Podcasts about Scorpion

L'Horoscope du Mardi 21 Juillet

L'Horoscope du Mardi 21 Juillet

L'Horoscope du Lundi 20 Juillet

L'Horoscope du Lundi 20 Juillet

L'Horoscope du Lundi 20 Juillet

L'Horoscope du Dimanche 19 Juillet

L'Horoscope du Dimanche 19 Juillet

L'Horoscope du Dimanche 19 Juillet

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we dive back into our regular News Segment - with quite a bit to cover! First off, a recap from Episode 1 (of 4) from Trent's latest Lego Masters Bricktacula Event! Then, an exciting announcement from Cards & Collectables season 2 - now with an official release date! A New 4-Armed Beast is announced for the MOTU Origins line; who is hyped for this?! New Movie MOTU characters announced plus some awesome TMNT plus Ghostbusters multi-packs from Mondo. S7 Silverhawks keep on delivering more characters; & Blokees tease an Absolute Batman. McFarlane announces more Batman related characters; then Robosen showcase the most Superior Decepticon of them all! The Cross-Over nobody asked for? -Transformers X Scooby Doo offer. Sometimes you think that some modern toys can't do any better; but somehow, SH Figuarts said "Hold My Beer!" Lego showcase the first round of Pokémon Mini-Figures plus in scale Pokémon Characters too; all in a very nice looking Build. Then Ben tests the lads with the return of The Quiz! Is it too hard? How many did you know? Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

L'Horoscope du Samedi 18 Juillet

L'Horoscope du Samedi 18 Juillet

L'Horoscope du Samedi 18 Juillet

The return of the sloop-of-war Scorpion to South Carolina in late November 1775 heightened rebel fears of an attack on Charleston, but the warship's real mission was far less threatening. Rather than heralding the imminent arrival of reinforcements from England, the Scorpion delivered news that enraged the colony's royal governor, while simultaneously accelerating rebel momentum to drive the king's ships from Rebellion Road.

L'Horoscope du Vendredi 17 Juillet

L'Horoscope du Vendredi 17 Juillet

L'Horoscope du Vendredi 17 Juillet

It's Season 13, Episode 8: The Scorpion and the Frog. Who is the scorpion in this analogy? It doesn't matter. It's a heist episode! And who doesn't love a heist? Liz gives some heist lore, talking about Olivera Ćirković and the international jewel thieves, the Pink Panthers. Research LinksInfamous International: The Pink Panthers Story — EXACTLY RIGHTPink Panthers (organized crime group) - WikipediaMetFilm teams up with United Media for doc on Yugoslav criminal mastermind Olivera Ćirković | News | C21MediaOlivere Cirković's life story | SceneQueen Panther breaks her silence and tells all about her life as an international jewel thief | The Independent

Noch mal Sergio Martino und dann nicht mal in Italien. Was ist denn da schief gelaufen? Wir erzählen euch von den Pfennigfickern Lisa, Lara, Peter und Paul, grübeln darüber, wie man tagelang mit 1 Mio Dollar in der Hosentasche rumlaufen kann, analysieren was Chris' nackter Nachbar so treibt und fragen uns, weche Worte Teresa wohl dieses mal bereuen wird. Aber um den merkwürdigen Fall aus The Case of the Scorpion's Tale soll es natürlich auch gehen. Und der ist ziemlich gut. Warum, erfahrt ihr in Folge 435.

