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The rain is falling heavily above the forest as the surrounding foliage gets drenched. Rain is one of nature's best white noise for sleeping, as the consistent sound can help mask distractions that keep you awake while also allowing your mind a break from busy thoughts. Rain sounds for sleeping is perfect if you like a dynamic sound to sleep to but don't want something too distracting, like the TV or music. Listening to rain sleep noise is like a mental massage for your brain, it can be so satisfying! Sleeping to this the sound of rain for sleeping will make you look forward to bed time! Don't fear another sleepless night by playing this rain sleep sound as you go to bed. Good night!At Relaxing White Noise, our goal is to help you sleep well. This episode is twelve hours long with no advertisements in the middle, so you can use it as a sleeping sound throughout the night. Listening to our white noise sounds via the podcast gives you the freedom to lock your phone at night, keeping your bedroom dark as you fall asleep. It also allows you to switch between apps while studying or working with no interruption in the ambient sound.Contact Us for Partnership InquiriesRelaxing White Noise is the number one destination on YouTube for white noise and nature sounds to help you sleep, study or soothe a baby. With more than a billion views across YouTube and other platforms, we are excited to now share our popular ambient tracks on the Relaxing White Noise podcast. People use white noise for sleeping, focus, sound masking or relaxation. We couldn't be happier to help folks live better lives. This podcast has the sound for you whether you use white noise for studying, to soothe a colicky baby, to fall asleep or for simply enjoying a peaceful moment. No need to buy a white noise machine when you can listen to these sounds for free. Cheers to living your best life!DISCLAIMER: Remember that loud sounds can potentially damage your hearing. When playing one of our ambiences, if you cannot have a conversation over the sound without raising your voice, the sound may be too loud for your ears. Please do not place speakers right next to a baby's ears. If you have difficulty hearing or hear ringing in your ears, please immediately discontinue listening to the white noise sounds and consult an audiologist or your physician. The sounds provided by Relaxing White Noise are for entertainment purposes only and are not a treatment for sleep disorders or tinnitus. If you have significant difficulty sleeping on a regular basis, experience fitful/restless sleep, or feel tired during the day, please consult your physician.Relaxing White Noise Privacy Policy© Relaxing White Noise LLC, 2026. All rights reserved. Any reproduction or republication of all or part of this text/visual/audio is prohibited.
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Forty days lost in the Amazon rainforest.
This one's for anyone who's ever wanted to fall asleep to the sound of rain without actually getting rained on. I imagined a bed with the windows open, somewhere deep in a tropical forest at night... the air thick and warm, rain tapping steadily on leaves just outside, and nothing else demanding your attention. There's something about that kind of rain, the layered, textured sound of it hitting a whole canopy instead of just a roof, that feels different from a normal rainstorm. More alive, somehow.The script leans into that feeling, guiding you to relax through your whole body while the rain keeps its own quiet rhythm in the background. It's slow on purpose, no rush to get anywhere, just permission to sink in and let the forest do the rest. If you've had a version of this you loved before, or there's a setting you'd want next, I'm always open to it... this stuff works best when it's actually built around what helps people sleep, not just what sounds nice on paper.—
Mike, Scott, and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today we discuss best resorts for a nice pool day for a multi-generational family coming off a great Disney Cruise! We also discuss the value of the Rainforest Room pass with Disney Cruise Line to each of us and how it might change from itinerary-to-itinerary and ship-to-ship. Also, we help a listener plan a long weekend at Walt Disney World with some specific goals in mind! This and much more on today's show! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
Send us Fan MailToday, we begin by looking ahead to Betsey Newenhuyse's upcoming three-week adventure in Costa Rica, where she'll explore the rainforest and indulge her family's passion for birding. I also share highlights from four memorable days in Park City, Utah, with my three brothers - a rare gathering of just the four of us. Between hot air ballooning, river rafting, and long conversations filled with memories, laughter, and hopes for the future, it became a time I'll treasure for years.Then we shift to the unsettling congressional hearing targeting Dr. Anthony Fauci. It brought back memories of those frightening early days of the pandemic and how quickly a public health crisis became a political battleground. We discuss Fauci's remarkable career under Dr. Francis Collins, the honors he received from both George W. Bush and Donald Trump. Figures like Rand Paul and Adam Kinzinger have become part of a much larger story about truth, politics, and public trust.From there, we talk about the rapidly approaching midterm elections. We review Pete Buttigieg's growing national presence - and the disturbing rise of political intimidation. Finally, we end with a discussion of that remarkable Concert for Peace featuring Pope Leo, Andrea Bocelli, inspiring young voices from war-torn countries around the world, and a moving rendition of "Amazing Grace" that left both of us reflecting on what reconciliation might actually look like.Ken's Substack: The Concert of Peace - Amazing Grace, How Sweet the SoundSupport the showBecome a Patron - Click on the link to learn how you can become a Patron of the show. Thank you!Ken's Substack PageThe Podcast Official Site: TheBeachedWhiteMale.com
Fresh from winning the 2026 Miles Franklin Award, writer and artist Omar Musa joins Global Roaming to take us into the rainforests of Borneo, a place where environmental destruction, colonial history, economic development and cultural identity collide.Drawing on the themes of his award-winning novel Fierceland, Musa explores how palm oil transformed Malaysian Borneo: lifting many families out of poverty while accelerating the loss of rainforest, Indigenous lands, languages and traditions.With Hamish Macdonald and Geraldine Doogue, he discusses the enduring legacy of colonialism in Southeast Asia, the tensions between multiculturalism and nationalism, Australia's relationship with the region, and his own journey growing up between Queensland and Borneo.It's a conversation about memory, belonging, faith, identity and one of the world's most remarkable forests.Guest: Omar Musa, Author of 2026 Miles Franklin award winning novel FiercelandGet in touch:We'd love to hear from you! Email us at global.roaming@abc.net.auFind all the episodes of Global Roaming now via the ABC Listen App or wherever you get your podcasts.
