Podcasts about Scrabble

This episode originally ran July 19, 2023 *** The actor, writer, comedian, and bon vivant Michael Ian Black is an enthusiast of the word game Scrabble and, in particular, the very short two-letter words that can make all the difference in a competitive game. Sure, lots of players want to use long words of seven or even more letters but a well-placed QI or a sly ZA can rack up more points than one might have ever thought possible, and Michael shares, in a lulling monotone, many more two-letterers that the uncareful player might have never considered. We also talk about the historic Scrabble match where FUCKWIT was played to much controversy and point scoring. You're Not Doing It Right – Michael Ian Black Hey Sleepy Heads, is there anyone whose voice you'd like to drift off to, or do you have suggestions on things we could do to aid your slumber? Email us at: sleepwithcelebs@maximumfun.org. Follow the Show on: Instagram @sleepwcelebs Bluesky @sleepwithcelebs TikTok @SleepWithCelebs John is on Bluesky @JohnMoe John's acclaimed, best-selling memoir, The Hilarious World of Depression, is now available in paperback. _________________________________________________________________________ Join | Maximum Fun Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsleeping

In this deeply personal installment of our Anna Nicole Smith: Portrait of an Icon series, we open Chapter Two of our book and remember the person who was truly at the center of Anna Nicole Smith's world: her son, Daniel Wayne Smith. We knew Daniel away from the headlines and cameras—as the quiet, brilliant, soft-spoken young man who loved books, video games, trivia and simply being close to his mom. While Anna became one of the most photographed women in the world, Daniel wanted almost nothing to do with fame, and we share what it was really like watching him navigate life as Anna Nicole Smith's son. We take you inside the mother-son relationship the public rarely got to see. Anna was fiercely protective, surprisingly strict and completely hands-on with Daniel. We remember the everyday moments that showed who she was when the cameras were gone: cooking for him, teaching him how to brush his teeth with braces, fighting over a messy bedroom, worrying about college and doing everything she could to give him the childhood and future she never had. Daniel wasn't just her son—he was her rock, her grounding force and, for so many years, the one constant in her life. We also revisit some of our funniest and most unforgettable memories with him: Daniel hiding from cameras, Pol' trying to understand what Daniel was doing on the computer, Patrik playing a celebrity boxing video game with him while Anna's digital character battled in the ring, and the wild TrimSpa bus trip to Nebraska where Anna essentially told us to get on the bus and figure out the clothes later. There was Scrabble, road-trip chaos, laughter and the kind of private family moments no tabloid could ever capture. Then the conversation turns emotional as we remember Daniel meeting his newborn sister in the Bahamas and the devastating loss that followed. We reflect on how losing him changed Anna forever and read from our book the heartbreaking remembrance she wrote for Daniel to be placed with him—a private expression of a mother trying to understand how to live without the child she called her rock. We also share how Dannielynn's name became connected to Daniel and to hope for the future. This episode is not about the Anna Nicole persona. It is about the mother we knew, the son we loved, and the bond we witnessed firsthand. Daniel was intelligent, gentle, funny, private and full of promise—and his loss became one none of us ever truly got over. There is much more to this story, and much more from Portrait of an Icon still to come. Subscribe to our audio: linktr.ee/undressedpod Follow Pol Atteu:  Instagram: @polatteu  Tiktok: @polatteu  Twitter: @polatteu  www.polatteu.com Follow Patrik Simpson:  Instagram: @patriksimpson  Tiktok: @patriksimpson www.patriksimpson.com Follow SnowWhite90210: Instagram: @snowwhite90210 Twitter: @SnowWhite9010 www.snowwhite90210.com Watch Gown and Out In Beverly Hills on Prime Video.  www.gownandoutinbeverlyhills.com #UndressedPodcast  Armenian Coffee Reading SnowWhite90210 SnowBubu is a Perfect gift! https://polatteu.com/shop/ols/products/snowbubu90210 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Que fait-on de ses journées quand on attend un jugement sans en connaître la date? Dans ce troisième épisode de "Mon été en préventive", Esther Coquoz s'assoit à une table de Scrabble avec Charlotte, intervenante socio-éducative, qui accompagne celles et ceux que la porte qui se referme fait vaciller. Elle raconte ce qu'est le choc carcéral, et pourquoi l'été le rend plus dur encore. Un épisode par jour toute la semaine. Journaliste: Esther Coquoz. Présentation: Jessica Vial. Réalisation: Luana Biadici. Production: Magali Philip.

At 71, Terry Craig reflects on a life shaped by creativity, curiosity, movement, and reinvention.Growing up as the second of six siblings, Terry learned early how to resolve conflicts and bring people together. Her mother sewed clothing for the family, and Terry soon discovered her own love of sewing and creating patterns. Over the years, she expanded into quilting and fiber art, including painting with wool and learning wet felting. Always eager to try something new, Terry embraces projects that keep her engaged and inspired.After studying interior design at the Art Institute, Terry realized she wanted a career centered on people and moved into human resources, and later into sales, after relocating to Florida. Upon returning to Chicago, she again worked in HR. Wherever Terry lives, she brings her sewing machine and seeks out community. Local community centers offer groups and classes where she can play Scrabble and connect with fellow stitchers. Physical movement has always been important. Terry began cycling after high school and met her future husband through the sport. Together, they explore multi-day rides, and they are now preparing for a five-week, self-guided e-bike tour along the canals of Paris, ending with a week on the Riviera. Today, she and her husband split their time between Chicago and Scottsdale, AZ where she teaches sewing to a group of 167 people. The group also completes charitable projects, including Easter baskets, pillowcases, and activity totes for children.Terry stays active through hiking, pickleball, cycling, and walking—10,000 steps barely faze her. She believes age is a state of mind and encourages others to overcome fear by starting small and celebrating tiny successes. For Terry Craig, reinvention is a lifelong way of living.“Age is a state of mind and you can overcome fear by starting small and celebrating tiny successes.” - Terry CraigCONNECT WITH TERRY:Email: teresalcraig@gmail.comAARP LogoThanks to our Platinum Sponsor, AARP Illinois, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With nearly 1.7 million members in Illinois, AARP volunteers advocate for better health, financial security, and stronger communities. Visit AARP.org/IL to learn more.

RHLSTP Book Club #191 - Middle Aged Women Get Sh*t Done - Richard is at the Podcast Room chatting to friend and comedian Lucy Porter about her fun and fascinating book, Middle Aged Women Get Shit Done. Is it just for women or should men read it too? Should it be pulped because of what it says about Scrabble? What does it mean to be a Linda? Would the NHS collapse without middle-aged women? What about the middle-aged men? Plus some chat about quizzing and whether Rich is the best at Mastermind.Buy the book here https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/middle-aged-women-get-sh-t-done-a-manifesto-or-a-cry-for-help-lucy-porter/e627fe5b294dcdeb?ean=9781035441570See Lucy at the Fringe https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/lucy-porter-the-name-of-the-games-wipSUPPORT THE SHOW!See details of the RHLSTP LIVE DATES Watch our TWITCH CHANNELBecome a badger and see extra content at our WEBSITE Buy DVDs and books from GO FASTER STRIPEAudio mix by Ben Evans (NTO)Thanks to Chris Evans (NTO)Recorded at the Podcast Room Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailAndrew gives a quick lesson in Scrabble. The guys discuss the unusually comedic elements of this episode.JOIN OUR SOCIALS!magusmediaproductions.netwww.facebook.com/groups/thisisnothappeningpod/@TINHXFilesPodCONTACT US!tinhxfp@gmail.com

