Podcasts about Santa Claus

What's up, dudes? 'Twas the night before Half-Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there! Yes, he's the magical gift bringer that makes  children all over the world happy. Jeff Loftin from Lost Christmas is with me to talk all about the International Santa Claus Collection!International Resources, LLC was established 1991 in Northbrook, IL. The company designs, contract manufactures, markets, and sells collectibles primarily during the Christmas season, under the trademarked names of “Liberty Falls” and “International Santas.” The figurines are hand painted resin and reflect gift bringers from traditions all over the world.In 1822, from the talented mind of Prof. Clement Clark Moore, came one of the most popular poems ever created, “A Visit from Saint Nicholas”. And thus the legend of St. Nicholas, spanning more than 1,700 years through every country in Europe, continued to flourish in the United States. Starting with Nicholas, the Turkish patron saint of children, who gave away bags of gold coins stuffed into stockings and shoes, through Russia, Holland and into England, Nicholas has evolved from many different appearances and an equally large number of names.Gwiazdor and Ded Moroz? Check. Belsnickle and Father Christmas? Got ‘em. Pancho Navidad? I don't remember him from my time in South Texas! So hop on over to Dillard's, get on the nice list, and pick up the International Santas Claus Collection! Oh, and listen to this episode! Ho, ho, ho!Lost Christmas PodcastFB: @LostChristmasPodcastTwitter: @LostChristmasP1IG: @lostchristmaspodcastGive us a buzz! Send a text, dudes!Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com! Later, dudes!

Is there a cost to your consumption beyond the price of the item?  What if your perceived minimal spending could be costing your hundreds of thousands of dollars? George G breaks down the state of the American consumer and what they stand to gain from some small changes! Oh, and why Jeff Bezos may actually be the real Santa Claus.  You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you'd like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live.  Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood Get your copy of The Purpose Book here: https://amzn.to/47Y2u98  You can get a free digital download of The Purpose Book here: https://moneyalignmentacademy.thinkific.com/enroll/2554435?price_id=3360279  Get our monthly updates here: https://george-grombacher.aweb.page/ Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: ​​https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you'd like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live.  Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood Copyright LifeBlood 2025.

Send us a textGet ready for the upcoming astrological shifts by getting your own Cosmic Tower!  https://thewellnessenterprise.com/product/cosmic-tower/?twe=AquarianWaveIntroducing the Cosmic Tower — a revolutionary energy harmonizing device designed to uplift your space, restore vitality, and bring coherence to your life. It's like plugging into the cosmos right from your living room.These towers are transforming homes, clearing EMFs, and awakening higher frequencies — and now, you can experience it for yourself. Check out TheWellnessEnterprise.com and tap into the frequency of the future. Use code COSMIC10 at checkout for 10% off your own Cosmic Tower.Here comes a major cosmic shift as the planet of expansion and good fortune enters the sign of its exaltation! From June 2025 through June 2026, Jupiter's transit through Cancer will open new doorways to emotional growth, home prosperity, and intuitive wisdom for all of us.Known as astrology's "cosmic Santa Claus," Jupiter brings gifts of abundance, knowledge, and opportunity wherever it travels. When this jovial giant visits Cancer—the nurturing mother of the zodiac—we experience a powerful alignment that can transform our relationship with home, family, security, and emotional wellbeing. This rare celestial event only happens once every 12 years, making it a significant period worth understanding and harnessing.By examining previous Jupiter in Cancer cycles (2013-2014, 2001-2002, 1989-1990), we uncover patterns that help us prepare for what's ahead. This transit particularly favors investments in real estate, improvements to your living space, strengthening family bonds, exploring ancestry, and businesses related to food, hospitality, or caregiving. Jupiter in Cancer asks us to slow down from the frenetic pace of modern life, connect with our intuitive wisdom, and create sanctuary spaces where genuine growth can occur.While Jupiter generally brings blessings, be mindful of potential challenges—especially emotional overindulgence, comfort eating, or clinging too tightly to the familiar. The transit begins with a Jupiter-Saturn square in June 2025 that may create temporary restrictions, but by November, a harmonious trine between these planets promises balanced expansion. The question now is: how will you use this powerful cosmic energy to create more emotional fulfillment and security in your life? Listen to discover how Jupiter in Cancer will affect your personal birth chart and learn practical strategies to make the most of this benefic transit.Support the show

Our humor may be juvenile, but this week we're going all the back to grade school! We've locked up the liquor cabinet and broken out the Welch's juice and fruit snacks for a (mostly) family friendly conversation about The Little Witcher, the ridiculously cute new graphic novel drawn by Giada Carboni and written by the talented folks at CD Projekt Red. Is this new hardcover strictly for the kids? Or could it actually be aimed at their parents? Either way, the book's a must-read and this episode is a must-listen as we unpack some of The Little Witcher's unexpectedly resonant themes, consider the possibility that the Welch's founder may have been Santa Claus and discover that Tim was surprisingly straight-laced as a kid..at least when it came to his Oreos.

What's up, dudes? It's the 1985 Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade, broadcast live on National TV! Disney connoisseurs Tim Babb from Can't Wait for Christmas and Charlie Ague from Closer to Christmas and Ague Designs are here with me to break it down!Joan Lunden and Ben Vereen host this Christmas parade with narration written by Doug Cody. The production was directed by Chico Fernandez. After some confusion with decorations, Mickey and the gang are ready to begin! Tinkerbell opened the show, and Cinderella and her entourage processed down Main Street USA. The Dumbo and the Jungle Book crews followed right behind her.The Herbie the Love Bug performers come next, and Robin Hood and his Merry Men succeeded him. Regis Philbin took us through the Living Seas, and that segment was followed by the Pinocchio float series. Subsequently, Ben showed us a behind the scenes preview of “Captain EO” with Michael Jackson, George Lucas, and Francis Ford Coppola.After Cruella de Vil drove down, Mary Poppins and the Alice in Wonderland players glide down Main Street. Then Ben gave a stirring performance in Frontierland. The toy soldiers from “Babes in Toyland” march along, and Mickey and Minnie ride a coach behind them. The Gummi Bears, Goofy, and Donald follow on floats, accompanied by characters from Peter Pan, Chip and Dale, and the Hundred Acre Wood. Finally, Santa Claus himself flew in to close out the celebration.Steamboat musical number? Check. Ads for “Superman II”? Yep. Endless commercials from Eckerd and Gaines? Definitely! So grab your an scarf and top hat, hop on a float, and ride down Main Street USA to this episode all about the 1985 Very Merry Christmas Parade!Can't Wait for Christmas FB: @CantWaitForChristmasPodIG: @cantwaitforchristmaspodTwitter: @ChristmasPodCloser to ChristmasTwitter: @closertoxmas IG: @closertoxmasAgue DesignsIG: @aguedesignsGive us a buzz! Send a text, dudes!Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com! Later, dudes!

