   Keep up with SLAM: https://fanlink.tv/Slam  Keep up with Soma Records: https://linktr.ee/somarecords    For syndication or radio queries: harry@somarecords.com & conor@glowcast.co.uk Slam Radio is produced at www.glowcast.co.uk

"George, this truly great and glorious Martyr of Christ, was born of a father from Cappadocia and a mother from Palestine. Being a military tribune, or chiliarch (that is, a commander of a thousand troops), he was illustrious in battle and highly honored for his courage. When he learned that the Emperor Diocletian was preparing a persecution of the Christians, Saint George presented himself publicly before the Emperor and denounced him. When threats and promises could not move him from his steadfast confession, he was put to unheard-of tortures, which he endured with great bravery, overcoming them by his faith and love towards Christ. By the wondrous signs that took place in his contest, he guided many to the knowledge of the truth, including Queen Alexandra, wife of Diocletion, and was finally beheaded in 296 in Nicomedia." (Great Horologion) The Empress Alexandra, along with a pagan priest who confessed Christ due to George's witness, were executed together with the Great Martyr. St Alexandra is commemorated on April 21/May 4.   Neither the Great Horologion nor the Prologue, nor the Church's services to St George, mention the most popular story of St George, his slaying of a dragon. Though many icons of the Saint show him mounted on horseback, slaying a dragon with a spear, the story is thought by many to be legendary, and the dragon in the icon symbolic.

A catastrophic Dimensional Event in a distant universe calls Extract Team 6 into action.  Neo-Plasm, Bexley and Voyage are tasked with observing and averting the apocalyptic anomaly.  Another end to another world awaits ET6 as they dive head first into danger and disaster. Special Guests: Candace the Magnificent Jeremy Cobb (3 Black Halflings) Liv Kennedy (3 Black Halflings) Bookmark the City of the Black Rose Kickstarter now to be notified when it launches to snag your copy of the official campaign setting from the 3 Black Halflings show of the same name! Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/noquestcast Additional Music Credits: "Dark Story Investigator" by UniqueCreativeAudio (https://pixabay.com/music/crime-scene-dark-story-investigator-sinister-mystery-instrumental-309020/) "Chase Down Criminals" by PaoloArgento (https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-chase-down-criminals-323188/) "Creepy Look" by Universfield (https://pixabay.com/music/mystery-creepy-look-163556/) "Command Signal" by DSTechnician (https://pixabay.com/music/build-up-scenes-command-signal-114283/) "Souls" by SergePavkinMusic (https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-souls-184890/) "Cosmic Glow" by Andrewkn (https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-cosmic-glow-6703/) "Danger" by SergeQuadrado (https://pixabay.com/music/suspense-danger-122528/) "Fight To The Death" by PaoloArgento (https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-fight-to-the-death-163587/) "Wind Chime Atmos" by NaturesEye (https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-wind-chime-atmos-185391/) "Creepy Atmosphere With Piano And Pad" by Universfield (https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-creepy-atmosphere-with-piano-and-pad-145465/) "Halloween Dark piano" by pianocafe_Kumi (https://pixabay.com/music/modern-classical-halloween-dark-piano-253985/) "A Storm Is Coming" by SergePavkinMusic (https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-a-storm-is-coming-148728/) No Quest for the Wicked uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. No Quest for the Wicked is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com.