Hundreds of people have been arrested across the Amazon this month in a sweeping five-country law enforcement operation going after a host of crimes in the world's largest rainforest. Also, the Indian capital finds a creative way to beat the heat. And, France's first “House of Diversity” opens in Lyon. Plus, a century of Persian music in Iran. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
In this uplifting episode, Jed welcomes back Kathy McMillan, ASL interpreter, children's librarian, and creator of the new picture book series "Sign the Seasons." Kathy shares how the four-book series—starting with Sign the Seasons: Fall—invites kids and families to learn American Sign Language through everyday seasonal concepts like trees, squirrels, and weather. She explains how Familius Publishing partnered with her in a uniquely thoughtful way, involving her in every stage of illustration and bringing in both an ASL/Deaf culture advisor and an early childhood education advisor (a Coda) to ensure the books are accurate, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate. Kathy talks about her journey from children's librarian to nationally certified interpreter, and how signing with her own hearing son from birth transformed their communication. She busts the myth that signing stops kids from talking, emphasizing that communication begets communication and that signing supports early literacy, emotional regulation, and strong parent–child connection. Along the way, she offers fascinating insights into Deaf culture, ASL "accents," and even emerging sign languages like Nicaraguan Sign Language. In the second half of the episode, Jed is joined by author Ashley Mosley and conservation biologist Michael Windelspecht to celebrate their picture book "This Birdie Told Me." Inspired by a real scarlet macaw ambassador at the Belize Zoo, the story gently introduces young readers to endangered species, rainforest habitats, and the importance of knowing who you are. Ashley and Michael share how their books, classroom toolkits, and conservation partnerships in Belize help kids everywhere fall in love with wildlife—and feel empowered to protect it.
The rainforests of Eastern and Northeastern Australia harbor many species of birds found almost nowhere else. This Eastern Whipbird — which is more often heard than seen — hangs out in the dense understory. Easier to lay eyes on is the large, pigeon-like Wompoo Fruit-Dove. Feathered in a stunning combination of green, purple, and yellow, this bird is clearly named for its voice. And a pig-like grunting on the forest floor tells us we're in the company of the Southern Cassowary. Its helmet — called a casque — makes it look as much like a dinosaur as any living bird. More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
A 47-meter high research crane in Australia's Daintree rainforest has been home to a special resident for years: A pair of ospreys use the plant as a breeding ground. Millions of people watch via webcam how birds nest there and raise their young. Benjamin Kanthak talks to correspondent Barbara Barkhausen about this unusual connection between technology and nature. - Ein 47 Meter hoher Forschungskran im australischen Daintree-Regenwald ist seit Jahren die Heimat eines besonderen Bewohners: Ein Fischadlerpaar nutzt die Anlage als Brutplatz. Millionen Menschen verfolgen per Webcam, wie die Vögel dort nisten und ihre Jungen aufziehen. Benjamin Kanthak spricht mit Korrespondentin Barbara Barkhausen über diese ungewöhnliche Verbindung zwischen Technik und Natur.
Photographer Art Wolfe on Acts of Faith, Religion, Culture, and Celebrations of Humanity Through Photography.Art Wolfe is an American photographer and conservationist, internationally known for color images of landscapes, wildlife, and native cultures. He's photographed wildlife, scenes, and people on every continent.Wolfe has published more than 120 books over his 50-year career including Vanishing Act, The High Himalaya, Water: Worlds between Heaven & Earth, Tribes, Rainforests of the World, and The Art of Photographing Nature. His newest book, Acts of Faith, will be released in October, 2026.Notable Links:Art Wolfe WebsiteArt Wolfe InstagramOrder Art's new book, 'Acts of Faith'*******MUENCH WORKSHOPS GIVEAWAY** Win a free workshop with me to Bosque del Apache, New Mexico in January, 2027. Application is free! CLICK HERE to learn more.*****This episode is brought to you by Kase Revolution Plus Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, Ultra-Low Reflectivity, zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit. beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.Follow Richard Bernabe:Substack: https://richardbernabe.substack.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bernabephoto/Twitter/X: https://x.com/bernabephotoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bernabephoto
Chris and Amy discuss the crazy heat and humidity; Chris was in Chicago and went to a concert where phones were banned; Kate Thompson explains Prop U on the County ballot; Matt Pauley isn't sure what will happen with Cardinals; Andrew Egger covers Washington DC for The Bulwark; Keith Poe tags sharks.