This week, Ari Medrano delivers a powerful testament to the depth and complexity of caregiving. As a Mexican immigrant who came to the United States at age one, Ari's approach to caregiving is deeply rooted in her family's values of service, love, and compassion. Throughout the episode, she shares multiple experiences of caregiving, including caring for her cousin with bone cancer, a homeless woman named Teresa, her brother who was a victim of a violent crime, and her mother during critical health challenges. Her caregiving journey is marked by a remarkable ability to love creatively and find joy even in the most challenging circumstances. Ari's approach goes beyond traditional caregiving, incorporating humor, sensory experiences (such as using specific scents to uplift spirits), and an unwavering commitment to supporting not only the patient but also the healthcare workers around them. Her personal experiences, including her health challenges like heart disease and a brain tumor, have shaped her perspective, allowing her to approach caregiving with empathy, resilience, and a profound understanding of both giving and receiving care. What stands out most about Ari is her philosophy of "givers gain" and her conviction that we can experience both pain and joy simultaneously. Her stories illustrate how caregiving is not just a duty, but a calling that requires creativity, emotional intelligence, and a deep capacity for love. Whether it was bringing Santa Claus to her mother's hospital room, providing comfort to a homeless woman, or supporting her brother through his challenging health journey, Ari embodies the true spirit of compassionate caregiving. About Ari: Ari Medrano is a Mexican immigrant who arrived in the USA as a one-year-old, the middle child in a family of five. Her parents have been married for 58 years. Ari's caregiving journey deepened when she moved from Texas to California to care for her mother and youngest brother, who both became ill simultaneously. She provided home hospice care for her brother in his final weeks, following his brutal injuries from a bank robbery. Concurrently, she cared for her mother in the hospital for six months; her mother is now at home, receiving care from all siblings. As a mother of two sons, Ari also acknowledges their caregiving role during her own extensive health battles, which included multiple tumors, heart disease, a brain tumor, and numerous surgeries. She refers to herself as an "Olympian patient" and serves as a go-to health advocate for her family, friends, and community. She is notably a "1% Medical Miracle" who regained full mobility after being paralyzed by a craniotomy for a brain tumor extraction. Ari's legacy is defined by her philosophy: "Love God, Love People...creatively." Support the show Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Sisterhood of Care, LLC Website: www.confessionsofareluctantcaregiver.com Like us on Facebook! Tweet with us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram! Watch us on Youtube! Pin us on Pinterest! Link us on LinkedIn! Tune in on Whole Care Network Share

This week marks the end of an era for two classic Kiwi brands - department store Smith & Caughey's announced it will shut their doors for the last time at 4pm today, and hosiery manufacturer Columbine that they're closing their Gisborne factory in August. These are both sad events. Smith & Caughey's has been part of Queen St for 145 years, and Columbine has kept me in opaque tights for as long as I can remember, and others for longer before! But the news was hardly shocking. Manufacturing in New Zealand has become increasingly challenging and costly over decades. Retail has been transformed by online shopping and parallel importing. A disruptive pandemic didn't help, and continuing economic uncertainty means closures are an unfortunate reality. It's incredible tough for staff, and while no one involved is likely interested in silver-linings right now, we should take a moment to celebrate that Smith & Caughey's employed people for 145 years, and Columbine for 75 years. Both are significant achievements. But it's going to be an emotional afternoon on Queen St today. A tough day for staff, shoppers, suppliers, and those who loved making the annual trip up the elevator to see Santa Claus and the incredible Christmas displays. I have a collection of photos in which at least one of my kids is crying while posing next to the bearded stranger. I know, my bad. But the bauble for the tree was always appreciated. Many of us have memories of this Auckland retail icon. Whether you live in Auckland or have visited over the years, Smith & Caughey's initially offered service and products you couldn't get anywhere else. It was a historic company with a female founder ahead of her time, set in a beautiful building. Think of the secrets and stories hidden in those walls. Smith & Caughey's explanation for closing was a “perfect storm of adversity”. In addition to economic uncertainty, they referenced increased parking costs, ongoing roadworks and the slow progress of the City Rail Link (CRL) as having an impact on shoppers. While today should be a day of appreciation and fond memories, retailers can't afford to be quite so nostalgic. There are lessons to be learnt about moving with the times, adapting to competition, less exclusivity and retaining customers. Also announced this week, Columbine, a family business and the last hosiery manufacturer in New Zealand, will shut its doors and 45 jobs will go. Once again, reality bites. A written statement from the company said the decision was “driven by a combination of declining sales and increased operational costs, which made it unsustainable to continue manufacturing in Gisborne”. Interestingly, recently released data compiled by Infometrics looked at the types of jobs which have disappeared over the last 25 years. If you look at jobs in manufacturing - such as a sewing machinist, footwear production machine operator, hide and skin processing machine operator, knitting machine operator, textile dyeing and finishing machine operator and others, employment has fallen from 14,472 to 5608 since 2000. This isn't just because companies have closed, but because technology has taken over. It's a reminder that change and challenge are constant in most sectors. So surviving as a manufacturer in New Zealand for 75 years is nothing to scoff at. It's actually very impressive and quite something really. Both companies should be proud of their legacies. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week marks the end of an era for two classic Kiwi brands - department store Smith & Caughey's announced it will shut their doors for the last time at 4pm today, and hosiery manufacturer Columbine that they're closing their Gisborne factory in August. These are both sad events. Smith & Caughey's has been part of Queen St for 145 years, and Columbine has kept me in opaque tights for as long as I can remember, and others for longer before! But the news was hardly shocking. Manufacturing in New Zealand has become increasingly challenging and costly over decades. Retail has been transformed by online shopping and parallel importing. A disruptive pandemic didn't help, and continuing economic uncertainty means closures are an unfortunate reality. It's incredible tough for staff, and while no one involved is likely interested in silver-linings right now, we should take a moment to celebrate that Smith & Caughey's employed people for 145 years, and Columbine for 75 years. Both are significant achievements. But it's going to be an emotional afternoon on Queen St today. A tough day for staff, shoppers, suppliers, and those who loved making the annual trip up the elevator to see Santa Claus and the incredible Christmas displays. I have a collection of photos in which at least one of my kids is crying while posing next to the bearded stranger. I know, my bad. But the bauble for the tree was always appreciated. Many of us have memories of this Auckland retail icon. Whether you live in Auckland or have visited over the years, Smith & Caughey's initially offered service and products you couldn't get anywhere else. It was a historic company with a female founder ahead of her time, set in a beautiful building. Think of the secrets and stories hidden in those walls. Smith & Caughey's explanation for closing was a “perfect storm of adversity”. In addition to economic uncertainty, they referenced increased parking costs, ongoing roadworks and the slow progress of the City Rail Link (CRL) as having an impact on shoppers. While today should be a day of appreciation and fond memories, retailers can't afford to be quite so nostalgic. There are lessons to be learnt about moving with the times, adapting to competition, less exclusivity and retaining customers. Also announced this week, Columbine, a family business and the last hosiery manufacturer in New Zealand, will shut its doors and 45 jobs will go. Once again, reality bites. A written statement from the company said the decision was “driven by a combination of declining sales and increased operational costs, which made it unsustainable to continue manufacturing in Gisborne”. Interestingly, recently released data compiled by Infometrics looked at the types of jobs which have disappeared over the last 25 years. If you look at jobs in manufacturing - such as a sewing machinist, footwear production machine operator, hide and skin processing machine operator, knitting machine operator, textile dyeing and finishing machine operator and others, employment has fallen from 14,472 to 5608 since 2000. This isn't just because companies have closed, but because technology has taken over. It's a reminder that change and challenge are constant in most sectors. So surviving as a manufacturer in New Zealand for 75 years is nothing to scoff at. It's actually very impressive and quite something really. Both companies should be proud of their legacies. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Ari Medrano delivers a powerful testament to the depth and complexity of caregiving. As a Mexican immigrant who came to the United States at age one, Ari's approach to caregiving is deeply rooted in her family's values of service, love, and compassion. Throughout the episode, she shares multiple experiences of caregiving, including caring for her cousin with bone cancer, a homeless woman named Teresa, her brother who was a victim of a violent crime, and her mother during critical health challenges.Her caregiving journey is marked by a remarkable ability to love creatively and find joy even in the most challenging circumstances. Ari's approach goes beyond traditional caregiving, incorporating humor, sensory experiences (such as using specific scents to uplift spirits), and an unwavering commitment to supporting not only the patient but also the healthcare workers around them. Her personal experiences, including her health challenges like heart disease and a brain tumor, have shaped her perspective, allowing her to approach caregiving with empathy, resilience, and a profound understanding of both giving and receiving care.What stands out most about Ari is her philosophy of "givers gain" and her conviction that we can experience both pain and joy simultaneously. Her stories illustrate how caregiving is not just a duty, but a calling that requires creativity, emotional intelligence, and a deep capacity for love. Whether it was bringing Santa Claus to her mother's hospital room, providing comfort to a homeless woman, or supporting her brother through his challenging health journey, Ari embodies the true spirit of compassionate caregiving.About Ari:Ari Medrano is a Mexican immigrant who arrived in the USA as a one-year-old, the middle child in a family of five. Her parents have been married for 58 years. Ari's caregiving journey deepened when she moved from Texas to California to care for her mother and youngest brother, who both became ill simultaneously. She provided home hospice care for her brother in his final weeks, following his brutal injuries from a bank robbery. Concurrently, she cared for her mother in the hospital for six months; her mother is now at home, receiving care from all siblings.As a mother of two sons, Ari also acknowledges their caregiving role during her own extensive health battles, which included multiple tumors, heart disease, a brain tumor, and numerous surgeries. She refers to herself as an "Olympian patient" and serves as a go-to health advocate for her family, friends, and community. She is notably a "1% Medical Miracle" who regained full mobility after being paralyzed by a craniotomy for a brain tumor extraction. Ari's legacy is defined by her philosophy: "Love God, Love People...creatively."Support the showConfessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Sisterhood of Care, LLC Website: www.confessionsofareluctantcaregiver.com Like us on Facebook! Tweet with us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram! Watch us on Youtube! Pin us on Pinterest! Link us on LinkedIn!Tune in on Whole Care Network