Today Russell and Barra opened the Book Of Records to find out who has the most board games in their home. They started at 6 and ended up with a huge total from Marisa or Noranda. Along the way, Barra told Russ how he cheated at Scrabble and the bizarre way one of his mates met his wife playing Twister.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailOn this Special Edition Episode Tom and Bert cover and discuss the merits of the National Toys Hall of Fame!The guys have some strong opinions on the HOF and go through some of their favorites and NOT so favorite Toys & Games that have been inducted.Make sure to check out the December 26th, 2023 show, Toys and Games of the 1960's featuring our lovely spouses.CHAPTERS:(:30) Intro and The Selection Criteria for induction into the Toy HOF(9:29) Here is the list..... Baseball Cards, The Spinning Top and "Sand"!(20:47) The Corn Popper and The Cabbage Patch Kids craze(33:40) The Dollhouse, Nintendo Game Boy and Hot Wheels (38:11) The Teddy Bear, Scrabble and Big Wheel!(49:13) Easy Bake Oven, Duncan Yo-Yo and  The Bicycle(61:47) Jack in the Box, Jacks, Silly Putty, Roller Skates and It's a Wrap!!Enjoy the Show!You can email us at reeldealzmoviesandmusic@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page, Reel Dealz Podcast: Movies & Music Thru The Decades to leave comments and/or TEXT us at 843-855-1704 as well

At first I was going to simply just write about my love of Phil Alden Robinson's spy thriller, Sneakers (1992), but then I decided it was time to start recording my voice again in hopes of returning to our regularly scheduled program next month. Since I needed something to lift my spirits, I asked friend and Chicago Film Critic Erik Childress to join me to talk for 2 hours all about a movie that means a lot to me. Another "Jim and his dad love this movie" example.Instead of only talking about why it's so great as a bonus episode, I thought a feature-length commentary track was in order, something I haven't done since recording last year with Bill Ackerman for the 4K release of At Close Range, another all-time favorite that I'd consider to be underrated. Erik was kind enough to take time out of his busy schedule to play a game a Scrabble, hop inside an unmarked van and wire-tap a mathematician in order to get our voyeuristic kicks. Even if you're not a fan or don't own this film to listen along as the film plays, feel free to simply just listen us nerd out for a couple hours about this all-star ensemble cast killing it every step of the way. It's a prescient film that has a lot to say and manages to be a blast the whole way through. Grateful to Erik and hope you enjoy what we have to say here!00:00 - 05:31 - Intro05:32 - 02:11:17 - Commentary Track02:11:18 - 02:17:59 - Outro

Fifteen of the country's best school-age Scrabble players are cramming for their next big test this weekend. Sixteen-year-old Cooper Ashley from the North Shore is the country's highest-rated youth player who's taking part. She spoke to John Campbell.

On parle aujourd'hui d'un mot qui vaut 17 points au Scrabble, et qui signifie : "appauvrissement continuel et progressif d'un groupe social". Découvrez le phénomène de paupérisation dans ce nouvel épisode de Culture G, bonne écoute (et abonnez-vous) !

Join the conversation!From soccer and hockey to Scrabble and Uno, this episode covers all things sports and games. Donielle and Khrystyna share childhood memories, debate spectator sports, swap game-night stories, and discover that winning isn't nearly as important as having fun... unless you're a sore loser! Show Notes   Support the showTo get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about the vocabulary used in the conversation and additional cultural and language notes regarding this topic. realcoolenglish.com/podcastMusic: Wake Up to the Renaissance by AudioCoffee from Pixabay

In this week's episode of the Podscarf we welcome Welsh comedic force Kiri Pritchard-McLean (who was spotted on a train trying to ignore Harry by aggressively speaking Welsh ) and University of Kent Music Hall expert Oliver Double to the studio for an hour of pure, unadulterated historical bawdiness and skincare science. Things get incredibly weird, incredibly fast. Watch as Kiri tries to navigate an absolute safeguarding nightmare involving Harry's fictional heir, Gary, and his filthy collar , witness Harry deliver his highly detailed skincare routine and we see the return of the ANDY BURNHAM. --- 00:00 – The Danbury Mint x Christian Labuta Flamboyant Shoe Collab 01:09 – The Cardiff-Glasgow Train Stalking Incident 02:59 – Fostering, Permaculture, and the "Angle Grinder" Dating App 04:20 – Licky the Mascot gets way too close to Kiri's hair 05:49 – Chilling Deep Relationships with Chat GPT Therapists 07:09 – The Andy Burnham Dance 08:39 – Sarah the AI Bot offends the entire nation of Wales 09:32 – Dark History: The English Academics and the Block of Wood 10:22 – Sarah's Biographical Slander: "Gloucester Born?!" 11:28 – The Vagaries of Animal Welfare Charities and Indoor Toilets 13:55 – Fart-powered Permaculture and Burning Your Own Effluent 15:23 – Harry's Hyper-Intense 12-Step Korean Skincare Regime 16:38 – The Musty Flannel Incident ("Stop it mum, I can't breathe!") 17:09 – A Plant-Based Crisis: Sarah hands a Vegan a Twix bar 18:20 – Caroline Aherne being naughty in a cab 22:20 – Theme Of The Week: Music Hall 26:40 – Charles Morton's Canterbury Trick and the Shape of the Hackney Empire 27:57 – The Dignitas Reunion Dinner Incident (A Dignitary falls off the stage) 31:23 – Little Titch: Six-fingered Mittens and Big Boot Dancing 33:10 – Royal Variety Scandal: Queen Mary hides from a woman in trousers 34:29 – Sweating on stage with the Spice Girls and Jim Davidson in 1997 35:54 – Fanning Dad with a Kipper: The DNA of Early Stand-up Comedy 38:20 – Mechanical Funnels and the Financial Collapse of Wet Money 41:04 – The Glasgow Empire: Graveyard of English Comics and Fake Fainting 44:22 – John Major's Dad and the Great Music Hall War of 1907 46:04 – Joan Rhodes: Bending Steel, Tearing Phone Books, and Dominating at Scrabble 47:11 – Celebrity Name the Seed! 52:38 – Gary's Joke Corner 55:20 – Butterfly In Blue Jeans "Kiri Pritchard McLean" by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Derived from the Wikipedia article on Kiri Pritchard McLean. / This work is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new week means new questions! Hope you have fun with these!Martin Short, Steve Martin and Selena Gomez star in what mystery comedy?What is the most abundant cell in the human body?The Formation World Tour was the first all-stadium tour by which female artist? For two extra points, what album was it done with, the best selling album of 2016.What is the very fitting three letter ticker symbol for Harley-Davidson?A "McBurney incision" is made in the lower right abdomen by a surgeon about to remove what?The current Prime Minister of Hungary is Péter Magyar. What does Magyar mean in Hungarian?Amphibians & mammals are classified as what 11-letter (plural) term, due to the fact that they have backbones?Richard Bachman wrote Thinner, The Long Walk, and Blaze and is the pen name for which author who has written more than 100 books?A specific hummingbird, whose name we won't mention cause it will spoil the answer, is unique for being the only bird to have what physical feature?What industry-leading project management tool comes from the japanese name for godzilla?"Seward's Folly" was a sarcastic nickname for the 1867 purchase of what?Only four players have scored more than one hat-trick at the men's FIFA World Cup, name them two and a half points for each right answer:What is it called when a player uses all 7 tiles at once in Scrabble?Who was the God of the Underworld and husband to Isis in Egyptian mythology?What 1981 arcade game that Dungeon Crawler Carl is skilled at, has the player direct an animal across a freeway or a river with logs?In Iron Man, what character did Gwenyth Paltrow play?MusicHot Swing, Fast Talkin, Bass Walker, Dances and Dames, Ambush by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Don't forget to follow us on social media:Patreon – patreon.com/quizbang – Please consider supporting us on Patreon. Check out our fun extras for patrons and help us keep this podcast going. We appreciate any level of support!Website – quizbangpod.com Check out our website, it will have all the links for social media that you need and while you're there, why not go to the contact us page and submit a question!Facebook – @quizbangpodcast – we post episode links and silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess.Instagram – Quiz Quiz Bang Bang (quizquizbangbang), we post silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess.Twitter – @quizbangpod We want to start a fun community for our fellow trivia lovers. If you hear/think of a fun or challenging trivia question, post it to our twitter feed and we will repost it so everyone can take a stab it. Come for the trivia – stay for the trivia.Ko-Fi – ko-fi.com/quizbangpod – Keep that sweet caffeine running through our body with a Ko-Fi, power us through a late night of fact checking and editing!

