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Captain Rhett Morris of morefishflorida.com has guided the greater Charlotte Harbor area for three decades — and he kept a catch log almost every day of it. That data now tells a story the numbers on Florida's coast are backing up: a steady, decades-long decline in snook, redfish, and trout that's accelerated since the mid-2000s. In this episode, Rhett walks Tom through what his records reveal, what actually caused the collapse (the record-shattering 2018 red tide, the nitrogen overload, and the algae that smothered the seagrass), and why Hurricane Milton turned out to be one of the best things to happen to the fishery in years. Then he lays out his proposal: treat Charlotte Harbor as a test zone, change the redfish and snook slot limits, and let the fishery become its own hatchery. It's not a mandate — it's the start of a conversation, and it comes with a real economic case for why even the developers should care. If it resonates, there's a petition at morefishflorida.com. As Rhett says, sharing it may matter even more than signing it.
"I Went Through Hell to Find Jesus" — Trupti's Incredible Testimony"I went through hell to find Jesus. I went through hell."Born during apartheid in what was then Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), Trupti grew up in a Hindu household. After a childhood marked by violence, fear, and a miraculous encounter with God at just four years old, her journey led her through years of searching — until a chance conversation with a Lyft driver changed everything.This is her story of survival, faith, family, and a radical encounter with Jesus that transformed her life from hell to joy and peace. Watch her full testimony of struggle, deliverance, and the transforming love of God."Parent Compass" is an award-winning television series bringing true stories of families whose lives were radically changed by the love of God. Every episode is completely funded by viewers like you. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1493/29?v=20251111
Born During Apartheid, She Heard God's Voice as a ChildBorn in Rhodesia during apartheid and raised in a Hindu home, Trupti grew up facing racial segregation, and a violent home life. At age 4, she was forgotten at home when her father had a near-fatal suicide attempt. It was then she first clearly heard God's loving presence call out to her. When 12 years old, she heard a voice tell her she would leave her country and be sent "into the world." Her journey took her from Zimbabwe to London to America, through a painful marriage, and ultimately to a life-changing encounter with Jesus.“Then she called the name of the Lord who spoke to her, ‘You are a God who sees me.'” Genesis 16:13In this Parent Compass episode as well, Trupti's children share what it's been like growing up with a mother who survived so much — and how her faith and resilience shaped their family.In her book, Esther's Soul: God's Love for Such a Time as This, available on Amazon, Trupti Desai poetically shares her journey from the dusty floors of an abandoned storefront in Zimbabwe to the stage at the Miss India Pageant and beyond. Heart-warming verse paints an image of overcoming obscurity, rejection, pain, abuse, and other entrapments. And the seeker within, always searching for the one thing, the one Person who can fill the emptiness sings these modern-day Psalms now that she has found a relationship with Jesus.A Poem by Trupti: releasing her from bondage to freedom in Christ“If the Son (Jesus Christ) sets you free, you will be free indeed.” John 8:36 NIVTRAPPEDMy life like a bird trapped in a dark cageNo idea of how to be freeHard to breathe. Cannot move. StuckSurviving in the only world I knowGod whispers in my ear fly little bird the door is open. You can be freeI look out for a moment. My heart leaps as it envisions a future that could beBut I am scared to leave as the cage comforts meIt is the only world I know. I resist. God persists.Years of whispers. Tempted by the open door.I escape the cage for moments, only to be attacked once more.Back to the cage the place that comforts meStuck not free, but the only world I know.Gods voice calls louder and says little bird be freeHow God how? Please stay with me.It is all an illusion. You are deceived.My mind transforms and now I seeI trapped myselfFly bird fly be free.I leave the cage. My life expands. I can breathe and I am free.God whispers in my ear be the eagle you were meant to bePossibilities are endless. A sense of power runs through me. I soar intothe sky and the world discovers the true me.I once was trapped and now I am freeTo have a conversation about Christ or to ask for prayer text or call 817-760-2643, or click the blue chat button in the right lower corner on parentcompass.tv.To be emailed information about Christ fill out the form at parentcompass.tv/know-christ.Subscribe for more true stories at parentcompass.tv/subscribe. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1493/29?v=20251111
"We're all Rhodesia now" is more than a provocative statement—it's a warning rooted in one of the 20th century's most misunderstood stories. In this episode of 1819 News: The Podcast, Bryan Dawson sits down with Peter Hammond, who grew up in Rhodesia, to uncover the history of Rhodesia, the birth of Zimbabwe, and why its lessons are becoming increasingly relevant in America and across the Western world. From Ian Smith and the Bush War to communism, Western civilization, South Africa, and the idea of "Global Zimbabwe," this conversation explores one of history's most controversial—and consequential—stories.
"We're all Rhodesia now" is more than a provocative statement—it's a warning rooted in one of the 20th century's most misunderstood stories. In this episode of 1819 News: The Podcast, Bryan Dawson sits down with Peter Hammond, who grew up in Rhodesia, to uncover the history of Rhodesia, the birth of Zimbabwe, and why its lessons are becoming increasingly relevant in America and across the Western world. From Ian Smith and the Bush War to communism, Western civilization, South Africa, and the idea of "Global Zimbabwe," this conversation explores one of history's most controversial—and consequential—stories.