Don't let Santa Claus steal your wallet this week wiggle monsters, ice baths, sudden conspiracies, angelic chiropractors and demonic girlfriends. While we review Jacob's Ladder from 1990

Send us a textThe Noras dive into the nostalgic world of board games, from classics like Monopoly and Scrabble to quirky favorites with names like "Sneaky Snacky Squirrels." Did you know Monopoly was initially rejected by Parker Brothers for being "too complicated"? Or that games can be categorized into four fundamental types: race games, space games, chase games, and displacement games? These frameworks help explain why we gravitate toward certain games and avoid others.Along the way, we explore summer's hottest trends (sardine-themed decor, anyone?), discuss bizarre banned baby names from around the world (no, you can't name your child Santa Claus), and introduce the surprisingly effective "poop rule" for decluttering your home. Plus, we follow the strange case of an escaped pet zebra in Tennessee, which leads to an important question: why would anyone want an unpredictable exotic animal that tends to attack people?Whether you're a dedicated game night enthusiast or someone who runs at the sight of a Monopoly board, join us for this playful exploration of how games shape our relationships and reflect our personalities. Share your favorite childhood game with us—was it an outdoor neighborhood classic or a beloved board game that still brings your family together?Mike Haggerty Buick GMCRight on the corner, right on the price! Head down to 93rd & Cicero & tell them the Noras sent you!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome to Ask Paul Tripp, a weekly podcast from Paul Tripp Ministries where pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.Today's question comes from a listener who's wrestling with a common dilemma for Christian parents: How should we handle Santa Claus with our kids?If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Come, Let Us Adore HimPaulTripp.com/Advent

This week on Because News, we're joined by Brandon Ash-Mohammed, Jan Caruana and Courtney Gilmour. It was a busy news week as the premiers met in Saskatoon where Doug Ford made a musical entrance and Mark Carney was dubbed 'Santa Claus.' We also check in on the Oilers' playoff run and ask, "why do the guys play Pink Pony Club in the locker room?" Plus, Anne of Green Gables gets a stage makeover, and The Price is Right Canada is here to remind us that no one knows what anything should cost anymore.

