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Welcome to the third series of our journey through space and time as a grief-stricken Tenth Doctor finds himself with new companion Martha Jones, and a mysterious looming presence in the background!We've reached the mid-point of Series Three, and the main background arc is really starting to take shape as Martha officially becomes a full companion with all the TARDIS privileges, and a sinister group is feeding anti-Doctor rhetoric into Martha's family as we have a present day playing God experiment and a tense, tragic, trivia time crunch on this week's show before the STELLAR second half of S3 begins, talking S3 Episode Six: THE LAZARUS EXPERIMENT & Episode Seven: 42!We hope you enjoy and join us for more!Our YouTube Channel for all our video content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvACMX8jX1qQ5ClrGW53vowThe It's A Wonderful Podcast Theme by David B. Music.Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ItsAWonderful1Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ItsAWonderful1IT'S A WONDERFUL PODCAST STORE: https://www.teepublic.com/user/g9designSub to the feed and download now on all major podcast platforms and be sure to rate, review and SHARE AROUND!!Keep up with us on (X) Twitter:Podcast: https://twitter.com/ItsAWonderful1Morgan: https://twitter.com/Th3PurpleDonJeannine: https://twitter.com/JeannineDaBean_Keep being wonderful!!
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In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas sits down with Jeremy Harte — folklorist, winner of the Catherine Briggs Folklore Award, curator of Bourne Hall Museum in Surrey, and author of Cloven Country: The Devil in the English Landscape and Travelers Through Time: A Gypsy History — to discuss his remarkable new book Treasures on Earth: Buried Wealth in the English Landscape, published by Reaktion Books. Jeremy has spent his career chasing the uncanny side of the English landscape, and in this book he has gathered hundreds of treasure legends together for the first time — organizing them not by region or date but by emotion: memory, ruin, strife, terror, failure, and longing. The result is one of the most original and quietly brilliant books on English folklore in years, and the conversation it generates is irresistible: Why did people surround buried gold with dragons, black hens, and demons? What does the moment a laborer on the River Ribble accidentally uncovered a Viking army's war chest have in common with Oak Island? Why is the folklore always cruelest at the very last minute? What is the real fantasy underneath the search for treasure — not gold, but escape, freedom, and the dream of never having to work again? And what does the figure of Mackenzie Crook's Detectorists, swinging their machines over Essex fields and dreaming of Saxon gold, tell us about the ancient human urge that these legends have always mapped? Links Treasures on Earth by Jeremy Harte (Reaktion Books) Cloven Country: The Devil in the English Landscape by Jeremy Harte Travelers Through Time: A Gypsy History by Jeremy Harte Bourne Hall Museum, Ewell, Surrey The Cuerdale Hoard The Rillaton Cup Detectorists — Mackenzie Crook (BBC/AcornTV) Friends of Anglotopia Club Takeaways Treasure legends are not really about gold. They are, as Jeremy Harte argues throughout, about the emotions that surround gold — longing, memory, failure, terror, and the fantasy of transformation. The stories survived because of what they did to the people who told and heard them, not because of any actual buried wealth. The Cuerdale Hoard — the largest Viking silver hoard ever found in Britain, unearthed by laborers straightening the River Ribble in the 1840s — is one of the most powerful examples of how real treasure finds retrospectively generate legends. Almost all treasure "traditions" that seem to predict a find are only recorded after the find is made. The classic Anglo-Saxon image of the dragon sitting on a barrow of gold — doing nothing but guarding it forever, sacrificing whatever life a dragon might have — is, Jeremy argues, an early cultural articulation of what happens when treasure takes over a human life. The same psychology drives Oak Island today. Treasure guardians shift with the centuries — dragons and giants give way to fairies, then to demons, then to ghosts — not randomly but in response to what each era finds believable. A legend must sit in the zone between "obviously true" and "obviously made up" to function: too real and it's history, too fantastic and it's a fairy tale. The dissolution of the monasteries did not immediately generate treasure legends. It took fifty to a hundred years for the trauma to work its way into folklore — appearing in ghost monks, ruined abbey atmosphere, and stories of gold thrown into ponds or bricked up in tunnels. Society, like individuals, needs time to process collective shock before it becomes story. Mary Parrish, a "brandy-loving London cunning woman," and Goodwin Wharton, the gullible aristocrat she led on a years-long quest for fairy gold — documented entirely from Wharton's own obsessive diary — are perhaps the most human pair in the book. Wharton was simultaneously a reasonably successful MP, raised money from syndicates, and organized diving bells off the Scottish coast for Armada treasure. Jeremy describes their relationship as "a con, but also a love story." The folk cruelty of treasure legends — the fortune always snatched away by one tiny mistake, a single word spoken, one black hair on a white ox — is not random. These stories circulated among communities who had not done well for themselves. The unkindness of fate felt true to their experience. The treasure was always just out of reach because that was always true. The real fantasy of treasure, Jeremy argues, is not wealth but escape — to become a gentleman, meaning someone visibly unencumbered by the need to work. The problem for many of the poor communities generating these legends was that even if they found a single coin, they could not spend it without someone asking where it came from. Less than 10% of records are digital — a parallel to archaeology, where the vast majority of objects are still in the ground. Metal detectorists and archaeologists have more in common than either entirely admits: both are animated by the same desire to find something and to validate themselves through the finding. The difference is in what they're willing to record and share. The book closes with the gardener at Wallingford who dug for buried treasure in his spare time until one day they found a fresh hole, his spade and gloves beside it, and the man himself was never seen again. Jeremy chose this image deliberately: "It was almost like, if I'd been giving a talk, it would have been time for me to wave bye-bye and disappear behind a curtain." Soundbites "Treasure is so potent it doesn't have to exist to destabilize human life. Most of the hordes in the book will never be found because they were never there." — Jeremy on the central argument of the book. "You find an Iron Age gold coin and it was — if it had been anything else, it would have been archaeology. It was the gold that made that different emotive feeling. And I thought I ought to be exploring that a bit." — Jeremy on the moment in the dried-out lake that started it all. "Think about the Anglo-Saxon dragon. He does nothing but guard gold, and sacrifices whatever a dragon life would be to just sit there forever in the darkness on the treasure. I thought, yeah, there is a common theme here." — Jeremy on why Oak Island and the dragon barrow are the same story. "It has to be the kind of thing you can announce in the pub and there will be a lively discussion with people banging down their pints and going, well bits of it could be true. It has to sit in that zone — too real and it's just history, too fantastic and it's a fairy tale." — Jeremy on what makes a legend work. "Mary Parrish — we have an entirely one-sided record. Goodwin Wharton was the literary half of the partnership. He even organized diving bells to try to dig up the treasure of the Armada off the coast of Scotland. And at the same time he is a fairly successful MP making his way up in government. Leading me to wonder what secrets might possibly lie in the diaries of some of our present members." — Jeremy on the Mary Parrish and Goodwin Wharton story. "People telling stories about lost treasure — the poorer the community, the more likely they are to be doing it. There's a sense of the unkindness of fate. People who had mastered fate and done quite well for themselves were sitting in the other corner and not contacting the gentleman with the story." — Jeremy on why treasure legends cluster around poverty. "The dissolution of the monasteries is recorded historically, basically day by day. What happened to the stuff is pretty well recorded. But it's not until well into the seventeenth century that you get the tropes of the monastic ghost, the buried treasures, the ghost monks. It took fifty to a hundred years for the trauma to work its way into folklore." — Jeremy on how collective trauma becomes legend. "The fantasy is to become a gentleman. Gentlemen are conspicuously visible in the countryside as people who wander around having no apparent need to work at anything whatsoever. Which of course is why they can go around collecting