Children expect wonder -- and that can be an example for adult believers as well! Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
Episode #433 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth put on their explorer hats and take a trip down to the Amazon. Grab your machete and bug spray! From lost cities and hidden gold to survival horror where the jungle waits you out, the rainforest has never been one single thing. We'll go from a dinosaur-infested Amazon speedway to a Sierra cue that nobody heard for thirty years, through helicopter raids, a Rio street party, and one goodbye that tends to leave people misty-eyed. Don't get lost! Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Ceiba Jungle from Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure [Soundelux Media Labs, 1994] Rio Rider from Cruis'n Exotica [Vince Pontarelli, 2000] River Raid from Jungle Strike [Brian Schmidt, 1993] Eagle Song - Original Version -Unused- from Lost Secret of the Rainforest [Dan Kehler, 1993] Jungle Base -Mission 01- from G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero [Nobuyuki Shioda & Yūsuke Takahama, 1991] Amazon Rider Koko ni Ari from Kamen Rider: Climax Heroes Fourze [Shunsuke Kikuchi/Akihiko Ishikawa, 2011] Amazon Women From Space -RB2 Mix- from Rocketbirds 2: Evolution [New World Revolution, 2017] The Search for El Dorado from Uncharted: Drake's Fortune [Greg Edmonson, 2007] Sad But True from Green Hell [Adam Skorupa, 2019] Noctilum -Night- from Xenoblade Chronicles X [Hiroyuki Sawano, 2015] Banquest Rainforest from Chicory: A Colorful Tale [Lena Raine, 2021] Jungle from Terraria [Scott Lloyd Shelly, 2011] Hillside Plaza Alternative -Brazil Stage- from Street Fighter V [Hideyuki Fukasawa, 2016] Goodbye Paititi from Shadow of the Tomb Raider [Brian D'Oliveira, 2018] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously
Ever wish you could just... teleport into a rainforest at night and let it rock you to sleep? That's basically what this one does. It's a guided sleep hypnosis journey through a tropical rainforest... warm air, rain on broad leaves, that whole deep, earthy hum of a forest at night... paired with a third eye visualization to help your mind stop spinning and just settle.You'll breathe through it, sink into the warmth, and let your eyelids get pleasantly, comfortably heavy until sleep just... happens. No effort needed. Perfect for anyone who struggles to switch their brain off at night or just wants to drift somewhere lush and calm before bed.Sweet dreams,Andrew
In this episode of The Josh's Frogs Podcast, Josh talks with Aaron Capouellez from PA Woods & Forests, a traveling nonprofit conservation organization and media brand dedicated to reptile and amphibian ecology in Pennsylvania.Aaron shares the inspiring story behind Frog Week, and breaks down how he's using media, bioacoustics, and community engagement to protect native species. From educating over 2,000 students to protecting suburban frogs, Aaron proves that you don't need a massive grant or even a rainforest to make a real difference in wildlife conservation.
Tap along with Brad Yates to support the rainforests while also easing the feelings of overwhelm, grief, or helplessness that can arise when we care deeply about the planet.
It's been two years since we last discussed the Amazon on Do You Really Know, and even in that time, the outlook for the world's largest tropical rainforest has worsened significantly. A report called “Amazonia against the Clock” was released in September, warning that the rainforest could reach a point of no return as soon as 2025. A study published in Nature Climate Change journal in March 2022 explained that three quarters of the Amazon has lost some of its resilience since the turn of the century. That means it's recovering more slowly from events like droughts and fires affecting it. This is largely down to less water evaporating from leaves within the forest, which in turn means less rain. The more deforestation there is, the more the problem is exacerbated; it's a vicious circle. What are the possible consequences? Has the destruction of the Amazon worsened in recent years? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Why do we celebrate Halloween? Why do we change clocks twice per year? What is ghosting? A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 11/2/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Frank and Rivka come together for an MVC duet to discuss one of the podcast's most requested movies: FernGully: The Last rainforest. Often referred to as the "Millennial Silent Spring," the duo explores whether this animated classic is truly an eco-activist film…or whether it's doing more favors for Big Oil than it realizes.
Drift into deep relaxation with 2 hours of steady tropical rain sounds flowing through a vibrant rainforest. Listen to the gentle rhythm of raindrops falling through dense jungle leaves, creating a rich and natural soundscape perfect for sleep, studying, meditation, reading, or focused work. The continuous rainfall helps mask distractions, calm the mind, and create a peaceful atmosphere that feels like being surrounded by nature in the heart of the tropics. Let the soothing rain carry you into a state of comfort, concentration, and restful sleep.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asmr-rain-recordings--5347561/support.Lose the AD intros by becoming a subscriber!https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asmr-rain-recordings--5347561/support
Reef and Rainforest tour guide Steven Gill is on a mission to bug you... in the best possible way. Armed with a camera, a handful of LEGO bricks and an infectious love for the tiny creatures we usually overlook, he's proving that the smallest critters often have the biggest personalities.Along the way we'll meet Katy Perry, get business advice from a cleaner wrasse, and explore the surprising connection between the world's oldest surviving rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. We'll discover why eels don't have genitals, why a clean car windscreen is actually bad news, and why monocultures are a terrible idea.www.gonebuggo.comwww.instagram.com/gone_buggowww.daintreetours.comwww.calypsoreefcruises.comSupport the showHelp Keep Word on the Reef Afloat!Please take 2 minutes to fill out our Word on the Reef Listener Survey to help us apply for funding for the show!PROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National StatementAustralian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate ChangeGreenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!WWF Australia: Protect NatureRising Tide: ...
