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This episode we cover the first silver mine in Japan, as well as the way that this sovereign is approaching offerings to the kami and handling family matters. For more check out: https://sengokudaimyo.com/podcast/episode-138 Rough Transcript: Welcome to Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan. My name is Joshua and this is Episode 138: Offerings and Covenants A gentle summer breeze blew through the cherry-tree-covered hills of Yoshino valley. The royal residence, a kind of summer home for the royal family, normally somewhat quiet, was suddenly abuzz with activity. The regular groundskeepers and those who tended the site throughout the year mingled with servants sent from the capital to make it ready for a royal visit. Rooms were aired out and swept. Metal fixtures were polished. The kitchen was stocked and ready to go. It had been some years since the prince—now sovereign—had resided in the valley as an attempt to proclaim he had retired from the world. Now he was sitting at the top of the state government, but as such, he was more often than not living in the grand palace in Asuka, which he had renovated at the start of his reign. This, the Yoshino palace, was left as more of a vacation home—though "home" hardly did it justice given its majesty compared to the meager dwellings that otherwise surrounded it. And now there was a massive royal procession on their way. Sure, it was the sovereign and his queen, and only a handful of princes, but they would each need their own quarters and likely have their own household staff that would no doubt need to be fed and housed. In such a way a "simple" outing for the royal family was so often anything but for those who had to make it happen. And yet, such labor was much preferred to toiling in the fields, especially as the heat of the day started to rise, and the height of summer loomed large in the all-too-immediate future. Alright, so we are in the midst of the reign of Ohoama, aka Temmu Tennou, the brother of Naka no Ohoe, who came to power through the use of military force—purportedly used in self-defense—and the sovereign who would have a profound effect on solidifying the Ritsuryo state, as well as the Chronicles and the history of the archipelago as we know it. We've talked about Ohoama's ascension to the throne, and even his first year. We mentioned how, during his reign, he rewarded those who helped him, tweaked the rank system, and we talked a bit about what we know of the clothing and the material culture of the period. This episode, we continue looking at what occurred during Ohoama's reign. Specifically we'll be covering some of the ways in which Ohoama and his court were shaping the government and the structures of power to serve him and his family. This includes everything from ritual, such as making offerings to various kami, to the way that he seems to have centralized power to himself and his family, which would have lasting impacts through the Asuka and Nara periods. First, though, a tiny little digression about silver. We start in the 3rd lunar month of the second year since Ohoama ascended the throne, or the year 674 by the western calendar. We are told that Woshiumi no Miyatsuko no Ohokuni, the governor of Tsushima, the island that formed the main border between the archipelago and the mainland, reported that silver had been produced there for the first time, and sent in some as tribute. This is the first recorded instance of silver being produced in Japan. At this time, silver mining was mostly limited to finding a vein of silver on the surface and digging it out as far as one could possibly go into the rock and stone. Still, silver would eventually become an important resource for the archipelago. Tsushima would continue to produce silver through modern times. Granted, production was limited until new refining techniques were introduced from Joseon Korea in the 16th century. This was just as Ming dynasty deposits were declining, and as such, silver would become a major export from the archipelago to the mainland. Indeed, by the 17th century, it is said that Japan accounted for one quarter to one third of the entire world's silver production. For now, however, the discovery of native silver was certainly a good start, but the Yamato court wasn't switching to a silver coin currency just yet—rice and cloth were still the major currencies for tax and trade purposes. Still this find seems not insignificant, and clearly the chroniclers thought so as well -- as did the court. They granted Ohokuni, the governor of Tsushima, the rank of Lower Shoukin. The silver produced by the mine was offered to the various kami of heaven and earth, and presents were made to the high ministers and others of the rank of Shoukin and above. Now back to the Chronicles, and to the meat of what I'll be talking about this episode. On the 3rd day of the 8th lunar month of 674, we are told that the Royal Prince Wosakabe was sent to Isonokami shrine to polish up the divine treasures, at which point the sovereign made a rather spectacular decree: he declared that all of the precious things originally deposited in the sacred treasuries by the various houses should be returned to their descendants. This appears to be a reference to the long-standing practice by Yamato of demanding that those they had gained some level of hegemony over turn over their sacred objects for Yamato's keeping. We talked about this back in episodes 19 and 29, for example, when we talked about how Mimaki Iribiko, aka Sujin Tenno, and Ikume Iribiko, aka Suinin Tenno, had both requested treasures from Izumo and elsewhere, to be stored in the treasure house of Isonokami. We aren't told what all of these treasures were, but we can deduce that these were sacred treasures of the different houses and localities, much as the mirror, jewel, and sword were sacred treasures of Yamato. These were items that early on distinguished the elite class in the archipelago, and had come to be gathered in the divine store houses. You may recall how, early on, we saw mentions in the Chroncles that ships sent out to meet with others from different lands would place such treasures on a makeshift tree on the deck as a way of depicting who they were—who they represented. It would seem that these sacred objects came to represent the divine ancestors of the elites, and so eventually were associated with the idea of power and authority. As Yamato spread its influence, possibly as much through the spiritual authority of Mt. Miwa as through its economic and military capability, it seems to have demanded that the various lands that came under its sway place their sacred treasures in Yamato's storehouse—a powerful image of Yamato's authority. In a sense, this was a kind of hostage situation: recognize our authority, or your most sacred treasures, representing your ancestors, will be at risk . One wonders if this isn't part of the reason that we find buried caches of bronze ritual items, including weapons, bells, and other such things, perhaps as a means of keeping them safe from those who would steal them away. However, in the new era of the Ritsuryo system, those objects, while still considered divine and sacred, did not hold the same value as they once had. Perhaps I'm reading too much into it, but this really seems to me to be particularly illustrative of the idea that the cultural imaginary of state power and authority had shifted. Yamato's power and authority was no longer based on its role as a spiritual powerhouse as much as it was centered on the continental framework of a heavenly mandate and a system of laws and punishments. And so, the sovereign could return the sacred items back to their descendants, because to do so did not cost him anything, and at the same time would no doubt earn him goodwill. He could appear magnanimous and, in so doing, solidify his position as the supreme hegemon of this new state. In many ways this acknowledged the importance of the divine treasures to the people and to the kami while also no doubt reinforcing Confucian stereotypes of the benevolent ruler. More importantly, this shows how Ohoama was restructuring the rituals of the state. After all, he had the Jingikan, an entire governmental department dedicated to administering the various shrines and sacred rituals; so even if the sacred treasures were returned, they were still technically under the control of the state apparatus. We've already talked about the Daijosai, the Feast of First Fruits for a new reign, a central ritual to which Ohoama had added further pomp and circumstance. But as no less a scholar than Herman Ooms has written about, Ohoama also initiated the practice of ordering regular centralized offerings to not just one particular kami, but to several or even a number of kami, or shrines, at any given time. We see this in the following year, on the 23rd day of the first lunar month of 675, in an almost off-hand remark. Later, in the 10th month of 676 offerings were made to all of the "Ahimbe" kami of Heaven and Earth—that is all of kami that were part of the festival of first fruits held on the first day of the rabbit on the 11th lunar month. Offerings were also made to all of the Heavenly and Earthly kami on the second day of the year in 681. Of course, these offerings would not just be enriching the shrines of these various kami, but it would also reflect on the various uji connected to each of those shrines, as well. Another example of the court's involvement in these ritual innovations appears to be the worship of the deities at Tatsuta and Hirose. The first example of that is also in 675, in the 4th month of that year. Prince Mino and Saheki no Muraji no Hirotari were sent to the Wind-gods at Tateno, in Tatsuta. Aston notes that there is a litany to the Wind-gods