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The Jews: 5,000 Years and Counting (Wicked Son, 2025) is packed with Jew-facts, Jew-figures, and the original, never-before-seen documents from those who lived through Jewish history. Read the transcript of the Biblical Patriarchs' and Matriarchs' Group Therapy Session! Sneak a peek at Moses' Secret Diary, or check out the awkward “I'm dumping you” text chain from Spain to the Jews in 1492! Collect and trade Rabbi Action Cards!Covering every major moment in Jewish history from the literal “Beginning” to Tuesday's rerun of Seinfeld, this book will make you laugh. It might inadvertently make you learn. If you're Jewish, it will unquestionably give you something to kvetch about. Paul Lerner is Chair of the History Department at the University of Southern California where he directs the Max Kade Institute for Austrian-German-Swiss Studies. Website here. Link to my book here Email me at plerner@usc.edu Connect at @plerner.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The Jews: 5,000 Years and Counting (Wicked Son, 2025) is packed with Jew-facts, Jew-figures, and the original, never-before-seen documents from those who lived through Jewish history. Read the transcript of the Biblical Patriarchs' and Matriarchs' Group Therapy Session! Sneak a peek at Moses' Secret Diary, or check out the awkward “I'm dumping you” text chain from Spain to the Jews in 1492! Collect and trade Rabbi Action Cards!Covering every major moment in Jewish history from the literal “Beginning” to Tuesday's rerun of Seinfeld, this book will make you laugh. It might inadvertently make you learn. If you're Jewish, it will unquestionably give you something to kvetch about. Paul Lerner is Chair of the History Department at the University of Southern California where he directs the Max Kade Institute for Austrian-German-Swiss Studies. Website here. Link to my book here Email me at plerner@usc.edu Connect at @plerner.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies

Not so much a rewrite as an appreciation of this 25-year-old classic in general and of Daniel Cleaver as played by Hugh Grant in particular. Bridget Jones's Diary Year: 2001 Screenplay by: Helen Fielding, Andrew Davies, Richard Curtis Based on the novel by: Helen Fielding Directed by: Sharon Maguire Stars: Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant Show notes: CN: discussion of fatphobia and diet culture; derogatory language   If you would like to skip the plot summary for this month's film you can spool forward about 12 and a half  minutes into the episode.   In this episode we mention the films: Notting Hill* (1999) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0125439/) Paddington 2 (2017) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4468740/) Love Actually (2003) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0314331/)   And the TV series: Pride and Prejudice (1995) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112130/)   And the books: Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding (1996) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridget_Jones%27s_Diary_(novel)) Sex & The City by Candace Bushnell (1996) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex_and_the_City_(newspaper_column)) Tales of the City by Armistead Maupin (1978) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tales_of_the_City_(novel)) The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4 by Sue Townsend (1982) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Secret_Diary_of_Adrian_Mole,_Aged_13%C2%BE) Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (1813) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pride_and_Prejudice) Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason by Helen Fielding (1999) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridget_Jones:_The_Edge_of_Reason_(novel)) Persuasion by Jane Austen (1817) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persuasion_(novel))   *Films marked with an asterisk have previously been featured on the podcast.   You can watch the shower sketch from Eddie Izzard's Glorious tour (1997) here: https://youtu.be/0Zfsn82MF3E?si=uhKVM3t9YtR8PKSQ   NB: In this episode, we refer to events from both the first and the second books in the Bridget Jones canon - Bridget Jones's Diary (1996) and Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (1999)   The passage from the (first) book that Charles Adrian was trying to find is right at the beginning - Sunday 1 January: "It struck me as pretty ridiculous to be called Mr Darcy and to stand on your own looking snooty at a party. It's like being called Heathcliff and insisting on spending the entire evening in the garden, shouting 'Cathy' and banging your head against a tree."    Comic Relief, mentioned in passing at the beginning of this episode, is a British charity co-founded in 1986 by Richard Curtis and Sir Lenny Henry (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_Relief).    If you would like to suggest films for future episodes, you can tweet Lisa: @LisaStowaway.   We record these episodes over the internet. Sometimes the audio is not perfect. We apologise for that.    Music in this episode is by Martin Zaltz Austwick (martinzalzaustwick.com). Artwork is by Lisa Findley.   Thank you for listening! 