Thinking about visiting Kuranda from Cairns? In this episode we share our experience riding the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over the World Heritage-listed rainforest, exploring Kuranda's colourful rainforest markets and returning on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway. This is one of our favourite day trips from Cairns. We cover what to expect, the best viewpoints, Barron Falls, practical tips and why this remains one of the most popular day trips in Far North Queensland. To find out more and see all the pics from this episode click here www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/149/kuranda
This is a story about a group of guys tearing down an entire forest with the biggest piece of machinery constructed by humans. One of them gets kidnapped by a fairy, and the other two inadvertently get controlled by the sludge demon that was sealed away in an ancient tree. That skeletal smoke monster was huffing and tweaking on the exhaust like a fiend, but in the end all you had to do was turn off the machine formally known as “The Leveler”. RIP to Jon "Death In FernGully"Our Links:Ian WolffeSend us Fan Mail
In this episode of ASK JANN, Jann and Sarah read listener messages and voicenotes starting with a very Canadian theme for Canada Day. Jann answers listener questions including what is her favourite thing about being Canadian? What else does she want to accomplish in entertainment? What was her favourite dish at her diner 'The Arden'? Does she have wedding jitters? Read more about what's going on with the Alberta mountain range & Danielle Smith HERE. #ASKJANN - want some life advice from Jann? Send in a story with a DM or on our website. Leave us a voicenote! www.jannardenpod.com/voicemail/ Get access to bonus content and more on Patreon: www.patreon.com/JannArdenPod Connect with us: www.jannardenpod.com www.instagram.com/jannardenpod www.facebook.com/jannardenpod Chapters (00:00) Introduction and Canada Day Celebration (00:25) Reflections on Canadian Identity and Diversity (01:55) The Wide Open Spaces and Salt Fields of Saskatchewan (04:35) Traveling in Canada: From Float Planes to Rainforests (06:13) Future Career Dreams: Hosting a Variety Show (07:23) Playing Listener Voice Notes and Community Engagement (08:41) Canadian Apologies and Cultural Traits (10:18) Political Discussions and Public Figures in Alberta (12:03) Danielle Smith and Political Perspectives (13:53) Listener Voice Notes and Personal Stories (16:52) Favorite Canadian Memories and Travel Experiences (19:02) The Arden Diner and Canadian Food Memories (22:02) Upcoming Wedding and Personal Milestones (23:00) Love at First Sight and Personal Relationships (24:23) Reflections on Love and Marriage in Canada (25:48) Discussion on Sex, History, and Cultural Attitudes (27:24) Will Planning and Leaving Personal Items Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hello, Beautiful...I'm so grateful you're here with me. Immerse yourself in the peaceful sounds of a lush rainforest as you prepare for sleep. These calming nature sounds help quiet the mind, reduce stress, and create the perfect environment for deep rest. Let the gentle rainforest ambience carry you into a night of peaceful sleep. Love,
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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Rainforest Market Revelations: Souvenirs of Sustainability Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-06-29-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een grijze ochtend in de regenwoudmarkt van Brazilië.En: It was a gray morning at the rainforest market in Brazilië.Nl: Vogels zongen hoog in de bomen en de lucht rook fris en levendig.En: Birds sang high in the trees, and the air smelled fresh and vibrant.Nl: Sander en Jasmijn stonden voor een rij kleurrijke kraampjes.En: Sander and Jasmijn stood in front of a row of colorful stalls.Nl: Ze waren op zoek naar souvenirs.En: They were looking for souvenirs.Nl: Sander glimlachte, vol enthousiasme.En: Sander smiled, full of enthusiasm.Nl: "Kijk, hier zijn de herbruikbare kokosnoten kommen.En: "Look, here are the reusable coconut bowls.Nl: Ze zijn geweldig en goed voor de natuur!"En: They are awesome and good for nature!"Nl: Jasmijn fronste.En: Jasmijn frowned.Nl: "Maar wat als ze breken in onze koffers?"En: "But what if they break in our suitcases?"Nl: Sander zuchtte en liep verder.En: Sander sighed and walked on.Nl: De markt was een doolhof van geuren en kleuren.En: The market was a maze of smells and colors.Nl: Overal waren mensen, kruiden, en veel handgemaakte producten.En: There were people everywhere, spices, and lots of handmade products.Nl: Uit een kleine houten kraam klonk vrolijke muziek.En: Cheerful music came from a small wooden stall.Nl: Een oude vrouw glimlachte en wenkte hen.En: An old woman smiled and beckoned them.Nl: Ze had armbanden en kettingen van zaden en hout.En: She had bracelets and necklaces made of seeds and wood.Nl: "Dit, Jasmijn," zei Sander, "is perfect.En: "This, Jasmijn," said Sander, "is perfect.Nl: Lokale ambacht, gemaakt van natuurlijke materialen."En: Local crafts, made from natural materials."Nl: "Maar hoe lang blijft het goed?"En: "But how long will it last?"Nl: vroeg Jasmijn.En: Jasmijn asked.Nl: Sander haalde zijn schouders op.En: Sander shrugged.Nl: "Het gaat om de betekenis, Jasmijn."En: "It's about the meaning, Jasmijn."Nl: Net toen Sander de armband in zijn hand legde, begon het te regenen.En: Just as Sander placed the bracelet in his hand, it began to rain.Nl: Een dikke, warme regen viel uit de hemel.En: A thick, warm rain fell from the sky.Nl: Mensen zochten snel beschutting.En: People