mentioned in the Engishiki, a 10th century collection of information on various rituals of the time, so this practice seems to have taken hold, at least enough to persist over 3 centuries later. Also in the 4th month of 675, Hashibito no Muraji no Ohobuta and Sone no Muraji no Karainu were sent to worship the Oho-imi deity at Kahawa, in Hirose. The Oho-imi appears to be a "big abstinence" deity, whom Aston identifies with Waka'ukahime, responsible for food. Worship is again paid twice in the year 676, once in 677, then twice again in 679, continuing twice a year, almost exclusively in the 4th and 7th lunar months, through the end of the reign. Why were these particular deities chosen for special worship by the court? Ooms notes that these shrines were built downstream along the Yamato river, which, along with its tributaries, was responsible for the irrigation of the crops in the Nara basin. This mirrors, in some ways, the responsibility of rulers in the Yellow River and Yangzi river regions to help ensure the flow of the rivers while preventing devastating flooding – a very continental idea of the responsibilities of the sovereign, though expressed here with a particularly Japanese style. Indeed, Aston associates the deity at Hirose, with the deity of food. Likewise, the Wind-deities at Tatsuta were also related to helping to grow crops. After all, Tatsuta would have been situated near the break in the mountains that surrounds the Nara basin, where the Yamato River flows out towards the Kawachi plain. As anyone who lives near a mountain gap is no doubt familiar, those areas are notorious for channeling weather phenomena, including storms, which can bring rain, but could also bring terrible winds. So it does seem a natural point to pray for good weather for your harvest or otherwise, given the geography that made up the sovereign's world. We also have, in this reign, considerably more discussion of Ise than we've seen, previously. In 673 we have the Royal Princess Ohoku no Himemiko entering the Saigu, the Abstinence, or Purification, Palace, where she was to be purified before going to Ise, which she did in the 10th lunar month of 674. Ohoku is said to have been the first official Saiou, the unmarried royal princess sent to oversee shrine operations, of Ise Shrine. This is a practice we see at multiple shrines, although it's most prominent at Ise. The term for the position in general is Saiou, although at Ise the royal princess would also be known as the Saiguu, after the purification palace. Although Ohoku is said to have been the first Saiguu at Ise, this is muddied somewhat by some earlier mentions in the Chronicles. There are those who are said to have been sent as Shrine Princesses to Ise back in the time of Mimaki Iribiko and Ikume Iribiko, but the process was largely discontinued—or at least rarely mentioned—until this period. There are certainly several named individuals who are said to have served the Deity of Ise previously, starting with the presumably mythical Yamato Hime, who is credited with founding the shrine. There are also various royal princesses are noted as either having served or as having been made ineligible due to their indiscretions. However, those earlier mentions rarely go into the detail we see here —starting with the abstinence hall, where the would-be Shrine Princess must purify herself prior to approaching the shrine, a process that took some time. Certainly we first really see this put into action with Ohoku, and from that time the position of Saiguu or Saiou at Ise does appear to have been regularly filled. That Ohoku was actually the first "Saiguu" shrine princess appears to be confirmed by the "Fusou Ryakki", which states that the first Saiou was appointed when then Prince Ohoama, in the midst of the Jinshin war, made a prayer to Ise and offered the royal princess Ohoku no Himemiko in exchange for victory. In fact, a lot of the focus on Ise seems to stem from its apparent involvement, at the behest of either Ohoama or his consort, Uno no Sarara Hime, in the conflict. The following year we are told that the Royal Princesses Towochi and Abe proceeded to Ise Shrine as well, though presumably just for a brief visit. Towochi, you may recall, was Ohoama's daughter who had been married to Ohotomo, aka Koubun Tennou, whom Ohoama had defeated to take the throne. Abe was a daughter of Naka no Oe, half-sister to Ohoama's queen, Uno, and would eventually go on to marry the Crown Prince, Kusakabe. That gives you some idea of the position of those were going to the shrine. Princess Towochi herself would fall ill a few years later in 678. In fact, it was just as the sovereign himself was preparing to go pay a visit to the abstinence palace, perhaps so that he could also head out to Ise. The court had a divination to figure out when he would leave, officers had cleared the roads, and the public functionaries were in a line of procession when word came that Princess Towochi, suddenly took ill and died within the palace. This stopped everything in its tracks, and in that year there was no sacrifice made to the kami of heaven and earth. I suspect that this was in part due to mourning and in part due to the pollution more generally associated with death. Two weeks later, she was buried at Akaho, and Ohoama raised a lament for her. Later, in 686, we are told that the Royal Princess Taki, the Princess Yamashiro no Hime, and the Lady Ishikawa were all sent to Ise Shrine, though Princess Taki returned in less than a fortnight. Why all this focus on Ise? Remember that the Chronicles were begun in this era, and so the "truth" they would tell would be the truth that Ohoama and his immediate successors orchestrated. The focus on Amaterasu, her shrine at Ise, and the role of the sovereign as Heavenly Descendant was thus part of the overarching narrative that the Chroniclers tried to promote. Still, hints that the focus on Ise shrine may have been something largely created in this era, however, are scattered throughout the existing literature, despite the Chroniclers' best efforts. For one thing, it is fairly clear that early on, the focus in the Chronicles is on Mt. Miwa and the deity Ohomononushi, rather than Amaterasu. We also see the fingerprints of deities like Takami no Musubi, who in one story is the one who is actually responsible for sending the Heavenly Grandchild down to earth in the first place. It also seems telling that Amaterasu is not mentioned in earlier court rituals. Worship of Amaterasu by the royal family takes place at Ise shrine. Meanwhile, there are various rituals preserved within the traditions of the palace that include many other, seemingly older deities. I have also noted in the past how Ise shrine isn't even the primary shrine of Ise no Kuni. In fact, that is claimed by Tsubaki shrine, the shrine to Saruta Hiko no Ohokami, with a separate shrine to Ame no Uzume, who are both said to have met the heavenly grandchild on his descent. None of this is to say that Ise Jingu was brand new at the time of the Chronicles' writing —there does seem to have been a shrine on that spot for some time, though even the Chronicles suggest that it might have been moved from a shrine originally housed in the Nara basin. It is also possible, and even likely, that the rise of Ise and Amaterasu coincided with other trends at the time. Even if the Sun Goddess had not always been centered in Yamato ritual, she was not a new deity, and it may have been the case that her prominence, and that of her shrine in Ise had been growing in prominence before this time, and so the court was now adopting that popularity for themselves. Of course, Ohoama and Uno don't exactly spell out what they were attempting to achieve, beyond the unification of the archipelago, more broadly. How, exactly, their focus on Ise Shrine was meant to play into that I don't know that I could fully state, but it certainly seems to have allowed the sovereign to create a new cultic focus for kami worship with a story that touched on regions from Kyushu all the way to the eastern shore of the Kii peninsula. Given the decentralized nature of kami worship, I don't believe it was possible to completely rewrite all of the stories—hence the numerous and conflicting accounts given in the Chronicles. However, that is also what would have made it easier to hide newly fabricated—or perhaps simply exaggerated—stories in the mix. And of course, it wasn't necessarily that the Chroniclers were creating things out of whole cloth, but they were able to choose those things that people would remember and what would be lost and forgotten over time. They had to make the decision, for instance, which story they told was the "main" storyline, and which were listed as coming from "other books", implying a degree of separation from the truth. Through all of this, it certainly seems that propping up the royal family and its lineage was a central focus—even if that lineage was largely something that had recently been created. As a reminder, we see a lot heavier reliance at this point on royal princes as opposed to other elite families, and an actual or implied reliance, in particular, on the royal family, as that is where Ohoama was consolidating most of the power and authority. Kitayama Shigeo coined the term "Koushin Seiji" to refer to this idea of a consolidated royal—or imperial—family managing the affairs of state. Literally it is something like "Imperial Family Government". In Shigeo's concept this was specifically an autocratic authority executed by the sovereign, and those of his immediate family. Of course, writing in the post-war era, it is more than a little likely that Shigeo and others were looking at the concept of Tennou in the 20th century compared with many other world monarchs. In that vein, the Asuka and Nara periods do seem to have been