Welcome to our Juneteenth discussion of the life and legacy of OJ Simpson, who has become an uncomfortable, if not disturbing, symbol of Black freedom in the US. This episode also includes a nerd sports update: “Scrabble is game of low-down dirty shames.” Also, for the last time, washing your butt is not gay. #staywoke

Dig around in the bag for some tiles, because I'm about to clue you in on some high-scoring Scrabble words for this week's bonus episode of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast.Connect with the show: DorkyGeekyNerdy.com Patreon BlueSky Facebook Spotify Discord Reddit

Dig around in the bag for some tiles, because I'm about to clue you in on some high-scoring Scrabble words for this week's bonus episode of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast.Connect with the show: DorkyGeekyNerdy.com Patreon BlueSky Facebook Spotify Discord Reddit

Growing up, Julian Brave NoiseCat's father, Ed Archie NoiseCat, wasn't around much. Other than the occasional ride to hockey practice from his dad, Julian mostly remembers the legends about him. Ed is an artist, famous for his wood carvings and larger-than-life stories. Julian remembers seeing him on the cover of Native Peoples magazine and hearing about his escapades driving across the country. What Julian could never understand, however, was why his dad couldn't just be his dad, and be there consistently. For years, Julian didn't have much contact with his father, but when he was 28, he decided to change that. He was working on the documentary “Sugarcane,” later nominated for an Academy Award, and writing his book, “We Survived the Night,” published last year. Both projects deeply involved his father and their family's history. So Julian moved into his dad's house. During the day, he would research and write, and at night, he would hang out with his father, playing “bong-hit Scrabble” and forging a relationship they previously never had. On this episode of “Modern Love,” Julian explains what those nights with his father meant to him, and how uncovering a dark chapter of his family's history helped him and his father better understand each other. He also reflects on his own journey to fatherhood. We Want to Hear From You Email us at modernlovepodcast@nytimes.com. Here's how to submit a Modern Love essay. Here's how to submit a Tiny Love Story.   Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Pincus founded Zynga—the company behind Words With Friends, FarmVille, and Zynga Poker—and has arguably created more hit consumer products than anyone in history. At Zynga, eight of 10 major game launches became massive hits, reaching over a billion players. Over the past five years, Mark has been synthesizing everything he's learned about building successful consumer products and turning it into a book, Life at the Speed of Play, which comes out on June 23. This is the first interview he's done about the book.In our in-depth conversation, we discuss:1. His “Proven, Better, New” framework: copy what's proven, make it better so that 10 out of 10 people say “f*ck yes, I'll use this”—then add something new2. Why being less ambitious is the path to the most ambitious ideas3. His rule of thumb that your instincts are right 95% of the time, but your ideas are wrong 75% of the time4. “Kill hope before hope kills you”5. How to raise kids in the age of AI—Brought to you by:WorkOS—Make your app enterprise-ready, with SSO, SCIM, RBAC, and moreVanta—Automate compliance, manage risk, and accelerate trust with AI—Episode transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-common-pattern-behind-successful—Archive of all Lenny's Podcast transcripts: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/yxi4s2w998p1gvtpu4193/AMdNPR8AOw0lMklwtnC0TrQ?rlkey=j06x0nipoti519e0xgm23zsn9&st=ahz0fj11&dl=0—Where to find Mark Pincus:• X: https://x.com/markpinc• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markpincus• Website: https://www.lifeatthespeedofplay.com—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Mark Pincus(02:46) The Proven Better New framework overview(07:29) Earning the right to innovate(08:30) What “better” really means(12:03) Quick summary of the framework(12:40) Examples of the framework in action(13:30) How to use proven correctly on your platform(15:13) The moral arbitrage of copying(23:55) Be less ambitious(28:25) The Bolt.new story and staying humble(33:15) Kill hope before hope kills you(37:00) Using AI as a failure machine(40:08) Why Zynga's games succeeded (it wasn't virality)(48:36) The future of consumer social apps(57:05) How to know if your product is a B+(1:01:25) Distribution in the age of AI(1:15:39) Make everyone a CEO(1:18:18) Stay close to the metal(1:21:35) Why Mark says micromanagement is beautiful(1:23:35) The expert witness(1:25:05) The number one job of a CEO is to be right(1:26:35) What Mark is teaching his five kids(1:35:14) Mark's “why”(1:37:08) Mark's new book: Life at The Speed of Play—Referenced:• Tribe.net: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tribe.net• Zynga: https://www.zynga.com• Sid Meier: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sid_Meier• Electronic Arts: https://www.ea.com• CityVille: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CityVille• Words With Friends: https://wordswithfriends.com/• Scrabble: https://playscrabble.com• Reddit: https://www.reddit.com• TED Radio Hour, MIT Media Lab founder, 1984 TED talk.: https://www.ted.com/talks/nicholas_negroponte_5_predictions_from_1984• Peter Thiel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterthiel• FarmVille: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FarmVille• Craig Newmark: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig_Newmark• How to consistently go viral: Nikita Bier's playbook for winning at consumer apps (co-founder of TBH, Gas, advisor, investor): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-consistently-go-viral-nikita-bier• Angry Birds: https://www.angrybirds.com/• OMGPop: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OMGPop• Draw Something: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draw_Something• Slack founder: Mental models for building products people love ft. Stewart Butterfield: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/slack-founder-stewart-butterfield• Brian Chesky's new playbook: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/brian-cheskys-contrarian-approach• Garry Tan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrytan• Brian Armstrong on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barmstrong• Jason Citron on X: https://x.com/jasoncitron• Stanislav Vishnevskiy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svishnevskiy• Jeff Bezos on X: https://x.com/JeffBezos• Andy Jassy on X: https://x.com/ajassy• Niantic: https://nianticlabs.com• Pokémon Go: https://pokemongo.com• Bing Gordon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/binggordon—Recommended book:• Life at the Speed of Play: Launch Products People Love!: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Speed-Play-Launch-Products/dp/0063352575/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

Elis is fresh from the jolly japes of being surprised with being made to do a headline set in front of 5,000 people at an iconic venue. He's just soooo totally cool about it.“Feel free to leave if it's bad, but give the guy a chance.” So if you want to miss the rush during the gig then stay til the end. John revives an old, and at times deeply criticised, feature. We also hear some more good old fashioned Common Zense, which helps us ask the question, if the Dalai Lama spilt coffee on an important letter would he be calm?Got any parabulation to send in? Well send it on the calm winds to hello@elisandjohn.comAnd please stick around til the end of the show.For more information on Pressure is a Privilege head here. And it's here for Don't Think So Somehow, and here for Skinwigs.For lots of exclusive EJJR #content, join our Patreon at patreon.com/elisandjohn.For weekly visual highlights, head to youtube.com/@elisandjohn.For everything else, head to elisandjohn.com.The Elis James and John Robins Show is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Zealand Scrabble secretary Chris Tallman joins Morning Report.