Christmas festivities are coming and often go hand in hand with overindulgence, in the form of large servings of roast dinner, yummy pudding and alcohol consumption. That can result in heartburn, a condition which despite the terrifying sounding name, is usually relatively harmless.  It's a burning sensation felt in the chest, behind the breastbone, which explains where the name comes from. But it's actually down to stomach acid travelling back up the oesophagus, which is the tube that carries food down from your throat. Let's discuss a few tips for preventing heartburn, or relieving the symptoms if you do get some during the holiday season. Are some people more vulnerable than others? Are there particular foods to avoid? What can I do to calm the symptoms? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠How can I protect my mental health during the holiday season?⁠ ⁠Why does Christmas boost our libido?⁠ ⁠Is Santa Claus red because of Coca Cola?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 25/2/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kiera shares a key secret from the most recent Dental A-Team Summit: common traits of highest-performing and happiest practices.  Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript Kiera Dent (00:01) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera. And today I am so excited to chat with you. I hope that you're just having an incredible day. I hope you're having an incredible life. I hope you remember that honestly, we are so blessed to be in dentistry. We are so blessed to live the lives that we do. You are making huge changes and I hope that you're always so proud of yourself and that you're remembering that what you're doing is truly changing lives. Today I wanted to pop on and I wanted to talk real quick about...   something that we did at our virtual summit in April. And I hope you were able to attend. you weren't, your calendars for next year. We are having it on April 24th, 2026. So mark your calendars now, plan to be there. I would love, love, love to see you there. Because this year our topic was on unlocking extraordinary leadership and profitability. And I think those things go hand in hand. And one of the quotes that we had in there was, extraordinary doesn't mean perfect.   And Simon Sinek has said, there is no such thing as a perfect leader, only one who learns, adapts and grows with their team. And I really, really loved this because we went through an entire model of what's extraordinary leadership, what's the extraordinary leadership formula. And then at the end, we actually went through this amazing thing of common themes of practices. And so what our team did is we actually started looking at all of the dental offices that we've consulted, that we've been a part of, that we've worked with over the years. And we started looking to see   What are maybe some of the common themes of awesome practices that have amazing leadership and practices who maybe have not so good of leadership? And so I thought today it would actually be really fun to hop on the podcast. And for those of who attended summit amazing, this is a nice recap for you. Hopefully to dive it in, there are no recordings of summit. So I thought this would be a fun thing to bring back to the table for you and something I really loved. And I thought about it so much. And also for those of you who might not have been able to attend   to help you start thinking because I found that when I can figure out what are the patterns, like Tony Robbins says, success leaves clues. And I think about this often of, okay, what are the clues of the successful practices? What are the clues of the offices that are doing things differently? What are the clues of the offices that struggle constantly versus the offices that do really well? And one thing that is always in common is there's always an amazing leader, always. They're always watching their numbers. So they make their decisions based on their numbers.   And the third thing is that they have these common themes. So our team actually went through and I remember asking our team, said, okay, let's look at these leaders. Let's look to see what are the themes? What are the pieces? are, like, what is it? And we picked out a couple of offices. We picked out some of these different things and we said, like, okay, here's these awesome offices. What do they have in common? What are the things that they're doing consistently? And let's see if we could build this like,   common theme. ⁓ let's go through it. And it was really a message. Amazing because when we were in summit, we had people I was like, okay, this isn't you. This is other practices, of course. But let's think of like, what are some of the not so good attributes of leadership? What do you think? Of course, this is not you. This is someone else. But what is it for you that that maybe would be like the not so good leadership again, and these are these are offices that could be doing great.   financially. But what I usually find are the great leaders are always the more successful and more profitable practices. So the not so good what they have, what they tend to have ⁓ is they don't trust their office manager or their leadership team. I'm always here for trust and verify, but to truly trust your office manager and to let them lead and to have them as a partner in the business and to hold them to that high level. They're also usually sometimes poor clinicians. ⁓ Again, I'm not a dentist. I'm not here for it.   But was interesting of like a lot of the practices that we see struggling, was the dentistry is actually not so good. And I feel like that kind of ⁓ like truly kind of revolves and it might reflect some possible pieces. So for that, just know, again, these are not all, but we started just looking at like, what were some of the common themes? They were poor leaders. So there's team turnover constantly. So they weren't having the conversations. They were trying to be people pleasers. They were trying to dance around the hard conversations.   ⁓ Maybe we're talking bad about other team members. They were gossiping. But that was something, there was a team turnover constantly and people couldn't figure it out. I know there's one office that I can remember. Don't worry, I'll mash it up so you don't know who I'm going to talk about. ⁓ And they were just rude. They were constantly belittling their team. They were constantly putting them down. They were constantly just mean. And so on that, just realizing there was team turnover. Now team turnover can also be because you're not transparent.   not having conversations, it does not mean that you're people pleasing. They didn't implement strategies. They would take a lot of notes. They'd go to a lot of CE, but they didn't, they never implement. So it's just like we're, listening, listening, but we don't actually implement. We don't actually execute. Now remember these are the not so good leaders. Okay. They were highly driven by emotions. So emotions guide. They, I know when I first started, I was very turbulent as a leader and I was very driven by emotions rather than   What's ultimately in the best interest of the business? ⁓ I constantly ask that question. Like, I know I want to take care of you and I'd love to have you be a part of us. But the reality is I've got to drive this business by logic while having a heart and having, ⁓ definitely having some, some love that way too. They also don't look at their numbers. They don't look at their results. So not tracking numbers. They have no clue. It's like they are an ostrich in the sand. They don't want to look at them. They have no idea where their numbers are. When I asked like, how are you doing? It's, it's always like,   We don't really know. We just love to live in La La Land. ⁓ They do a lot of CE, but never implement similar to they don't implement strategies, especially in coaching clients. ⁓ They don't implement. They're like, they always have an excuse. So I think like lots and lots and lots of excuses is another sign of the not so good leaders that we see as common themes. Again, there's like variables, there's other things, but these were common themes of practices that when we meet them, we know that they're probably going to fail. These are common themes.   They have lots of coaches, but they don't trust and they don't execute. So they'll listen, they hire the coaches, they do the things, but they don't actually trust and they don't execute. So the coaches will talk to the team, they'll give them the strategies and they'll be like, yeah, yeah, we're not going to do that. Or, nope, I'm not going to execute that. Or they just don't follow through. They have no integrity on their word. They're half in on everything. So it's kind of like, yeah, we kind of do that. We kind of do this. We kind of do that. Just fully do it. Why not?   ⁓ They want to pay to fix the problems with no self-realization identification that they might be the issue. So things like ego, fear, no accountability, everyone else is the problem. I see this often, they blame, they talk about like, my gosh, this person's so terrible or my gosh, like you'll never believe what happened to me. There's always an excuse for why they don't have the life that they wanna have or the practice that they want. So I'm super curious, like as you listen to that list, like I said, like.   ⁓ This is a zone where honest to goodness, what are the not so good leaders and do you maybe have any of those attributes? Now let's flip the good side, all right? So these are, again, there's so many things I could have pulled out, but these are the ones that I looked at and I was like, my gosh, these are consistent themes of great leaders. So they're great implementers. They execute, they put things into play and they don't fall off. So they truly implement and they stick. They allow their teams to be free. ⁓ It's interesting. They...   They give them the parameters, they give them the vision, and then they allow the teams to create. They say, all right, here's the parameters of what we are as a culture. Now go create and be free. They're great at decision-making. They don't sit on it. They think about it. They use their numbers and they execute, which leads to the next one is they execute. They make the decision. They follow through. They move forward. If we tell them to do something, they get it done. They follow through on what they say. They own their word. They're consistent. They roll with the punches. It's not high. It's not low. It's just they roll right through.   They have long-term teams. These teams stay with them. They take care of their teams, but they're also honest with their teams and very much holding them to a high level and high standards. The good also live by high standards. They don't tolerate mediocrity. They truly don't. It's just, they cut it out. They move on and they are very, very methodical in their decisions. They make their decisions based on the numbers. They're great visionaries. They see where they want to go and they can truly inspire and rally a team on actual things that are going to happen rather than just theories and ideas.   And they know what they're working towards and they don't get distracted. They truly have these blinders. I feel like so many of them have discipline. So as like who they are, most of them all work out consistently. They have a strong workout routine. They are physically fit. They have date nights with their spouses or their significant others. They make time for their kids. They're very good with their time and time management. They prioritize. ⁓ They delegate really well. They focus on what's the most important for them. But it's interesting as you look at the difference between the two lists.   My question is, which list are you on more so? If I was Santa Claus and it's the naughty and nice list, as you go back and maybe it'd be worthwhile to stop and push pause on this podcast, it's a very short, concise podcast for you today, ⁓ go back and check off of like, how am I doing on this? Is this a trait of mine or is it not a trait of mine? Because the reality is I want you to be an incredible leader. I want you to be incredible human. I want you to truly be so.   such great leaders to be able to have the practice of your dreams and the life of your dreams. And it really does boil down to leaders. And so again, it was such a fun little thing. I thought I'd take like just a little snippet out of summit for you of the not so good and the good leadership. And for you, let's add more to the good. And if you need help with that, this is oftentimes where an outside person can help you see where are my gaps as a leader? Where can I grow? Where can I rise? How can I have these conversations? How can I nip things in the bud faster? How can I stay consistent to this?   You guys, wasn't a consistent human when I started and I had to put things into place to help me be consistent. It's muscle skills to be a great leader. It's not born into you. And so if we can help you reach out, Hello@TheDentalATeam.com, you guys truly flex those leadership muscles, commit to being that incredibly great leader for your practice. Your practice needs you, your team needs you, your patients need you. This is your time and you need you. So rise up, be that amazing leader. And if we can help reach out, hello, at the dental...   Hello@TheDentalATeam.com as always, thanks for listening. I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team podcast.  

Knicks lose, Poison Ivy, Santa Claus and a whole lot more is discussed for our weekly recap! 