quickly looked for shelter.Nl: Jasmijn zag hoe de regen neerstroomde, meegevoerd door de wind.En: Jasmijn saw how the rain poured down, carried by the wind.Nl: Sander keek bezorgd naar zijn papieren tas vol aankopen.En: Sander looked worriedly at his paper bag full of purchases.Nl: De armbanden glansden van de regen en droegen hun kleur nog trots.En: The bracelets shone from the rain and still proudly held their color.Nl: Toen de regen stopte, bladerde Jasmijn door de tas.En: When the rain stopped, Jasmijn browsed through the bag.Nl: Alles was intact.En: Everything was intact.Nl: "Ze zijn echt goed gemaakt," gaf ze toe.En: "They're really well made," she admitted.Nl: Haar ogen glansden van bewondering.En: Her eyes shone with admiration.Nl: Sander voelde opluchting.En: Sander felt relieved.Nl: "Zie je?En: "See?Nl: Handwerk van passie kan tegen een stootje," zei hij.En: Handwork with passion can withstand a beating," he said.Nl: Samen liepen ze verder, de regen achterlatend.En: Together they walked on, leaving the rain behind.Nl: De souvenirs waren niet alleen mooi, maar ook duurzaam.En: The souvenirs were not only beautiful but also durable.Nl: De ervaring had Sander's overtuiging versterkt.En: The experience had strengthened Sander's belief.Nl: Jasmijn, op haar beurt, was geraakt door de kracht van eco-vriendelijke producten.En: Jasmijn, in turn, was touched by the power of eco-friendly products.Nl: Hand in hand verlieten ze de markt, beide verrijkt door wat ze hadden geleerd.En: Hand in hand, they left the market, both enriched by what they had learned.Nl: Het regenwoud-ritme bleef achter hen zingen, symbool van de voortdurende schoonheid en kracht van de natuur.En: The rainforest rhythm sang behind them, a symbol of the continuous beauty and power of nature. Vocabulary Words:gray: grijzesmelled: rookfrowned: fronsteshelter: beschuttingsouvenirs: souvenirsenthusiasm: enthousiasmereusable: herbruikbarebroke: brekensighed: zuchttemaze: doolhofspices: kruidenhandmade: handgemaaktebeaconed: wenktebracelets: armbandennecklaces: kettingenseeds: zadennatural: natuurlijkemeaning: betekenisworriedly: bezorgdintact: intactadmiration: bewonderingrelieved: opgeluchtingpassion: passiedurable: duurzaamstrengthened: versterkttouched: geraaktrainforest: regenwoudvibrant: levendig
Jim Hill and Eric Hersey dig into a very Oz-heavy opening, from new Wicked-adjacent publishing news to the limited reopening dates for North Carolina's Land of Oz. Then they unpack the latest Halloween Horror Nights announcements, Universal Studios Hollywood's new security setup, and the early reactions to Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas. The episode wraps with a fond farewell to CityWalk Orlando's Hot Dog Hall of Fame and a deep dive into Steven Schussler, the Rainforest Cafe creator whose themed-dining imagination helped shape restaurants at Disney, Universal, and beyond. NEWS • Land of Oz tickets go on sale as the park prepares for its limited 2026 September operating dates. • Halloween Horror Nights adds the original house Madlands: Caged Cannibals to the Orlando lineup. • H.R. Bloodengutz returns with a new Halloween-focused haunted house and plenty of old-school HHN lore. • Universal Studios Hollywood shifts security screening to new perimeter hubs around CityWalk. • Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas faces early online criticism ahead of its July 1 opening. FEATURE • Eric shares his last visit to Hot Dog Hall of Fame before the CityWalk favorite closes in July. • Jim looks back at Steven Schussler's path from Rainforest Cafe to T-Rex, Yak & Yeti, The Boathouse, and Hot Dog Hall of Fame. • The hosts explain how themed dining, oversized ambition, and a house full of animatronic animals helped reshape restaurants at Disney and Universal. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia, Instagram: @JimHillMedia, Website: jimhillmedia.com • Eric Hersey - X/Twitter: @erichersey, Instagram: @erichersey, Website: strongmindedagency.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR Planning a trip to Universal Orlando or Walt Disney World? Visit UnlockedMagic.com to save on theme park tickets and select after-hours event tickets. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Could Puerto Rico be hiding one of the biggest alien secrets on Earth? Deep within the mist-covered mountains of El Yunque National Forest, locals have reported UFO sightings, strange creatures, unexplained disappearances, and mysterious lights for decades. Some believe the rainforest conceals hidden underground bases connected to the deepest point in the Atlantic Ocean—the Puerto Rico Trench. Others claim secret military operations, the Arecibo Observatory, and even ancient Taíno spiritual traditions may hold the key to understanding what is really happening. In this episode of The Rabbit Hole: Conspiracy Theories, we investigate the legends surrounding El Yunque, the Chupacabra, Project Blue Book files, the 1973 student encounters, the Aguadilla UAP incident, the Puerto Rico Trench, and theories involving extraterrestrial activity beneath the island. Are these stories evidence of alien visitors, government experiments, ancient spiritual forces, or simply a collection of mysteries that have grown into one of the world's most fascinating conspiracy theories? Follow me down the rabbit hole as we explore the aliens of Puerto Rico. www.stayskeptical.com Wise Wolf Gold: https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgs Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcwvgWpPz8GqLxNwpeJM7AHqBJL2O3JWVdE8ggKK7_8/edit?usp=sharing Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this episode, I sit