Triple word scores will be flying in Christchurch this weekend as the country's best Scrabble players battle it out.

The Daily Quiz - General Knowledge Today's Questions: Question 1: Which word is defined as 'copious but meaningless talk or writing'? Question 2: What word is used in the NATO Phonetic Alphabet for the letter L? Question 3: What Is Ghee? Question 4: What is the value of the letter Q in Scrabble? Question 5: What was the real name of Eric Morecambes partner? Question 6: What word is used in the NATO Phonetic Alphabet for the letter M? Question 7: According to the nursery rhyme, who, 'sat in the corner eating a Christmas Pie''? Question 8: Which of these architectural features is an outdoor corridor or gallery with a fully covered roof and an outer wall that is open to the elements? Question 9: Which word is defined as 'pertaining to breakfast'? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian Beth Stelling joins Andy Richter for an episode of SPORTS! stories! Listeners called in to talk Olympics dreams, Scrabble controversy, bowling fiascos, and more! Want to call in? Fill out our Google Form at BIT.LY/CALLANDYRICHTER or dial 855-266-2604 with whatever you want to discuss! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How she does it remains a mystery, but Rena Cohen has a definite knack for crafting wonderfully clever and gentle themes, embedded in a grid with some fine answers — today's crossword being an excellent case in point.We were shocked by 54D, Marsupial often mistermed a "bear", KOALA (wait: you mean all those zoo signs are lying to us?!); inspired by the phlegmatic 46A, "___ Calm and Carry On", KEEP (yay, Britain!); and another useful factoid, 56D, There are 100 of these in every Scrabble game, TILES (and at least twice that many behind the sofa

A daily quote to inspire the mind, gratitude to warm the soul, and guided breathing to energize the body. Quote: To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe.~ Anatole France Gratitude: Winning a game. Who's the Scrabble master? You are. Guided Breathing: Equal Breathing. Visit TheDailyRefresh.com to share your unique piece of gratitude which will be featured on an upcoming episode, and make sure to watch the tutorial of how to make The Daily Refresh part of your Alexa Flash Briefings! Call to action: If you're interested in launching your very own Podcast, visit FreePodcastCourse.com/ and this completely free training will teach you EVERYTHING you need to know! So visit FreePodcastCourse.com.

This week our we are bringing you another episode in our occasional series which explores “South Carolina from A to Z” in depth. South Carolina from A to Z is our sister podcast that brings you “bite-sized,”one-minute topics from the South Carolina Encyclopedia.Listeners Virgil and Mary Ann Hobbs suggested that our next episode of A-Z in depth focus on topics that begin with the letters that give Scrabble players their highest scores - what a great idea! So, today's topics begin with Q, X, or Z.

Notes Fer-se petons, que hi hagi un bar a cada cantonada, dir "ja quedarem" i no acabar quedant mai... Fent classes amb alguns de vosaltres ens hem adonat de coses que us sorprenen quan veniu aquí. Per nosaltres formen part del dia a dia, però potser no són tan normals. En aquest episodi en comentem unes quantes. Som-hi! Vine al Campus d'Estiu aquest juliol i practica el català amb nosaltres! Campus Complet: inclou les activitats de conversa, el dinar i les activitats culturals Campus Bàsic: inclou només les activitats de conversa i el dinar (es pot complementar amb algunes activitats culturals individuals) Transcripció interactiva i vocabulari Fes-te membre d'Easy Catalan i tindràs accés a l'ajuda de vocabulari, la transcripció interactiva i el bonus de cada episodi: easycatalan.org/membership Bonus La conversa segueix amb algunes cosetes més que poden sorprendre a més d'un de vosaltres. Transcripció Andreu: [0:15] Bon dia, Sílvia! Sílvia: [0:16] Bon dia, Andreu! Com estàs? Andreu: [0:18] Molt bé. Avui que gravem és el dia després de Sant Jordi i… bé, aquest any no hem fet res especial, no?, per Sant Jordi. No hem fet cap concurs ni cap cosa, però… Sílvia: [0:29] No hem fet res especial. Però ja hi ha moltes coses especials que hem fet, perquè vam fer un vídeo molt interessant, un any que vam anar al Sant Jordi a Barcelona, que ens va quedar molt bonic, la veritat. Andreu: [0:40] Sí, i vam tenir sort també el temps, perquè recordo quan estàvem gravant el final del vídeo, dient que el temps havia aguantat i just mentre jo estava dient això, va començar a ploure. Sílvia: [0:55] Però vam tenir el temps literal de posar-nos a sota del balcó més pròxim abans de que caigués un aiguat…Te'n recordes? Perquè va ser com un xàfec, de cop, es van mullar tots els llibres de les parades, vull dir, tothom va quedar xop… i va ser com: "Mira, doncs per nosaltres no ha anat tan malament el dia". Andreu: [1:19] No. I ahir no va ploure, però com a mínim aquí a Barcelona, el que sí que va passar és que hi havia molt de pol·len o aquestes volves que fan els plataners. Sílvia: [1:30] Ah, sí! És típic. Andreu: [1:31] I que piquen molt, piquen a la gola i als ulls, i n'hi havia moltíssimes. Sílvia: [1:35] Sí. A més, de plataners n'hi ha a totes les ciutats, vull dir… és un arbre que es posava molt, abans. Andreu: [1:41] Sí. Que sempre m'he preguntat: "Per què es diu plataner si no fa plàtans?" Sílvia: [1:45] No ho sé, noi. Andreu: [1:48] En fi, ja ho investigarem. I com vau celebrar vosaltres Sant Jordi? Vau fer alguna cosa especial? Sílvia: [1:54] No, nosaltres el vam… entre cometes, celebrar el diumenge anterior, perquè van fer una fireta molt petitona al poble i vam comprar llibres i flors i... sí, el vam celebrar el diumenge. I llavors ahir va ser un dia de feina normal i corrent. Però bé. Andreu: [2:13] Clar, és que és això, que Sant Jordi és un dia laborable, és un dia feiner. Sílvia: [2:17] Sí, sí, totalment. Andreu: [2:18] Jo em vaig escapar un moment a la tarda per anar a veure l'ambient i comprar un llibre i després altre cop a la feina. Sílvia: [2:26] Clar. És el que toca. Andreu: [2:27] Però bé, dèiem que aquest any no hem fet res especial amb la comunitat, no?, que altres anys hem fet algun concurs o alguna cosa, però la comunitat no ha estat pas parada, aquestes últimes setmanes. Hem fet unes quantes activitats presencials. Per exemple, vam anar a una sessió de micro obert a Les Cosines, no?, una sessió de stand-up, amb el Joe, de la comunitat. Un altre dia vam anar al bar del Tradicionàrius amb la Neia i el Chris a jugar a l'Scrabble en català. Una altra nit vam anar al cine amb la Gaïd, el Silvestre i el Sigurd, i fa poc, bé, el dia de Sant Jordi, o sigui, ahir, hi va haver uns quants membres de la comunitat que es van trobar per anar a la Manifestació per la Llengua que van fer a Barcelona. O sigui, el Mike, la Fairlie i el Sigurd. Sílvia: [3:17] Molt bé, molt bé. Ja veieu que és una comunitat activa, no només escrivint a Discord, sinó que també es queda presencialment. Andreu: [3:26] I encara hi ha una activitat presencial molt important i molt xula que estem preparant, que és el pròxim Campus d'Estiu. Sílvia: [3:33] És divertidíssim, de veritat. No és perquè ho organitzem nosaltres, és que és la veritat. Vull dir, jo m'ho passo pipa durant aquella setmana, coneixent les persones que venen al Campus, passant tantes estones plegats, explicant-nos vivències i històries de la nostra vida, coneixent-nos els uns als altres… i millorant, perquè és que, de veritat, és una passada veure com evoluciona el nivell de les persones des de que arriben el dilluns fins que s'acaba el Campus el diumenge. Andreu: [4:04] És veritat. El dilluns encara… aquell dia la gent encara està una mica tímida i no vol parlar, perquè clar, costa arrencar, però després acabem la setmana, que tots xerrant allà… Sílvia: [4:15] Sí, sí. A més a més, la gent ja no se'n vol anar. No? Que el diumenge dius: "Adeu, adeu!", però no, és com que ja no vols, no? Ja no vols deixar-los, sí. Andreu: [4:24] Sí, aquesta ja serà la quarta vegada que fem el Campus. Sílvia: [4:27] Sí. Andreu: [4:27] És fort, eh?, dir-ho. Sílvia: [4:28] És molt fort, Andreu. Andreu: [4:30] Per mi, ja és com un dels grans esdeveniments de l'any. Sílvia: [4:34] Sí, totalment. Andreu: [4:35] Vull dir, és aquella setmana que és a finals de juliol, ja està marcada, sé que està reservada aquella setmana per fer el Campus. Sílvia: [4:43] Sí, oi tant. Penseu que és del dia 20 al dia 26 de juliol, tota la setmana sencera. Si entreu a la pàgina web, que és campus.easycatalan.org, hi trobareu tota la informació amb totes les activitats que farem, perquè és que no només fem activitats de parlar, sinó que ens en anem a visitar llocs. Per exemple, aquest any anirem a Tarragona, o farem tallers, farem un taller de trencadís de ceràmica. I moltes altres coses. Teniu tot tot tot tot ben explicat allà. Andreu: [5:12] I un altre pòdcast en directe, a la llibreria Ona. Sílvia: [5:15] Ai, sí, un altre. A veure com anirà, Andreu. Andreu: [5:18] Home, esperem que bé. Sílvia: [5:19] Bé, bé. Andreu: [5:20] No, anirà superbé! Doncs això, si voleu participar al Campus d'Estiu aquest any, entreu a campus.easycatalan.org i allà veureu que hi ha dues modalitats. La modalitat de Campus Complet, que ho inclou absolutament tot: les activitats de conversa, el dinar i les visites o activitats de la tarda, i el Campus Bàsic, que només inclou les activitats de conversa i el dinar. I, per tant, amb aquesta opció tindríeu les tardes lliures per, si voleu... Sílvia: [5:50] Descansar una mica. Andreu: [5:51] Descansar, dormir, el que vulgueu. Doncs això, teniu també l'enllaç a la descripció de l'episodi.