Monica Pareschi"Ragazze squattrinate"Muriel SparkAdelphiwww.adelphi.itChiudere in una residenza edoardiana che ha visto tempi migliori un gruppo di ragazze smaniose di tuffarsi nelle delizie e nelle trappole della vita adulta in una metropoli appena uscita dalla guerra, documentarne le infatuazioni, gli eccessi, le goffaggini, le piccole e grandi défaillance: parrebbero i solidi presupposti di una commedia brillante. È quanto promette, sulle prime, questo romanzo, che diventa tuttavia ben di più e ben altro nelle mani di una scrittrice che ha fatto della commistione di toni e del depistaggio il suo marchio di fabbrica. In una Londra metafisica e postbellica, segnata dalle bombe e dai razionamenti non meno che dai fremiti che si accompagnano alle prospettive di pace, le giovani donne del May of Teck, benemerita fondazione per lavoratrici sotto i trent'anni, si scambiano cioccolato e crema idratante, bollini della tessera annonaria e confidenze sugli amori in corso o solo fantasticati, e un unico vestito davvero elegante, mentre giungono gli echi delle bombe sganciate su Hiroshima e Nagasaki. Saranno questi, insieme ad altri indizi più vicini, reali e letterari, a suggerire la presenza di forze oscure in agguato e a farci presagire l'evento atroce e insondabile che segnerà la loro vita e quella di chi gravita intorno a loro. Un ticchettio minaccioso, come di una bomba pronta a esplodere, che risuona fin dalle prime pagine di un romanzo che è esso stesso un ordigno esplosivo raffinato e spiazzante.Muriel Spark (Edimburgo, 1918 – Firenze, 2006) è stata una delle voci più originali e taglienti della letteratura britannica del Novecento. Nata da padre ebreo e madre cristiana, dopo gli studi si trasferì per alcuni anni in Rhodesia, per poi tornare in Gran Bretagna durante la Seconda guerra mondiale, quando lavorò per i servizi segreti britannici. Nel dopoguerra si dedicò alla poesia e alla critica letteraria, diventando redattrice del Poetry Review; nel 1954 si convertì al cattolicesimo, passaggio che considerò decisivo per la propria vocazione di romanziera.Esordì nella narrativa con The Comforters (1957) e raggiunse la fama internazionale con The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1961, La ragazza di talento), da cui fu tratto anche un celebre film. Tra le altre opere principali: Memento Mori (1959), The Girls of Slender Means (1963), The Mandelbaum Gate (1965, premiato con il James Tait Black Memorial Prize), The Public Image (1968) e The Driver's Seat (1970). Il suo stile, ironico e spiazzante, unisce precisione formale e un gusto quasi crudele per il paradosso morale.Visse a lungo a New York e poi a Roma, dove nel 1968 conobbe l'artista Penelope Jardine: insieme si stabilirono infine in Toscana, a Civitella in Val di Chiana. Fu insignita di numerosi riconoscimenti, tra cui l'Ingersoll Foundation T.S. Eliot Award (1992) e il David Cohen British Literature Prize (1997); nel 1993 fu nominata Dama Comandante dell'Impero Britannico.Monica Pareschi vive a Milano e da oltre vent'anni traduce autori di lingua inglese: tra gli altri Charlotte Brontë, Edith Wharton, Doris Lessing, Willa Cather, J.G. Ballard, Bernard Malamud, Shirley Jackson, Paul Auster, Alice McDermott, Hisham Matar, Mark Haddon, Muriel Spark e, più di recente, Claire Keegan, Christopher Isherwood, Tom Crewe, Ken Greenhall ed Emma Cline.Nel 2020 ha vinto il Premio Gregor von Rezzori per la traduzione di Cime tempestose di Emily Brontë (Einaudi, 2019); nel 2023 il Premio Fondazione Capalbio per la traduzione di Piccole cose da nulla di Claire Keegan. Insegna traduzione letteraria all'Università Cattolica di Brescia e lavora come editor freelance.È autrice di È di vetro quest'aria (Italic, 2014, Premio Renato Fucini) e della raccolta di racconti Inverness (Polidoro, 2024).Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/
On this episode of the TFW podcast, Matt & Rhodesia give their take on the week that was in WWE and pro wrestling!We begin by discussing what we did outside of wrestling this past week, the big talking points coming out of Saturday Night's Main Event including the usage of the New York Knicks players & Bayley's future in the WWE, CM Punk's impact on WWE programming, + MUCH MORE!⏱️ Chapters:0:00 Intro/Which free agent we want to see debut this weekend @ AEW Redemption5:43 Matt shares a story about putting out content and backlash on social media15:21 ‘Odyssey' non spoiler movie experience & Christopher Nolan's top movies21:48 ‘Saturday Night's Main Event' review including the women tag team title changing hands, New York Knicks players involvement, Lyra Valkyria vs Bayley, & CM Punk's impact on screen1:00:21 Updated SummerSlam card, biggest takeaway from ‘WWE RAW' this week, and talk on Big Cass's return presentation1:10:53 WWE creative not having anything for Jordynne Grace1:16:11 WWE Unreal season 3 release this past Tuesday1:18:05 ‘AEW Redemption/Dynamite' talk1:27:56 Rhodesia highlights her favorite match from this past week on WWE TV1:30:06 Next week's pod plans
How do you overcome war, trauma, loss, and life's greatest disappointments without losing hope?On this episode of This Week in America with Ric Bratton, Ric welcomes Christopher Beatton, author of Adversity, Adventure and Achievement: The Life and Times of Christopher Beatton.Christopher's extraordinary autobiography spans continents and decades, taking readers from his childhood in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) during a time of civil conflict to military service, spiritual searching, entrepreneurship, immigration to the United Kingdom, and ultimately a life transformed by faith.With honesty and remarkable insight, Christopher shares how adversity became the catalyst for personal growth rather than defeat. His journey includes surviving the emotional toll of war, spending nearly two decades in the Unification Church, building and rebuilding businesses through success and failure, enduring profound personal loss, and discovering a renewed relationship with Jesus Christ that became the foundation for a new chapter in his life.Throughout the conversation, Christopher reflects on resilience, emotional healing, purpose, and the lessons learned from a lifetime of extraordinary experiences. His story is both deeply personal and universally inspiring, offering hope to anyone facing life's unexpected challenges.In this episode you'll discover: What it was like growing up during the Rhodesian and Zimbabwean civil conflict. The emotional impact of military service during wartime. His experiences inside the