folk tales." — Jeremy on the real dream underneath treasure hunting. "When I actually go on site, my skepticism rolls away after about five miles walking. And I'm like, ooh, let's just have a quick look underneath here. There's a patch of dirt here. Let's just check. And I thought it'd be terribly embarrassing if I did actually find a hoard of gold. It's like — yeah, publicity exercise." — Jeremy's most English answer to whether he believes any treasure is really out there. "He'd disappeared and it was almost like, if I'd been giving a talk, it would have been time for me to wave bye-bye and disappear behind a curtain and go out the back." — Jeremy on why he ended the book with the vanishing gardener of Wallingford. Chapters 00:21 Introduction — Jonathan sets the scene and introduces Jeremy Harte and Treasures on Earth 01:51 How Jeremy Came to Folklore — Thirty-five years at Bourne Hall Museum and the Iron Age gold coin that arrived in a little package 03:17 From the Devil to Buried Treasure — The Hampstead Heath lockdown walk that crystallized the book 05:11 Treasure Is So Potent It Doesn't Have to Exist — The central argument of the book 06:17 Organizing by Emotion — Why memory, ruin, strife, terror, and failure work better than region or date 08:33 Real Treasures and the Legends They Generated — The Cuerdale Hoard, the Rillaton Cup, and George V's toothbrush 10:19 Memory Doing Something Creative After the Fact — Why traditions almost always appear after the find 12:28 Comedy in Folklore — The shepherd who wrings every cockerel's neck and how humor functions in local legend 13:56 Dragons, Demons, and Elaborate Spells — Why the imagination surrounds gold with monsters 16:04 The Little Black Hen — Humble, absurd, and utterly unbeatable guardians 17:17 Fairies and Treasure — Tricked out of it again and again, stones restored overnight, the ground healed over 18:33 The Cast Changes Over the Centuries — Dragons, giants, fairies, demons, ghosts, and what the turnover tells us about belief 20:52 Historical Trauma and Treasure Lore — The dissolution of the monasteries and the fifty-year delay before it became folklore 23:17 Ghost Money — White ladies, restless spirits, and the gold that keeps the dead from resting 24:42 The Failure Chapter — One tiny mistake, a single word, a curse, a black hair on a white ox's back 25:45 Curses as Insurance Policies — The Worwell horde, the rector who applied to the Home Office, and why curses are rarer than fatal obstacles 27:37 Who Were the Real Treasure Seekers? — Magical syndicates, single obsessives, and the communities that generated these stories 29:05 Mary Parrish and Goodwin Wharton — A con, a love story, a diving bell off the Scottish coast, and an MP's extraordinary diary 31:14 The Village Talking, Not the Diggers — Why most stories survive through gossip, not testimony 32:44 Prophetic Treasure — Golden stags and civic generosity vs. London greed 35:19 The Real Fantasy — Not gold, but escape; not wealth, but becoming a gentleman 36:09 The Gardener of Wallingford — A spade, a glove, an empty hole, and the perfect last image 36:56 Metal Detectorists as Heirs to the Tradition — The same longing, the same self-validation, new technology 39:16 Detectorists — Mackenzie Crook, Andy and Lance, and why the yearning matters more than the find 40:36 "The Real Treasure Is the Friends You Make Along the Way" — And the ones you lose when the magic goes wrong 41:16 Magicians Who Moved On — The two kinds of cunning folk and how charisma covers an inability to find gold 41:17 Final Question — Jeremy's favorite story, and whether he believes any of the treasure is really out there 43:34 Wrap-Up — Treasures on Earth from Reaktion Books, links in show notes Video Version
S9E28 went out live from the TSORR Myoli Beach studio on 16 July 2026. This is one of those shows where time just flew, and I could have played for another three hours. For the first time in ages, we didn't do an Immortals feature. There was just so much in Rock and Metal Time Machine that I couldn't spare the seven minutes that the Immortals take. Diabolical Challenge was interesting. We continued with our theme of final albums. This week, the albums took a tragic turn. Bowie and Freddie Mercury were passing away. Jim Morrison died tragically, as did Kurt Cobain; all four of these albums were magnificent ends to an era. For the next few weeks in The Diabolical Challenge, we'll look at final albums made by legendary bands, and we kicked it off this week with: Nirvana - In Utero David Bowie - BlackstarQueen - InnuendoThe Doors - L.A. WomanThanks as always for the support. Find TSORR on Facebook and X @TSORRArtists Featured: Hellsmoke, Hinder, Slash (feat Kid Rock), The Pretty Reckless, The Rolling Stones, Nickelback, ACDC, Dave Hause, The Sweet, Judas Priest, System of a Down, Norman Roux, Jimi Hendrix, Dio, Ratt, Rose Tattoo, Megadeth, The Angels, The Cult, L7, Rush, Alice Cooper, Aerosmith, Faith No More, Pantera, Cinderella, Nirvana, David Bowie, Queen, The Doors, Shinedown, The Color Blew, Saxon, Skid Row, Bad Company, Sixx A.M., Piet Botha, In FlamesThe Story of Rock and Roll. TSORR - Your one-stop shop for Rock
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This week marks the seventh session of "Rockabilly 2 Rachmaninoff," our captivating collaborative series that brings you unique insights and stories from different guests associated with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. As a reminder, new episodes in this special series drop every two months on the second Saturday. In this week's edition, we're spotlighting the Buffalo United Community Choir (BUCC) with guests Karen Saxon and George Brown. Founded in January 2023 by the BPO Diversity Council, BUCC unites the Buffalo-Niagara region through the transformative power of music. This dynamic, 100+ member choir features voices from over 50 local churches and organizations, truly embodying the spirit and rich diversity of Buffalo. Under the brilliant artistic leadership of Ella E. Robinson, Karen Saxon, and George Brown, BUCC has delivered stirring, soulful performances—collaborating with the BPO at Kleinhans Music Hall and lifting spirits across the community. The choir proudly lives by its inspiring motto: "We lift our voices in song as ONE community." I sat down with Karen and George on June 12 at the corporate offices of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra for a wonderful, engaging conversation you won't want to miss. Want to learn more? You can find more information on the BUCC, including a full biography, at BPO.org
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At the time of writing in mid-June, the uncertainties of the on-again, off-again conflict in the Middle East are playing havoc with fuel prices as the industry braces itself for a possible shortage, one that might affect Europe most acutely. But there is more to the problem than reduced supply. In fact, as Avfuel's Director of Trading and Logistics, Muneeb Ahmed explains in his revealing article, the Strait of Hormuz crisis can teach business aviation how fuel markets really work. Fuel prices, he says, are not a simple reflection of supply conditions, but the product of a global system that's constantly processing information, evaluating risk and responding to uncertainty. Opinions vary on whether cancellation of the 2026 edition of the long-running European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition – EBACE – event was expected. Either way, its demise has not kept your editor away from real aeroplanes, with Textron's splendid Citation Ascend and a spectacular array of Gulfstreams making their way into this edition. The Ascend impressed through its attention to detail, while the Gulfstreams won through on sheer presence. In this summer 2026 EVA, we also look at European airports and FBOs, including Riviera Airport, a recent addition to the Sky Valet Connect network. Finnish FBOs Jetflite and ScandiAvia also feature, alongside the UK's XLR Jet Centres. XLR works in partnership with Saxon Air at the latter's Norwich Airport FBO, supporting the burgeoning company's jet and helicopter fleets. These past few months have seen a rapid expansion in Saxon's helicopter management and charter operations, yet Miles Riches, Head of Rotary Sales at the UK operator, says he is keen to add just a few more aircraft to the fleet. Aircraft management, especially for long-range jets, is also the primary business of Malta's Skyfirst. A powerful industry advocate, Skyfirst CEO and founder Olivier Perdriel is also outspoken on Europe's profligate regulations and taxes, a bundle of red tape that he fears is damaging the industry. KlasJet, meanwhile, as revealed by CEO Justinas Bulka, is patiently working with the FAA as it looks to expand its VIP Boeing 737 operations in the US. Finally, thanks to the splendid folk at Phillips 66, we are thrilled to present the story of Bighorn Airways, an organisation born out of the desire to fly and a love for aviation, according to Director of FBO Services Penny Rader. Based at Sheridan County Airport, Wyoming, the company evolved from a 1940s crop-spraying outfit and today flies wildfire response operations alongside its FBO and maintenance operations. Bighorn encapsulates the complexity, flexibility and variety that characterise business aviation, and we hope you love its story too.