【句子】Kids, gather round! 【ModernFamilyS3E18】【发音】/kɪdz/ /ˈgæð.ə(r) / /raʊnd/ 【发音技巧】暂无；【翻译】孩子们，集合啦！【适用场合】今天的节目中，我们一起来学习一下gather round这个表达，在英文中此处的round也可以改成around；而且这样的短语，后面加宾语，可以，那我们得到gather around sb./sth.，此时可以理解成：to collect around sb./sth.“围在某个人/某个事物的旁边”；不加宾语，也是对的，可以理解成to come to some place and form a group“围过来；集合”； eg: All of the kids eagerly gathered around Santa Claus.所有的孩子都热切地围在圣诞老人身边。 eg: Come on, fellas, gather round the campfire!快来，伙计们，围到营火旁边来！ eg: Everyone, gather round—I only want to give these instructions once.大家都围过来，这些说明我只想讲一次。 eg: Santa Claus gathered all of the children around himself to hand out gifts.圣诞老人让孩子们都围在自己身边，以便分发礼物。 eg: Please gather everyone around the table for dessert.请把大家伙儿都叫过来围在桌边准备吃甜品了。 eg: The cowboys gathered round the campfire.牛仔们围坐在了营火旁。 【尝试翻译以下句子，并留言在文章留言区】等我端出生日蛋糕以后，你能把孩子们都聚过来吗？

Government statistics in Manitoba indicate that human activity is the primary cause of the vast majority of wildfires this year. Ontario Premier Doug Ford praised a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney and other premiers in Saskatoon, calling it the most productive interprovincial gathering in a decade and event went so far as to compare Carney to "Santa Claus.” The Liberal minority government narrowly lost a House of Commons vote on a Conservative amendment demanding an economic update before summer adjournment. Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Elias Makos is joined by Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor, and Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada. Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Premiers met yesterday to discuss the fast-tracking of major energy and infrastructure projects April was the busiest month for asylum seekers entering Quebec at the Lacolle border crossing since Roxham Road was closed in 2023 The number of complaints to Quebec’s language watchdog, the OQLF, over violations of French-language rules has hit a record high for the eighth consecutive year Nadia Poirier, who ran for Québec solidaire in the recent Terrebonne by-election, has left the party to join the Parti Québécois

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This week, EB joins the show live from Holiday World and Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana! He'll have a full review of the park in "real-time" including updates on The Voyage, The Legend, The Raven, Thunderbird and Good Gravy! The guys also have updates on the latest news, rumors and trip reports from around the amusement industry. Plus, we have the return of the "SOUNDWAVE" contest!

Ramy Youssef's creative pursuits range from stand-up to his semi-biographical Hulu show, "Ramy," to his new animated series, "#1 Happy Family USA." In all of his efforts, he says he's just trying to make work that feels exciting to him. Ramy is one of the costars of the new HBO film, "Mountainhead." He talks to Rachel about his gripe with Santa Claus and reckoning with his mortality.To listen sponsor-free and support the show, sign up for Wild Card+ at plus.npr.org/wildcardLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Rachel and Matilda from the Zombie Grrlz Podcast Network join Caitlin to cover The Ugly Stepsister, an outstanding 2025 horror release from Norway. We talk about beauty standards, dance, fairy tales, and how no one wins under patriarchy. It's a great movie and a great discussion. Tangents include: physical media, a WYR and some FMKs, first movies, VHS tapes, first books, Santa Claus, horror movies with muppets, and pride horror recs.

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are having a blast from the past discussing an update from Kingdom Hearts IV, and they're sharing the latest from the Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus anime, the anime nominees at the 2025 Astra Awards, the latest award The Anime Effect received(!), the return of Death Note: The Musical, the Converse x Naruto Shippuden collab, and more. THEN, we're recommending “cute boys doing cute things” anime and discussing anime references we love. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Kingdom Hearts IV Screenshots Offer Fresh Signs of Life Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus Anime Premieres on July 5 Dragon Ball DAIMA, Solo Leveling Season 2 and More Nominated for 2025 Astra Awards The Anime Effect was named Best New Podcast at 2025 Digiday Media Awards Death Note: The Musical to Hold 10th Anniversary Performance in Tokyo Converse x Naruto Shippuden Chuck Taylor All Stars Launch May 22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a busy week in the big sky as the Sun kicks off its Gemini season with aspects to Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto. Gemini's ruler, Mercury, comes together with Uranus, follows the Sun into Gemini, and then reports to Saturn for a reality check. The cosmic lovers Venus and Mars throw out passionate sparks and the Last Quarter Moon in Aquarius is on a pivotal degree that shows karmic resolution in the air. Saturn leaves the turbulent waters of Pisces for the fires of Aries, and a mini-lesson on what Saturn in Aries means for the houses of your horoscope. Plus: Peacocks parading, brownies dancing, and authoring your own story! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:38] The Sun sextiles Saturn (May 20, 2:38 am PDT) at 29º37' Taurus-Pisces. Sabian symbols: Saturn, 30 Pisces, A rock formation like a face is idealized by a boy who, as he grows up, begins to look like it. The Sun, 30 Taurus, A peacock parading on an ancient lawn. Superficial displays of grandeur and success will not impress. [3:49] Moon Report! The Aquarius Last Quarter Moon (May 20, 4:59 am PDT), is at the critical degrees of 29º43' Aquarius-Taurus. Long-running cycles draw to a close; make decisive efforts to wrap them up.  [6:08] This is the Last Quarter (last action point) in a lunar phase family cycle (LPFC) that began on Feb. 19, 2023 at a 1º22' Pisces New Moon. This continues the First Quarter (first action point) in this LPFC on Nov. 20, 2023, and the Full Moon (awareness point) on Aug. 19, 2024. [7:41] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. On May 20 (4:59 am PDT), the Moon in Aquarius squares the Sun in Taurus. It's VOC for 29 minutes, and then enters Pisces (5:28 am PDT). Find your own way, even if it means going against the crowd. [8:40] On May 22 (9:06 am PDT), the Moon in Pisces conjoins Saturn. It's VOC for 20 minutes, then enters Aries (9:26 am PDT). Create healthy boundaries. [9:40] On May 24 (4:44 am PDT), the Moon in Aries sextiles Jupiter, is VOC for 5 hours 54 minutes, then enters Taurus (10:38 am PDT).  [11:10] The Sun enters Gemini (May 20, 11:55 am PDT), initiating a solar season of curiosity, adaptability, restlessness, and a hunger for knowledge and light-hearted connections. [13:00] On May 22 (12:42 am PDT), Venus trines Mars (15º59' Aries-Leo). Venus is on 16 Aries, Brownies dancing in the setting Sun, and Mars is on 16 Leo, Sunshine just after a storm.  [14:55] The Sun sextiles Neptune (May 22, 5:40 am PDT) at 1º40' Gemini- Aries. Sabian symbols: the Sun, 2 Gemini, Santa Claus filling stockings furtively, and Neptune, 2 Aries, A comedian entertaining a group. Inspiration is only meaningful when it fuels genuine growth. [17:38] The Sun trines Pluto (May 24, 8:55 am PDT) 3º43' Gemini-Aquarius. Clarify your message, clean up your mental and social environments, and emerge lighter and clearer. [19:36] Mercury conjoins Uranus on May 24 (4:15 pm PDT, 27º42' Taurus). Give voice to your inner rebel.  [21:12] On May 24 (8:36 pm PDT), Saturn enters Aries (through April 2028) for its first visit since 1996. Stop making excuses and take full ownership of your life.  Check out Episode 290 for a mini-lesson on Saturn in Aries. If you were born with Saturn in Aries between April 1996-Feb. 1999, you'll have your first Saturn return. If you were born with Saturn in Aries between 1967-1969, you'll have your second Saturn return. These are important milestones, and you might want to check in for a reading with April to talk more about what it means for you. [24:00] Mercury enters Gemini on May 25 (5:59 pm PDT, through June 8). Mercury in Gemini thrives on variety and stimulation, moving around from place to place, and it's an excellent period for brainstorming, for exploring new perspectives, and engaging in light chat. [25:01] Mercury sextiles Saturn on May 25 (6:45 pm PDT) at 00°04' of Gemini-Aries. Clarify goals and look for early messages about Saturn in Aries. [26:18] Mini-lesson: Transiting Saturn in the Houses. The Aries house(s) of your birth chart tells what areas of life will offer the opportunity for you make the world look the way you want it to look and set helpful boundaries. [28:00] Transiting Saturn in the first house. [28:50] Transiting Saturn in the second house. [30:14] Transiting Saturn in the third house. [31:14] Transiting Saturn in the fourth house. [32:20] Transiting Saturn in the fifth house. [33:53] Transiting Saturn in the sixth house. [34:37] Transiting Saturn in the seventh house. [35:46] Transiting Saturn in the eighth house. [36:28] Transiting Saturn in the ninth house. [37:05] Transiting Saturn in the tenth house. [37:53] Transiting Saturn in the eleventh house. [38:51] Transiting Saturn in the twelfth house. [39:28] Next week, April covers transiting Saturn in aspect with the planets in a chart. Listener questions return the week of June 2. If you'd like to have a question answered on a future episode, leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast or email april (at) bigskyastrology (dot) com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support the podcast: Subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [40:06] A tribute to this week's donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April's special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