L'Horoscope du Jeudi 16 Juillet

L'Horoscope du Jeudi 16 Juillet

L'Horoscope du Jeudi 16 Juillet

Scorpion, un second souffle en amour est à prévoir

Tim and Frank take on a deceptively simple question: is Spider-Man actually a street-level superhero? What starts as a debate about subgenres turns into a much bigger conversation — about tone, stakes, and whether the label helps or hurts a character when your hero is literally swinging above the street. Beers of the Week Sam Adams Porch Rocker Lemon Radler (Frank) Stormalong Legendary Dry Hard Cider — Millis, MA (Tim) In this episode Sam Adams Porch Rocker returns — the annual visit, and this year it's slightly less tart (in a good way) Sam Adams's new can design — Sam covering his own letters with a raised mug (or is that Paul Revere? or Thomas Jefferson?) Stormalong dry cider, heirloom + bittersweet apples, and the cracking-tentacles Kraken can H.P. Lovecraft geography detour: Providence vs. Newport, the racism asterisk, where Arkham actually came from The main question: is Spider-Man a street-level superhero at all? Defining street-level: it's about the tone and the stakes, not the powers — Daredevil pounds the tar, Batman is technically anything but blue-collar Peter Parker's sci-fi problem: his origin is basically Fantastic Four, the web shooters make him genius-tier, and Frank once asked his dad to build a pair Kraven the Hunter's magic jungle potion goes golfing A live tally of Spider-Man's rogues gallery — chameleon, vulture, Doc Ock, Sandman, Lizard, Electro, Mysterio, Green Goblin, Kraven, Scorpion, Morbius, Venom — and where each one lands on street / middle / cosmic The verdict: 5 street, 6 in-between, 1 cosmic — Spider-Man's distribution skews low-end, but he's genuinely hard to pin down "Spider-Man is a street-level hero the same way Breaking Bad is a show about a chemistry teacher." — the Breaking Bad Test Why pigeonholing hurts long-lived characters, and why the supporting cast is really what makes a hero viable Reading from Superman: The Never-Ending Battle by Roger Stern — Clark Kent finally becomes Superman across an entire beautiful page of prose Find us at beerwithgeeks.com — like, subscribe, leave a rating, and tell a friend.

n this episode of the Bass Vault, we bust the biggest summer myth—that all bass head deep after the spawn. We reveal why a surprising number of trophy fish stay shallow all season long, hiding in docks, laydowns, and shade lines, and how you can target them when everyone else is offshore. From weedless soft-plastic tactics and color selection to reading cover, shade, and forage patterns, we break down exactly where to cast in July. Plus, we dive into the hottest new baits—including the HellaMite, Scorpion, Lizard, Beetle, and the massive 8-inch MagDingo Worm—and share pro rigging tips for Ned, Texas, Carolina, and wacky setups. Whether you're fishing pressured lakes or exploring new water, this episode will change how you approach summer bass fishing.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bass-cast-radio--1838782/support.Become a Patreon memebet now for less then a pack of worms you can support Bass Cast Radio as well as get each epsiode a day early & commercial free. Just click the link below. PATREON 

L'Horoscope du Mercredi 15 Juillet

L'Horoscope du Mercredi 15 Juillet

L'Horoscope du Mercredi 15 Juillet

Tumbleton. Two years after we got half a season of television from Ryan Condal, the gang is back and they've learned the lesson that we need more dragons and more battles.  Ivan & Red hop on the back of Sheepstealer in search of seared rare mutton while talking season 3 of HBO's House of The Dragon. Also, check out Red & Maggie Tokuda-Hall's podcast, Failure to Adapt, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or via RSS As always: Support Ivan & Red! → patreon.com/boarsgoreswords Follow us on bluesky → @boarsgoreswords.bsky.social Find us on facebook → facebook.com/BoarsGoreSwords