If Warren Buffett is the king of capital allocation—Henry Singleton is the ghost. Singleton built one of the most successful conglomerates in American history, transforming business while remaining virtually unknown. While Wall Street chased fads, Singleton, who could play chess blindfolded, quietly turned industrial conglomerate Teledyne into a business juggernaut with 20.4% annual returns over nearly three decades—outperforming Buffett, outmaneuvering rivals, and outlasting the hype. Dive into the mind of a man who Charlie Munger said had "the best operating and capital deployment record in American business—bar none." This is a masterclass in disciplined capital allocation and long-term thinking on the most underrated business genius of the 20th century.  If you're building a business, allocating capital, or simply trying to think more clearly in a noisy world, you cannot afford to miss this one.  (03:16) Prologue (05:59) PART 1: THE MAKING OF A MAVERICK (07:48) After MIT (10:24) Founding of Teledyne (14:04) The Future is Semiconductors (17:18) What to Acquire? (19:12) Integrating into the Teledyne System (21:49) Vasco Metals and George Roberts (23:40) PART 2: MASTER CAPITAL ALLOCATOR (28:10) Entering Insurance (29:44) The Great Buyback Revolution (32:46) Teledyne Operating Systems (34:56) Thinking Local (37:41) Building Knowledge (39:59) PART 3: PEAK PERFORMANCE (42:51) Planning for Retirement (44:09) Passing the Torch (46:45) End of an Era: Singleton Retires (47:41) Teledyne After Singleton (48:46) Singleton's Legacy (51:05) SHANE'S REFLECTIONS This episode is for informational purposes only and most of the research came from reading Distant Force: A Memoir of the Teledyne Corporation and the Man Who Created It, with an Introduction to Teledyne Technologies by Dr. George A. Roberts with Robert J McVicker and The Outsiders by William N. Thorndike, Jr. Additional source: 1979 Interview with Forbes Check out highlights from these books in our repository, and find key lessons from Singleton here —https://fs.blog/knowledge-project-podcast/outliers-henry-singleton/ Upgrade — If you want to hear my thoughts and reflections at the end of all episodes, join our membership: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fs.blog/membership⁠⁠ and get your own private feed. Newsletter — The Brain Food newsletter delivers actionable insights and thoughtful ideas every Sunday. It takes 5 minutes to read, and it's completely free. Learn more and sign up at fs.blog/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He was born in Sykeon in Galatia in Asia Minor. (The Great Horologion says that he was born out of wedlock; the Prologue that his mother, Maria, was a rich widow; in either case, he was reared by his mother alone). At the age of ten, Theodore took up a life of strict asceticism, devoting himself to prayer, fasting and vigils. His mother planned for him to enter the military; but St George appeared to her in a dream, telling her that Theodore was to serve the King of Heaven rather than any earthly king. After this, Saint George appeared to Theodore many times, sometimes instructing him, sometimes saving him from danger. After a trip to the Holy Land, Theodore became a monk in Galatia — we should say "officially became a monk," since he had been living as a monk from the age of ten. Once he had taken monastic vows, Theodore redoubled his ascetical labors, which exceeded those of any other monk of his time: for his asceticism, he was sometimes called the "Iron-eater." Around 584 was ordained Bishop of Anastasiopolis in Galatia, much against his will. He served his flock faithfully for ten years, then begged to be relieved of his episcopal duties so that he might return to his beloved monastic life. Even during his lifetime, he was famed for his miracles and his authority to cast out demons. He departed this life in peace in 613.

Welcome to The Testing Room where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about the games this week. This week we discuss the games we are playing, C2E2 talk and comment on YoVideoGames' top ten consoles of all time. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com or on our social platforms. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and watch on YouTube @ youtube.com/@thetestingroom

Nearly two years ago, Dylan announced that he'd be writing a Dark Universe take on Field of Dreams. Now, for his last solo pitch of the Death's Door Saga, he finally has to pitch it, and it's not remotely the script he initially planned. So, is that a good thing, or a bad thing? What the Hell is Field of Nightmares, and how will it be recieved by Dalton, who has no fondness for the 1989 baseball film on which it's based? PLUS: A quick clip from this month's bonus episode, on which D&D pitch a chapter in the Jenny & Carol saga based on the obscure TV movie Snow White: A Tale of Terror! Dylan would also like to acknowledge the late, great film composer James Horner, whose themes from the original Field of Dreams feature heavily in his score to this episode. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:32 - Why Field of Dreams? 00:07:28 - Dalton hates Field of Dreams 00:08:57 - A brief Field of Dreams recap 00:11:44 - Fan expectations 00:15:00 - Director choice (or is it?) 00:21:02 - Prologue 00:25:31 - Discussion 00:27:00 - Act One 00:42:57 - Discussion 00:46:46 - Act Two Part One 01:11:01 - Discussion 01:21:23 - Bonus pod clip 01:22:27 - Act Two Part Two 01:31:54 - Discussion 01:38:13 - Act Three 02:03:00 - Mid-Credits scene 02:04:48 - The Post-Credits scene that WASN'T 02:06:02 -  Discussion 02:11:15 - The ACTUAL director choice! 02:12:24 - Coming up next… 02:16:02 - Patron acknowledgement