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Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: https://www.AleksSalkin.com In this episode of The Hammer Cast I do a deep dive into old-time strongman training with none other than Master SFG Pavel Macek. We talk about its integration into StrongFirst's methodology, how kettlebells, dumbbells, barbells, and bodyweight work together, and the necessity of building all‑round strength to TRULY become strong and powerful like the old time strongmen. In this episode we discuss: Pave's path from martial arts to StrongFirst and old-time iron culture The lineage from classic strongmen (Sandow, Saxon, Gorner, Klein, etc.) into Pavel Tsatsouline's StrongFirst system The rationale behind Pavel Macek's Enter the Dumbbell (heavy, low-rep dumbbell lifting as a bridge and complement to kettlebells/barbells) The concept of becoming an "all‑round lifter" vs. a narrow specialist Pavel's new Kettlebell VIP (Vintage Iron Power) course, reviving historical kettlebell lifts and freestyle-style programming within StrongFirst parameters Practical programming ideas for minimalist but all‑round strength using very few tools (one kettlebell, one dumbbell, carries, crawling, etc.) The episode blends history, philosophy of strength, and practical programming for serious trainees and coaches. Find Pavel online at https://www.SimplexStrong.com
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In this deeply personal episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas makes a big announcement — he and Mrs. Anglotopia are returning to Gold Hill in Shaftesbury, Dorset, the place that inspired Anglotopia itself. As a teenager in Indiana, Jonathan hung a poster of Gold Hill on his bedroom wall and dreamed of going there; it became the reason he fell in love with Britain. After nearly 10 years away, he and Jackie are returning to stay in Button Cottage — a 400-year-old property sitting right on the famous cobbles, painstakingly restored by its owner Melanie Fontana over three years. Jonathan sits down with Melanie to hear the full story: how she and her partner fell in love with Gold Hill on an Easter weekend, found the cottage for sale on their phones, and spent three years stripping away decades of 1970s "improvements" — concrete floors, bitumen tar, plasterboard, blocked fireplaces — to reveal 450-year-old beams, Victorian elm floorboards, a fossil in the grouting, and one of the most atmospheric interiors in Dorset. The episode also covers the history of Shaftesbury, the legacy of the Ridley Scott Hovis advertisement, what it means to restore a Grade II listed building, and why Gold Hill remains one of the most unchanged streets in England. Links Button Cottage — Official Website Button Cottage on Airbnb Shaftesbury Town Guide Shaftesbury Abbey Museum & Garden Historic England — Listed Buildings Listed Property Owners Club Farrow & Ball Paint — Dorset The Original Hovis Advert — Ridley Scott (YouTube) Blackmoor Vale, Dorset Friends of Anglotopia Club Takeaways Gold Hill in Shaftesbury, Dorset — the steep cobbled lane made famous by Ridley Scott's 1970s Hovis bread advertisement — is the place that inspired Jonathan to visit Britain as a teenager and directly led to the founding of Anglotopia. Jonathan and Jackie are returning to stay on the hill for the first time in nearly 10 years. Button Cottage is a genuine 400-year-old property sitting directly on the cobbles of Gold Hill, restored from near-dereliction to authentic period condition by Melanie Fontana and her partner over three years — and it is available to rent on Airbnb. The cottage was comprehensively ruined in the 1970s: beams were covered with plasterboard, the fireplace was blocked and converted to gas, floors were concreted over, and the entire structure was tanked with bitumen tar — stopping the building from "breathing" and trapping damp inside the walls for decades. Stripping back the 1970s layers revealed 450-year-old oak beams still filled with ancient woodworm holes, Victorian elm floorboards underneath later chipboard, layers of wallpaper from the 1950s through the 1980s peeled from the fireplace wall, and a fossil discovered by hand with a pickaxe when the concrete floor was removed — now set into the grouting between the limestone floor tiles. Restoring a Grade II listed building requires using period-appropriate materials throughout: lime plaster (not modern gypsum), limewash or breathable paint, reclaimed stone, and kiln-dried wood for the fireplace. Melanie worked with a conservation architect and joined the Listed Property Owners Club to educate herself before starting work. Shaftesbury is one of England's five highest towns, built on a Saxon hilltop fortification, and its history stretches back over 1,300 years. The Abbey ruins directly outside Button Cottage — founded by Alfred the Great in 888 AD — are a Grade I scheduled monument and entry is free. The Hovis advertisement, directed by Ridley Scott before he became famous, still draws visitors from around the world to Gold Hill — some of whom walk up the hill humming the theme tune. Melanie says the town "wears it like a comfortable cardigan" — not overplaying it, not overdeveloping it, just letting the hill exist as it always has. Button Cottage sleeps two (one king bedroom plus a single daybed room), features a working inglenook fireplace split into two halves by 1970s alterations, Victorian elm floorboards, 450-year-old beams, a ground-floor shower room, a kitchen with reclaimed pine floors, and a walled garden with views over the Blackmoor Vale. Melanie offers a genuinely personal hosting experience: she meets guests on arrival, shows them how everything works, customizes the welcome pack based on dietary preferences, and provides seasonal gifts — currently Prosecco and Dorset Apple Cake in summer, red wine and local cheese in winter. Gold Hill itself has barely changed in centuries — historical paintings and photographs from every era show the same street, the same rooflines, the same Abbey wall. It is, as Jonathan puts it, a place that simply doesn't change — and that is precisely why it means so much. Soundbites "As a teenager in Indiana, I bought a poster at Hobby Lobby called Gold Hill Dorset. And hung it on my wall next to my bed and looked at it every single morning and thought — one day I'm gonna go there." — Jonathan on the image that started it all. "My partner got on his phone and Googled to see if there was anything for sale. And this little cottage, the cutest of all the cottages, was for sale. We went home, got on the phone, booked a viewing, and we just wanted to snap it up right away." — Melanie on falling in love with Gold Hill on an Easter weekend. "It was very much spoiled in the 1970s. The beams were covered, all the woodwork was covered with modern plasterboard. The walls were plastered with modern plaster. It was actually really, really damp — because it had been tanked with bitumen tar." — Melanie on what they found when they bought the cottage. "To find those beams and to touch them and to know they're approximately 450 years old is just goosebump. They are filled with ancient woodworm holes from centuries ago and they're just beautiful." — Melanie on the moment the ceiling came down. "When he dug up the concrete floor by hand with a pickaxe, he found a fossil. And he's settled the fossil into the grouting next to the limestone floor tiles just in between the living room and kitchen. So it's there for people to see." — Melanie on one of the cottage's most extraordinary discoveries. "The old-fashioned building techniques are fantastic because what they do is they allow a cottage like this to absorb moisture and then release moisture according to the weather patterns. It just breathes just like we do." — Melanie on why modern materials damage historic buildings. "The town wears it like a comfortable cardigan. It hasn't been overdone, it hasn't been presented in a certain way. Nobody's out there polishing cobbles. The cobbles just exist. The cottages just exist." — Melanie on Shaftesbury's relationship with the Hovis advertisement. "People tell me it's really relaxing and it feels like it gives you a hug. When they tell me they didn't wake up till 11am the next morning and they actually missed meeting up with their friends because they just slept and slept and slept." — Melanie on guests' reactions to the cottage. "It is my first time, although I do have a history a long long time ago — my first career was in hospitality. So I've done restaurant catering, functions, dinner dances. And this is just a little bit like that but without having to do any cooking." — Melanie on her background and why Button Cottage felt like a natural fit. "I'm almost as emotional as they are, honestly. So many people feel the history