This week on Page 7, Jackie and MJ are joined by Luisa Madrigal fanboy Jake Young, to goss' 'bout Holden's (valid) Star Wars prequel hatred as well as some upcoming Nerd of Mouth episodes, Jackie reveals her encounter with "The Poodle Man" on the Scrabble app, and there's rumors that Blake Lively had to purchase her Met Gala ticket as Anna Wintour may have NOT invited her this year. Then a deeper dive into this year's Met looks, Jackie and Jake give an update on the DnD campaign they are playing with Amber, and Isa Briones has had to remind "The Pitt" fans once again to not yell during Broadway performances. Then it's time for a list of "Actors Who Called Out the Most Disgusting Scenes They Ever Had to Fiiiiiiiiiiiiilm!" followed by BLINDZ that MJ most certainly did not write, and then it's a choose your own snackventure on this week's Jackie's Snackies @ 1:06:40.176 that also includes a hostile takeover of Jakey's Slakeys, and another swapped MJ's Minute Munchies @ 1:17:40.596 all ending @ 1:23:13.820, PLUS SO MUCH MORE!!!  Want even more Page 7? Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/Page7Podcast Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Page 7 ad-free.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What's worse, Spookies: Cheating on your husband or spiritually cheating at Scrabble? In Over Your Dead Body (2026), Samara Weaving and Jason Segel put that philosophical question to the test as they play a married couple tight-rope walking the fine line between love and hate. A remake of a Norwegian film known internationally as The Trip, Jorma Taccone's newest project is a black comedy that amps up the gasps and the gore and adds an A-list cast for flavor. On a new Spooky Tuesday, we're heading out for a weekend by the lake as we break down American adaptations, surprising pop culture references, and that shocking basement scene. References:https://bloody-disgusting.com/interviews/3946980/over-your-dead-bodys-director-interview/https://www.flickeringmyth.com/action-comedy-and-comedy-action-over-your-dead-body-director-jorma-taccone-interview/https://mamasgeeky.com/2026/04/over-your-dead-body-jorma-taccone.htmlhttps://cinemadailyus.com/interviews/over-your-dead-body-interview-with-director-jorma-taccone/

The boys discuss the anti-trust case against Live Nation, MP obsesses about the LPT map, and Ben brings the love. Front and center is a playlist of brand new indie rock tracks that will sync your cycles and beat you at Scrabble.EPISODE PLAYLIST:Cashier, "A Curse I Know So Well"Snarls, "No Lock, No Prayer"Tanzana, "Pulse Pose Position"Palette Knife, "Honors English"Lily Seabird, "Demon In Me"Ain't, "Grazer"Hater, "Mosquito"Latchkey Kids, "Orpheus (ft. Tom May)"Beck Zegans, "I Want You"Chroma, "Coalminer's Granddaughter"Heartworms, "Just to ask a Dance"cruush, "Great Dane"BONUS TRACK: Palette Knife, "Phoenix Down"Cities added to the map this episode: 3

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This week on the Rick's Rambles Podcast, we've got another fun, uplifting, and meaningful mix of stories, nostalgia, and encouragement!

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • Accidental Naps — the random things that knock you out instantly • What Artemis II astronauts missed while they were away — the most “serious” update you'll hear today • National Scrabble Day — celebrating words (and arguing over them) • Prospector's prank call — calling Denise to tell her she has to BUY the bowling shoes she accidentally walked out with • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, listener stories, prank calls, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

Send us Fan MailWhat if Alzheimer's didn't close a life, but opened a new way to see it? That's the question at the heart of our conversation with author and advocate Marilyn Raichle, whose book “Don't Walk Away: A Care Partner's Journey” chronicles how a reluctant daughter discovered joy, humor, and dignity alongside her mother living with dementia. We move from fear to curiosity as Marilyn shares the moment a simple painting class changed everything—the hum of focus, the pull of community, and the art that silenced stigma with beauty.Together we explore how language shapes care. Saying “living with dementia” invites partnership; saying “suffering from” reduces people to symptoms. Marilyn breaks down the practical shifts that follow: stop asking “Do you remember?” start asking open questions; measure success by connection, not recall; design small rituals—walks, music, Scrabble—that build attention and trust. Her mother's creativity becomes a north star, showing that purpose and pleasure can bloom even as memory fades. The result is a human, hopeful roadmap families can use right away.We also zoom out to the systems level. Marilyn's exhibits for The Art of Alzheimer's drew thousands and sparked the most powerful response of all: “I had no idea.” That spark fuels her work with Maud's Awards, which fund innovative Alzheimer's care and publish free handbooks so anyone can adopt ideas that work. From drumming circles to intergenerational programs, these solutions prove that when we see value, we invest—and when we invest, people thrive.If you're a caregiver, a health professional, or simply someone who wants to show up better for others, this episode offers tools you can use today: smile first, ask before telling, create low-barrier choices, and protect dignity at every turn. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs hope, and leave a quick review to help more listeners find stories that change the way we care. What small ritual will you try this week to spark joy for someone you love?This podcast is a proud member of the Mayday Media Network — your go-to hub for podcast creators. Whether you're just starting a podcast and need professional production support, or you already host a show and want to join a collaborative, supportive podcast network, visit maydaymedianetwork.comStill Changing a World: Small Acts of Kindness That Make a Big Difference invites you to notice the quiet, everyday moments where you can change someone's day—and maybe their life. If you're feeling overwhelmed by outrage and noise but still believe in human connection, this book will encourage you to keep showing up with courage, compassion, and practical kindness. Grab your copy here:Join the movement of kindness! When you shop The So Do You Collection, you're not just getting inspiring merch—you're helping make a difference. A portion of every purchase supports local and national nonprofits that spread kindness where it's needed most. Explore the