Order in the court! Judge Colden Lamb is putting Jon on trial for the First Chance of Mrs. Santa Claus. Is Jon guilty of being the worst podcast host? Is this a one sided argument? Is "Avenue A" actually good?Colden's Social -Instagram: @coldenlambWebsite: www.coldenlamb.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColdenLambA Marc Blitzstein Archive YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlitzsteinArchivePodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Voyage of the Rock Aliens (SCT #38)!

We're back with Joe List. The triumphant return of Joe and the podcast. The fellas talk Joe spilling on his seatmate, 9/11 and Santa Claus, and much more. Go see Joe's new special SMALL BALL in theaters May 21st, and his documentary TOM DUSTIN: PORTRAIT OF A COMEDIAN also in theaters everywhere. See Luke on tour: punchup.live/lukemones Connect with Joe: Tom Dustin - Portrait of a Comedian: https://punchup.live/tomdustindoc Tickets: https://punchup.live/joe-list Instagram: instagram.com/joelistcomedy X: https://x.com/JoeListComedy YouTube: youtube.com/@joelistcomedy TikTok: tiktok.com/@joelistcomedy Facebook: facebook.com/comedianjoelist Connect with Luke: Tour Dates: Punchup.Live/LukeMones Twitter: x.com/LukeMones Instagram: Instagram.com/LukeMones  Tiktok: tiktok.com/@LukeMones  Facebook: facebook.com/LukeMones Youtube: youtube.com/@LukeMones #LukeMones #standup #comedy #entertainment #podcast

In this episode Jonathon interviews guest Rev. Michael Carpenter about his new book "We Believe: How The Nicene Creed Can Deepen Your Faith." It's a fantastic episode, unfortunately Michael DOES dispel Jonathon's favorite myth about Santa Claus...For more info on "We Believe", check out Michael's webpage www.revmichaelcarpenter.com

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit zeteo.comAs Donald Trump and the Republican Party fight to pass his “big, beautiful bill” to cut taxes for the wealthy and gut federal spending for key federal agencies and social support programs, a new podcast miniseries from The Lever is pulling back the curtain on how Republicans became the face of the anti-tax movement.David Sirota, the founder and editor-in-chief of The Lever and a former speechwriter and senior adviser to Bernie Sanders, joins Mehdi to discuss the podcast, “Tax Revolt”, and the surprising state where the movement took off in the 1970s: California.Sirota tells Mehdi that while “Democrats were the Santa Claus of spending programs,” Republicans realized they could be “the Santa Claus of tax cuts.”But as Sirota explains, Republican voters are beginning to sour on the idea of tax cuts as more people have learned that while this “Santa Claus” provides gifts “to the very richest,” those benefits aren't trickling down to those who need them most.“We're living through a time where you can see every day the actual real-world effects of prioritizing tax cuts over a government that can accomplish the most basic necessities that we need it to accomplish,” Sirota tells Mehdi.You can click here to listen to The Lever's new podcast miniseries, “Tax Revolt”, which is available wherever you get your podcasts.Paid subscribers can watch the full interview above to hear Mehdi and Sirota discuss the parts of Donald Trump's playbook that trace back to the early days of the tax revolt, the lasting impacts of a California ballot measure that has made it nearly impossible to raise taxes in the state, and whether AOC is the heir to Bernie Sanders' movement.Free subscribers can watch a 6-minute preview only. Consider becoming a paid subscriber today to watch the full interview.Don't miss Zeteo's new documentary:

The bois are joined by Gala Avary of the Video Archives podcast to talk about physical media, Borderline, Frantic, Havoc, The Fly, and more!Video Archives Podcasthttp://www.patreon.com/VideoArchivesJoin our Patreon for bonus episodes, supplements, Discord access, and more: https://www.patreon.com/therearetoomanymoviesMerch: https://www.toomanymovies.com/shopInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/therearetoomanymovies/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@therearetoomanymoviesListen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7lwOlPvIGdlmr6XjnLIAkG?si=4e3d882515824466Subscribe on iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/there-are-too-many-movies/id1455789421Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/therearetoomanymoviesTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/tatmmpod00:00:00 Cold Open00:00:57 Intro00:18:39 Borderline00:22:04 Not Just A Goof00:23:24 Inside Out 200:25:15 Frantic00:31:04 Draft Day00:34:34 Tales From The Hood00:38:20 Havoc00:43:05 Santa Claus (1959)00:49:10 The Fly00:53:35 Jesus Christ Superstar00:58:42 Pandemonium00:59:56 Terminal Velocity01:00:38 Patreon Creator Camp01:09:44 Physical Media Minute01:45:54 Outro

Kerry and Collin, while trying desperately to recall facts about part 2, finally round out the Tim Allen "Santa Clause" trilogy with should be the best of the bunch, considering the casting of Martin Short. Did it meet the expectation? Maybe. If nothing else, he gives the viewer someone to root for. Is this really "the greatest Santa Claus story ever"? Why couldn't the elves put together a suitable hospital room somewhere in the North Pole where Mrs. Claus can give birth to her child? How does Alan Arkin's character know where all the fire extinguishers are in the North Pole and how to use them on a moment's notice? All these questions, plus a look at the latest and greatest in physical media with the "Blu-ray Gift Exchange," where they talk some Clint Eastwood, Andy Warhol, the "greatest comedy of all time" and Matt Damon.  Blu-rays covered: Warner Bros.: "The Informant!" 4K (2009) "Dirty Harry" 4K (1971) "The Outlaw Josey Wales" 4K (1976) "Pale Rider" 4K (1985) Criterion: "Some Like It Hot" 4K (1959) "Basquiat" 4K (1996)

This week we talk about how the leg abduction machine can make you really popular with the boys and Brian's big news! Follow Brian on Threads, Instagram and X - Support the show and get bonus audio/video episodes, ringtones, bonus footage and more!! All at patreon.com/brianmccarthy. 