one of the rare times—perhaps even the last time—that the sovereigns had such a direct hand in the government and the making and establishment of law and tradition. That said, not everyone ascribes entirely to the idea that Ohoama was a completely autocratic despot—after all, it was clear that there were still plenty of powerful families in the archipelago, and the Ritsuryo state itself was also being strengthened. Still, it does seem that Ohoama had brought his queen, Uno no Sarara, and his descendants into government. And they would not only assist him, but continue his work for the next generations, such that even though the histories would not be finished until well after Ohoama's death, they would still show his influence on events. The dedication of the royal family to work as one is perhaps most clearly demonstrated in the events of the 5th lunar month of 679. It was then that the sovereign, and his family, proceeded to the Yoshino Palace. Now Ohoama had plenty of offspring—among them 10 sons. And as long as he was around, there would be a certain amount of civility, but he knew all too well how things could break down after a sovereign's death. And so he brought them together and he made them enter into a pact, which we know as the Yoshino Covenant, or Yoshino no Meiyaku. Besides Ohoama himself, there were several others in attendance, presumably those who might stand to one day inherit the realm. These included his partner and queen, Uno no Sarara Hime, as well as her son, Prince Kusakabe, who would be named Crown Prince, only a couple of years later. It also included the Royal princes Ohotsu, Takechi, Kawashima, Osakabe, and Shiki. All of these individuals were made to swear an oath to support each other, even though they were all from different mothers, and they agreed. But so what? Why does it matter? It is all well and good that Ohoama brought them together for a bit of kumbaya in his old digs away from the capital, but was there anything really to this covenant. This covenant is significant in several ways. First off, it is clear that Ohoama was pulling in his family and trying to ensure they were onboard with what he was doing and what was planned. Furthermore, it set out a clear line of succession, something that had not really been done up to this point. We have ideas on what would have made a candidate eligible, but other than naming a particular crown prince there hasn't exactly been any clear process or rules of precedence for who would assume the throne. Here, though, we have a list that appears to be in order of precedence, since it otherwise may not seem to make sense, at least from a modern perspective. A key clue in the Chronicles is often the order of the names. The most important or highest ranking person is usually given first, and then names are typically given in descending order of precedence. There are clues that this is the case, but it becomes even more stark when we actually see reference to an individual's court rank or the size of their fief. Since this period brings about court rank even for royal princes, we have some of that, at least in later records. As such, there is the idea that this order was actually providing for a line of succession. As I mentioned, up to this point, the contest for the throne was a toss up with each monarch's death. Claims from competing princes were often considered equally valid until one proved their claim through a political or military victory. Ohoama appears to have been trying to add greater structure to this. Specifically, we see that Uno no Sarara's son, Kusakabe, is given pride of place. In fact, throughout the Chronicle it is typical that we see the Chroniclers designate a queen—a Kougou—that is considered the primary wife. This queen is almost always found to be the descendant of previous royalty, granting their child a doubly royal lineage, through both the maternal and paternal lines. There has been plenty of reason to doubt that this was actually the case, and it often seems like the Chroniclers stretched things more than a bit to make it all work out. However, now we are almost more concerned with the very *truth* that the Chroniclers were attempting to burn into the social consciousness rather than the historical facts, because that gives us direct insight into how the court of the day viewed succession and legitimacy.And that does lead to another possible thought: since the Chroniclers knew how things turned out it is possible that they were the ones ensuring that the order was as we have it. So we cannot definitively say that this exactly mirrors's Ohoama's idea, but it certainly seems in line with his history and intentions and helps set the stage for us, at least, regarding what would later transpire in regards to succession.. Getting back to the covenant, as I noted, the first person listed, after Ohoama and Uno no Sarara Hime, is Prince Kusakabe. He would be about 17 or 18 years old at this time, which is probably why he wasn't formally named Crown Prince until a couple of years later. He isn't the eldest son, however. Rather he was the second son. Ohoama's eldest son, Prince Takechi, was actually third in line. Takechihad been with his father helping to lead the troops during the Jinshin War. While he was some 8 years senior to Kusakabe, he was nonetheless a son of Amago no Musume, one of Ohoama's consorts from a powerful clan, but not a royal princess like Uno no Sarara, Kusakabe's mother. Between Kusakabe and Takechi, in the second place spot for succession, was actually Prince Ohotsu, whom we also mentioned during the Jinshin War. Ohotsu was likely 16-17 years old around this time. While he was the third eldest child, he, like Kusakabe, was the son of a Royal Princess, Princess Ota, daughter of Naka no Oe, giving him greater bonafides than Takechi, apparently. So, in the top three slots, we have: Ohoama's eldest son by a royal mother, Ohoama's second eldest son by a royal mother, and finally Ohoama's eldest son by a non-royal mother. Fourth in line, and the 4th eldest, presumably, though I don't know that we have an actual age for him, is Prince Wosakabe. He likely wasn't too young, however, as he had been given the task, previously, to polish the divine treasures in Isonokami's storehouse. It would appear that six of Ohoama's other sons didn't even get a mention. That includes Princes Naga and Yuge, born to another daughter of Naka no Ohoe, Ohoye no Himemiko. Then there is Prince Toneri, son of Royal Princess Nittabe, not to be confused with Royal Prince Nittabe, Ohoama's son by way of a daughter of Fujiwara no Kamatari. Finally there was Royal Prince Hodzumi, a maternal grandson of Soga no Akaye, and Prince Shiki, a full brother to Prince Wosakabe. Prince Toneri is particularly conspicuous in his absence. We know that he held the 5th rank, and two positions in government—that of Nagon, or Councillor, as well as the Minister of the Household, our Kunaikyou. This may be because he was not doing so well. We aren't told the story until the following year, on the 2nd day of the 7th lunar month of 680, when we are told that Prince Toneri took ill and was on the point of death. His half-brother, Prince Takechi, went to check on him, and a day later Toneri passed away. The way these are written it would be easy to believe that it all happened in a pretty short timeframe, but it is also just as likely that illness lingered, especially without modern medicine. So it is possible that Prince Toneri was too sick at the time of the original covenant, though there could be some other reason we weren't told. This doesn't necessarily hold for all of the others, though. For instance, we have the Princes Naga and Yuge mentioned in 693, well over a decade later, being granted the 2nd Broader Pure Rank at the same time that Prince Takechi is granted the 1st Broader Pure Rank. So we can at least see that they were ranked below Takechi. Similarly we see Prince Hodzumi likewise attained 2nd Broader Pure Rank at some point, and was still around to have his own fief and to receive houses to it in the following reign. Hozumi even ranked above some of the others were in Yoshino, and yet was not present. It is possible that the princes not mentioned, assuming they had not met with an untimely end that was not mentioned in the record somewhere, could have been too young or too junior at the time of the meeting. After all, when we look at the known ages of those who were there, we see that Prince Takechi may have been 25 years old, but Prince Kusakabe and Prince Otsu were just under 20, and it is unclear if others were older or younger than they were. There are two other princes who were part of the covenant who were not, perhaps surprisingly, sons of Ohoama. Rather they were his nephews, sons of Ohoama's brother, Naka no Ohoe. They were the princes Kawashima and Shiki. Kawashima is mentioned several times throughout the record. Kawashima's mother was from a high ranking noble family, but given that Kawashima was married to his cousin, one of Ohoama's daughters, that may have brought him closer to the family. He was about 22 years old at the time, too. We see him often teaming up with Prince Osakabe on various projects, including the project to compile together the history of the royal household. In fact, Prince Kawashima always precedes Prince Osakabe when they are mentioned together. That said, we have evidence of Kawashima only being awarded up to 3rd Greater Pure rank, below even that of some who were not present, such as Prince Hodzumi. His importance and impact, however, is noted through his numerous appearances in the record. In contrast, Prince Shiki has almost no mentions in the record. It doesn't help that there are two Princes Shiki, one born to Naka no Ohoye and one born to Ohoama. Their names are spelled differently, however, and