down with LA based visual artist, illustrator, climate strategist, birder, wildlife photographer, and outdoor adventurer Valeree Catangay at the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook in Los Angeles, California. Val takes me through her Long Beach roots, how Animal Planet and Tree Musketeers sparked her love for nature, and a formative Earth Watch scholarship trip to Texas studying whooping crane ecosystems. She shares how birding became a grounding practice during a tough season of life and naturally led her into wildlife photography, plus how her plein air painting community, Warrior Painters, makes her hyper-aware of light, weather, and seasonality. We also get into her Coastal Connections zine inspired by the Audubon Coastal Leadership Program, practical ways to plug into LA's environmental community, her favorite local spots (Anza-Borrego, Sepulveda Basin, Ballona Wetlands), her Brower Youth Award and UCLA Environmentalists of Color Collective work, her sustainability role at Earth Justice, completing the Sierra Club Wilderness Travel Course, and birding and travel experiences in Peru and the Philippines.Follow Valeree on IG:https://www.instagram.com/valereeplantshttps://www.instagram.com/valoutdoorshttps://www.instagram.com/valereecatLean more about Valeree and support her work on https://www.valereecatangay.com/Follow Just Trek on https://instagram.com/just.trekShop Just Trek merch on https://www.justtrek.net/shopBecome a Just Trek Patron member on https://www.patreon.com/justtrekListen to more podcast episodes on https://www.justtrek.netWant to send me a message? Email me at justtrekofficial@gmail.com or DM on Instagram @just.trek
A clear tropical stream winds its way through the rainforest, flowing gently over smooth stones as birdsong drifts softly from the surrounding canopy. This immersive soundscape blends the steady murmur of water with light birdsong to create a peaceful setting for sleep, relaxation, meditation, study, and quiet moments of reflection. The soothing sound of flowing water can help mask distractions and create a consistent, natural backdrop that many listeners find calming and restorative. Combined with the subtle presence of rainforest birds, this extended soundscape fosters a sense of connection with nature while encouraging the mind and body to slow down. Whether you're looking to fall asleep, focus on work, ease stress, or simply bring the atmosphere of a tropical rainforest into your home, these gentle natural sounds offer hours of uninterrupted escape into a world of flowing water and lush greenery. Your likes, shares, and subscriptions make a big difference. This independent podcast grows because of listeners like you. Download the Your Sleep Guru™ app for exclusive content, guided meditations, sleep stories, courses, and bonus episodes. Thank you for supporting independent podcasting and being part of the Your Sleep Guru community.
In this mini episode we read listener submitted stories about a camper who helped cover her roommate's portion of the rent only to find that she is funding the Rainforest Cafe, a camper whose cute little Irish getaway became a PetCo disaster, and a camper who had a scary run in with an alligator (and it WASN'T Princess Girl).Sponsors:➜ Go to Progressive.com to see if you could save on insurance.➜ Go to BollAndBranch.com/camp (and use code: camp) to get up to 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets. Exclusions apply. See site for details.Want BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON!Check out our website and submit your inquiries for advice, juicy gossip, confessions, and horror stories!Camp Songs: Listen on Spotify here or Listen online here!Social Media:Camp Counselors TikTokCamp Counselors InstagramCamp Counselors FacebookCamp Counselors TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tropical rainforests are stunning places. Despite covering a small part of the Earth's surface, they support half of the world's biodiversity. The variety of lifeforms stands out visually in stunning color, and in sound through the strange and beautiful calls of birds. Today is World Rainforest Day, which recognizes the importance of safeguarding rainforests for future generations. More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In this act, Demi feels sickened to tell the truth, Roman eats up a bigger budget, and Rina lets the smaller voices guide her to a humbler lifePlayset: Hollywood Wives - By: Jobe BittmanYou can follow Lucci at @LucciisGucciYou can find or contact us on most socials all @PulpPanicPodCW: Profanity, Sexual Content, Violence, Animal Violence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Spend the night beside a waterfall, hidden within a tropical rainforest. Water flows steadily over moss-covered rocks, while gentle birdsong drifts through the canopy, creating a rich, immersive natural soundscape designed to help you unwind, relax, and sleep. Many people find natural water sounds soothing because they offer a steady acoustic backdrop that can help mask distractions and promote a sense of calm. Whether you're looking to fall asleep faster, create a relaxing atmosphere at home, or simply escape into nature for a while, this extended rainforest soundscape invites you into a world of flowing water, lush greenery, and natural rhythms. Your likes, shares, and subscriptions make a big difference. This independent podcast grows because of listeners like you. Download the Your Sleep Guru™ app for exclusive content, guided meditations, sleep stories, courses, and bonus episodes. Thank you for supporting independent podcasting and being part of the Your Sleep Guru community.