and they see it as a quintessentially English place to be, to drink in. I just feel really proud of what we've done here." — Melanie on welcoming guests who have a deep connection to Gold Hill. Chapters 00:21 Introduction & Big Announcement — Jonathan reveals he and Mrs. Anglotopia are returning to Gold Hill 01:10 The Poster on the Bedroom Wall — How Gold Hill in Shaftesbury inspired a teenager in Indiana and started Anglotopia 02:24 Welcome to Melanie Fontana — Owner and restorer of Button Cottage 02:47 Love at First Sight — How Melanie and her partner discovered Gold Hill on an Easter weekend and bought the cottage on the spot 04:02 Buying in 2019 — Purchasing just before the pandemic and the frustration of not being able to start work 04:59 The Restoration Philosophy — Reverting to original as far as possible, using period materials, and letting the building breathe 07:32 What They Found Inside — A cottage comprehensively ruined by the 1970s: plasterboard, blocked fireplaces, concrete floors, and bitumen tar 08:45 The Discoveries — 450-year-old beams, Victorian elm floorboards, layers of wallpaper, a fossil in the floor, and wood from a market chest 13:05 The Name Button Cottage — Cute as a button, and Shaftesbury's history as a center of the hand-embroidered button-making industry 14:58 Gold Hill and Shaftesbury — One of England's five highest towns, Saxon origins, greenstone buildings, independent shops, and the worldwide renowned countryside bookshop 19:35 The Silence of Shaftesbury — What Jonathan loves most, and Shaftesbury as a microcosm of English history 20:12 The Abbey Ruin Wall — A Grade I scheduled monument founded by Alfred the Great in 888 AD, right outside the front door 22:24 Shaftesbury Abbey — Free to visit, picnics welcome, one of the biggest and richest abbeys in medieval England before the Reformation 23:48 The Hovis Advertisement — Ridley Scott, how Gold Hill became globally famous, visitors who come humming the theme tune, and the town's quietly confident relationship with its own fame 26:57 Restoring a Listed Building — Planning restrictions, lime plaster, the Listed Property Owners Club, and materials of the time 29:00 The Biggest Challenge — Bitumen tar in the bathroom and fireplace, and why chemicals are sometimes unavoidable 32:57 The Inglenook Fireplace — How it was cut in half in the 1970s, why they decided to keep it that way, and why it works perfectly 35:20 A Tour of Button Cottage — Living room, inglenook, vestibule, shower room, kitchen, laundry, main bedroom with iron bed, single daybed room, and the walled garden 40:33 The Furnishings — Farrow & Ball pointing, reclaimed furniture, feather sofas, goose down bed, velvet and linen cushions, and why texture matters 42:17 The Six-Foot Question — Beam heights, where to duck, and the leather-padded "mind your head" signs 44:09 Opening to Guests — Melanie's dream of a customer-facing business, her hospitality background, and why this was the perfect fit 45:39 Why Airbnb — How it works, the booking experience, and Melanie's responsive approach to hosting 46:29 Tips for Staying in a Historic Property — What to expect, the hill, the cobbles, the handrail, and why it's never as difficult as it looks 50:47 The Tea Question — Clipper organic, Earl Grey, Lavazza coffee, and a welcome pack tailored to every guest 54:32 The Big Announcement — Jonathan and Jackie are coming to stay in February, and what it means to welcome guests who have a deep connection to Gold Hill 56:56 Wrap-Up — buttoncottage.co.uk, Airbnb bookings, and an invitation to follow along when Jonathan and Jackie visit Video Version
A gladiator named Diodorus defeated his opponent Demetrius in the arena, accepted his submission, discarded his own helmet and shield, and reached for the palm branch that marked his victory. Then the referee refused to honor the submission and ordered the fight to continue. Diodorus was killed. His tombstone, which survives, reads: "Murderous Fate and the cunning treachery of the referee killed me, and leaving the light, I have gone to Hades." Another gladiator named Urbicus, who had once spared a defeated opponent and was later killed by that same man in a rematch, left behind the most chilling last words in Roman history: "I advise that he who defeats a man should kill him." Today's guest is Harry Sidebottom, author of *Those Who Are About to Die: A Day in the Life of a Roman Gladiator*. Structured as a single twenty-four-hour cycle from the gladiators' last supper through the morning beast hunts, midday executions, and afternoon combat, Sidebottom's book dismantles almost everything Hollywood has taught us about the arena. We discuss why gladiators were deliberately fattened on barley stew so their subcutaneous fat would produce spectacular bleeding from non-fatal wounds, how Roman senators kept illegally sneaking into gladiatorial schools despite repeated bans stretching across two centuries, why the Colosseum was built on top of Nero's artificial lake using plunder from the sack of Jerusalem, and how Galen pioneered human surgery by first vivisecting a live monkey and then treating wounded gladiators at Pergamum. We also look at why epileptics drank gladiator blood as medicine (and why Roman doctors reluctantly admitted it might work), how twenty-nine Saxon prisoners strangled each other without a rope rather than fight, and why Constantine did not actually abolish gladiatorial combat despite what every Christian source claims.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to Day 2891 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom – Theology Thursday – When Myth Remembers: The Case for the Supernatural in History. Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2891 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2891 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Our current series of Theology Thursday lessons is written by theologian and teacher John Daniels. I have found that his lessons are short, easy to understand, doctrinally sound, and applicable to all who desire to learn more of God's Word. John's lessons can be found on his website theologyinfive.com. Today's lesson is titled: When Myth Remembers: The Case for the Supernatural in History. Modern thinking often treats myths as primitive fiction, old stories made up to explain what ancient people didn't understand. This is a shallow and deeply flawed view. A myth, in its original form, was never just a tale. It was a framework for understanding reality. Myths carried the collective memory, theology, morality, and worldview of a people group. They encoded truth, not always literal in every detail, but meaningful, historical, and often rooted in real events, places, and supernatural encounters. To dismiss myths because they involve divine beings or miracles is to miss their purpose. Ancient people did not separate the sacred from the secular. Their myths reflected how they understood the world and how they encountered powers beyond it. The first segment is: Historical Memory Preserved in Myth Some myths are poetic versions of real events. The story of the Trojan War, once thought to be legend, gained new weight when archaeological discoveries confirmed the existence of a city that fits Homer's description of Troy. Likewise, while the legends of King Arthur are wrapped in fantasy, they are likely based on a real post-Roman warlord who resisted Saxon invaders. Even in Scripture, the events that modern critics label “mythic” often show clear signs of historical anchoring. The global flood, the destruction of Sodom, the Tower of Babel, and the conquest of Canaan are presented not as metaphors but as real acts of God in human history. These accounts, though cosmic in scope, are rooted in geography, time, and national memory. The second segment is: Myth as Cultural Lens Myths also reveal what mattered most to a people. Norse mythology, shaped by harsh winters and unrelenting violence, emphasizes cold, fate, and struggle. Mesopotamian myths center on divine kingship and cycles of fertility, reflecting the importance of rivers, temples, and crops. These stories do not just preserve events; they preserve the lens through which cultures viewed divine activity. In the Bible, this same pattern holds. Its creation narrative, flood story, and judgments are not recycled myths but deliberate responses to the surrounding pagan world. Scripture confronts and corrects the worldview embedded in other myths. It does not borrow their gods. It defeats them. The third segment is: The Modern Turn Against the Supernatural The rejection of mythic material as a source of truth is not ancient. It is modern. It was not the biblical writers or the early Church who dismissed the supernatural. That rejection began in earnest during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, when