although the first character of "Shiki" used in the Yoshino record matches neither name, the second character suggests that this was the son of Naka no Ohoye and not the Shiki that was brother to Prince Osakabe—though given that one followed the other in the record, there may have been some confusion on this point. And with all of that we have our apparent line of succession, as well as an idea of who the movers and shakers might be within the royal family. From Ohoama and Uno no Sarara, we have Princes Kusakabe, Ohotsu, Takechi, Kawashima, Osakabe, and Shiki. Six princes, four directly descended from the current sovereign, Ohoama, and two from the Naka no Ohoe lineage. Obviously, promoting the idea of a strictly patrilineal succession of father to son would have caused some problems for Ohoama's own legitimacy, not that anyone was going to gainsay him while he was on the throne. However, with Kusakabe they seem to have established that in a de facto format, at least. Furthermore it provided a blueprint for succession might fall to the other lines should the main line not work out. This put Prince Ohotsu as next in line, should anything happen to Kusakabe, followed by Takechi. That Kawashima may have had a shot over Osakabe and then Shiki is interesting as it suggests that it wasn't strictly about who descended from whom. We'll have to wait for Ohoama's death before we can fully appreciate how well this worked, of course. Throughout history, agreements and covenants amongst powerful interests are often only as permanent as long as all of the interests remain aligned with one another, whether through mutual benefit or threat of consequences. Once the power shifts, as it always does, those promises and treaties are almost always up for renegotiation, unless they are supported by some higher authority, whatever that might be. Following the royal family's off-site, they returned to the palace in Asuka. There they had a formal ceremony in the Great Hall, the Ohodono, where the six princes all demonstrated their allegiance and paid respects to Ohoama. Given the timing of this event, one can likely assume that it was a kind of public acknowledgement of the covenant and the agreement that they would all be working together as a united front on the project of the government. And with that, I think we can bring it to a close for now. There is plenty more about this reign to discuss before we move on, but we'll get there. Until then, if you like what we are doing, please tell your friends and feel free to rate us wherever you listen to podcasts. 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Join Steve Carran and David Millili as they sit down with Steven Marais, Vice President of Rooms at Noble House Resorts, to discuss how AI-driven technology is revolutionizing the guest experience and easing staff challenges at high-end resorts like the Argonaut in San Francisco. In this episode, we cover:The front desk challenges at luxury resorts, including high phone call volume and guest service expectations.Why traditional AI solutions failed to meet authentic guest interaction standards.How Steven discovered EHVA through The Modern Hotelier podcast and why it stood out from other automation tools.Integration of EHVA with existing hotel systems like Actabl and Core Park, and the importance of technology partnerships.Implementation process and staff adoption of EHVA, making it easier to maintain Forbes-level service standardsWatch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/m4ncSX5P6v0Links:Steven on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smaraisnoblehouse/Noble House Hotels & Resorts: https://www.noblehousehotels.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/233Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-...Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageConnect with Steve and David:Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E...David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mil.
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Episode 461, featuring guest 4200kory, celebrates the monumental induction of OutKast into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Discussions also cover the Grammys snubbing Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist for 'Alfredo 2' and Westside Gunn's public dispute with the WWE.Get the full two hours by becoming a Patreon member. Support the show
Dit zijn onze shownotes:Abonneer je gratis op onze podcast via jouw favoriete podcast-app (zoals Google Podcasts, Spotify of Apple Podcasts), dan valt de eerstvolgende aflevering van het derde seizoen automatisch in je podcastbibliotheek.Wil je ons helpen? Geef ons dan likes en recensies in jouw favoriete podcastapp en deel ons met iedereen die wel wat Ballet Kroket kan gebruiken in het leven!Welkom bij aflevering 11 van het derde seizoen van Ballet Kroket! We hebben het over alle dingen waarmee je het leven kunt vieren, versieren en verdiepen, kortom over alles op de lijn van ballet tot kroket.Je kunt onze opnames bijwonen, iedere maandagavond van 19:30 - 21 uur in Studio Kookhaven in Amsterdam Oost. Wil je erbij zijn? Aanmelden kan via de mail: alles@balletkroket.nlOngeveer 1 keer per maand maken we een heel evenement van de opname, dan is de Bar Van Dick geopend en kun je Aan Tafel Bij Lone een heerlijke vegetarische maaltijdsalade eten (E 17,50). Het eerstvolgende evenement is op maandag 15 december. Aanmelden voor opname en/of eten kan via alles@balletkroket.nlof stuur ons een DM op Instagram @balletkroket.Host Francien Knorringa zag de film The Mastermind van Kelly Reichardt. https://www.filmladder.nl/film/the-mastermind-2025Host Jannekee Kuijper zag de voorstelling Brabo Leone van Sarah Janneh. https://nite.nl/voorstelling/braboleone/ En zij interviewde Sarah ook voor het radioprogramma Kunststof. https://npo.nl/luister/podcasts/2-kunststof/132932Floor Rieder was te gast over het door haar geïllustreerde boek Peter Pan van J.M. Barrie in een herziene vertaling door Esther Ottens. https://gottmerkinderboeken.nl/product/peter-pan/Gids Helena Hilgerdenaar zag de tentoonstellingTilda Swinton in het Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam. https://www.eyefilm.nl/programma/tilda-swinton/1473850 En ze zag de tentoonstelling Shima no Ama van fotograaf Kusukazu Uraguchi in museum Huis Marseille in Amsterdam. https://huismarseille.nl/tentoonstellingen/kusukazu-uraguchi En ze zag daar ook de tentoonstelling Rooms we made safe van Michelle Bredahl. https://huismarseille.nl/tentoonstellingen/michella-bredahl/Kok van de Week Lone Poulsen besprak haar bedrijfs- of familie-uitje in aanloop naar kerst: De nordic kersttafel. Een workshop met heerlijk eten en drinken. https://www.shecamefromnorth.com/nordic-kersttafel/Onze Adverteerders:Onze technicus Reinder Van der Put doet de nabewerking van onze opname. Daardoor klinkt deze als een klok. Een even betaalbare als onmisbare dienst voor podcastmakers. http://putintomedia.nlSeafarm, voor de lekkerste oesters. https://www.seafarm.nl/producten/oestersDe Kookhaven - te gekke locatie aan de rafelrand van Amsterdam, geschikt voor al uw culinaire uitspattingen, van private dining tot kookworkshop, van vergadering tot culinair feestje. Iedereen viert weleens een feestje dat thuis of op het werk niet past. Bespreek de mogelijkheden met uitbater Dick Ferwerda. www.kookhaven.nl. Zoek Kookhaven ook op Instagram, daar vind je alle informatie over de komende oester- en scheermes pop up.Don Ostra - oestermannen Arend Bouwmeester (de jonge), nieuwe ster Marijn en Dick Ferwerda serveren oesters en gin op geheel eigen wijze. Voor luisteraars van Ballet Kroket geldt een 99% glimlachgarantie. Neem contact op met Dick Ferwerda als je oesters wil bestellen voor pasen, dan kun je ze vlak voor pasen ophalen tijdens een oester pop up in de Kookhaven. www.donostra.nl Don Ostra is ook te vinden op Instagram. Daar is de informatie over de komende oester- en scheermes pop up te vinden.Lone Poulsen, de kok die uit het noorden kwam en private dinings en workshops verzorgt in het teken van de nordic cuisine. Je kan ook vers Deens roggebrood bij haar bestellen. En ze maakt likeur van de bladeren van je vijgenboom als je dat wil. Op evenement-dagen van Ballet Kroket kun je Aan Tafel bij Lone (E17,50). Neem contact op via: www.shecamefromnorth.comJachthaven Bouwmeester, de full service jachthaven in Amsterdam waar je van reparatie, stalling tot volledige botenbouw overal voor terecht kan. https://jachthavenbouwmeester.nlAdverteren in Ballet Kroket? Mail alles@balletkroket.nlBallet Kroket wordt op maandagavond opgenomen in Studio Kookhaven in Amsterdam. Wil je een opname bijwonen? Dat kan iedere maandagavond. Op bepaalde dagen maken we er een heel evenement van. Bijvoorbeeld op maandag 15 december 2025. Mail alles@balletkroket.nl of stuur ons een DM op Instagram @balletkroket.Kijk op onze insta: https://www.instagram.com/balletkroket/ en stuur ons een DM.Abonneer je via je favoriete podcast-app op onze podcast dan vallen de nieuwe afleveringen vanzelf in je bibliotheek.Reageren? We horen graag van je!www.balletkroket.nlalles@balletkroket.nl
We're on Patreon! Find us at https://www.patreon.com/AudioUnleashed This week, Brent and Dennis weigh in on whether or not cheapaudioman is really telling the truth about tubes that nobody else is talking about, and answer the literally burning question: Is buying a McIntosh 275 really a death sentence for your chihuahua? Then they dive deep into the philosophy of intention-driven audio, whatever the heck that is, and ponder whether a monastery is really the best place to learn how to calculate standing-wave frequencies. Next, they engage with a LinkedIn post from Steve Temme of Listen, Inc., mostly as a backdoor excuse to talk about THD (total harmonic distortion) and how much it matters, or doesn't.