"From Thrace, his worldly name being Anastasios, he was a slave to some Turks, and they compelled him to embrace Islam in Smyrna. As a penitent, he was tonsured at the monastery of Esphigmenou on the Holy Mountain. Tormented by his conscience, he desired to wash his sins in his own blood, so he went to Smyrna, where he showed a Cross and an icon of Christ's Resurrection to the Turks. He was beheaded on April 19th, 1819, at the age of nineteen. He appeared to his spiritual father, Germanos, after his death." (Prologue)

In this episode of Mindset Mastery Moments, Dr. Alisa Whyte welcomes Gabriela Embon BSc. — Author, Marriage Educator, Speaker, and Relationship Coach — for an empowering conversation on building strong, intentional relationships through mindset and conscious connection.Gabriela shares her extraordinary personal journey, including a life-changing decision to cancel her wedding just weeks before the big day—ultimately leading her to a deeply fulfilling 26-year marriage. Blending her engineering background with two decades of coaching experience, Gabriela introduces listeners to her powerful framework: The 4 Pillars to Engineer Legendary Marriages — ME, YOU, OUR, and US.Together, Dr. Alisa and Gabriela explore relationship dynamics with clarity and depth, challenging the most common myths, like “marriage takes your freedom” or “passion can't last.” This episode answers powerful questions such as:What is a Power Couple, and how do you become one?What does it mean to engineer a marriage?How do you know when you're drifting apart—and what can you do about it?How do you create a shared vision if you and your partner want different things?Can treating your relationship like a business partnership actually strengthen your bond?This conversation will shift your perspective on love and partnership, giving you mindset tools to reconnect, rebuild, and reimagine what's possible in your relationship.

These three sisters lived in Aquilea. When the Emperor Diocletian was visiting there, he learned that they were Christians and had them brought to him. When they would not deny Christ, they were cast into prison, then handed over to a general named Dulcitius for torture. Dulcitius conceived a passion for the sisters, and entered the prison planning to defile them; but when he tried to enter, he was deprived of his reason and fell upon the dirty pots at the entrance, embracing and kissing them until he was completely black with soot. Hearing of this, the Emperor appointed another general to torment the sisters. After terrible tortures Agape and Chionia were burned, but the sadistic general, knowing her pledge of virginity to the Lord, ordered Irene to be put in a brothel. By God's providence she was shot with an arrow before she could be forced to endure this fate.   So ends the version given in the Great Horologion. The Prologue gives a slightly different version: When Irene was being led to the brothel, an angel turned the soldiers back and led Irene to the top of a high hill. The next day the general came with his soldiers to capture her, but were unable to climb it. The general then ordered that Irene be shot with arrows.   St Anastasia, a prophetess in that town, gathered the bodies of all three sisters and gave them burial.

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We've begun Oathbringer, and already we know it's the Dalinar flashback book and that Dalinar was ... a bit different as a young man. This seems like it might be interesting.