Western intellectual culture began shifting under the influence of the Enlightenment. The Enlightenment exalted reason, skepticism, and empirical science. Thinkers like David Hume and Immanuel Kant argued that miracles violated the laws of nature and were therefore unreliable as historical events. Supernatural claims were relegated to the realm of fiction or psychological projection. This created a new definition of truth, one that excluded divine intervention, spiritual beings, and cosmic conflict. In the nineteenth century, these assumptions were applied to the Bible through the historical-critical method. Scholars such as Julius Wellhausen dissected Scripture not as divine revelation but as a collection of evolving mythologies shaped by human communities. The creation narrative, the flood, the Tower of Babel, and the miracles of Jesus were no longer treated as actual events but as religious poetry or borrowed legends. In this model, myth was not something to be trusted. It was something to be deconstructed. Even movements that sought to preserve the value of myth, such as Romanticism, did so by redefining it. Myths were not allowed to speak about divine realities. Instead, they were reduced to metaphors for the human condition. Their theological and historical weight was stripped away in favor of psychological interpretation. The fourth segment is: Augustine's Overcorrection: From Mysticism to Minimalism But the groundwork for this modern rejection of mythic material was laid even earlier. Augustine of Hippo, one of the most influential theologians in Christian history, had once been deeply involved in Manichaeism, a mystical cult that emphasized a cosmic struggle between light and darkness. After leaving the cult and converting to Christianity, Augustine understandably sought to distance himself from the elaborate supernatural systems he had once embraced. However, in doing so, he overcorrected. He rejected many established supernatural interpretations of Scripture, favoring more allegorical and philosophical approaches. Influenced by Neoplatonism, Augustine prioritized abstract spiritual realities over tangible supernatural beings. He reinterpreted Genesis 6, for example, not as a rebellion of divine beings, but as a moral tale about the intermarriage of the godly and ungodly. Though Augustine never denied God's power or the reality of miracles, his discomfort with mythic material and his desire for theological respectability led him to downplay or spiritualize the cosmic conflict found in much of the Bible. His influence steered much of Western theology away from the ancient worldview that accepted divine councils, rebellious spirits, and supernatural intervention as real components of history. This theological shift made it easier for Enlightenment thinkers to later dismiss myth outright. The supernatural had already been contained and abstracted. In many ways, the modern rejection of myth did not begin with science. It began with Augustine's reaction against his own past. The fifth segment is: The Myth That Was True and the Myths That Remembered Not all myths are lies. Many are distorted memories of real events, echoes of a spiritual history that the nations once knew but later twisted. The flood, the divine rebellion, the rise of giants, the war among the gods, these appear in cultures across the globe not because they were invented out of thin air, but because they preserve fragments of true events. The nations remembered the rebellion of the sons of God, but they passed it down in corrupted form. They remembered divine judgments, but attached them to false deities. Their stories are not false because they are myth. They are flawed because they lost the context of Yahweh's supremacy. In the twentieth century, this idea was captured powerfully in a conversation between J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. At the time, Lewis still considered myths to be beautiful lies, moving, meaningful, but ultimately untrue. Tolkien challenged that view. He explained that myths resonate because they point to something real. Humanity tells stories of gods and sacrifice and resurrection because it dimly remembers. Made in the image of a Creator who speaks through story, we carry within us a longing for the true version of the story all nations once knew. Tolkien told Lewis, “The story of Christ is a myth working on us in the same way as the others, but with this tremendous difference: it really happened.” The point was not that the other myths were worthless, but that they were shadows. The gospel is the fulfillment of what all the others pointed toward. It is not myth in the modern sense of fiction, but myth in the ancient sense of divine reality revealed in story. Where the nations preserved pieces of divine truth wrapped in confusion, Scripture restores the original pattern. Where paganism elevates rebel gods and obscures justice, the Bible reorients the mythic structure around Yahweh, the Most High. It does not erase the mythic imagination. It redeems it. The sixth segment is: Yahweh Is Not Bound by the System He Created A major reason people reject mythic material is the presence of supernatural events. Miracles, divine appearances, and acts of judgment are written off as fabrications because they do not conform to natural law. But that objection is built on a misunderstanding of who Yahweh is. If we believe that Yahweh is...
¡Hola a todos los amantes del vinilo! Hoy vamos a hablar de “Long Live to Rock'n' Roll”, el tercer disco de estudio de Rainbow, aunque en realidad es su cuarto álbum. Antes de este, sacaron el directo “On Stage”, que si aún no lo habéis escuchado, ¡corre que se acaba el mundo! Rainbow, para los que no los conozcáis, fue una banda fundamental en la historia del rock. Muchas de las bandas de la New Wave of British Heavy Metal, como Iron Maiden, Diamond Head, Saxon o Judas Priest, se inspiraron en ellos. Podríamos decir que Rainbow es como un puente entre Deep Purple y Led Zeppelin con el NWBHM. Y ahora, ¡vamos a por este “Long Live Rock'n'Roll”! Grabado en 1977 en un castillo convertido en estudio en Francia y publicado en 1978 bajo el sello Polydor, este disco llevó a Rainbow al Top 10 británico, convirtiéndose en uno de los discos clave del heavy metal de finales de los 70. Aunque creemos que Rainbow no necesita muchas presentaciones entre vosotros, antes de empezar con el podcast, os hacemos un resumen rapidito de su historia desde sus inicios hasta la grabación de este disco que os traemos hoy. Rainbow nació en 1975, cuando Ritchie Blackmore decidió dejar Deep Purple en pleno éxito. Buscaba algo diferente: alejarse del sonido más clásico de la banda y explorar una música más personal, más cercana a la fantasía y a sus influencias clásicas. Para ello, se rodeó de los músicos de Elf, entre ellos un cantante prácticamente desconocido en ese momento: Ronnie James Dio. Blackmore no descubrió a Elf por casualidad… los tuvo delante durante meses, como teloneros de Deep Purple. Cada noche veía a Ronnie James Dio subir al escenario… y poco a poco se dio cuenta de que ahí había algo especial. Algo que no encajaba en Deep Purple… pero sí en lo que él tenía en mente. Escucha este episodio donde contamos cómo tuvimos la ocasión de verlos en Barcelona. No olvidéis suscribiros a nuestra web vinilosbarbarella.com para no perderos ninguna novedad. ¡Salud y Vinilos!
On today's episode of the Loaded Radio Daily Breakdown, host Scott Penfold breaks down the massive touring news out of the NWOBHM camp as Saxon announces their "Gods Of Thunder" U.K. and Ireland tour—complete with the return of their iconic, 30-foot mechanized stage Eagle! We dive into the history of this legendary prop and tell you when tickets go on sale. Plus, horror punk icon Glenn Danzig is officially stepping back behind the camera this August to direct an unhinged, bloody "swords and sorcery" adaptation of his comic book series, 'Hellmask.' Finally, we head over to France where Hellfest has unveiled a breathtaking, six-meter-tall statue honoring the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne, alongside a bittersweet update from Sharon Osbourne. Stream the heavy music noise now! Get the absolute best 24/7 commercial-free heavy metal soundtrack on the planet! Download the Free Loaded Radio App right now at https://loadedradio.com or wherever youget your apps! Episode Highlights & Timestamps: • 00:30 - Saxon Brings Back the Iconic 30-Foot Stage Eagle • 01:45 - Glenn Danzig to Direct Bloody New 'Hellmask' Movie • 02:50 - Ozzy Osbourne Honored with Massive 6-Meter Statue at Hellfest • 03:20 - Sharon Osbourne Gives Update on Unexpected Hospitalization If you love the show, please hit that 5-STAR REVIEW on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Stay heavy, stay wild, and STAY LOUD.