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Inwieweit kann ein virtueller Datenraum nicht nur im Transaktionsprozess selbst als leiser Helfer genutzt werden, sondern auch über den Investitionszeitraum hinweg ein „stiller Datenbegleiter“ sein? Dieser Frage nähern wir uns in dieser Episode mit Co-Gastgeber Jeroen Kruithof, dem Gründer und CEO von Virtual Vaults.
Can ChatGPT become your new therapist? A growing trend shows more and more people trying it out, and Anna decided to find out for herself! A recent poll equated an individual's attractiveness to the color of their car. Anna & Raven discuss the appeal of white, black and silver cars (and their drivers)! Anna was asked by a stranger to help take a locker room “before” picture! What other unusual things go on in the private space of gym locker rooms? Anna and Raven think that self-checkout shouldn't be a thing! Find out why they can't stand it! Anna, Raven and Producer Justin tried to go all weekend without their phones! Find out how long they were able to stay disconnected! A report of an escalating fight between neighbors over a driveway easement sparked a conversation about the best way to handle drama on the block! Anna & Raven find out what makes good and bad neighbors! Are you up to date on this week's biggest news stories? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on what's trending, including a terrifying twin mix up! Pick'em news - Anna picks three crazy news stories, and Raven picks one to talk about. His options are: Demi Lovato's questionable criticism of frozen yogurt, a teacher getting charged a small fortune for being a nice guy, and a death metal singer doing something nice for the kids! With the prices of everything constantly rising, Anna & Raven find out what peoples' breaking point is regarding one essential daily staple! Couples Court – Nick's parents live in Greece and usually travel to stay with them for a week or two around the holidays. This year they've notified Nick and his wife, Linda, that they would like to come stay with them for about seven weeks, from Thanksgiving through New Years. Linda thinks it's too much, they don't drive, it's a lot of cooking with her mother-in-law, it's just too much to have them around the whole time. Nick thinks you can't say no, they're so excited to spend time with the kids! What do you think? Can't Beat Raven – Lou has a chance to win $3000! All he has to do is take down Raven in pop culture trivia!
On Mission Matters, Adam Torres welcomes Kathleen Tepley, Founder of Los Angeles Consulting Group, to preview November/December events and share how LACG builds a 30-year, values-aligned community for family offices and investors. From aviation media to risk, legacy, and global FO convenings, the focus is peer-to-peer connection with intentional curation. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On Mission Matters, Adam Torres welcomes Kathleen Tepley, Founder of Los Angeles Consulting Group, to preview November/December events and share how LACG builds a 30-year, values-aligned community for family offices and investors. From aviation media to risk, legacy, and global FO convenings, the focus is peer-to-peer connection with intentional curation. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
**MERCH & MOVIES NIGHT - WEDNESDAY 10TH DEC ***https://www.grosvenorpicturetheatre.co.uk/movie/girls-overheard-merch-movies---four-christmases/***MERCH & MOVIES NIGHT - THURSDAY 11TH DEC ***https://www.grosvenorpicturetheatre.co.uk/movie/girls-overheard-merch-movies---bad-moms-christmasThis week we're chatting about the new Rooms brand by Sophia and Cinzia, Connor Maynard's baby mama drama and the WORST texts you've ever sent by accident! Join in every week and send us your stories, dilemmas and embarrassing moments to 07428957885 xox WATCH ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/GirlsOverheardWATCH OUR WEEKLY VLOG: https://youtu.be/ZcTAnO6FDCI?si=H6ZL8e8krznwl0CoSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aOtGuxPxIenVDwmUwWjOhGirls Overheard Insta: https://www.instagram.com/girlsoverheardGirls Overheard TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@girlsoverheard Ash: https://www.instagram.com/mamareid/Eilidh: https://www.instagram.com/eilidhwells/Lauren: https://www.instagram.com/lauren.fairbairn/FAQHow do I send a message in to you guys?The best way is to WhatsApp or message us on 07428957885! You can send us a text, a voice note or even any TikToks you want us to chat about! And don't worry, we will always keep you anonymous!How many episodes do you release every week?We put out our main episode on a Monday and our bonus episode, Confession Sessions goes out every Wednesday! This one has even more stories and juicier gossip so it's available for our Patreon Rat Pack. Join us over there and you'll get access to our forums, first access to live show tix and more! When is your next live show? We haven't announced any live shows for 2025 but any new dates will always be announced on Confession Sessions first so make sure you're on there!Where can I find you on socials?We're on Instagram and TikTok as @girlsoverheard so come join us! Email: girlsoverheardpodcast@gmail.com
A 13-year-old girl's suicide led to a major lawsuit against Roblox and Discord, alleging the platforms contributed to her death by failing to control exploitative and self-harm content. The suit claims the platforms, including "depression rooms" on Roblox, created a dangerous online environment for vulnerable minors, forcing a confrontation over tech company accountability versus child safety. --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Join the Catalyst Mastermind ! If you've ever been told you're too much—too sensitive, too intense, too ambitious—this message is for you. Maybe you've left a room feeling like you should've shrunk yourself to fit in and played it safe. Smiled and nodded instead of speaking up. And somewhere along the way, you started to wonder if the problem was you. But hear me loud and clear: You are not the problem. You're not too much. You're just in the wrong rooms. Let's talk about the right ones—the rooms where your energy isn't drained, it's doubled, where your “unrealistic” dreams spark something in others. Where your passion is seen as purpose, and your depth doesn't make people uncomfortable—it makes them come alive. Because the right people? They don't ask you to tone it down. They look at you and say, “More of that, please.” So if you've ever second-guessed your voice, your ideas, or the way God wired you, lean in. This conversation might be the permission slip you've been waiting for. Because the right room doesn't just accept your fullness—it celebrates it. And, it's time you walked boldly into that space. Listen in to learn more: (02:42) - The Real Reason You Feel Like Too Much (06:03) - The Three Kinds of Wrong Rooms That Drain Your Confidence and Dim Your Light (07:28) - You Were Designed With Purpose (08:44) - What the Right Rooms Look Like (10:52) - Your Blueprint for Finding and Creating the Right Rooms WATCH ALLI ON YOUTUBE Links to great things we discussed: Alli's TV Recommendation - Only Murders in the Building I hope you loved this episode!