What's up, dudes? It's a lost episode! It was originally recorded in 2024, but delayed due to lost and inferior audio. Yes, Ron and Jay from the Film Strip podcast are with me to dig into the low budget 1984 Santa slasher "Don't Open Till Christmas!"It's Christmas in London, and Scotland Yard is after a mysterious slayer of Santas. Somebody's killing people dressed like Santa Claus, and when Kate Brioski's father is murdered she heads to the police. Subsequently, Chief Inspector Harris and Detective Sergeant Powell investigate everyone from Kate's boyfriend to the enigmatic Giles. Meanwhile, Santas are burned roasting chestnuts, stabbed in the London Dungeon, and castrated. As the bodies pile up, it's revealed that Giles is not actually a reporter, but the traumatized brother of Harris. As a child, he witnessed the infidelity of his Father Christmas-clad father and the death of his mother. Now hating Christmas, he sought revenge. Spoilers: he eventually dies.Santa perverts? Check. ridiculous medieval weapon kills? Got 'em. Eyes that seem to smile behind a mask? Only from the killer! So grab your knife, leave your Santa suit behind, and defend yourself from this episode on "Don't Open Till Christmas!"Film Strip PodcastFB: @filmstrippodIG: @filmstrippodTwitter: @FilmStripPodGive us a buzz! Send a text, dudes!Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com! Later, dudes!

The Big Mates discuss and conclude their thoughts on R.E.M. and their career. They bring an 18-month journey to a close, with thoughts on the sound, story, and attitude of the band, a recap of each of their albums and moods, and a look at their impact and legacy. It's a long finale to a long season! Thank you all for joining us!Is it era or era? Do Nirvana sound like the Spice Girls? What is the true identity of Santa Claus? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?Our next episode is out next Monday!Join the conversation on:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/whatismusicpod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@whatismusicpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatismusicpodE-mail: whatismusicpod@gmail.comGet access to more shows, exclusive bonus content, ad-free episodes of this show, and more music discussion by subscribing to our Patreon!Head to patreon.com/whatismusicpod and receive up to two new episodes of our various shows every week (including our album club and monthly themed playlists!), ad-free archives of What Is Music?, and access to our Patron-only Discord server for even more music (and non-music) discussion!Support our show when starting your own podcast!By signing up to Buzzsprout with this link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=780379Check out our merch!https://whatismusicpod.redbubble.comDonate to our podcast!https://ko-fi.com/whatismusichttp://whatismusic.buzzsprout.com/Support the show

How a small group of economists shaped Reagan's tax policy and the future of the Republican party. This is Part 2 of Tax Revolt, a new miniseries from Lever Time revealing how free-market radicals hijacked American politics and set the stage for Elon Musk, DOGE, and Donald Trump's presidency.Want more? Become a paid subscriber to get ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content, like an exclusive interview we conducted with the godfather of trickle-down economics. By doing so, you'll be supporting independent journalism: levernews.com/subscribe

Psychologists John Gartner and Harry Segal consider Trump's psychopathology and how it makes his self-destructive course inevitable. They are joined again by Ahmed Baba, journalist and communications expert, on why we should have hope in these dire times. Be sure to subscribe to our show on your favorite podcast app: Our site Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Amazon Music Subscribe on iHeartRadio Dr. Gartner and Dr. Segal dive into the surreal and turbulent landscape of the Trump presidency. Packed with sharp insights and pointed critiques, this episode examines how Trump's erratic behavior and psychological issues continue to disrupt and reshape the nation. We'll unpack a whirlwind year marked by aggressive antics and shocking policy moves, all underscored by Trump's narcissistic personality disorder. Staying true to their commitment to analyze the president through a psychological lens, the hosts examine the cognitive framework behind Trump's compulsive lying, lack of empathy, and relentless pursuit of power. A key focus of the episode is Trump's administration's authoritarian tendencies, contrasted with its frequent ineptitude—what the hosts humorously call “the gang that couldn't coup straight.” They explore the fallout from Trump's chaotic decision-making, from a disorganized Pentagon under Pete Hegseth to reckless economic policies that have left America on shaky financial ground. Dr. Segal and Dr. Gartner emphasize the urgent need for psychological insight into Trump's behavior, a perspective often overlooked by mainstream media. They draw historical parallels, highlighting the dangers of such a personality in charge of a superpower's political and economic machinery. But it's not all doom and gloom. The episode also celebrates the resilience of America's democratic institutions. Harvard University, for example, stands out as a beacon of defiance against federal overreach, demonstrating the power of institutional strength in resisting unlawful executive orders. The hosts encourage listeners to see this as proof that America's foundational principles remain intact, even in the face of authoritarian threats. The episode concludes on a surreal yet thought-provoking note, recounting a signal chat that humorously (and chillingly) reveals plans to target Santa Claus himself. This metaphor underscores the extremes of power misuse while serving as a stark reminder of the administration's willingness to cross previously unimaginable lines. Listeners are urged to stay vigilant and proactive, recognizing that their collective voice is essential in steering the nation toward a more stable and authentic democracy. As the episode wraps up, the hosts issue a powerful call to action: stay informed, stand firm, and fight for justice in these challenging times. Be sure to subscribe, leave your feedback, and join us next week for another eye-opening episode of Shrinking Trump. Together, let's engage, resist, and pave the way for a better tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week it's an Easter weekend catch-up and both Stiff Neck and Loose Neck get themselve into a spot of car key bother! **TRIGGER WARNING** This episode features discussion of the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus. Small business shout-out: Sticky Lips BBQ - HERE Little Nomads Japan - HERE Please follow and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xx If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk INSTAGRAM: @parentinghell Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available free everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. MAILING LIST: parentinghellpodcast.mailchimpsites.com Join the mailing list to be first to hear about live show dates and tickets, Parenting Hell merch and any other exciting news... A 'Keep It Light Media' Production  Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch on Philo! - Philo.tv/DTHWe meet The Balsano family. They are all getting together at the old family home. It's a huge family gathering, complete with dads talking about robots, baking, grandma, and kids playing video games. We see in the basement, there is a "for sale" sign that's kind of been put in a corner. They all rush outside to cheer as firetrucks speed down the streets, all decked out in Christmas lights. And, of course, Santa Claus. Afterwards, we find out that not only are the parents secretly selling the house, but it's already done. They come back inside, eat dinner , and do Secret Santa. As the rest of the family sits down to watch old home videos, two of the teenage girls, Emily & Michelle, sneak out to hang out with their friends. As they speed down the back roads, we see some police officers going full speed gun mode on Christmas Eve. But they don't care. They don't do anything.They meet up with some other teenagers. They all meet up at a diner and then go get some beers. One of the dumb boys ends up throwing one of the beers which lands on a windshield in the parking lot that shatters. The cops are called but they're too busy talking about their hypothetical feelings for one another to do anything about it. The teenagers scatter and go to make-out point where they all just kind of pair off into the back of cars. Emily grabs her bag of bagels and heads home as one of the family members falls asleep on the piano. 