L'Horoscope du Mardi 14 Juillet

L'Horoscope du Mardi 14 Juillet

L'Horoscope du Mardi 14 Juillet

L'Horoscope du Lundi 13 Juillet

L'Horoscope du Lundi 13 Juillet

L'Horoscope du Lundi 13 Juillet

We go live on Facebook to celegrate anotehr milestone episode and without burying the lead, there is chaos. And maybe a Lord of Destruction or two. We go card-based for this ep and unboxed a sealed pack of Batman Returns cards from 1992. Can we get the full set? Who has the best costume? Who had the best comment? Is Scoty over-worked and under paid? If the audio sounds odd then check out the mid on Facebook to see our faces fit for radio! Thanks to all our wonderful Patreons and longtime supporters - we couldn't have done this without you! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phew! It's hot in the desert, even for a scorpion! Written especially for this podcast by Alice.  If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review.  And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you.  Animal Tales Books!Collections of Animal Tales children's stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or follow this link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLJQZ9C9?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_sirpi Become a PREMIUM SubscriberYou can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:All episodes in our catalogue advert-freeBonus Premium-only episodes (one per week) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available.   Discover a brand new story every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – just for you!  You can find more Animal Tales at www.animaltales.ukA Note About The AdvertsIn order to allow us to make these stories we offer a premium subscription and run adverts. The adverts are not chosen by us, but played automatically depending on the platform you listen through (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc) and the country you live in. The adverts may even be different if you listen to the story twice.We have had a handful of instances where an advert has played that is not suitable for a family audience, despite the podcast clearly being labelled for children. If you're concerned about an advert you hear, please contact the platform you are listening to directly. Spotify, in particular, has proven problematic in the past, for both inappropriate adverts and the volume at which the adverts play. If you find this happening, please let Spotify know via their Facebook customer care page. As creators, we want your child's experience to be a pleasurable one. Running adverts is necessary to allow us to operate, but please do consider the premium subscription service as an alternative – it's advert free.

How are baby scorpions born, and do they glow in the dark? Discover God's designs in these mysterious arachnids and how they remind us that Jesus defeated the sting of death.Here's our trail map:What Is a Scorpion?Do Scorpions Glow in the Dark?Why Do Scorpions Sting?How Did Jesus Defeat the Sting of Death?Download this lesson's free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/do-scorpions-glow-in-the-dark/Related Lessons to listen to next:Why Do Jumping Spiders Jump? Lesson 127: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/6a1b9f05-b8b0-467b-857b-75fa43e1a7f8/Eryn's Books:Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonderMade to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvelThe Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782Episode Links:Get half off CTCMath!: https://payments.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool-discount?tr_id=NPTExplore all of Apologia's award-winning curriculum and courses: https://www.apologia.com/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/memberGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/clubFree Scorpion Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/do-scorpions-glow-in-the-dark/Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“Do not forget that he led you through the great and terrifying wilderness with its poisonous snakes and scorpions, where it was so hot and dry. He gave you water from the rock!” Deuteronomy 8:15 (NLT)“The Lord keeps you from all harm and watches over your life.The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever.” Psalm 121:7-8 (NLT)“‘Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?'The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 (NIV)“...He destroyed death, and through the Good News he showed us the way to have life that cannot be destroyed.” 2 Timothy 1:10b (NCV)“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,' and if you believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from the dead, you will be saved. We believe with our hearts, and so we are made right with God. And we declare with our mouths that we believe, and so we are saved.” Romans 10:9-10 (NCV) Terms Learned in This Episode:Arachnid: A type of animal with eight legs, a body with two main parts, and no antennae or wings. Spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites are all arachnids.Molt: To shed an old outer covering, such as fur or an exoskeleton.Biofluorescence: When a creature soaks up light we cannot see well and gives it back out as a glowing color we can see.Metasoma: The long, bendy part of a scorpion's abdomen that looks like a tail.Telson: The end part of a scorpion's tail-like metasoma that contains the venom bulb and sharp stinger.Neurotoxins: Toxins (naturally occurring poison) that attack and disrupt the nervous system. Pedipalps: The scorpion's large front claws used for grabbing prey, sensing its surroundings, and defending itself.This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is a park that's near and dear to Andrew's heart. He rode his first-ever "big" roller coaster there - not sure if it was Python or Scorpion, and even had his bachelor party at the park prior to getting married in 2023. When you get the opportunity to talk to park leadership at a park you love, you jump at the chance. Andrew is joined on the podcast this week by Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's new Park President, Jon Vigue. A 30+ year industry veteran, Jon comes to Busch Gardens after multi-year stops at Lake Compounce and Wild Adventures, and started in his role as Park President in May - and has hit the ground running!We talk all things Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, including some ongoing park improvements, Jon's favorite things about Busch Gardens Tampa, and how his biggest critic might not be a park fan, but one of his own daughters! Join us for a fun conversation!You can connect with the show by hitting us up on social media @Coaster101: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram. We also have a website, if you're into that sort of thing: www.coaster101.comAlso, be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode! And please give us a rating and review wherever you listen, it helps new listeners find us!Find the latest and greatest Coaster101 and theme park-inspired merch at coaster101.com/merchThanks to JM Entertainment for providing our theme song. For more on them, check out jmentgrp.com