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For two seasons now, I've shared a broadcast booth with Guy Haberman—a voice built for Saturdays and a friend built for life. This week on Y-Option, fueled by our founding sponsor 76 — keeping you on the GO-GO-GO so you never miss a beat, I sat down with Guy for one last conversation before his world changes forever. In a few weeks, he and his wife Alyssa will welcome their first child.So before football, before anything else, we talked about that.Our job as broadcasters is to notice—to study body language, tone, and timing. So I asked him what he's noticed most about his wife through the journey to parenthood. What followed was a reflection on steadiness, partnership, and what happens when the people closest to you reveal their best traits in the hardest moments. It reminded me that even in a profession obsessed with highlights, the most meaningful growth often happens quietly—off-camera, between breaths, in the spaces life gives us before everything changes.We also dove into the lessons learned from production meeting with head coaches, off-line chats on the sideline and the principles that are shared between a locker room and a living room.Guy not only works Saturday's in the fall but also Sunday's as one of the radio voices for the San Francisco 49ers. And once his son arrives he will be back on the hardwood calling basketball games for Big Ten Network, Fox and NBC/Peacock. When we talked about the craft of broadcasting, Guy described the last two seasons as an exercise in presence. Each week he focused on getting a little bit better—on one small thing—knowing this would be a shorter season before he turned his attention to fatherhood. That kind of intentional growth struck me. It's easy to talk about chasing big dreams; it's harder to live in the details of daily improvement. And as someone who studied film with him each week, he's right and he lived with a growth mindset all summer and fall.The theme that echoed throughout our time together was simple: the best performers—whether in football, broadcasting, or life—operate with clarity, humility, and consistency. They don't get caught up in what's next. They just keep showing up, refining their process, trusting the people around them, and letting time reveal the result. From Kyle Shanahan to Ryan Day to PJ Fleck and everyone in between—there is a red thread that ties success together.This episode isn't about highlights or hot takes—it's about friendship, discipline, and the beauty of life's little gifts. It's about learning to Chase What Matters, on and off the field and if you get a little lucky, you'll get a few great games along the way.I'm off to Madison, Wisconsin this weekend for Washington, finally ranked and in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, as they visit Camp Randall for the first time in 57 years. More on the CFP this weekend and as the old saying goes, "the games they remember are the ones in November.”Much love and stay steady,YogiY-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.y-option.com/subscribe
Commvault's Data Rooms let data science teams quickly access and prepare backup data, while a new AI-powered interface simplifies querying and managing it. Using data already classified during backup, teams can reduce manual prep, apply role-based access and sensitivity tags, and share data securely. The tools aim to speed up AI model training by letting IT handle data management tasks, freeing data scientists to focus on analysis. This and more on the Tech Field Day News Rundown with Alastair Cooke and guest host Jim Czuprynski. Time Stamps:0:00 - Cold Open0:26 - Welcome to the Tech Field Day News Rundown1:15 - Ransomware Payments Hit Record Low as Victims Resist Hackers3:25 - NPM Hit by PhantomRaven Attack with 100+ Malicious Packages Downloaded 86,000 Times7:08 - Cloud Adoption Surges as Security Concerns Ease, Amazon Survey Shows9:38 - CoreWeave Acquires Marimo to Boost AI Development Platform12:48 - Intel Opens AI Experience Stores to Highlight Next-Gen PCs16:16 - Platform9 Celebrates One Year of Private Cloud Director for VMware Users20:06 - Commvault Launches Data Rooms to Make AI Data Access Easier25:42 - The Weeks Ahead 26:39 - Thanks for Watching the Tech Field Day News RundownGuest Host: Jim Czuprynski, Chief Storyteller at Zero Defect ComputingFollow our hosts Tom Hollingsworth, Alastair Cooke, and Stephen Foskett. Follow Tech Field Day on LinkedIn, on X/Twitter, on Bluesky, and on Mastodon.
In this episode of Truly Unruly, Marcus and Jessica Truant dive into the surprising topic of whether couples should sleep in separate rooms. Inspired by a Japanese study showing lower divorce rates among couples who sleep in separate rooms. They debate Western romantic norms, the impact of sleep quality on relationships, and the cultural pressures that shape our expectations of marriage. With humor and honesty, they share personal stories, challenge societal myths, and explore how prioritizing rest and individuality might actually strengthen a partnership. Tune in for a lively, insightful conversation that might change the way you think about love, sleep, and what it means to be truly connected.Follow @trulyunruly_podcast
https://podawful.com/posts/2604 HAPPY AWFULWEEN! The only prank slasher flick franchise, The Red Rooms, is back, and this time it's with a surprise twist! A real feature-length Halloween horror movie starring an unwitting Final T-Girl-- The Comedy Shaman. The DARK WEB'S most mysterious, and CURSED website is now online, and it is looking for its first VICTIM. Shaman has fallen in love with his CATFISH, the enigmatic "Feds," again. Now they must team up to take down an EVIL CULT. When Mr. Burgers is kidnapped and taken to the bloodsoaked cyber dungeon, Comedy Shaman makes it his mission to MAN UP with Feds, and destroy THE RED ROOMS once and for all! The only thing standing in his way? The leader of the Cult and mastermind behind the Red Rooms, the completely unstoppable monster known as JESSE P-S. Jesse is watching Shaman's every single move, and it all culminates in the most TWISTED gender reveal party of all time. What happens when you've run completely out of "It is what it is?" Well, it's the end of the day, so you're about to find out-- FOR THE LAST TIME. Get the DIRECTOR'S CUT, DELETED SCENES, COMMENTARY, AND MORE only in the PIZZA FUND: https://podawful.pizza VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/live/FS4Heu5gfMU Buy A Shirt: http://awful.tech PODAWFUL is an anti-podcast hosted by Jesse P-S
https://podawful.com/posts/2604 HAPPY AWFULWEEN! The only prank slasher flick franchise, The Red Rooms, is back, and this time it's with a surprise twist! A real feature-length Halloween horror movie starring an unwitting Final T-Girl-- The Comedy Shaman. The DARK WEB'S most mysterious, and CURSED website is now online, and it is looking for its first VICTIM. Shaman has fallen in love with his CATFISH, the enigmatic "Feds," again. Now they must team up to take down an EVIL CULT. When Mr. Burgers is kidnapped and taken to the bloodsoaked cyber dungeon, Comedy Shaman makes it his mission to MAN UP with Feds, and destroy THE RED ROOMS once and for all! The only thing standing in his way? The leader of the Cult and mastermind behind the Red Rooms, the completely unstoppable monster known as JESSE P-S. Jesse is watching Shaman's every single move, and it all culminates in the most TWISTED gender reveal party of all time. What happens when you've run completely out of "It is what it is?" Well, it's the end of the day, so you're about to find out-- FOR THE LAST TIME. Get the DIRECTOR'S CUT, DELETED SCENES, COMMENTARY, AND MORE only in the PIZZA FUND: https://podawful.pizza VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/live/FS4Heu5gfMU Buy A Shirt: http://awful.tech PODAWFUL is an anti-podcast hosted by Jesse P-S
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In this hauntingly hillarious episode, The Gritty Nurse, Amie Archibald-Varley and guest Co-Host, Matthew Shepherd, discuss why every nurse has a ghost story and the rituals nurses follow religiously. From haunted hospital basements to eerie night shifts, this Halloween special explores the myths, rituals, and real-life experiences that make the nursing profession both fascinating and frightening. Tune in for a mix of humor, horror, and heartfelt stories that will leave you questioning what goes bump in the night. Did you have an unlucky room? Do you prepare a room when a code is called in the emerge and you work in ICU? Tell us your rituals or if you have a ghost story or heard one! Please Like and SUBSCRIBE on Apple Podcasts and Youtube!! Takeaways Every nurse has a ghost story. Nursing rituals often serve as coping mechanisms. The 'Q word' is taboo on night shifts. Full moons are believed to affect hospital activity. The rule of threes is a common superstition. Some hospital rooms are deemed unlucky. Opening windows for spirits is a practiced ritual. Nurses' intuition is a valuable tool. Shared experiences create community among nurses. Humor helps nurses cope with the supernatural. Where to Listen / Watch * Listen on Apple Podcasts – : The Gritty Nurse Podcast on Apple Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-gritty-nurse/id1493290782 * Watch on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@thegrittynursepodcast Thank you to Hospital News for being a collaborative partner with the Gritty Nurse! www.hospitalnews.com
We're on Patreon! Find us at https://www.patreon.com/AudioUnleashed Tony Stark once famously said, “We have a Hulk.” Brent and Dennis have a secret weapon much more powerful than that. We have a Floyd Toole! And this week, we sit in conversation with him about the release of the fourth edition of his legendary book, Sound Reproduction, and why it has a different subtitle this time: The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of Loudspeakers, Rooms and Headphones.