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The year is 1980. The U.S. National Debt is a paltry $900 Billion, the word “yuppie” appears for the first time in print, the Pac-Man videogame is released in arcades everywhere, Mount St. Helens explodes in Washington state, and Cable News Network (also known as CNN) becomes a thing. In the world of metal, Iron Maiden release their self-titled debut album, Black Sabbath reinvent themselves with new frontman Ronnie James Dio on vocals and release Heaven and Hell, and AC/DC regroup after the tragic loss of Bon Scott and release Back In Black featuring new vocalist Brian Johnson, an album that would go on to sell more than 40 million copies and become one of the biggest selling albums of all time. Just as time and technology continued marching forward, the hard rock of the 70's continued its evolution into a new direction with a faster, heavier, and more aggressive sound beginning in 1980 that would become even faster, heavier, and more aggressive throughout the 80's. Get ready for a taste of “Something Haunted” from the “Necronomidonkeykongimicon” and find out why “you gotta watch for the flops” if you want to get in the spirit and enjoy the FIFA World Cup. Discover which dinosaur is “the biggest dinosaur”, understand the rules and regulations regarding “flip-flops”, find out which type of rooster has the best breasts, and be sure to “have a nice June” when you JOIN US as we dive headlong into the year that gave us the birth of modern metal with THE YEAR OF OUR RIFF LORD – 1980. Visit www.metalnerdery.com/podcast for more on this episode Help Support Metal Nerdery https://www.patreon.com/metalnerderypodcast Leave us a Voicemail to be played on a future episode: 980-666-8182 Metal Nerdery Tees and Hoodies – metalnerdery.com/merch and kindly leave us a review and/or rating on your favorite Podcast app Follow us on the Socials: Facebook - Instagram - TikTok Email: metalnerdery@gmail.com Can't be LOUD Enough Playlist on Spotify Metal Nerdery Munchies on YouTube @metalnerderypodcast Show Notes: (00:01): “Welcome back to the red button section of the show…”/ “We're gonna do an ITM of nothing but Goblin Cock…”/ “They might be on their way to the ATL…”/ The complete #GoblinCock collection / “Necronomidonkeykongimicon…”/ “The dongasaurus…that's the biggest dinosaur by the way…”/ ***WARNING: #listenerdiscretionisadvised ***/ #AI / #Juicebox / “That's what I want…please send me a shape shifting sex doll…”/ “One night I might want a home cooked meal…”/ ***WELCOME BACK TO THE METAL NERDERY PODCAST DEEP DOWN IN THE BUNKERPOON CENTER FOR METAL EXCELLENCE!!!*** / “Consumption is old school tuberculosis…”/ “Okay, so you wanna hear the joke?”/ #cuntscum #scumcunt (6:55): “Now that we've offended everybody…”/ ***PATREON US at patreon.com/metalnerderypodcast *** / “Uh…you missed…”/ “Am I completely wrong or did you miss the Grandmaster Vag Destroyer?”/ “So the song…from Goblin Cock…SOMETHING HAUNTED (Necronomidonkeykongimicon – 2016) / “It's like hooky doom metal…”/ “Button please…”/ “That was just on #Spotify …”/ ***SOCIAL MEDIA US at #metalnerderypodcast on #Facebook #YouTube #Instagram and #TikTok*** / *** EMAIL US at metalnerdery@gmail.com *** / #peachstarfish (13:13): “I will tell you…how to watch the game ‘soccer' and be entertained…”/ #FIFA #WorldCupSoccer #WorldCup2026 / “You gotta watch for the flops…that's the best part…”/ #markthetime / “A good 7 inches…”/ #OzzyManReviews / “These guys KNOW there's replay…and the internet is forever…”/ “If you want to get in the spirit and watch the world cup, look for the flops…”/ Rules for wearing Flip Flops / #doublefuckyou (20:00): ***VOICEMAIL US AT 980-666-8182!!!*** / Ken from Connecticut… / #MiltonBerle and #UFO / The dispute regarding AC/DC's country of origin relative to the band members' respective countries of origin vs where the band was formed / “Is Scotland England?” / “The band was formed in Australia…”/ NOTE: only Phil Rudd was born in Australia. (26:08): #TheDocket METAL NERDERY PODCAST PRESENTS: THE YEAR OF OUR RIFF LORD – 1980 (***Also check out our 1980 – THE YEAR IN METAL episode from 2019!***) / “Metal was hard rock and then some, just like death metal was thrash and then some…”/ NOTE: Iron Maiden's first album is NOT Killers…/ “Remember video games back in 1980?”/ “There's something to be said about nostalgia…”/ #Atari / “I could still get behind Mario…”/ #markthetime / “It's June, dude, we can do that…”/ “Adventure? Oh, where the dragon looks like a duck?”/ “Billboard's Top HOT 100 Songs in 1980…”/ “What's number uno?”/ “If you put some distortion on Air Supply…hair metal, all day…”/ “It's June, we can do that…”/ “The Dirt Band?”/ “Let me ask you guys something about Pat Benatar…”/ #premetal / “Especially ‘Hell Is For Children'…” (34:44): “Them's fightin' words, bro…”/ #killeropener / #IronMaiden PROWLER (Iron Maiden – 1980) / “I just noticed something…Paul Di'Anno's voice…” / #nuanced / “What about The Black Album of 1980?” / #allegedly / “Did they not remix/remaster Back In Black (the album) not too long ago?”/ “Let's do a deep cut…”/ #ACDC GIVIN THE DOG A BONE (Back In Black – 1980) / “Oh…dogs like bones…” / “Is AC/DC metal?...it's close enough…”/ “It was remastered in '94, '03, and '09…” (41:25): “What about something from Saxon? They had 2 albums that year…”/ “Lars is a big Saxon fan too…”/ #Saxon HEAVY METAL THUNDER (Strong Arm Of The Law – 1980) / “That sounds familiar…”/ “That sounds like old Pantera…”/ “On the #UFO kick…we've got No Place To Run…”/ #UFO MYSTERY TRAIN (No Place To Run – 1980) /“Is that Schenker?”/ NOTE: it was NOT Michael Schenker…it was Paul Chapman / NOTE: Pete Way was also in #Fastway and #Waysted / “That's the other thing about 1980…the artwork…”/ #bodydysmorphia #bodypositivity / #Budgie FOREARM SMASH (Power Supply – 1980) / “Yep, that's got metal vibes to it…”/ NOTE: It IS the same guy/singer. (52:33): “How about some Priest?” / “If your title's too long it doesn't get played…”/ “I wonder if that site actually gives Rob Halford a residual?”/ “It's June…have a nice June…I mean, it's June…”/ #JudasPriest THE RAGE (British Steel – 1980) / “There was a lot of comments when we did the '86…this is NOT better than '86…”/ “People love nostalgia…”/ “Maybe even '83 I can get…'83 maybe more than '80…” / “What are you feeding those things?”/ “You could SEE the TASTE of that…” (1:00:20): “I've never heard of Atomic Rooster…”/ “That cock has got some huge boobs on it…I mean it's June, so…”/ #AtomicRooster FRIDAY THE 13TH (Atomic Roooster – 1970) / NOTE: #AtomicRooster, the band, released Atomic Roooster (the album) in 1970, the album which included Friday The 13th…the album Atomic Rooster was released in 1980. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused, but to be fair, the 1970 album has a much cooler album cover than the 1980 album does. / “We talk about Bone movies enough…and it's June…”/ #OzzyOsbourne NO BONE MOVIES (Blizzard Of Ozz – 1980) / “Context matters…”/ “Animal Magnetism…look at that cover…there's a dog there too…”/ “I'll shut up about June…” / #Scorpions THE ZOO (Animal Magnetism – 1980) / “Not fisting…”/ “You know what, I think he might actually be shorter than Dio…” (1:08:46): “How about the Tygers of Poon Tang, dude? Or Pang Tang?”/ “I had (a curry) one time that was supposed to be spicy and it literally tasted like halitosis…”/ #debutalbum / “The G is silent…”/ #TygersOfPanTang EUTHANASIA (Wild Cat – 1980) / “Oh yeah…okay?”/ “Very lackadaisical performance…”/ “More metal than Black Sabbath? Or Iron Maiden?”/ “I wanna hear this one…” / #DiamondHead HELPLESS (Lightning To The Nations – 1980) / “That is 7 years before Garage Days came out…isn't that crazy to think about?” / “And we never really would have known about this band without Metallica…” (1:16:37): “That's probably the most metal Van Halen tune…”/ “Oh, it was Mr. Bungle…and they nailed it…”/ #VanHalen LOSS OF CONTROL (Women And Children First – 1980) / “You can almost hear #Pantera doing that…” / #SevenMaryThree #CHiPs / “I think we would be remiss if we did not include something from Heaven and Hell…” / “Molly Hatchet was such a tease…remember what their album covers looked like?”/ #BlackSabbath DIE YOUNG (Heaven And Hell – 1980) / NOTE: It's Geoff Nichols NOT Don Airey / “Wait a minute…that's on the first album, right?” / “How we play a little bit of ‘Running Free' just to compare the riffs…” / #IronMaiden RUNNING FREE (Iron Maiden – 1980) (1:22:46): “What was the most metal song on ‘Permanent Waves'?” / “Given the Rush fanfare…”/ #Rush NATURAL SCIENCE (Permanent Waves – 1980) / “Very trippy…”/ “The coolest thing I've heard somebody say about Rush, especially this era: that album came out 40+ years ago and it STILL sounds like it's from the future!”/ “They were the first real ‘music nerd' band…”/ “Whatever…it's June…”/ The way radio shows were back in the 70's and 80's / “I liked ‘Don't Fear The Raper'…”/ “How about some Angel Witch…is that like a Sand Witch?”/ #AngelWitch ANGEL WITCH (Angel Witch – 1980) / “It's like uppity, happy metal…”/ “If we're gonna do a death match between years…”/ “We need to start setting up #SpotifyPlaylists of what we do on the show…”/ THANK YOU FOR JOINING US!!! / #untilthenext #outroreel