Hello, Beautiful...I'm so grateful you're here with me. Immerse yourself in peaceful rainforest sounds designed to calm your body and quiet your mind before sleep. This relaxing nature ambience features soothing jungle sounds and gentle nighttime white noise perfect for deep sleep, meditation, studying, and stress relief. Let the rainforest surround you with calm and tranquility tonight. Love,
Hannah and Ryno are at Disney Springs for food, fits, and hopefully some fun. In this episode of The Disney Dining Show, the two are making Rain Forest Cafe their entire personality and committing to the bit with some new outfits from gift shop. Will the food be as good as the looks? Hear what they think!Links:Important DIS links for more information!Support us on Patreon and receive exclusive content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Get David's book here: https://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/.../rainforest-radicals/ Rainforest Radicals presents the first history of one of the most innovative and successful environmental organizations of the late twentieth century. Rainforest Action Network emerged in 1985, when it took over a fledgling effort to protect rainforests from transnational corporations funding the expansion of tropical cattle ranching. It excelled at using nonviolent, civil disobedience in dramatic campaigns that captured the attention of the public, media, and RAN's corporate adversaries. As a result, two decades later rainforest conservation went from a niche academic topic to a fixture in American popular culture, the rights of Indigenous people had gone from ignored or romanticized to at least considered in discussions of the management of their ancestral homelands, and RAN had scored a series of victories over some of the planet's largest corporations. In Rainforest Radicals David Benac traces the evolution of RAN and radical, transnational grassroots environmentalism through the four campaigns identified at the group's founding: rainforest beef, Hawai‘ian rainforests, tropical timber, and multinational development banks. Forty years after RAN's inception, there is much to learn from how it organized people in small towns and large cities across the United States, created alliances that spanned oceans, and inspired a new movement that integrated human rights, Indigenous sovereignty, and environmental protection to challenge multinational corporations, national governments, and neocolonial corporate-led globalism. Through more than thirty oral histories, including those of key players from different eras of RAN's history as well as leaders from other environmental and Indigenous rights organizations, Rainforest Radicals provides unparalleled insight into the network. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop READ THE WEEKLY TIR NEWSLETTER HERE: https://www.patreon.com/collection/1853497 Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents? Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as well, (specially YouTube!) THANKS Y'ALL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9WtLyoP9QU8sxuIfxk3eg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thisisrevolutionpodcast/ Twitter: @TIRShowOakland Instagram: @thisisrevolutionoakland Substack: https://jmylesoftir.substack.com/.../the-money-will-roll... Read Jason Myles in Current Affairs Magazine here: https://www.currentaffairs.org/.../donald-trump-is-a-pro... Read Jason Myles in Damage Magazine https://damagemag.com/2023/11/07/the-man-who-sold-the-world/ Read Jason in Black Agenda Report: https://www.blackagendareport.com/rainbow-and-machine S
Later I'll drop in some game box cover images of the titles discussed: Hutan Life in the Rainforest (2025) Biathlon Blast (2025) Formidable Farm (2025) Oranges & Lemons (*2024) Orbit (2025) Star Wars Battle of Hoth (2025) Wingspan Americas expansion (2026) - Hummingbirds RA & Write (2025) 1975 White Christmas (2025) Tenby (2025) Piñatas (2025, but Voodoo Prince) 3 Witches (2025) Tango (*2024) One Round (2025)
Joshua Silver has spent two decades in embedded payments. Before co-founding Rainforest, he built Patient Co, a healthcare payments business scaled to billions in processing volume and tens of millions of patients, then spent several years consulting with software founders on building their payments programs. Rainforest is payments as a service, purpose-built for vertical SaaS — and in this conversation Joshua makes a compelling case that embedded payments is not just a revenue opportunity but a competitive moat.What We CoveredWhy vertical SaaS companies are still leaving money on the table with embedded paymentsThe gap in the market Rainforest was built to fillHow payfac as a service works and who it is designed forWhy the number of registered payfacs is shrinking, not growingThe $5 billion volume threshold for when becoming a full payfac makes economic senseHow Rainforest differentiates from Stripe and Adyen for vertical SaaS platformsVertical-specific risk models versus general-purpose toolsRainforest's real-time ledger and what it unlocks for complex payment structuresAdding PayPal and Venmo for untapped vertical SaaS marketsExpanding into Canada and building the playbook for international growthHow AI is being used across the business and the rising threat of AI-driven fraudWhat success looks like for Rainforest in the next five yearsKey TakeawaysEmbedded payments builds a moat. Joshua's closing point is the sharpest: once merchants are