The alphabet you're reading right now is a 3,800-year-old archaeological artifact, preserving ancient decisions in plain sight—from the upside-down ox head that became the letter A to the demotion of zeta from sixth position to last place Z by Roman scribes annoyed with Greek letter order. What began around 1800 BC as Phoenician pictograms using the acrophonic principle (a dog picture representing the sound /d/) evolved through Greek vowel additions and Roman reshaping into the 26-letter system we use today, complete with fossils like the silent K in "know" and the orphaned Q that seemingly violates the whole phonemic principle by always needing U. English spelling isn't graphic anarchy—it's a battlefield where too many competing rules from Viking invasions, Norman conquest, Renaissance classicism, and the Great Vowel Shift all clash simultaneously, making "organize vs organise" and "zee vs zed" disputes echoes of ancient transmission routes across the globe. Today's guest is Danny Bate, author of Why Q Needs U: A History of Our Letters and How We Use Them. We discuss how the alphabet's simplicity—expressing phonemes rather than symbolic meanings like Egyptian hieroglyphs' 700 characters—allowed it to outlast more complex writing systems, why the rounded lips of /w/ gradually changed "was" from rhyming with "glass" in Shakespeare's time to "woz" today, and how English doesn't allow /ks/ at the start of syllables, forcing "xylophone" to sound like /z/. Bate also reveals advanced Scrabble wisdom: words like QI, QADI, and FAQIR let you deploy that high-point Q without U, exploiting the Arabic and Chinese loanwords that snuck into English spelling's surplus of competing regularities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 952nd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway is at the 2026 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) in Prague where he is joined by special guest cohost Annette Obrestad, who is famously the youngest-ever gold bracelet winner and has made a long-awaited return to the felt after nearly a decade away from the game.  The Norwegian pro, who stunned the poker world by winning the 2007 WSOP Europe Main Event at just 18, spoke candidly about her decision to step away, citing burnout and a desire to explore life beyond poker. Now back at WSOP Europe, Obrestad says she's rediscovered her competitive spark and is eager to test herself once again against elite fields.  During her time away, she focused on a variety of creative pursuits and personal interests, including a YouTube makeup channel and competitive Scrabble, giving her a fresh perspective that she believes will benefit her game as she re-enters the spotlight. A new PokerNews Podcast drops every day this week at approximately 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode! Time Stamps *Time    Topic* 00:00 | Welcome to the show 01:14 | Annette Back at WSOPE 03:39 | Where Has Annette Been? 05:43 | Competitive Scrabble 08:03 | Makeup YouTuber 13:28 | 2007 World Series of Poker Europe

Andi ponders throwing a bunch of genre styles into a Scrabble bag. Kelley is a big fan of gender affirming animals. Matt is battling Steamboat Willie in M. Night Shyamalan's The Village. Chris couldn't make it this week, but we expect he's staying with his cow. Question of the Week Your thoughts on AI / GenAI in games (NPCs powered by AI chat, art, etc)? Check out the show notes here! The post RPG Cast – Episode 806: “Save Scummed For The Cow” appeared first on RPGamer.

My guest in this week's Book Club podcast is Stefan Fatsis, whose classic Word Freak: Heartbreak, Triumph, Genius and Obsession in the World of Competitive Scrabble is 25 years old this year. Stefan tells me how a journalistic project turned into a quarter-century obsession, how dramatically tournament Scrabble differs from the living-room game, why we're still having the same arguments over word lists … and how it has become a family story for him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest in this week's Book Club podcast is Stefan Fatsis, whose classic Word Freak: Heartbreak, Triumph, Genius and Obsession in the World of Competitive Scrabble is 25 years old this year. Stefan tells me how a journalistic project turned into a quarter-century obsession, how dramatically tournament Scrabble differs from the living-room game, why we're still having the same arguments over word lists … and how it has become a family story for him.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcastsContact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