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Sometimes, it's amazing to me that with all my privileges and advantages I've still struggled to make it through this life. And yet my next guest is a guy who really had none of that - absentee parents running from their own mess inflicting their trauma on their poorskids. And somehow he found a way through - a way that was aided and abetted by drug and alcohol abuse - but a way nonetheless. He has two books out now The Wisdom of the Rooms and The Twelve Steps: A Modern Hero's journey which the kirkus review called unexpectedly gripping. Won't you please welcome, Michael Z. Buy his book here: https://a.co/d/itIECxR
A partir de este mes, los episodios que antes eran exclusivos ahora estarán disponibles para toda nuestra audiencia.A nuestros oyentes premium y suscriptores en Patreon: gracias por su apoyo constante. Desde ahora, ustedes seguirán disfrutando de acceso anticipado a episodios especiales y a contenido adicional que no se publica en las plataformas abiertas.En esta tercera y escalofriante entrega de nuestra serie sobre la Dark Web, nos sumergimos en lo más profundo y tenebroso de este submundo digital: los Red Rooms. Aquí, el anonimato no solo es un escudo para los criminales, sino que se convierte en el escenario de una perversión sin límites. Explora con nosotros testimonios y casos reales que, aunque no confirman su existencia, nos llevan a cuestionar hasta dónde puede llegar la crueldad humana cuando se oculta en las sombras de la red. Desde la legendaria "Maldición del Red Room" hasta operaciones sofisticadas descubiertas en Italia y Países Bajos, te llevaremos a un viaje donde la realidad supera la ficción y donde la tecnología se usa para orquestar el horror en tiempo real.Preparémonos para enfrentar la fascinación macabra por el control y el sufrimiento, y cómo esta se manifiesta no solo en la Dark Web, sino también en plataformas comunes que usamos a diario. Este episodio te hará reflexionar sobre la proximidad del mal y preguntarte: ¿Qué tan cerca está realmente el horror?Para contactarnos directamente: conspiraciones21@protonmail.com
In hour 2 Steak and Rusty get in to the shocking arrests in the NBA for illegal gambling, where to legally bet and place money in college football, and RUSTY ROCKS!!! tackles OUTKAST.
New Jersey's Jennifer Fessler & comedians Tom Arnold and Max Meisel join Jeff & Shane to talk about Jenn's recent job termination & what Tom uses Twitter for. Plus, Jeff shares sex room design tips.• • • Want more Jeff Lewis? Click here to sign up for 3 free months of SiriusXM and listen weekdays to "Jeff Lewis Live" from 12-2pE/9-11aP on Radio Andy Channel 102. Plus, tune into The Jeff Lewis Channel for even more Jeff content streaming exclusively on the SiriusXM app channel 789.• • • Host - Jeff LewisGuests - Tom Arnold, Jennifer Fessler, Max Meisel, & Shane DouglasSenior Director – Lisa MantineoDirector - Alyssa HeimrichSenior Producer & Editor - Jamison ScalaAssociate Producer – Oscar Beltran Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
An interview with Ed Mullen and Nick Brown of SVS. In this detailed educational discussion, we explore all the things that you can do to improve the sound of your stereo through adjusting your listening room. An often overlooked, essential part of HiFi performance is condition of the ceiling, walls and floor of the room your rig is located in. Technical expert Ed Mullen joins us to dissect the subject including room treatments, standing/null waves, room gain, controlling floor boom, bass bleed, isolation and more. Video coverage: https://www.youtube.com/@PT-Audio The pt.AUDIO Record Weight In Walnut : 230 Gram S13E4 Sponsors: AUDIOQUESTdotCOM — High-Performance Cables & Power Products — Made for You SCHIITdotCOM - Audio Components Designed & Built in Texas, Starting At $49 PTdotAUDIO - Great Sounds Meet Good Times PASSLABSdotCOM - Rediscover Your Music Like Never Before WHARFEDALEUSAdotCOM - Legendary British Sound – Elevated THEVOICETHATISdotCOM - The Wilson Room At Captial Audiofest 2025
Diplomacy has overtaken the battlefield in the Ukraine war, with Washington, Moscow, and Kyiv offering starkly different paths to peace. The Kremlin says no Trump-Putin summit date is set, while Washington insists leverage not concessions will end the war.
We've got a panel of crime and mystery authors who are also participating at a panel in The Rooms on Oct. 22nd. It's a light, fun and spooky show for Halloween that is around the corner. They will talk their books, and writing scary.
What happens when devotion slips into blind obedience? Harmony opens this episode with a frank reflection on power, consent, and autonomy in yoga. She then welcomes Tamara Cole, a yoga teacher and former boat captain whose journey took her from Bikram's hot rooms to a life of freedom and integrity in the Galápagos Islands. Together, they unpack how groupthink, hierarchy, and manipulation take root in spiritual spaces — and what it looks like to rebuild a practice grounded in awareness, consent, and community. Tamara also shares her upcoming Galápagos Yoga Retreat, where participants reconnect with nature through snorkeling, island exploration, and mindful movement. The conversation closes with Harmony's 21-Day Money Magic & Manifestation Challenge, an embodiment-based program that helped Tamara rewire her scarcity stories and rediscover self-worth, grace, and generosity. Episode Breakdown Devotion vs. Obedience in Yoga: Harmony explores where trust becomes compliance Tamara's Story: From Florida business owner to devoted Bikram practitioner Inside Bikram Training: Bootcamp culture, sleep deprivation, and witnessing abuse Moments of Resistance: Choosing to walk out when a teacher crosses the line Groupthink and Belonging: Why students stay, even when boundaries are broken Life in the Galápagos: Conservation, connection, and the beauty of coexisting with nature Retreat Highlights: Three uninhabited islands, snorkeling, cacao ceremony, yoga, and rest Money Magic Challenge: Healing inherited beliefs and redefining abundance Community as Medicine: Why doing the work together creates lasting change Guest Bio Tamara Cole is a yoga teacher and 100-ton licensed boat captain who spent nearly two decades teaching in Hawai‘i before relocating to the Galápagos Islands. She began practicing yoga in 2008 and trained in the Bikram system before shifting toward more holistic, heart-centered approaches. Tamara now leads transformative yoga retreats that weave movement, mindfulness, and connection to nature. She is also a graduate of Harmony's Lightworker Mastermind program, where she deepened her somatic and energetic practices while developing her signature Galápagos retreat. Find Tamara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/yoga.with.tlc/ Find Tamara on FB: https://www.facebook.com/tami.cole.31 Call to Action If you've ever questioned a teacher, lineage, or practice that no longer feels aligned, this conversation will help you find language for your intuition.