running their money through your software platform, competitors face a much harder job dislodging you. Payments isn't just a revenue line — it's a retention strategy.Vertical-specific risk models matter enormously. Stripe and Adyen have to serve everyone, so their risk tooling is built for the lowest common denominator. Rainforest has built models tuned to individual verticals — lawn care looks different from HVAC, which looks different from nonprofit donations — and it takes the fraud liability rather than passing it to the platform.The $5 billion payfac threshold is the new reality. A decade ago the rule of thumb was around $1 billion in card volume. Regulatory and compliance burdens have risen so sharply that Joshua now puts the threshold at $5 billion with line of sight to $10 billion before it makes economic sense to go full payfac.A real-time ledger is a competitive differentiator. Most legacy processors are batch-based, settled overnight on mainframes. Rainforest's ledger is real-time, enabling split payments, franchise fee hierarchies, and complex billing structures that batch systems simply cannot support.About Joshua SilverJoshua Silver is co-founder and CEO of Rainforest, a payments-as-a-service company purpose-built for vertical SaaS platforms. Before Rainforest, he co-founded Patient Co, scaling it to billions in healthcare payments volume before a sale, and subsequently consulted with software founders on building their payments businesses. He has been working in embedded payments for twenty years.Connect with Fintech One-on-One:Tweet me @PeterRentonConnect with me on LinkedInFind previous Fintech One-on-One episodes
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Dr. Rosa Vasquez Espinoza is a Peruvian scientist and explorer. In this episode she shares stories of the spirits of the Amazon like the infectious tunchi, the feared chullachaki, and the Amazonian bigfoot. She discusses her work as a scientist and explorer, and her book The Spirit of the Rainforest. If anything you hear reminds you of your own experiences, or if you have any thoughts on the episode, you can send it to story@storieswithsapphire.com Read The Spirit of the Rainforest https://www.rosavespinoza.com/book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Amazon was one of the least explored frontiers on Earth… until now. Scientists are scanning the rainforest with advanced LiDAR technology to reveal lost structures hidden below the canopy for centuries. Could they finally uncover the legendary lost city of El Dorado?▀▀▀▀▀▀
Welcome to episode 402 of Growers Daily! We cover: today we are learning some lessons from the amazon (forest not website), tackling aphids in the greenhouse, and then how about some wheel hoeing? We are a Non-Profit!
For much of history, tree canopies were pretty much completely ignored by science. It was as if researchers said collectively, "It's just going to be empty up there, and we've got our hands full studying the trees down here! So why bother?" But then around the mid-1980s, a few ecologists around the world got curious and started making their way up into the treetops using any means necessary (ropes, cranes, hot air dirigibles) to document all they could find. It didn't take long for them to realize not only was the forest canopy not empty, it was absolutely filled to the brim with life. You've heard of treehouses? How about tree gardens?! This week, we bring you a story we first released in 2022. We journey up into the sky and discover forests above the forest. We learn about the secret powers of these sky gardens from ecologist Korena Mafune, and we follow Nalini Nadkarni as she makes a ground-breaking discovery that changes how we understand what trees are capable of. P.S. This episode is a layer cake of arboreal surprises (including the reappearance of a certain retired host. LATERAL CUTS:From Tree to Shining Tree (https://zpr.io/4cHtDdYTuNxT): The episode that started this journey, where we look down instead of up. EPISODE CREDITS: Reported by - Annie McEwen Produced by - Annie McEwen EPISODE CITATIONS: Videos - Inside the Fight to Save an Ancient Forest (and the Secrets it Holds) (https://zpr.io/XKipP2z4NFiM), by Michael Werner, Joe Hanson, and the PBS Overview team. We first learned about the magical world of the canopy from this beautiful video. It features Korena Mafune's research up in the treetops, as well as the people who have dedicated their lives to saving what's left of the old growth forests. We highly recommend checking it out! Signup for our newsletter!! It includes short essays, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show. Sign up (https://radiolab.org/newsletter)! Radiolab is supported by listeners like you. Support Radiolab by becoming a member of The Lab (https://members.radiolab.org/) today. Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @radiolab, and share your thoughts with us by emailing radiolab@wnyc.org.Leadership support for Radiolab's science programming is provided by the Simons Foundation and the John Templeton Foundation. Foundational support for Radiolab was provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Hi Radiolab listeners, we want to hear from you! Take this podcast survey and let us know how you feel about the show. It only takes about 20 minutes and your feedback will help us make our podcast better! There are no wrong answers, we want your honest takes. You can help out by taking the survey here (www.radiolab.org/survey).