Laura and Shanna reveal the funny and unusual things they've asked the internet recently in the special segment "What I Googled This Week," diving into the topics of sex education and DIY projects. Also, Laura discusses the surprise that turned her family's trip to the botanical garden from dreary to delightful, and Shanna reports on how she handled her 9-year-old's direct line of questioning about Santa Claus. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 9 years old, and Laura's kids are 6 years old and 4 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: -Vestibular migraines -Unexpected play dates -St. Patrick's day, leprechauns and leprechaun traps -When your child wants to know the truth about Santa -DIY projects and ideas you have as a parent -Sex education books for young kids -Loog guitars -Taking your kids to live theater This episode's full show notes can be found here. Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before we could contact the Easter Bunny, interviewed in our last show, we thought we'd call our old friend Santa Claus to find out what he was doing for Easter. It's very funny.

Sam hopped back on with his manager and business partner, Jaron Lowenstein, to discuss current events and answer some of the questions you all submitted on Substack. By far the most common feedback we hear from you guys is the following: “We want more from Sam.” So that's what we're trying to bring you with this new series, “More From Sam.” Sam and Jaron discuss community in the absence of religion, whether you should lie to your children about the existence of Santa Claus, Bill Ackman's response to Trump's tariff reversal, Douglas Murray's appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast, the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Bill Maher's visit to the White House, and other topics. Produced by Griffin Katz If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe. Learning how to train your mind is the single greatest investment you can make in life. That's why Sam Harris created the Waking Up app. From rational mindfulness practice to lessons on some of life's most important topics, join Sam as he demystifies the practice of meditation and explores the theory behind it.

In late February/early March this year, Kat had the chance to visit Rovaniemi, Finland. She spent about a week in Finnish Lapland, chasing the Northern Lights, learning to dogsled, enjoying a reindeer sleigh across the night, and even meeting Santa Claus. In this podcast episode, we're talking about travel to Rovaniemi in Finland. Learn about the amazing things to do in Rovaniemi, where to stay, neat museums, where to eat, and more when it comes to visiting the Arctic Circle in Finland.   Relevant Links (may contain affiliate links, meaning if you book through these links, I may earn a small commission-at no additional cost to you!): -Hotel in Rovaniemi: The Arctic City Hotel -Hotel in wilderness: Apukka Resort -Arctic GM Northern Lights Tour -Arctic Snow Hotel Tour, Ice Restaurant Dinner, and Snow Sauna Experience -Things I Learned About Life in Finnish Lapland Substack -Go Husky Dogsledding -Dangerous Business Tromso, Norway Post -Santa Claus Village (and address to send a letter to Santa)   Check us out on Substack: Follow for updates, free and paid posts, and exclusive podcast episodes! Subscribe here to get this exclusive content now! Traveling to France? Check out our Facebook Group called France Travel Tips to ask/answer questions and learn more! Don't forget to follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldwidehoneymoon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldwidehoneymoon TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@worldwidehoneymoon World Wide Honeymoon Blog: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com France Voyager Blog: https://francevoyager.com Subscribe to the World Wide Honeymoon blog here for monthly updates and tips + get our FREE trip planning guide: https://www.subscribepage.com/o4e5c2

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We sit down with Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger at the USC campus to discuss his environmental efforts, California's wildfires, his son Patrick's appearances on "The White Lotus," and Schwarzenegger's recent role as Santa Claus.

A female detective from 1949?  You better believe it! Madison joins up with Candy Matson to discover the mystery of a missing Santa Claus helper, Jack Frost, from a local department store. Add a hunky police inspector and a gay best friend and you have a ho-ho-whole lotta fun in our Christmas episode!  Merry Holidays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike, Nathan, Debi, and Ashley answer questions that have come in from subscribers at No Greater Joy Studios. Get Mike' New book 'Faith, More Than You Think': https://nogreaterjoy.org/shop/faith-more-than-you-think/Get Your Copy of Mike's Best-Selling Book 'To Train Up A Child': nogreaterjoy.org/shop/to-train-up-a-childTime Stamps:(00:00) Start(4:40) Is it wrong to lie to your children about Santa Claus?(10:58) What is Biblical fasting?(22:15) Should a wife work outside the home?(25:50) How do I find a suitable mate?(37:26) Should children stay with the adults or go to a separate class in church?(58:17) Should teenagers have control of their own money?

What if your immune system, not your genetics, is the key to unlocking longevity and vitality? In this powerful episode, Darin sits down with the legendary Dr. Jeffrey Bland, the father of functional medicine, to explore how environmental toxins, ultra-processed foods, and chronic inflammation are silently robbing us of our health—and what we can actually do about it. From angry fat to immuno-rejuvenation, this episode reveals the science and solutions behind healing from the inside out.     What You'll Learn in This Episode: (00:00:00) Opening – Why functional medicine matters more than ever (00:04:44) A legal war against toxic corporations & the real cost of chemical exposure (00:06:09) What functional medicine actually means—explained by its founder (00:08:00) The 4 core pillars of health: physical, metabolic, cognitive, and spiritual (00:09:17) 300,000+ chemicals: how environmental signals hijack your genes (00:10:34) Why chronic exposure to everyday toxins is worse than we think (00:12:00) Neurotoxicology & immunotoxicology: the hidden fields shaping your future (00:13:00) How low-level chemical exposure impacts mood, energy, and brain clarity (00:14:56) Scaling solutions: where we start, and why Himalayan buckwheat matters (00:17:23) New study: reversing immune aging by 47% in 90 days with food (00:20:37) Why nature's orchestration is more powerful than any isolated nutrient (00:22:20) Bitter foods, GLP-1, and the natural way to stimulate weight loss (00:27:23) Adaptogens explained: how plants adapt to stress—and help you do the same (00:31:19) The danger of long-term GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic: what we don't know yet (00:34:07) Angry fat vs. friendly fat—how inflammation starts in your gut and spreads (00:40:01) Santa Claus vs. Mars: the science of fat as a signaling organ (00:41:18) The Pima vs. Tarahumara paradox: genetics, food, and diabetes (00:44:32) The 70% processed food problem: how we're feeding chronic disease (00:46:14) Are we floating off the planet? A metaphor for today's health crisis (00:48:13) Changing the economic system through farming, soil health & food quality (00:52:04) What ancient crops like Himalayan buckwheat can teach us about immunity (00:56:00) Why paying farmers fairly can actually reverse public health decline (01:00:01) Agrochemicals, glyphosate, and the broken agricultural model (01:02:27) How do we scale food as medicine? Practical steps to reboot the system (01:05:24) Why we must shift from quantity to quality in food and farming (01:07:28) Are we growing potatoes from oil? Redefining sustainability (01:10:01) What gives Dr. Bland hope—and how the next generation is already leading     Thank You to Our Sponsors: Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off Bite Toothpaste: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order.   Find More From Dr. Jeffrey Bland: Website: jeffreybland.com Instagram: @drjeffreybland Book: The Disease Delusion Organization: Big Bold Health     Follow Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences     Key Takeaway: "Our genes are not our destiny—our environment, our food, and our choices are the true architects of health." – Dr. Jeffrey Bland

After finding success on the critically acclaimed show “Atlanta,” Brian Tyree Henry (The Book of Mormon, Causeway) has become one of Hollywood's busiest actors. His latest role is on the new series “Dope Thief” as Ray Driscoll — a complex character who's dealing with generational trauma, addiction and grief. Brian joins Tom Power to talk about “Dope Thief,” his life on the stage and screen, and how he's been drawn to acting since childhood. In case you missed it, check out Tom's interview with actor Josh Gad, whom Brian shared the stage with in the musical “The Book of Mormon.”