Removable wallpaper is transforming kids' room design with safe and stylish décor. WallsNeedLove leads the trend with non-toxic materials, easy application, and designs that grow with children. From playful prints to calming hues, it's the top choice for parents seeking fun in their kids' spaces. WallsNeedLove City: Nashville Address: 1016 4th Ave S Website: https://wallsneedlove.com
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Katie and Matt discuss late-cycle credit accidents, dancing while the music plays, banks vs. private credit, the Nobel Peace Prize, institutional-grade prediction markets, 23-hour-a-day stock trading, picking off drunks at 3 a.m., digesting news outside of market hours, windows of liquidity and the rhythm of being a human.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including Kelly Wearstler's new venture, a housing check-in, and a look at whether great rooms need to be photogenic. Later, Cultured founder Sarah Harrelson joins the show to talk about her new home publication.This episode is sponsored by Chelsea House and Newport BrassLINKSCulturedBusiness of Home
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For a FREE 30-minute Family History Consultation, book your spot here: https://bookings.howwegothere.caIn this Episode, Brian welcomes Craig Morrissey of More You Genealogy and The Rooms archives to explore Newfoundland genealogy. Craig details the essential resources for family history, starting with the provincial archives at The Rooms, which is named for traditional "fishing rooms." He breaks down the early European settlement, primarily driven by the cod fishery, drawing people from southeast Ireland and southwest England. He also highlights crucial records, including Colonial Office and merchant records, necessary before civil registration began in 1891–92.The episode also covers the impact of industrial change and the significant history of out-migration to the "Boston States," offering advice on tracing ancestors through border documents and digital archives. Craig concludes with a genealogist's "Holy Grail"—the missing 1911 Census and the fire-destroyed Catholic records for Harbour Grace—and stresses the value of methodical, patient research.How We Got Here: Genealogy is hosted by family historian Brian Nash. Brian helps people not just trace their family tree, but understand the history surrounding the people, places, and events that make up their family's unique story.CONNECT & SUPPORT
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In this conversation, Keya Malhotra discusses the shift from co-living to nuclear family structures over the past century and the resulting epidemic of loneliness among seniors. She emphasizes the need to return to communal living arrangements to combat this issue, highlighting the benefits of intergenerational living for enhancing happiness and well-being. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
Where now for Micheál Martin?The decision by Fianna Fáil Presidential candidate Jim Gavin to withdraw from the contest means the race is now between Independent Catherine Connolly and Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys.But what of the man who asked Gavin to stand? Suffice to say I am not a supporter of Micheál Martin. There is nothing personal in this. I have seen at close quarters how he works and I am not impressed. How Fianna Fáil responds to this debacle which its leader landed it in will determine how it faces into the future. Because the process by which Jim Gavin became the Fianna Fail candidate says more about Fianna Fáil and how Micheál Martin runs it than anything else. No leader can ignore or disregard the views of grassroots or other activists. Diktat may keep a leader in place if he has the guile and resilience to survive. But for what purpose? Especially for a party which is proclaims itself to be republican. Micheál's instinct will be to brazen it out. But he can only do that if the party lets him. And that risks the party completely losing its sense of itself.Mr. Martins negative approach to the Good Friday Agreement and the Unity Referendum it provides for amounts to a refusal to fulfil his obligations under the Good Friday Agreement, the Irish Constitution and Fianna Fáil's own aims and objectives.The Orange and the Green. Another friend of mine died last week. An Orangeman, Ian Milne. He was also an undertaker. I met Ian in 2003 in Dublin Castle when he spoke at The Forum for Peace and Reconciliation. I thought it was a very good initiative by him in an effort to find a resolution of the Drumcree stand-off caused when the Portadown Orangemen refused to accept a ruling by the Parades Commission preventing them from marching down Garvaghy Road. After the event we bumped into each other in the Men's Room. In those days Men's Rooms were the main venue for the many first informal off the record words between me and some unionists. I told him that Sinn Féin would talk to the Orange if that would be helpful. Ian was very friendly although he was at pains to tell me that he wouldn't reveal at that time that he talked to me. Eventually we did do the meeting with some Portadown Orangemen. It was in Conway Mill and while it didn't resolve the issues it was a very worthwhile and informative discussion. It's good to talk. And to listen. Ian was also in dialogue with Seán Murray for over twenty years as part of their efforts to advance reconciliation.
In this episode of The Case For with Chris Cox, the court examines one of Walt Disney World's most debated splurges: Club Level rooms. Are they an indulgent upgrade that transforms your trip, or just overpriced cereal and concierge small talk? Chris Cox and Len Testa make their case while Judge Jim Hill hears stories of magical views, cookie deliveries, and Drew Carey cameos. What “Club Level” really includes at Disney resorts - and what it doesn't Whether unlimited snacks and concierge service justify the sky-high nightly rates The surprising Club Level location that offers the best bang for your buck Why your kids may never forgive you for downgrading after trying it once Hidden perks, real-world tradeoffs, and the psychology of "crying once" over vacation costs Is Club Level the ultimate Disney splurge or an overpriced trap for hungry parkgoers? The verdict is still out. Share your thoughts and weigh in on social media to help settle the case. Follow the Hosts Chris Cox – https://www.magiccox.com Instagram - @magiccox Twitter/X - @bigcox Len Testa – https://www.touringplans.com Instagram - @len.testa BlueSky - lentesta.bsky.social Jim Hill – https://jimhillmedia.com Instagram - @jimhillmedia Twitter/X - @jimhillmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You know that feeling when a simple conversation spirals into the same fight you've had a hundred times before.It's not about the dishes or the money. It's about safety, disconnection, and your nervous system trying to protect you.In this episode of the Get Your Sexy Back Podcast for Couples, we open up about how to recognize when your nervous systems are running the show and how to repair and reconnect when it happens. What You'll Hear in This Episode:What is the real reason behind recurring fights, and why it's rarely about what you thinkHow the nervous system drives reactivity, defensiveness, and shutdown in moments of conflictWhat is the hidden cost of unresolved arguments, and how do they quietly erode intimacy and trustHow does the shift from blame to curiosity look like, and how does that one change transform conflict into connectionWhat are the practical tools for regulation and repair so you can anchor yourself and your partner in safetyWhy retreats work when nothing else has and how new environments accelerate healing and intimacy If you're ready to stop fighting the same fight and start feeling safe, seen, and connected again, this episode is your roadmap back to love. REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW FOR OUR NOVEMBER 20–24 GROUP COUPLE RETREAT AT PHOENIX RISING.Here's what you'll experience:Sacred intimacy rituals that blend healing and pleasurePractices that make sex less about performance and more about playSpace to take everything back into your room… and let it get hot in your own wayThe safety of a group container where shame dissolves and passion expandsThis isn't about adding “spice.” It's about remembering how good it feels to choose each other… body, heart, and soul.Only 5 couples. Rooms are filling first-come, first-served (GeoDomes or cottage).
Before we had libraries in America, there were Reading Rooms. This is an idea I wish would return.
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Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle using bone dishes, enduring waiting rooms, texting wedding thank-yous, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ask.wyrbw.comEPISODE CONTENTSAMUSE-BOUCHE: Bone DishesA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Waiting RoomsQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: What's the etiquette of holding elevator doors while you're having a conversation? Is a non-personalized text response an acceptable thank you note for a wedding gift?VENT OR REPENT: Using laptops in restaurants, Blocking drivewaysCORDIALS OF KINDNESS: Thanks to a dentist, A nice reviewTHINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOWBone dishes on WikipediaYOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO...Support our show through PatreonSubscribe and rate us 5 stars on Apple PodcastsCall, text, or email us your questionsFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterVisit our official websiteSign up for our newsletterBuy some fabulous official merchandiseCREDITSHosts: Nick Leighton & Leah BonnemaProducer & Editor: Nick LeightonTheme Music: Rob ParavonianADVERTISE ON OUR SHOWClick here for detailsTRANSCRIPTEpisode 280See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.