Unification Church and the search for meaning. Lessons learned from entrepreneurship, success, and failure. How grief and personal loss reshaped his life. Why faith became the cornerstone of healing, resilience, and purpose. The inspiration behind writing Adversity, Adventure and Achievement. About This Week in AmericaThis Week in America with Ric Bratton is one of America's premier syndicated radio shows and podcasts, featuring conversations with bestselling authors, experts, innovators, and thought leaders from around the world. Heard on more than 100 radio stations and podcast platforms worldwide, each episode delivers engaging interviews covering history, faith, health, business, personal development, current events, and the stories that inspire and inform.Whether you're interested in overcoming adversity, inspiring true stories, faith, emotional resilience, entrepreneurship, personal growth, or modern history, Christopher Beatton's remarkable journey demonstrates how life's greatest trials can become the foundation for hope, wisdom, and lasting purpose. Don't miss this unforgettable conversation on This Week in America with Ric Bratton.Podcast KeywordsChristopher Beatton, Adversity Adventure and Achievement, autobiography, memoir, Zimbabwe, Rhodesia, Southern Rhodesia, Rhodesian Bush War, civil war, resilience, overcoming adversity, faith, Christian faith, redemption, personal transformation, emotional healing, grief, loss, entrepreneurship, business success, business failure, Unification Church, Moonies, spiritual journey, inspiration, perseverance, hope, personal growth, life lessons, author interview, memoir podcast, Christian author, motivational stories, This Week in America, Ric Bratton, syndicated radio, podcast interview
Robert concludes the life story of Ian Smith by explaining the Rhodesian Bush War, and how prejudice led to military disaster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second part of this 3-part series, filmmaker Tom Opre talks to a world-renowned scientist and speaker about growing up in a Rhodesia divided by civil war, forays into the military and parliament, and how tracking animals and enemies informed his attitudes and philosophies on nature and humankind's ultimate survival.
It's finally time for our episodes on Ian Smith, and the founding of Rhodesia! Buckle up for some racism kids. (2 Part Series)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trinity Anglican Seminary is built on the same daily prayer rhythms you practice every time you hit play. Morning Prayer. Evening Prayer. Weekly Eucharist. It's a place where chapel and classroom aren't two separate worlds, they're one. Whether you're pursuing a degree or exploring a certificate in Anglican studies, come experience being formed in community around study and prayer at Trinity. Registration is now open for their fall classes at tas.edu/dailyoffice.Morning Prayer for Thursday, June 18, 2026 (Proper 6; Bernard Mizeki, Catechist and Martyr in Rhodesia, 1896).Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter):Psalm 119:1-24Judges 1:1-21Galatians 3Click here to support The Daily Office Podcast with a one-time gift or a recurring donation.Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com.
Trinity Anglican Seminary is built on the same daily prayer rhythms you practice every time you hit play. Morning Prayer. Evening Prayer. Weekly Eucharist. It's a place where chapel and classroom aren't two separate worlds, they're one. Whether you're pursuing a degree or exploring a certificate in Anglican studies, come experience being formed in community around study and prayer at Trinity. Registration is now open for their fall classes at tas.edu/dailyoffice.Evening Prayer for Thursday, June 18, 2026 (Proper 6; Bernard Mizeki, Catechist and Martyr in Rhodesia, 1896).Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter):Psalm 119:25-48Ezekiel 37Acts 17:1-15Click here to support The Daily Office Podcast with a one-time gift or a recurring donation.Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com.
We begin the episode by discussing the NY Knicks winning the NBA championship and our experience with going to see Dave Chappelle in Detroit before getting into the wrestling talk.Topics this week include: Everything Bloodline, Oba Femi latest call out of Brock Lesnar, the King & Queen of the Ring updated brackets + MUCH MORE!0:00 Intro/New York Knicks winning the NBA championship08:55 Dave Chappelle comedy show thoughts15:51 Bloodline talk including Jacob being officially welcomed into the fold, Jey Uso's KOTR run, Solo's involvement, and is the storyline delivering?48:57 Oba Femi calling out Brock Lesnar57:25 Jade Cargill's hair mishap on ‘SmackDown'1:01:25 Rhodesia's most embarrassing moment in public1:05:33 Liv Morgan, Danhausen, and what curses we would lift in wrestling1:14:04 Updated brackets for the King & Queen Of the Ring1:17:55 Trick Williams, Ricky Saints, and Carmelo Hayes1:22:05 Seth Rollins vs Bron Breakker @ ‘Night of Champions'1:28:31 Quick hits for AEW including Jack Perry's contract status & the anniversary of CM Punk's AEW return for the debut of ‘AEW Collision'1:34:24 Movie talkWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:
On this episode we give our thoughts on the shocking finish on ‘WWE RAW' with Seth Rollins being knocked out of the King Of The Ring tournament and Matt tries to make sense of what could be coming due to this.We also talk Oba Femi and is this heading toward him wrestling both nights at SummerSlam, LA Knight and Jey Uso, Cody Rhodes and Gunther's storyline being rinse and repeat, Sami Zayn doing incredible work on “SmackDown”, Chad Gable's redemption story, Mercedes Moné return to ‘AEW Dynamite', AEW needing to make a big decision before ‘ALL IN', + MUCH MORE!0:00 Intro06:47 Seth Rollins losing his KOTR match and where does that leave the main event for SummerSlam with all parties involved (Oba Femi, LA Knight, and Jey Uso among others)29:44 Bron Breakker's uncertain future and “made men” in WWE44:50 Lyra Valkyria vs Sol Ruca from ‘WWE RAW'49:51 WWE running the same storyline back to back from Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes and now Cody and Gunther52:26 Chad Gable's redemption story55:33 Where does Rhodesia rank Penta in all time Luchadors59:30 Sami Zayn being an MVP on WWE TV1:03:44 Ilja Dragunov not a main event player?1:07:20 WWE moving the date for Money In the Bank again in New Orleans1:09:09 ‘AEW Dynamite' talk including Mercedes Moné returning, everyone coming after MJF, and Kevin Knight joining the Don Callis family1:16:40 Content talkWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:
Matt & Rhodesia are back to talk this past weekend's incredible El Grande Americano vs El Grande Americano mask vs mask match, WWE's Clash in Italy and the fallout from it all!0:00 Intro01:38 San Antonio Spurs going to the NBA Finals and Jay Z's performance at the Roots Picnic05:47 Mask vs Mask from AAA on Saturday night and Chad Gable20:32 Cody Rhodes vs Gunther26:59 Liv Morgan being in the queen of the ring tournament35:53 Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi 249:16 Jade Cargill vs Rhea Ripley 253:40 Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu Tribal Combat58:05 Roman & Cody loading back up1:09:41 That's Freakin' Conversations returning?Watch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:
Join Diana Brandl for an inspiring spotlight episode of Executive Office Insights with Atrayah Janhe, former Personal Assistant to Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Atrayah shares her diverse career path – from her start as a secretary and policewoman in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) to managing the Arch's office during his transition to retirement.She offers crucial insights into the evolution of the assistant role, arguing that while technology advances skills, human connection and Emotional Intelligence (EQ) are vital qualities often missed in today's fast-paced, remote work world. Discover the Arch's cherished routines (including hot chocolate and twice-daily tea times), the power of servant leadership, and why embracing the courage to "jump" into new opportunities is the key to becoming a Leader Assistant.Show notes → leaderassistant.com/378--It's the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”Your secret? You used Offsite. They handled the venues, negotiations, and logistics – so you could focus on shaping the experience.Sound too good to be true? It's actually within reach. (And it can even save you money.)See how at leaderassistant.com/offsite. --Are you ready to level up? Enroll in The Leader Assistant Academy at leaderassistant.com/academy to embrace the Leader Assistant frameworks used by thousands of assistants.More from The Leader Assistant...Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.comThe Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membershipEvents -> leaderassistantlive.comFree Community -> leaderassistant.com/community
"Hey White people, where y'all going? I'm Zimbabwean. I know this trend, and I am NOT going through this again." In this explosive episode, Patrick unpacks a viral, chilling warning from a Zimbabwean immigrant drawing a direct line between the historical collapse of Rhodesia and the modern, single-party-dominated American cities experiencing massive demographic shifts. When Robert Mugabe seized white-owned farms under the guise of "equity" in 2000, Zimbabwe's food production plummeted by 60%, and life expectancy for women crashed from 57 to just 34 years. The show confronts a hard, uncomfortable truth: across America, families are quietly abandoning major metros because they no longer feel safe, leaving behind a wake of rising crime, victim-mentality education, and chaotic urban lawlessness.We pull back the curtain on the institutional brainwashing driving this societal decay. From 53 arrests and confiscated weapons at a violent gathering in Chicago to an eighth-grade graduation in Louisville turned into a bitter grievance rally, our youth are being systematically radicalized to view America as an inherently oppressive nation. Meanwhile, on the streets of Newark, leftists form human blockades to protect criminal illegal aliens from deportation, while everyday citizens—like a fed-up trucker and families devastated by illegal immigrant crime—are left to bear the physical and economic fallout. The episode fearlessly exposes the modern anti-American narrative, confronting the erosion of personal accountability, the collapse of the nuclear family, and the deliberate rewriting of history that hides how the West actually led the world in abolishing slavery.Finally, the battle lines get deep. Patrick takes you inside his own war against the administrative state: Patrick Hogarty vs. Cherry Creek School District. While the Colorado school district faces a staggering $23 million budget shortfall and numerous civil rights lawsuits, they still find the capital to fund a bloated, 13-member "Equity" department led by an activist whose own social media features "Viva La Raza" and anti-ICE rhetoric. The district ruined a man's livelihood under the claim that loving America makes a teacher unfit to educate children—all while harboring radical ideologues in their own administration. Pat isn't backing down, and this episode is a fiery, unfiltered rallying cry for parents, patriots, and citizens ready to fight back against the forces tearing our nation apart from the inside out.
L.D. McCaa of Westley Richards dives deep into the history and performance of the .425 Westley Richards — one of the most unique and effective British dangerous game cartridges of the early 20th century. In this episode you'll learn: F.C. Selous story and how he tested his new .425 rifle, why Westley Richards created the first rebated-rim short magnum on a standard Mauser action, design details of those new rifles (drop-box magazines, stripper clip loading, feed clips, etc.), ballistics and real-world performance on buffalo, elephant, and Indian game, comparison to the .404 Jeffery and .416 Rigby, use by game departments in Uganda and Rhodesia, and current availability of brass, bullets (including Hammer), and new rifles If you love vintage British cartridges, dangerous game rifles, African hunting history, or classic bolt actions, this conversation is packed with rare insights and technical details you won't find anywhere else. Learn more about once forgotten classic rifle cartridges that are now making a big comeback here Sponsor: Make sure you're signed up for my email list by going to Biggamehuntingpodcast.com/ebook. You'll get my free E-BOOK when you do so and you'll also receive the emails I send out every weekday. If you like The Big Game Hunting Podcast you'll love those emails. Join the Big Game Hunting Podcast tribe for the potential opportunity to have a future podcast guest answer one of your questions on the air along with access to all my bonus material at www.patreon.com/biggamehunter Please hit that "SUBSCRIBE" or "FOLLOW" button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically!