Cornelius Vanderbilt was a force in 19th century America, playing a pivotal role in transitioning the U.S. economy from rural mercantilism to industrial corporate capitalism. Vanderbilt didn't just compete—he dominated; and didn't just dominate one industry—he conquered three: ferries, steamships, and railroads. He understood that power lay in controlling infrastructure and not just operating within it. His cutthroat tactics were both feared and admired but his vision for what the economy could be was undeniable.  This is the story of how Vanderbilt turned calculated aggression into an art form, how he endured more pain than his competitors, and how he built systems that outlived him.  Learn the mindset, strategies, and brutal lessons behind his dominance; the game of business hasn't changed as much as you think.  (02:20) Prologue (05:12) PART 1 - The Dutch Inheritance (08:21) The Young Boatman (12:30) Capitalizing on War (15:27) General Merchant of the Sea (19:29) PART 2 - The Meeting That Changed Everything (21:48) The Steamboat Wars (24:12) The Anti-Monopoly Crusader (27:06) The Rise of the Commodore (32:08) The Monopolist's Nemesis (34:58) PART 3 - Sole Control (37:28) Prometheus (40:18) Star of the West (44:06) Europe and Betrayal (48:15) The Independent Line (50:13) PART 4 - The Commodore's Return (51:55) Gray Eyed Man of Destiny (53:36) The Conspiracy (54:41) Finishing Walker (55:54) Conquering the Seas (58:13) America's Wealthiest Citizen (60:47) PART 5 - Vanderbilt's Railroad Dominance (01:01:59) The Path to Confrontation (01:03:37) The Breaking Point (01:04:43) The Power to Punish (01:06:32) The Collapse (01:07:50) The Silent Conquest (01:08:57) The Consolidation (01:10:54) The Legacy (01:12:15) FINAL PART - Vanderbilt: The Architect of Modern American Business (01:14:19) Reflections This episode is for informational purposes only and most of the research came from reading The First Tycoon by T.J. Stiles and Tycoon's War by Stephen Dando-Collins. Check out highlights from these books in our repository, and find key lessons from Cornelius Vanderbilt here — fs.blog/knowledge-project-podcast/outliers-cornelius-vanderbilt Upgrade — If you want to hear my thoughts and reflections at the end of all episodes, join our membership: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fs.blog/membership⁠⁠ and get your own private feed. Newsletter — The Brain Food newsletter delivers actionable insights and thoughtful ideas every Sunday. It takes 5 minutes to read, and it's completely free. Learn more and sign up at fs.blog/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week marks the 20th anniversary of Terri Schiavo's death. Over the next nine weeks, WORLD Radio is commemorating her death by presenting a remastered version of our true-crime podcast Lawless. You may remember the Terri Schiavo case as a bitter public feud over a severely disabled woman's right to die…or right to live. As Terri's husband, Michael Schiavo, sought to end her life, the case ignited a national firestorm that pulled in Congress, the American president, and even the Pope.By March 18, 2005, Terri had lived alone in a dark, tiny hospice room for four years. That morning, she was sitting up in a chair, unhooked to machines of any kind. Her aunt and sister were visiting. As Terri listened to them talk, she smiled. She had no idea that the State of Florida was about to dehydrate her to death.The World and Everything in It and Lawless is made possible by listeners like you. To support sound journalism, grounded in facts and Biblical truth, visit wng.org/donate. Thank you.

Sometimes, life's biggest mysteries require one very specific person to answer them. Visit thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners to sign up for our premium subscription.Prologue: 7-year-old Miles has lots of questions. More specifically, he has questions about the famous car chase from “The Blues Brothers” movie. We arrange for him to talk to stunt coordinator Gary Powell so he can get the answers he so desperately wants. (9 minutes)Act One: Producer Aviva DeKornfeld looks into why comedian Daniel Sloss's comedy special has been responsible for so many couples breaking up. (17 minutes)Act Two: We hear from Kwaneta Harris, a former nurse incarcerated in Texas, who is constantly asked for medical advice by her neighbors. (17 minutes)Act Three: Producer Diane Wu talks to Juna, a young woman who is getting advice from someone uniquely equipped to guide her to the love life she wants. (12 minutes)Transcripts are available at thisamericanlife.orgThis American Life privacy policy.Learn more about sponsor message choices.