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This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have Special Guest: Sean in the Studio to chat all things DC related, with a big focus on Batman & the wider Justice League themselves. Kicking things off, we have our routine Get-To-Know-You questions. Then with a Fantastic recent visit to see Sean's Awesome Collection in person; we highlight a few things to chat towards; including the very controversial & quickly banned Jarts Toy from the early 1960's. Then we get into a discussion about Batman. Everything from Batman 66' & why that particular TV Run is so special to Sean. Highlights about the Batmobile & it's Origins; all the way covering the dynamic characters in the Show! We next pivot across to the Ground-Breaking Toy-line that was Kenner Super Powers. With Sean's expertise about the line, the variants & waxing on just why this particular Toyline out-shines many other interpretations of Super Heroes in Toy form. Then backing up that Super Powers discussion; we entertain another segment of The Team! This round focusing purely on the Heroes from the Kenner Super Powers Run! (with a purpose adjustment to the line-up, so that some certain characters don't get all the Votes!) - Who would you have picked?? Enjoy this fun filled ep! In this episode we promote Sean's good friend Glenn Pluck - whom crates Fantastic Acrylic Cases for your Toys & Collectables. Be sure to check out his Business site: Ultimate Figure Protection on all the social sites or directly via his Website: www.ultimatefigureprotection.com Milestone Episode #450 will be Broadcast LIVE on Facebook & potentially other streams, on Saturday July 11th @8pm (Adelaide, South Australian time). Tune in for Visual Fun, Interaction & Give Aways! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailJason Spisak Interview (Anime Central 2026)This week we sit down with Jason Spisak whose career spans animation and video games. You may recognize him as Silco in Arcane, Kid Flash/Wally West in Young Justice, Razer in Green Lantern: The Animated Series and The Joker in Batman: Hush. In gaming he portrayed Scorpion in Marvel's Spider-Man, Vulpes Inculta in Fallout: New Vegas, Bartz Klauser in Dissidia Final Fantasy, and Wilhelm in Xenosaga. It is an honor to sit down with a fantastic actor who shares his connection to the craft as well as the love for his work. Support the showWant to learn more about the show or just chat with us? Write to us at bandsgetjumped@gmail.comFollow us @bandsgetjumped on BlueSkyFind us on reddit at r/getjumped/Join the chat on Discord: https://discord.gg/DNjXhee

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FULL TRACKLIST 1. Hernan Cattaneo & Tom Pavicich - Bloom 2. Aubrey Fry & Anthony Pappa - Itajai 3. Maze 28 - Mindloop 4. Chicola - Access 5. Simply City & Juan Ibanez - Auralis 6. Lost Desert - Black Panther 7. Amonita - Scorpion 8. Matthew Sona - Elektricity 9. D-Nox, Andre Moret - Breath 10. Kabi (AR) & Ric Niels - Crossed Paths 11. Zankee Gulati - Plonker 12. Graziano Raffa - Sturm Und Drang 13. Eichenbaum & FJL - Adriatica 14. Cristina Tosio - Landing 15. Stereo Underground - La Cumbre  16. Dowden - Night Emeralds 17. Mai Lawson - Dance With Me Emma 18. Nick Varon, PAAX - Yutori 19. Peter Makto - Tisno Sunrise 20. Kamilo Sanclemente, Pablo Arbelaez - Croton 21. Nick Stoynoff - Famous Last Words 22. Lloyd Barwood - The Quest 23. Rocío Portillo, Unusual Soul - Microfreak 24. Carina Lawrence - Celestial (Extended mix) 25. Elliot Moriarty - One World 26. Kasey Taylor, Gai Barone - Spiral 27. Sinca, Hicky & Kalo - Breathe Again 28. Mike Rish - R33 29. Powel - Entropy of Contact 30. GMJ & Matter - Verticality 31. Tonaco & Kebin van Reeken - Chroma 32. Cid Inc. & Dmitry Molosh - Aquamarine 33. Emi Galvan - Reborn Curated and compiled by Balance Music