Matt & Rhodesia begin this episode by discussing wrestling storylines where someone was obsessed before getting into AEW's latest PPV offering ‘Double Or Nothing', rumors of WWE looking to re-sign FTR, is Gunther really a career killer, Kaiser getting arrested last week, WWE Clash in Italy, + MUCH MORE!0:00 Intro02:03 Best obsessed storylines06:40 AEW DoN thoughts18:38 FTR heading back to WWE?21:17 Is Gunther really the career killer?26:24 Real life Chun Li28:32 A follow up to the ‘We Are The World' remake conversation31:09 Kaiser getting arrested last week33:48 WWE ‘Clash In Paris' previewConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:
In this episode of 1819 News: The Podcast, Bryan Dawson sits down with Aaron Miller, founder of the Institute for Christian Statecraft, for a deep conversation on Christianity, politics, leadership, and the future of Western civilization. They discuss what “Christian statecraft” actually means, why Christians can't retreat from politics, the importance of building generational inheritance, and how strong Christian leadership can reclaim culture and institutions. The conversation also explores Rhodesia, the failures of modern conservatism, the rise of Christian nationalism, and why young men are searching for purpose, mission, and truth in an increasingly hostile culture. If you've ever wondered how faith should shape politics—and why the future of America may depend on it—this episode is for you.
In this episode of 1819 News: The Podcast, Bryan Dawson sits down with Aaron Miller, founder of the Institute for Christian Statecraft, for a deep conversation on Christianity, politics, leadership, and the future of Western civilization. They discuss what “Christian statecraft” actually means, why Christians can't retreat from politics, the importance of building generational inheritance, and how strong Christian leadership can reclaim culture and institutions. The conversation also explores Rhodesia, the failures of modern conservatism, the rise of Christian nationalism, and why young men are searching for purpose, mission, and truth in an increasingly hostile culture. If you've ever wondered how faith should shape politics—and why the future of America may depend on it—this episode is for you.
Bill Wilson, founder of Wilson Combat, shares the story behind the 300 HAM'R — the AR-15 cartridge he designed to outperform the 300 Blackout and match the legendary 30-30 Winchester out of a 16″ barrel. In this wide-ranging conversation, Bill dives deep into why he moved away from high weight retention bullets, the devastating performance of Lehigh Controlled Chaos bullets, real-world results on 3,300+ feral hogs and African game (zebra, kudu, wildebeest, etc.), terminal performance testing, why faster twist rates matter more than most realize, and stories from multiple African safaris (including a wild 1979 hunt Rhodesia during the Bush War). Whether you're a hog hunter, AR enthusiast, handloader, or someone who wants to understand what makes a bullet truly effective, this episode delivers practical, no baloney insights from one of the most experienced voices in the firearms industry. Sponsor: Make sure you're signed up for my email list by going to Biggamehuntingpodcast.com/ebook. You'll get my free E-BOOK when you do so and you'll also receive the emails I send out every weekday. If you like The Big Game Hunting Podcast you'll love those emails. Join the Big Game Hunting Podcast tribe for the potential opportunity to have a future podcast guest answer one of your questions on the air along with access to all my bonus material at www.patreon.com/biggamehunter Please hit that "SUBSCRIBE" or "FOLLOW" button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! Resources Get a copy of Bill's book Guns, Shooting, & Hunting: What I've Learned In 60 Years here
Matt & Rhodesia start this episode by discussing Brock Lesnar's return to WWE by attacking Oba Femi on ‘RAW' and their issues with Gunther & Cody Rhodes while ending the episode by talking is the grass greener and this weekend's big WWE and AEW shows with a TON in between!Sit back, relax and enjoy the show!0:00 Intro0:026 WWE talks bringing back house shows this summer07:19 Brock Lesnar returning to WWE, Gunther & Cody Rhodes33:53 Austin Theory's progress report37:52 Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano on Netflix44:08 Roman Reigns & Jacob Fatu Tribal Combat52:24 Jey Uso breaking again on TV54:17 Who would be on their “We Are The World” remake57:34 Drake's Iceman release1:07:34 Misc thoughts on SmackDown & WWE's usage of Sol Ruca so far1:15:52 MJF discussing Malachi Black's run in AEW1:19:35 Is the grass greener on the other side?1:31:08 SNME & AEW Double or Nothing talkConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:
Matt & Rhodesia bring you a fun filled episode as they begin by discussing who's the LeBron James of the WWE/pro wrestling, a question surrounding comedy roasts, the acknowledgment ceremony of Roman Reigns from ‘WWE RAW” Monday, week 2 of the Oba Femi open challenge, updated news on Asuka and the John Cena Classic Tournament, RIP to Barry Blaustein, and MUCH MORE!0:00 Intro03:49 LeBron James and who is him in WWE24:17 The Rock appearing on ‘The Roast Of Kevin Hart' on Netflix and a question around comedy roasts36:10 Roman Reigns acknowledgement ceremony with the Uso's and Jacob Fatu from ‘WWE Raw”47:19 Week 2 of Oba Femi's open challenge53:40 Latest news on Asuka57:32 Grande Americano1:02:51 Updated thoughts on the John Cena Classic1:07:22 Is Paul Heyman being spread too thin?1:11:06 Remembering Barry BlausteinConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:
Matt & Rhodesia break down ‘Backlash' and get right into Asuka's potential retirement after her match with Iyo Sky. They also discuss the Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu match and the psychology used, John Cena's big announcement, and MUCH MORE!0:00 Did Asuka just retire?28:33 Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu39:06 John Cena's announcement42:09 Seth Rollins vs Bron Breakker58:33 Trick Williams & Sami ZaynConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:
This week on That's Freakin Wrestling, Matt & Rhodesia discuss the fallout from The New Day separation with WWE, whether Oba Femi should already be on SmackDown challenging Cody Rhodes, and why Roman Reigns vs Seth Rollins feels inevitable. Plus, our full WWE Backlash preview and predictions and MUCH MORE!0:00 Intro07:35 New Day leaving WWE33:00 WWE teasing Roman Reigns vs Seth Rollins41:53 Oba Femi open challenge & should he have been hot shotted to the title58:33 RIP to Ted Turner1:00:21 ‘Backlash' PreviewConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:
Matt & Rhodesia begin this episode by talking about how long they've been together, end it by reviewing the movie ‘Michael' and giving you a ton of wrestling talk in between with the WWE talent releases, Jacob Fatu and Roman Reigns storyline, thoughts on Oba Femi's open challenge, one of the hottest takes Rhodesia has ever given, + MUCH MORE!0:00 Intro04:56 WWE talent releases from last week28:24 Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu storyline talk50:40 Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker's promo segment from ‘WWE Raw'56:20 Oba Femi's open challenge1:05:35 Highlighting Becky Lynch & Roxanne Perez1:09:34 Rhodesia's hot take about Lyra Valkyria & Roxanne1:14:57 Tiffany Stratton winning the U.S. championship on ‘SmackDown'1:18:19 Fatal Influence debut on ‘SmackDown'1:21:12 ‘Michael' movie going experience1:28:10 ‘Michael' movie reviewConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:
Back from Las Vegas (and with a little bit of sleep), Matt & Rhodesia bring you their thoughts on WrestleMania 42 including the main event of CM Punk vs Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton, everything in between, and the week that was for them.Strap in and enjoy!0:00 Intro01:48 Quick non spoiler “Michael” movie thoughts05:40 Roman Reigns vs CM Punk from night 2 of ‘WrestleMania' & Roman Reigns's growth as a performer30:03 Jacob Fatu challenging Roman on ‘WWE RAW'34:12 Oba Femi & Brock Lesnar46:11 Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton50:38 Overall Mania thoughts1:02:07 Bianca Belair pregnancy announcement1:06:22 Cody and Punk1:10:10 WrestleMania week in Vegas conversation1:21:51 ConclusionConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:
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Now let's REALLY get to it!Matt & Rhodesia are joined by Brandon as they preview and discuss night 2 of WrestleMania 42.They grade each matches build, give their picks on who they think will win, and deep dive Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi and CM Punk vs Roman Reigns like only they can.WrestleMania weekend is here, let's talk about it!0:00 Intro01:34 Overall ranking of the Samoans04:27 Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi24:29 IC title ladder match30:52 Jade Cargill vs Rhea Ripley40:53 Finn Balor vs Dom Mysterio48:39 Sami Zayn vs Trick Williams59:17 CM Punk vs Roman ReignsConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:
In the 1st of 2 shows dropping this week, Matt & Rhodesia are joined by Brandon as they preview and discuss night 1 of WrestleMania 42.They grade each matches build, give their picks on who they think will win, what this weekend means to their wrestling fandom, + much more.This is a fun one, enjoy!0:00 Intro06:21 The significance of WrestleMania & what Mania weekend means to them21:29 Who's the one person that's missing Mania that absolutely shouldn't24:51 The Usos and LA Knight vs. IShowSpeed and the Vision31:02 Ranking Samoan's in regards to in ring work40:36 Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre46:54 Women's tag team match51:29 Becky Lynch vs AJ Lee59:54 Gunther vs Seth Rollins1:06:12 Liv Morgan vs Stephanie Vaquer1:14:05 Cody Rhodes vs Randy OrtonConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:
Matt & Rhodesia take a deep dive into the craziest, real life storyline in a couple of years in WWE with TKO head Ari Emanuel inserting Pat McAfee into the main event of WrestleMania.They also discuss the announced lineups for WrestleMania night 1 & 2, Chris Jericho returning to AEW last week on ‘AEW Dynamite', a potential double standard, Hulk Hogan's new Netflix documentary, + MUCH MORE!0:00 Intro0:31 Marriage and living arrangement talk7:26 The Pat McAfee & TKO bomb that dropped last week including Cody Rhodes and CM Punk's response55:13 WrestleMania night 1 & night 2 lineups1:10:19 Iyo Sky following Rhea Ripley to 'SmackDown'1:14:14 The pairing of Lil Yacthy & Trick Williams1:17:35 Chris Jericho back in AEW1:24:49 A double standard in wrestling/society1:36:50 Hulk Hogan's last interview coming to Netflix1:41:41 Jade Cargill on the Joe Budden Podcast & Lola Vice winning the NXT woman's title on ‘NXT Stand & Deliver'Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:
Hugh Newton's life began in the midst of a war in Zimbabwe (then known as Rhodesia). Growing up in such harsh conditions meant that he had to work hard to overcome his complex childhood trauma. Hugh began his self-development journey 30 years ago, and has been passionate about both supporting men to step into the fullest versions of themselves, and strengthening and uplifting the African continent that he loves so much. Hugh works as the lead male facilitator at Celebration of Being, and was a certified leader at A Band of Brothers for 7 years. He's also a trained shadow work facilitator and coach. His body of work supports men to show up as their best selves in the world, overcome their wounding, and build rich, nourishing lives for themselves and those they love. Key Topics: ⭐ Healthy Anger vs Destructive Anger — What's The Difference ⭐ Why Suppressing Anger Turns Men Into People-Pleasers ⭐ Explosive Anger As A Result Of Emotional Repression ⭐ Anger As A Tool For Boundaries, Not Violence ⭐ The Role Of Anger In Protecting Self And Others ⭐ Why Many Men Avoid Confrontation Even When It's Needed ⭐ The Link Between Lack Of Anger And Low Self-Respect ⭐ Bystander Behaviour — Why Men Don't Step In ⭐ Fear Of Anger Due To Past Trauma Or Negative Examples ⭐ Society's Demonization Of Masculine Energy ⭐ The Balance Between Gentleness And Strength ⭐ Reclaiming Anger As A Controlled, Conscious Force Connect With David - The Authentic Man: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthenticman_/ Website: https://www.theauthenticman.net/ For Coaching: hello@theauthenticman.net Newsletter: https://www.theauthenticman.net/home-subscribe Connect With Hugh Newton: Website : https://www.thesovereignsjourney.co.uk/ Hugh's book on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sovereigns-Journey-Hugh-P-Newton/dp/B0BMJXR7RV Regular online workshops for men : https://calendly.com/hpnewton/soil-soul-spirit Hugh's instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hugh_newton Hugh's Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheSovereignsJourney/