God and Guns Podcast GNG 366 - Remembering Chuck Norris   Intro: Welcome back to Episode 366 of the God and Guns Podcast . I'm your host, Troy. (Doug) And I'm your other host Doug. (Troy) We use this podcast to talk about  God, guns, and the responsible Christian gun owners' interests. On this week's God and Guns Podcast we will be remembering Chuck Norris.   Want to thank our sponsors:  Bandwidth Sponsor:   Firearms Radio Network - Other Shows - Content   Patriot Patch Co   This Week's God and Gun activities: Doug: God: Church Sundays, sportsman daily devotional   Guns: EDC . Been working long hours this week as we kicked off a huge project at work. Truck is in the shop since monday. May get it back next week. Got a rental car and they gave me a chevy malibu. Now I know why I am a truck guy.  Cant do any ham radio since my radio is in the truck and haven't been on HF at all this week.   Troy: God: Daily Bible Reading, Church, Church Security   Guns: ordered and received some more Magpul AR-15 Mags from PSA  and some Black Hill's 5.56 77gr ammo, Also more 300BO 220gr Subsonic.    Family: girls bath remodeled We are waiting for them to wrap up so we can return to KY.    Farm: Not much right now   Ham: Heading to Stuart Hamfest tomorrow. Reprogrammed my SharkRF M1KE EDC Check: Troy: Shadow Systems XR920n a Crossbreed Super-Tuck Holster, using a STOG Enhanced Life Saver, Sof-T Tourniquet, steam light    Doug:  Sig P365 with Romeo Zero optic . Hornady critical duty ammo. Benchmark OTF.    Feedback:  ITunes   Comedy Best Chuck Norris jokes and sayings Chuck Norris doesn't wear a watch. He decides what time it is. Chuck Norris cannot turn left, because he is always right. Chuck Norris doesn't read books. He stares them down until he gets the information he wants. Chuck Norris doesn't tip the waiter. The waiter tips him. Chuck Norris' tears cure cancer. Too bad he has never cried. Chuck Norris does not own a stove, oven or microwave, because revenge is a dish best served cold. If rock beats scissors, scissors beats paper, and paper beats rock, what beats all 3 at the same time? Chuck Norris. Time waits for no man, unless that man is Chuck Norris. When Chuck Norris left home, he told his father: "Your the man of the house now." Chuck Norris destroyed the periodic table, because Chuck Norris only recognizes the element of surprise. Chuck Norris doesn't do a push up. He pushes the world down. Chuck Norris has to sleep with the lights on because the dark is afraid of him. When the bogeyman goes to sleep, he checks under his bed for Chuck Norris. When Chuck Norris goes swimming, sharks get out of the ocean. Clouds don't rain. They sweat when they see Chuck Norris. Chuck Norris doesn't worry about high gas prices. His vehicles run on fear. When Chuck Norris cooks, he makes the onion cry. Chuck Norris can sneeze with his eyes open. When Chuck Norris looks in a mirror, the mirror shatters. Because not even glass is dumb enough to get in between Chuck Norris and Chuck Norris Ghosts tell Chuck Norris stories at the campfire. Chuck Norris counted to infinity. Twice.  Outer space exists because it's afraid to be in the same planet with Chuck Norris. Chuck Norris beat the sun in a staring contest. Once a cobra bit Chuck Norris' leg. After five days of excruciating pain, the cobra died. Chuck Norris can divide by zero. Chuck Norris' calendar goes straight from March 31 to April 2. No one fools Chuck Norris. There is no theory of evolution, just a list of creatures Chuck Norris allows to live. Chuck Norris can start a fire by rubbing two ice cubes together. If you spell Chuck Norris in Scrabble, you win. Forever. Chuck Norris can do a wheelie on a unicycle. Chuck Norris can fold a fitted sheet. When Chuck Norris makes a mistake, the mistake apologizes. Fire doesn't burn Chuck Norris. Chuck Norris burns fire. Chuck Norris doesn't need a keyboard. He tells the computer to write something and it does. Chuck Norris has already been to Mars. That's why there are no signs of life. Chuck Norris doesn't get sun burnt. That would be a foolish thing for the sun to do. There is no chin underneath Chuck Norris's beard. There is only another fist. The sun rises and sets according to Chuck Norris's sleep schedule. Chuck Norris got pulled over by police once. He let the cop go with a warning. Chuck Norris doesn't have to mow his lawn. The grass is afraid to grow. The only time Chuck Norris was wrong was when he thought he made a mistake. When Chuck Norris looks in the mirror there's no reflection, because there's only one Chuck Norris. Chuck Norris had a stunt double. He was used for crying scenes. Chuck Norris didn't dial the wrong number. You picked up the wrong phone. They once named a street after Chuck Norris, but they had to change the name because nobody crosses Chuck Norris and lives to tell about it. Chuck Norris built the hospital he was born in. Chuck Norris caught COVID-19. Now the virus has to quarantine. How many push-ups can Chuck Norris do? All of them. Legends live forever. Chuck Norris lives longer. Chuck Norris didn't die. Death finally had the courage to meet him. Honorable mentions: Nevada-related Chuck Norris jokes Chuck Norris once played blackjack in Reno. The cards folded themselves before he even sat down. Area 51 doesn't hide aliens from the public. The aliens hide there from Chuck Norris. Before Chuck Norris went to Virginia City, it was just called the Bucket Saloon. The Hoover Dam doesn't hold back water. It holds back Chuck Norris's disappointment. Chuck Norris has walked through several Nevada towns. Now they're “ghost towns.” Via Reno Gazette-Journal   On this day in History: 1727 Sir Isaac Newton died in London at the age of 40. Newtonian physics   Bible Verse 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 ESV So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.   Main Topic Remembering Chuck Norris   Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris was born on March 10, 1940, in Ryan, Oklahoma. He was a renowned martial artist, actor, and author, famous for his roles in action films and the television series "Walker, Texas Ranger," and he also founded his own martial arts system called Chun Kuk Do.  Oklahoma Historical Society Wikipedia Early Life Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris was born on March 10, 1940, in Ryan, Oklahoma. He was the eldest of three brothers. His father, Ray Norris, served in World War II and later worked various jobs, while his mother, Wilma, had Irish ancestry. At age 12, Norris moved to Torrance, California, where he later joined the United States Air Force in 1958.   Martial Arts Career Norris began training in martial arts while stationed in South Korea, where he learned Tang Soo Do. He became a successful martial artist, winning numerous championships, including the World Professional Middleweight Karate title for seven consecutive years. In 1990, he made history as the first American to achieve the rank of 8th Degree Black Belt Grand Master in Taekwondo.   Acting Career Norris made his film debut in "The Wrecking Crew" (1968) and gained fame through action films like "Way of the Dragon" (1972) alongside Bruce Lee, and the "Missing in Action" series starting in 1984. He starred in the popular television series "Walker, Texas Ranger" from 1993 to 2001.   Personal Life and Legacy Norris has been married twice and has five children. He is a devout Christian and has written several books on martial arts, philosophy, and self-help. He became a cultural icon with the "Chuck Norris facts" internet meme, which humorously exaggerated his toughness. Norris passed away on March 19, 2026, at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy as a martial artist, actor, and author.   Show Sponsor: Patriot Patch   How you can help out the show: Patches and Stickers Using the following links help support our show. Subscribestar GodandGuns you have to set up for repeat donation if you want it monthly. www.subscribestar.com/god-and-guns Powertac Lights - godandguns Crossbreed Holsters - GNG Armed Citizen Armed Citizen® Today On Jan. 23 in St. Petersburg, Fla., around dinnertime, two men were sitting in a vehicle when two other men approached and reportedly tried to rob them at gunpoint. The robbery victims were also armed, however, and one or both of them responded by shooting at the alleged assailants. One of the robbery suspects died and the other was critically wounded. Police detained all involved but said the incident appeared to be self-defense. (fox13news.com, Tampa Bay, Fla., 1/24/26)   From the Armed Citizen® Archives – January 1989 An 89-year-old Ft. Wayne, Ind. woman was talking on the phone when the line went dead. Later, she heard noises and thought someone was trying to break in. So she headed out the door to a neighbor's house to call the police. But, as she opened the door, a man wearing a black hood pushed her back into the house. Her 91-year-old husband heard the commotion and grabbed a shotgun. The hooded man told the husband to get back, but when the resident continued to advance, the hooded man fled. “The gun saved us,” the woman said. “Boy, did he run.” (The News Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Ind.)     Wrap Up: -Send feedback to GodandGunsTV@gmail.com -Please tell your friends about us,

Law Smith and Eric Readinger turn ROI Podcast® episode 505 into a very stupid, very specific, very competitive Scrabble-adjacent bloodsport.  After confessing that his viral Iron Cross video was a high-tech fake, Law pulls out the Auburn business school alumni magazine and sends the conversation into full Scrabble challenge mode. Not because Auburn deserves shade, because Auburn gave the boys something smart, polished, and weirdly irresistible to obsess over. Harbert Magazine becomes the launch point for a lovingly unhinged breakdown of racks, bingos, bonus squares, tile counts, point values, premium squares, board layout logic, and the kind of word-nerd challenge behavior only true dictionary goblins can deliver. The hosts brag about being Scrabble wizards, revisit their best-of-99 war, and treat the whole thing like a beautiful Auburn-sanctioned opening play.   Of course, this episode does not stay neatly on the board. Law explains how he used AI to fake gym stunts, Eric starts slapping down conspiracy-theory tiles about Epstein emails and NFL rigging, and First Earth Battalion talk, remote viewing, and psychic-soldier madness. Somewhere between vowel dumps, hooks, stems, swaps, tile tracking, leave management, board vision, endgame strategy, and a verbal shuffle that never stops moving, Episode 505 turns into a high-scoring mess in the best possible way. Auburn comes out looking like the classy institution in the room, while the hosts do what they do best: make education sound dirty, make nonsense sound strategic, and turn one Harbert Magazine spiral into podcast gold along with Scrabble fail, Auburn business school, Harbert Magazine, podcast comedy, ROI Podcast episode 505, Iron Cross video, AI generated content, Florida man stories, conspiracy theories, Epstein emails, NFL rigging, First Earth Battalion, remote viewing, dad wagon rebuild, Scrabble strategy, alumni magazine mistakes, Auburn vs Harvard, stand-up comedy podcast, men's mental health, veteran entrepreneur, John Krotec guest, Harbert College of Business, and more.   #AI #entrepreneurship #ecommercebusiness #productbasedbusiness #brandbuilding #businesspodcast #startupstories #scalingbusiness #directtoconsumer #manufacturingbusiness #corporategifting #smallbusinessgrowth #founderjourney #roi #ROIpodcast #Scrabble #Auburn #HarbertMagazine #BusinessSchool #IronCross #AIGenerated #ConspiracyTheories #EpsteinEmails #NFLRigging #FirstEarthBattalion #RemoteViewing #PodcastComedy #VeteranVoices #FloridaMan #PoeticHuman #MentalHealth #TraumaRecovery #StandUpComedy   02:00 – Is the Iron Cross video real or AI? Law admits his viral stunt was created with AI and explains his method. 07:36 – How can you rebuild a "dad wagon" on a budget? Law debates buying a new motor versus hunting for a cheap used one with a warranty. 09:28 – What is the First Earth Battalion manual? Eric and John discuss the military's psychic‑warrior handbook from The Men Who Stare at Goats. 13:15 – Why drop the Epstein emails now? The hosts argue the release is a distraction and question the timing. 33:31 – What's wrong with the Scrabble board on Auburn's alumni magazine? Law and Eric analyze the Harbert Magazine cover's eight‑letter rack, impossible bingos and other Scrabble sins.  