Watch us on YouTube!  https://youtu.be/KH4TEZd2IxkCan you trust peace agreements in the Middle East?  Former CIA operations officer Joseph Assad joins the conversation to unpack the famous "Scorpion and the Frog" parable as a lens for understanding modern geopolitics, Israel, Iran, and the influence of propaganda.The discussion explores biblical perspectives, the history behind the Israel-Palestine conflict, how information shapes public opinion, and why Christians should pursue truth with discernment, compassion, and a Christ-centered worldview.#CussinChristians #Israel #Iran #MiddleEast #Bible #ChristianPodcast #Faith #BiblicalWorldview #CurrentEvents #Prophecy #Jesus #Christianity #Geopolitics #Truth #Discernment

As twilight ends around 10:30 pm, look low in the southeast for a bright reddish star. This is Antares, the Heart of the Scorpion. Support this podcast: https://www.deltapublicmedia.org/donate/

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have HEAPS of awesome Pop Culture News & Announcements to cover!! But at the very Top of our list, is the extremely exciting announcement that Trent is a contestant again on Lego Masters Australia! This Bricktacular Event will be held over four episodes & he is a part of a team of three - consisting of himself, Alex & Felix! We wish him good-luck in advance! Then onto Toy News with McFarlane Super Powers Officially revealing their wave 14 line-up; plus One:12 Collective announce an awesome Vintage style Punisher figure with ALL the Guns! Another Godzilla figure from Super7 & so many G.I. Joe figures, its hard to keep up with! Star Wars Black Series 'Expands their Universe', plus a neat addition to the Archie Comic Book Figure line-up that rounds out the set of Mighty Mutanimals. A Blind-Box offer of TMNT figs from Playmates that doesn't impress us much; but Batman media announcements & release dates certainly has us hyped indeed. Then we round out the ep with a Classic segment of Reading, Watching, Playing. Ben praises The Absolute Batman Comics, Frank appreciates the Supergirl film, Scot is impressed by the 'Obsessions' film; & Trent is flying the Aussie Flag for the World Cup Soccer! All this & More! Enjoy!! Milestone Episode #450 will be broadcsast LIVE on Facebook & potentially other streams, on Saturday July 11th @8pm (Adelaide, South Australian time). Tune in for Visual Fun, Interaction & Give Aways! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A listener recently asked, “Has the entire surface of earth at some point or another been covered in poop?” Turns out, there are some questions that even we can't answer.  In this installment of our regular mailbag segment, the Outside/Inbox, we do our best to take on your zany inquiries, or find experts who can. Here are this week's questions: Why was there a sudden spike in “dangerous carbon monoxide levels” during a snowstorm in New Hampshire? Is there any official recognition for hiking the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and the Continental Divide Trail? Why are live scorpions allowed in the mail? Why do kids (and adults) chant “Do it! Do it! Do it!” and other chants? Do all predators have forward-facing eyes? Featuring Kathleen Simmons, Carlos Santibanez-Lopez, and Barb Lake. Produced by Felix Poon, Marina Henke, and Nate Hegyi. For full credits and transcript, visit outsideinradio.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A late night phone call: have Sue and Rob finally unmasked the people-smuggling king pin?A journalist and an ex-soldier search for the identity of a people smuggler believed to be responsible for thousands of illegal crossings to the UK by small boats and lorries. They start with a false name: Kardo Ranya. A man who has evaded arrest for several years by keeping his real identity a closely guarded secret. It makes it near impossible for law enforcement agencies to issue and international arrest warrant.Sue and Rob know what he looks like from social media posts advertising his crossings and lifestyle. Their search takes them across Europe and to the Middle East, where they discover a network of powerful smugglers operating from a town in Northern Iraq.It's two years since Sue and Rob located a gang leader in their podcast Intrigue: To Catch a Scorpion and the illegal business of migrant journeys is more dangerous and ruthless than before.Their investigation reveals the inner mechanics of the smuggling trade and shows in close focus the people who currently control it as they search for a kingpin behind dangerous crossings to the UK by boat and lorry.A secret meeting, a missing person and a worried family. Who is the man connecting them?The series is recorded and presented by Sue Mitchell It's produced by Joel MoorsOriginal music is by Mom Tudie and sound design and mix is by Tom BrignellThe Executive Producer is Joe Kent and the Commissioning Executive is Tracy Williams. The Assistant Commissioner in Speech Digital is Will Drysdale The Commissioning Editor is Dan Clarke