Matt & Rhodesia are back and begin this episode by discussing Seth Rollins vs Gunther and the angle from ‘WWE RAW', Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar make their case for the most anticipated match on WrestleMania weekend, and they give their thoughts on Cody Rhodes and Stephanie McMahon's segment from Monday night.They then get into who Randy Orton could be talking to, the controversial win of Sami Zayn from ‘SmackDown' Friday, fans being upset about John Cena hosting ‘WrestleMania',+ MUCH MORE!0:00 Intro3:58 Seth Rollins vs Gunther set for ‘WrestleMania' and how it should lead to Brock Lesnar vs Gunther @ ‘SummerSlam'19:10 Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar make magic in MSG33:18 Stephanie McMahon and Cody Rhodes segment on ‘WWE RAW'45:50 Who is Randy Orton talking to on the phone?52:44 WWE charging 10k to tour Cody Rhodes bus on Mania weekend54:54 Sami Zayn winning the U.S. title from Carmelo Hayes on ‘SmackDown'1:02:13 CM Punk & Roman Reigns along with the Uso's dropping the tag titles to the Vision1:07:15 Fans upset that John Cena is hosting ‘WrestleMania'1:12:04 Confirmed matches for ‘WrestleMania' including a question about Penta1:16:39 Quick hitsConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:
Best-selling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Sir Alexander McCall Smith takes us on the journey of his remarkable life, from a childhood in British-run Rhodesia to world-wide fame as a Scottish writer. He discusses his influences and passions, his preoccupations and his sense of moral empathy. From cave drawings in Botswana to receiving his knighthood in a kilt and bonnet, via setting up The Really Terrible Orchestra for the musically challenged, McCall Smith's range of interests and experiences are vividly evoked with his endearing and infectious energy in an interview full of insight into the world of one of our most loved authors.
Matt & Rhodesia start this episode by discussing the great work of Paul Heyman, Brock Lesnar, and Oba Femi before getting into week 5 of Roman Reigns & CM Punk.They also talk Gunther's WrestleMania trajectory, Sid being inducted into the WWE HOF, Bron Breakker working his way toward a return in time for ‘WrestleMania', Randy Orton's 2nd week as a heel,+ MUCH MORE!0:00 Intro5:20 Brock Lesnar, Oba Femi, and Brock Lesnar delivering22:43 Roman Reigns and CM Punk losing the plot on their storyline1:03:59 Where is Gunther's ‘WrestleMania' match?1:10:14 Liv Morgan and Stephanie Vaquer's physicality on ‘WWE RAW' and AJ Lee vs Becky Lynch official for ‘WrestleMania'1:12:12 Sid being inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame and Bron Breakker returning by Mania?1:15:35 'SmackDown' quick hitsConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:
Matt & Rhodesia are back after a jam packed few days of wrestling this past weekend.They discuss the CM Punk & Roman Reigns segment from Monday's RAW show, the awesome Randy Orton heel turn, AEW & what they did @ ‘AEW Revolution', Oba Femi challenging Brock Lesnar for WrestleMania,+ MUCH MORE!0:00 Intro3:13 CM Punk/Roman Reigns round 3 promo battle36:14 Sami Zayn's incredible work on ‘SmackDown42:15 Randy Orton's heel turn on Cody Rhodes59:49 Oba Femi answering Brock Lesnar's open challenge1:11:07 Trick Williams updated entrance & Rhea Ripley/Jade Cargill1:15:42 ‘AEW Revolution' talk+ MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:
Cody Rhodes winning the championship again from Drew McIntyre stirred up a whirlwind of emotions online, was it really about him, or did it stem from Drew's journey?And what about the Roman Reigns of it all?Let's break it down like only Matt & Rhodesia can!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:
0:00 Intro02:45 Matt & Rhodesia's current gripes with the storylines & creative on WWE TV25:28 AJ Styles tribute for next week's ‘WWE RAW' show26:32 Jevon Evans going to the ‘Elimination Chamber' and Kevin Nash's comments about him40:11 RIP Jesse Jackson & Color Me Badd talk44:52 Bianca Belair finger surgery and who's their pick to win the women's Elimination Chamber match56:40 John Cena talks when he was originally scheduled to win #17 and when he was going to turn babyface with Cody Rhodes1:04:06 Brock Lesnar vs LA Knight rumored for WrestleMania1:10:41 AEW bringing it with strong TV1:20:25 What Rhodesia learned this week1:25:35 Mercedes Monè charging $100 to text her1:28:18 Chris Jericho still under contract to AEW+ MUCH MORE!Watch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:
Matt & Rhodesia are back to feed the wrestling streets with that good wrestling talk you love from them!0:00 Intro03:04 Roman Reigns and CM Punk take the night 2 WrestleMania main event spot20:31 Bron Breakker's injury and comparing him to Oba Femi31:19 Triple H is allegedly concerned about WrestleMania ticket sales41:35 What Rhodesia learned this week44:42 Matt takes a victory lap on two takes50:28 Big E says he's retired52:51 Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance and him vs Logan Paul @ Mania57:31 Suspension of disbelief in pro wrestling1:07:08 Kenny Omega is back1:13:00 Darby Allin getting kidnapped on Dynamite+ MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:
Matt & Rhodesia are back with a full WWE Royal Rumble 2026 recap, breaking down the winners, surprise entrants, and what it all means heading into WrestleMania.If you want the visuals and live reactions, this episode is also on YouTube!00:00 Instant reactions surrounding Roman Reigns appearance on Pat MacAfee & winning the Royal Rumble 08:40 Men's Royal Rumble 22:29 Women's Royal Rumble with Liv Morgan being the winner30:46 AJ Styles retires and what's next for him 38:21 WrestleMania talk
With WWE gearing up for one of their biggest shows of the year, Matt & Rhodesia bring you the wrestling talk and humor you've come to expect from them!They discuss the Royal Rumble and preview WWE's kick off of the road to WrestleMania, the great 'Saturday Night's Main Event' from this past Saturday, overall thoughts of ‘WWE Unreal' season 2, and the talk of AEW having trouble creating new stars.0:00 Royal Rumble PLE talk05:47 The Rock being offered the highest paycheck ever to wrestle @ next year's Mania14:23 Saturday Night's Main Event recap28:21 Does the lack of build for the ‘Royal Rumble' hurt the excitement level?33:15 WWE Unreal thoughts compared to what's been on social media56:32 What Rhodesia learned this week1:00:10 Can and is AEW creating new stars?1:13:00 ‘Royal Rumble' previewConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:
America is at a breaking point. Today's show dives into the escalating chaos surrounding ICE operations in Minneapolis, where federal agents are being openly tracked, doxed, and obstructed by organized mobs operating through “rapid response” Signal groups. What's happening on the streets isn't spontaneous protest, it's coordinated interference fueled by sanctuary policies that force ICE into direct confrontation while state and city leaders refuse to cooperate. The result is clear violence, destruction, and lives lost, all while the media obscures the deeper truth behind the unrest.We're joined by Will Tanner, co-founder of The American Tribune and a leading analyst of Rhodesia and Old World collapse, to draw chilling historical parallels. From elite betrayal and demographic shifts to the erosion of national identity and meritocracy, Tanner explains how great nations fall and why America is flashing the same warning signs. This is a sobering conversation about hierarchy, borders, cultural cohesion, and whether the republic still has the will to defend itself before decline becomes irreversible.Federal warnings, Trump administration demands to Minnesota leadership, continued assaults on ICE agents, and the spread of radical agitation beyond Minneapolis into places like Colorado. With vehicles destroyed, agents attacked, and officials fanning the flames, the question becomes unavoidable where does America go from here? Today's episode confronts that question head-on. Patrick is sitting in for Joe, with Tommy Carrigan co-hosting, as they break down what's next for a nation that feels truly under siege.
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Tyler considers Winnie and Nelson: Portrait of a Marriage one of the best books of the last decade, and its author Jonny Steinberg one of the most underrated writers and thinkers—in North America, at least. Steinberg's particular genius lies in getting uncomfortably close to difficult truths through immersive research—spending 350 hours in police ride-alongs, years studying prison gangs and their century-old oral histories, following a Somali refugee's journey across East Africa—and then rendering what he finds with a novelist's emotional insight. Tyler and Jonny discuss why South African police only feel comfortable responding to domestic violence calls, how to fix policing, the ghettoization of crime, how prison gangs regulate behavior through century-old rituals, how apartheid led to mass incarceration and how it manifested in prisons, why Nelson Mandela never really knew his wife Winnie and the many masks they each wore, what went wrong with the ANC, why the judiciary maintained its independence but not its quality, whether Tyler should buy land in Durban, the art scene in Johannesburg, how COVID gave statism a new lease on life, why the best South African novels may still be ahead, his forthcoming biography of Cecil Rhodes, why English families weren't foolish to move to Rhodesia in the 1920s, where to take an ideal two-week trip around South Africa, and more. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links, or watch the full video on the new dedicated Conversations with Tyler channel. Recorded September 29th, 2025. Other ways to connect Follow us on X and Instagram Follow Tyler on X Sign up for our newsletter Join our Discord Email us: cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu Learn more about Conversations with Tyler and other Mercatus Center podcasts here. Timestamps: 00:00:40 – Policing and crime in South Africa 00:11:15 – Prison culture 00:22:04 – Nelson and Winnie Mandela's marriage 00:24:47 – Was Winnie Mandela just a bad person? 00:29:20 – Nelson Mandela's masks 00:32:04 – Mandela's legacy and the ANC 00:36:51 – Reasons for optimism in South Africa 00:50:58 – His forthcoming biography of Cecil Rhodes 00:55:15 – Where to visit in South Africa
In this episode, guest host Ben Whedon explores the significant transformations in Washington, D.C. following President Trump's federalization of the police force and the arrival of the National Guard with John Lott from the Crime Prevention Research Center as they discuss the dramatic decline in crime rates, the implications of recent legislative changes, and the ongoing challenges in maintaining safety in urban areas. Later, Ben welcomes Will Tanner, co-founder of the American Tribune, to discuss the alarming state of crime in America and its parallels to historical regimes like those in South Africa and Rhodesia. Tanner shares insights on the concept of 'anarcho tyranny,' examining how law-abiding citizens are increasingly marginalized while criminal elements operate with impunity. We delve into the implications of these dynamics on urban life, the political landscape, and the potential for change in America's cities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.