The original trio Steve, Dana, and Julia convene for a right cracker of a Gabfest as they discuss How to Get to Heaven from Belfast, the new comedic mystery from Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee. In the Netflix series, three longtime Belfast friends must revisit their childhood trauma to unravel the mystery of a fourth friend's disappearance— raucous Northern Irish hijinks ensue.Next, they step into the unhinged dystopian Los Angeles of Gore Verbinski's new film Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die. In it a beleaguered time traveler played by Sam Rockwell must visit the same Norm's diner 117 times to save the world from the menace of A.I..Finally, they welcome Slate senior writer Christina Cauterucci to unpack her recent piece “My Gun and Me” about her unlikely journey towards gun ownership during Trump 2.0—and how she's not alone in doing so in her left-leaning, queer community.In an exclusive bonus episode for Slate Plus subscribers, they determine if there are indeed no comfortable reading positions, as a recent Slate essay by Luke Winkie attests. EndorsementsDana: The latest Today in Tabs entry from Rusty Foster "A.I. Isn't People."Julia: In lieu of an endorsement, a gripe: the much-hyped New York Times two-player word game Crossplay is just Scrabble! (If only there were a German word for this specific form of disappointment...)Steve: Rereading J.D. Salinger with some distance from one's own adolescence— particularly Franny and Zooey and the short story "For Esmé—with Love and Squalor." And for a good critical reassessment, read Janet Malcolm's New York Review of Books essay "Justice to J.D. Salinger." --Email us your thoughts at culturefest@slate.com. Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Production assistance by Daniel Hirsch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The original trio Steve, Dana, and Julia convene for a right cracker of a Gabfest as they discuss How to Get to Heaven from Belfast, the new comedic mystery from Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee. In the Netflix series, three longtime Belfast friends must revisit their childhood trauma to unravel the mystery of a fourth friend's disappearance— raucous Northern Irish hijinks ensue.Next, they step into the unhinged dystopian Los Angeles of Gore Verbinski's new film Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die. In it a beleaguered time traveler played by Sam Rockwell must visit the same Norm's diner 117 times to save the world from the menace of A.I..Finally, they welcome Slate senior writer Christina Cauterucci to unpack her recent piece “My Gun and Me” about her unlikely journey towards gun ownership during Trump 2.0—and how she's not alone in doing so in her left-leaning, queer community.In an exclusive bonus episode for Slate Plus subscribers, they determine if there are indeed no comfortable reading positions, as a recent Slate essay by Luke Winkie attests. EndorsementsDana: The latest Today in Tabs entry from Rusty Foster "A.I. Isn't People."Julia: In lieu of an endorsement, a gripe: the much-hyped New York Times two-player word game Crossplay is just Scrabble! (If only there were a German word for this specific form of disappointment...)Steve: Rereading J.D. Salinger with some distance from one's own adolescence— particularly Franny and Zooey and the short story "For Esmé—with Love and Squalor." And for a good critical reassessment, read Janet Malcolm's New York Review of Books essay "Justice to J.D. Salinger." --Email us your thoughts at culturefest@slate.com. Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Production assistance by Daniel Hirsch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig is fresh off his recent promotional tour for his show SCRABBLE and he reflects on some interviews he did on podcasts. But things very quickly turn to the topic of vampires? Why? Because sometimes they need to be discussed. But that doesn't prevent some tweets and emails being answered. There's still plenty of time for both. Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠craigfergusonpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, send him a message on social media, or drop a comment below. _______________________________________________ Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com/tour ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_________________________________________________ FIND CRAIG: Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/craigyferg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@craigy_ferg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.x.com/craigyferg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thecraigfergusonshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ABOUT THE JOY PODCAST: Storied late-night talk host Craig Ferguson brings his Joy Podcast to you. Joy is a free association improvised broadcast with a quick witted smart ass. Craig answers your questions in his own way. No guests. No Bullshit (actually that's bullshit. It's all bullshit.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Remnant is proud to bestow its newly formed, not-really-endowed chair of lexicography upon Scrabble legend and word nerd Stefan Fatsis. For his first act as chair, Stefan joins Jonah Goldberg to talk about the role of professional lexicographers, whether dictionaries should be normative or descriptive, how dictionaries handle controversial words, and the threat that the digital age poses not only to the dictionary, but to knowledge itself. Show Notes:—Unabridged The Thrill of and Threat to the Modern Dictionary—Stefan in Slate: “What Does 'Unabridged' Even Mean Anymore?”—John McWhorter's most recent Remnant appearance—Fatsis' book on competitive Scrabble—Mencken - The American Language: An Inquiry Into the Development of English in the United States The Remnant is a production of ⁠The Dispatch⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including access to all of Jonah's G-File newsletters—⁠click here⁠. If you'd like to remove all ads from your podcast experience, consider becoming a premium Dispatch member ⁠by clicking here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan, James and Andy discuss YOUR facts, including Sisyphus, Slovenia and Southern Comfort. We also learn what Kenny G thought when he met Dan. And we name eight more Friend of the Podcast fact custodians. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthingasafish or nosuchthingasafish.com/patreon

Happy Groundhog's Day, did you know you can buy groundhog meat online? Plus, Craig Ferguson talks about why he's so excited to host Scrabble and what makes everyone so competitive. (00:00:00) News & Sports(00:12:18) Entertainment Report(00:39:12) Grammys/Tasties Recap(01:08:15) Bizarre File(01:21:06) Groundhog Day Fun Facts(01:43:08) Craig Ferguson, The Recaller(02:31:45) Bizarre File(02:40:08) Hollywood Trash & Music News(02:52:46) Wrap UpSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1153. This week, we look at the high-stakes world of Scrabble tournaments with John Chew, head of the North American Scrabble Players Association. We look at the strict etiquette of the tile bag, why professional players count tiles, and how the official word list is managed for competitive play.NASPA website

Joe and Elliott were totally abandoned by Steve on this podcast so they responded like professionals do... with meandering conversation covering topics ranging from the death of traditional celebrity to the existential rumination of "what's next?". They also talked about the importance of making a difference through community outreach and in-person interaction... LIKE THE TITLE SAYS, DUMMY! Music/SFX: If you like our sounds, sign up for ONE FREE MONTH on us at Epidemic Sound! Over 30,000 songs: http://share.epidemicsound.com/n96pc Joe BREADuh lol