If you have arachnophobia, consider this your opportunity to try exposure therapy: A new study suggests that 415 million years ago, in modern-day England and Wales, a scorpion the length of a golden retriever was scurrying around, complete with 6-inch pincers. Flora talks with lead study author Richie Howard about the finding. If you're grossed out by a 3-foot scorpion, you're not alone. But, scorpion researcher Lauren Esposito says we've got it all wrong—scorpions are wonderful and caring creatures. Guests: Dr. Richie Howard is an invertebrate paleontologist and curator of fossil arthropods at the Natural History Museum in London, England. Dr. Lauren Esposito is a scorpion researcher and director of the non-profit Islands and Seas and founder of 500 Queer Scientists. Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Follow our show on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Bluesky @scifri and sign up for our newsletters. Got a science question that's keeping you up at night? Call us: 877-472-4374 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s hard to see a pattern in most of the constellations. Their stars are too faint or too spread out, or the pattern is just too obscure. Perhaps the most prominent exception is Scorpius. It takes little imagination to see the curving body of a scorpion in its stars. The scorpion skitters low across the south on summer nights. Its brightest star is Antares. The scorpion’s body and tail curl to the lower left. The head is to the upper right. It’s marked by a line of three stars. They’re about the same brightness, and they’re fairly evenly spaced. From top to bottom, the stars are Beta, Delta, and Pi Scorpii. Delta is a bit brighter than the others. All three stars are extraordinary. Each of them actually consists of more than one star. All of the member stars are quite young – no more than a few percent the age of the Sun. And most of them are big and heavy, with some of them fated to end their lives as supernovas – titanic explosions that will outshine billions of normal stars. Delta Scorpii consists of two stars. At least one of them will become a supernova. Pi Scorpii is a triple system. It also features at least one future supernova. Beta is the busiest of the systems – at least six stars, all orbiting each other in a complex gravitational ballet. Two of those stars are likely to become supernovas – briefly highlighting the head of the scorpion. Script by Damond Benningfield

Sue and Rob head to the Iraqi town that's become a hotbed of smuggling and the starting point for many migrant journeys – Ranya.There, they unravel what's happened to scores of missing boys taken hostage and tortured as they try to reach the UK.A journalist and an ex-soldier search for the identity of a people smuggler believed to be responsible for thousands of illegal crossings to the UK by small boats and lorries.They start with a false name: Kardo Ranya. A man who has evaded arrest for several years by keeping his real identity a closely guarded secret. It makes it near impossible for law enforcement agencies to issue an international arrest warrant.They know what he looks like from social media posts advertising his crossings and lifestyle. Their search takes them across Europe and to the Middle East, where they discover a network of powerful smugglers operating from a town in northern Iraq.It's two years since Sue and Rob located a gang leader in their podcast Intrigue: To Catch a Scorpion and the illegal business of migrant journeys is more dangerous and ruthless than before.Their investigation reveals the inner mechanics of the smuggling trade and shows in close focus the people who currently control it as they search for a kingpin behind dangerous crossings to the UK by boat and lorry.A secret meeting, a missing person and a worried family. Who is the man connecting them?The series is recorded and presented by Sue Mitchell and Rob Lawrie.It's produced by Joel Moors.Original music is by Mom Tudie and sound design and mix are by Tom Brignell.