This conversation with Saxon and Brennan goes all over the place, from the paranormal to music, to Seth, The ETH, Disclosure, Men in Black, Sleep Paralysis, and more.Outro Music is Mary Elizabeth from Hangman's HeartBecome a Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/SeriahAzkath for extra content, commercial free shows, early access, and bonus content as well! All this for only $3 a month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week on DBG Times, we're remembering Stiv Bators, Dee Dee Ramone, Robbin Crosby, and Brett Tuggle. We're also looking back at album anniversaries from Hellyeah, Saxon, Cheap Trick, Glenn Hughes, Betty Blowtorch, Blue Öyster Cult, Warrant, and many more. Plus, we'll clue you in to new music from Midnight Rider, Jared James Nichols, Bad Stuff, Yes, Rachel Bolan, Lex Legion, Sublime, Bloodhunter, and Spread Eagle. Strap in and hang on tight; it's a mega-long new edition of DBG Times. Dig it! We hope you enjoy DBG Times and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on DBG Times, we're remembering Stiv Bators, Dee Dee Ramone, Robbin Crosby, and Brett Tuggle. We're also looking back at album anniversaries from Hellyeah, Saxon, Cheap Trick, Glenn Hughes, Betty Blowtorch, Blue Öyster Cult, Warrant, and many more. Plus, we'll clue you in to new music from Midnight Rider, Jared James Nichols, Bad Stuff, Yes, Rachel Bolan, Lex Legion, Sublime, Bloodhunter, and Spread Eagle. Strap in and hang on tight; it's a mega-long new edition of DBG Times. Dig it! We hope you enjoy DBG Times and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
44 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in a field. Which a man having found, hid it, and for joy thereof goeth, and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.Simile est regnum caelorum thesauro abscondito in agro : quem qui invenit homo, abscondit, et prae gaudio illius vadit, et vendit universa quae habet, et emit agrum illum. 45 Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a merchant seeking good pearls.Iterum simile est regnum caelorum homini negotiatori, quaerenti bonas margaritas. 46 Who when he had found one pearl of great price, went his way, and sold all that he had, and bought it.Inventa autem una pretiosa margarita, abiit, et vendidit omnia quae habuit, et emit eam. 47 Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a net cast into the sea, and gathering together of all kind of fishes.Iterum simile est regnum caelorum sagenae missae in mare, et ex omni genere piscium congreganti. 48 Which, when it was filled, they drew out, and sitting by the shore, they chose out the good into vessels, but the bad they cast forth.Quam, cum impleta esset, educentes, et secus littus sedentes, elegerunt bonis in vasa, malos autem foras miserunt. 49 So shall it be at the end of the world. The angels shall go out, and shall separate the wicked from among the just.Sic erit in consummatione saeculi : exibunt angeli, et separabunt malos de medio justorum, 50 And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.et mittent eos in caminum ignis : ibi erit fletus, et stridor dentium. 51 Have ye understood all these things? They say to him: Yes.Intellexistis haec omnia? Dicunt ei : Etiam. 52 He said unto them: Therefore every scribe instructed in the kingdom of heaven, is like to a man that is a householder, who bringeth forth out of his treasure new things and old.Ait illis : Ideo omnis scriba doctus in regno caelorum, similis est homini patrifamilias, qui profert de thesauro suo nova et vetera.Margaret was born in Hungary, though the Saxon royal stock and was married to Malcom III, King of Scotland. Her long reign of thirty years was illustrious for her inexhaustible charity to the poor. She died A.D. 1093 and is honoured among the Patrons of Scotland.
This video reflects on the courage and conviction of three Protestant martyrs—Nicholas Ridley, Hugh Latimer, and Thomas Cranmer—who were executed in 16th-century England during the reign of Queen Mary Tudor, as she sought to restore Catholicism. It emphasizes their unwavering commitment to the Gospel, highlighting how their willingness to die rather than renounce their faith underscores the centrality of truth and loyalty to Christ. The preacher uses their historical sacrifice not merely as a call to remember the past, but as a challenge to contemporary believers to examine the depth of their own commitment to Christ. The tone is both reverent and urgent, inviting the audience to consider whether they would stand firm in the face of persecution, just as these men did. Ultimately, the sermon presents martyrdom not as a distant relic, but as a living testimony to the enduring power of faith.
This video reflects on the courage and conviction of three Protestant martyrs—Nicholas Ridley, Hugh Latimer, and Thomas Cranmer—who were executed in 16th-century England during the reign of Queen Mary Tudor, as she sought to restore Catholicism. It emphasizes their unwavering commitment to the Gospel, highlighting how their willingness to die rather than renounce their faith underscores the centrality of truth and loyalty to Christ. The preacher uses their historical sacrifice not merely as a call to remember the past, but as a challenge to contemporary believers to examine the depth of their own commitment to Christ. The tone is both reverent and urgent, inviting the audience to consider whether they would stand firm in the face of persecution, just as these men did. Ultimately, the sermon presents martyrdom not as a distant relic, but as a living testimony to the enduring power of faith.
Hey! This is the 327th episode. This week we talk Shows That Are Wrapping Up, Stuck Chipmunks, and Filming a Marathon!! Reach out: notgoodwithmatt@gmail.com
In the 47th Patreon bonus podcast, you join me right here in Tyne and Wear… on a windy night way back on the 6th March 2014… as I finally get the chance to investigate a place I'd wanted to explore after dark for over a decade. And you're going to hear audio from that night, audio that hasn't been heard by anyone in over twelve years. A building with roots stretching back over 800 years… built on the site of an even older Saxon hall… and long associated with reports of a woman in grey, strange sounds, and unexplained activity after dark. Tonight, I'm joined by Tom, John… and Harvey, and we've got just a couple of hours inside the Hall to see what, if anything, we can find. What would happen once the doors closed, the lights went out… and we were left all alone inside this magnificent National Trust property. Let's find out.… join me as we ask…just how haunted is Washington Old Hall? Get access to the full episode at https://www.patreon.com/howhauntedpod. If you don't wish to subscribe to Patreon, but would still like to hear this episode, all Patreon exclusive episodes are available to be purchased individually for a one off fee of £4.99. Check out the Patreon link to find out more. Find out more about the pod at www.how-haunted.com and you can email Rob at rob@how-haunted.com Join me for a Newcastle After Dark ghost walk. A small-group ghost walk exploring real locations across Newcastle after hours (running June to September 2026). Tickets and more info: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989225437833?aff=oddtdtcreator Music in this episode includes: "Darren Curtis - Demented Nightmare" " HORROR PIANO MUSIC " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/gracefellowshipny To give online: https://gracefellowship.com/give/ To glorify God by making more and better disciples. This is the vision of Grace Fellowship, led by Pastor Rex Keener and based in New York's Capital Region. —— Stay Connected Website: https://gracefellowship.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gracefellowshipny
In this episode, Andrew Lucas about hisi book with Jürgen Schmieschek that explores Saxon soldiers during the First World War. Using personal writings, they examine how German troops experienced combat on the Western Front, particularly in Flanders. The interview explores daily life, combat conditions and the emotional toll of prolonged warfare. Andi also reflects on the importance of presenting a balanced historical account that incorporates voices from both sides of the conflict.
Daily Nuggets von sportradio360.de: Weltmeisterschaften, Olympia, der Betrieb auf der ATP-Tour - hier kommt der Deep Dive vom Producer Jens Huiber mit ausgewählten Experten, die mindestens knietief in der Materie stehen. Jeden Montag und Dienstag neu.
Hey! This is the 326th episode. This week we talk Hiking Mt. Rainier, The Longest Time to Stay at a Restaurant, And We Review the book James by Percival Everett!! Reach out: notgoodwithmatt@gmail.com
Boater missing after craft found running in circles on the LDF reservation, federal funding to help with stabilization efforts at Saxon Harbor, siren enthusiasts gathering at camp north of Rhinelander
On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the Sonesta White Plains Downtown played host to the Business Council of Westchester's acclaimed Circles of Influence gathering. This premier mixer successfully united the region's leading executives, entrepreneurs, and industry innovators for a dynamic evening centered on strategic relationship-building and fresh economic prospects. Beyond traditional corporate mingling, attendees immersed themselves in unique, hands-on showcases presented by fellow BCW members, sparking collaborative dialogue and reinforcing the organization's vital role as a catalyst for local business growth and interconnected regional success.During the event, host Andrew Castellano interviewed Patrick Coyne of Alpine Saxon Woods, a wealth management firm that has served Westchester County for over three decades and manages more than $850 million in assets. Grounding his corporate philosophy in relationship-building, Patrick noted that the core of the investment industry is trust, an asset best cultivated through honest, face-to-face interactions like those offered at the Business Council of Westchester. He praised the organization's relaxed, low-pressure environment for allowing regional business neighbors to establish authentic friendships long before they ever need to call upon each other for commercial services.
Seriah is joined by Chris, Saxon, and Brennan on this Wandering the Road edition of the show. They cover the passing of David Wilcock, the mystery of the missing and dying scientists, the latest in Non-Disclosure, Conspiracies, as well as some news stories and some personal experiences.The show also continues in a Patreon segment.Become a Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/SeriahAzkath for extra content, commercial free shows, early access, and bonus content as well! All this for only $3 a month! Outro Music is Tom Fury with Visible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Obadiah: Blueprints For A Paper Fortress | Mat Saxon Sermon by Grace Fellowship Church
Hey! This is the 325th episode. This week we talk about Free Comic Book Day, Running a 10k, and Talking Too Much. Reach out: notgoodwithmatt@gmail.com
The U.S. dollar's origin story begins not in Philadelphia or Washington, but in a half-frozen mining valley in 16th-century Bohemia, where Saxon miners accidentally named their town after a saint and set the world's dominant currency in motion. That currency's history stretches from a 1518 christening party all the way to the eurodollar markets of Cold War London — and the central is that money is a product, not a symbol of sovereignty. From Spanish silver hollowing out Toledo's workshops to enslaved people serving as bank collateral in antebellum New Orleans, the dollar's history is less a triumph than a series of accidents and power grabs. Today’s guest is Brendan Greeley, author of The Almighty Dollar: 500 Years of the World’s Most Powerful Money, and he explains how colonial Americans invented paper money not as a revolutionary act but as a desperate workaround for chronic small-change shortages — and how that same improvised spirit resurfaced when a Maytag dealer in Iowa printed his own dollars to keep a Depression-era town alive. He also dismantles the myth that Nixon's 1971 decision to close the gold window turned money into "fiat" — arguing that gold never gave the dollar its value, only controlled it. What actually sustained the dollar across five centuries was something more mundane: banks, habits, laws, and the accumulated trust of people who had no other options.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Let's relax in the wayback machine with more from the religious history of England. This time, Saint Bede recalls Saxon double-dealings, divine healings, the Pelagian heresy, and the somewhat cowardly companions of Saint Augustine, who get politely yelled at by the pope. Miraculous! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW Read "Ecclesiastical History of England" by The Venerable Bede at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38326 Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime" by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, https://www.boringbookspod.com.
new John Corabi, Firehouse and Crashdiet plus Saxon, Krokus, Sabbath and more!
Hey! This is the 324th episode. This week we talk about The Masters, Malcom in the Middle Reboot, and Winning at Pull Tabs. Reach out: notgoodwithmatt@gmail.com
Hey! This is the 323rd episode. This week we talk about Steven Spielberg, Cursing, and Unwanted Photos. Reach out: notgoodwithmatt@gmail.com
On this Wandering the Road episode of the show, Seriah is joined by Saxon and Red Pill Junkie, they cover the death of Nick Pope, Trump's non-existent UFO files release, JD Vance saying UFO's are Demons, Red Pill sings for us, then there is some Waffle House Teleportation, we talk about the Patterson-Gimlin film (this was recorded before the episode already out with Tim Renner), the role of the Trickster, and some very strange Mushroom Trips!In the Patreon, amongst other things, we cover Near Death Experiences, Skeptics dismissal of paranormal phenomena, and we talk about some recent UFO sightings. Become a Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/SeriahAzkath for extra content, commercial free shows, early access, and bonus content as well! All this for only $3 a month! Outro Music is Bound by DramaScream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Track-By-Track Album Battle Iron Maiden The Number of the Beast Vs. Judas Priest Sin After Sin Vs. Saxon Strong Arm of the Law
Hey! This is the 322nd episode. This week we talk about The Cancelled Wireless Festival, Sushi Etiquette, and Airline Birth. Reach out: notgoodwithmatt@gmail.com
The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 307 - Brad saw a great double-bill three days after the Killer Dwarfs show, which he covered on Episode 306. He saw Saxon and Armored Saint, each for the second time, at The Token Lounge in Westland, MI on 9/16/15. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he chooses his two fav's and one least fav from Armored Saint's first eight studio albums, March of the Saint through Win Hands Down. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1 or 2 from from Saxon's 21st studio album, Win Hands Down, from 2015. Music in this episode by: Armored Saint Saxon Bon Jovi Motorhead Black Sabbath Kiss Ozzy Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.com Request to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcast E-mail us at : slamfestpodcast@gmail.com
It is with heavy hearts that we deliver this week's episode honoring the passing of another guitar hero giant whose riffs were mighty enough to support Lemmy: Phil Campbell. He was a guitarist who rarely got mentioned in the circles of recognized guitar greats, but his playing on 16 Motörhead albums provides all the badass-guitarist validation needed. Best known as Lemmy's right-hand guy, he also released 3 fantastic albums with his 3 sons as Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons. We pay tribute to this amazing Welsh guitarist and celebrate his entire discography! Rest in power, Phil! New to InObscuria? Typically, what we do is exhume obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal in one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. Rest In Peace, Phil. Your pure musicality and amazing songs will live forever in our hearts! Songs this week include: Persian Risk – “Ridin' High” from Ridin' High - Single (1983) Motörhead – “Deaf Forever” from Orgasmatron (1986) Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons – “Take Aim” from Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons - EP(2016) Phil Campbell – “Rocking Chair (feat. Leon Stanford)” from Old Lions Still Roar (2019) Motörhead – “Thunder & Lightning” from Bad Magic (2015) Cro-Mags – “From The Grave” from In The Beginning (2020) Hawkwind – “Silver Machine” from 50 Live (2019) Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons – “Waves” from We're The Bastards (2020) Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts! Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/ https://www.facebook.com/InObscuria https://twitter.com/inobscuria https://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/ Buy cool stuff with our logo on it: InObscuria Store If you'd like to check out Kevin's band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/ If you want to hear Robert and Kevin's band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/ Check out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/