Listen along as we discuss Netflix's four hundred and fourteenth film, the 2021 Brazilian comedy ‘The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student' directed by Bruno Garotti starring Larissa Manoela, Thati Lopes and Bruno Montaleone.   Please follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on X (Twitter) and Instagram and answer our question for the episode, 'Do you like bacon?'   You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Podbean so please subscribe and drop us a review or 5 star rating.    If you're interested in what else we are watching, head on over to our Letterboxd profiles; Jesse    We also have our own Flix Forum Letterboxd page! Links to all our past episodes and episode ratings can be found there by clicking here.    Next episode we have 'The Loud House Movie', so check out the film before then. You can see the trailer here.    Flix Forum acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

This sermon, titled "Living on the Edge – Faith and Resources," was delivered by Nick Lugg at Meadowhead Christian Fellowship in Sheffield. It serves as a spiritual launchpad for 2026, challenging the congregation to move beyond mere belief into active, dependent trust in God. Sermon Summary As the church stands at the threshold of a new year, Nick Lugg explores the concept of "living on the edge"—the space where human certainty ends and divine provision begins. He argues that while standing at the edge of the unknown can be unsettling, it is the only environment in which true faith can grow. Using the context of the church's upcoming building projects (146 development) and the personal financial struggles he experienced as a missionary in Zambia, Nick emphasizes that God often intentionally pushes His people to the edge of their resources to teach them dependence. He defines a maturing faith through three distinct qualities: Generosity: Choosing to live open-handedly even when resources seem scarce, confronting the fear of "not having enough" with the reality of God's goodness. Resilience: Refusing to interpret difficulty as God's absence, instead asking how a challenge is an invitation to trust Him more deeply. Courage: Moving forward in obedience despite feeling afraid, focusing on the next faithful step rather than the entire path. The message concludes with a call to stop relying on bank balances or personal talents and to put one's hand into the hand of God, stepping into 2026 with an "honest" faith that makes space for the miraculous. Quoted Bible Passages (NIV) Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Psalm 23:4 "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." Philippians 4:11-12 "I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want." Full Transcript Nick Lugg: Amen. Bit of a mixed-up day today. It's great that we've been able to share communion together. Obviously, there are things that we pray for. Great to hear encouragement from Mel there as well about how God has been sustaining her. But it's also—I want to speak this morning on the title... it sounds very grand: "Living on the Edge – Faith and Resources." I think when I say "living on the edge," many people will know what that means. We can feel like we're sometimes toppling over the edge. But I just want to spend a few minutes bringing some thoughts about what it means to live on the edge and what it means to grow in faith as we step into a new year. So let's pray again, shall we? Father, we thank you for your word. Pray that you'll bring it alive in our hearts, bring it alive in me, that I might be able to communicate what I know is on your heart for us as a church, for me, for all of us as a community. Lord Jesus, I pray that this would be a year of growth, a year of learning the reality of what it means to trust in you. And so we place it all into your hands. We just ask that you'll speak to us this morning, in Jesus' name. Amen. [Offering segment omitted for the summary; see audio for details.] So, as I said, I want to speak on living on the edge, faith and resources. This is a standalone, like a one-off thing that I want to speak about. I've planned this for a little while. And then next week, we're going to start a series on John's Gospel. It's actually two years since we started Genesis. And only about six months since we finished it. So that was a great exercise and a journey through Genesis. And many times, you know, we found that although there was biblical history and there were things that we learned by looking back thousands of years, we also see the reality of Jesus coming through those pages. We learned a lot about our faith and our response to Jesus today through looking at the first book in the Bible. But one of the things we want to do for the next few weeks and months is focus on John's Gospel, which has a very clear focus on Jesus himself—the actual account of Jesus' life and ministry and his death and resurrection. So we're going to spend some time in John's Gospel and make resources available if groups want to use them as well, so that we don't just have the 20-25 minutes we have on a Sunday, but we can have, as a church community, wherever we gather, an opportunity to look into what God is saying to us through those things. So that will start next week. But today, as I said, I want to speak on living on the edge, faith and resources. So we're on the edge. We're on the edge of a new year. It's always an interesting place to stand. You know, I'm old enough to remember the millennium and the millennium bug and all the chaos that it didn't cause, but the... and all the fireworks that went off for the first time. I think more or less the first time we had all those fireworks. Now it's every year. We've got these massive millions and millions of pounds going off, everybody celebrating, and there's almost a question of, well, we're not quite sure what we're celebrating. It's just like lots of bangs and flashes and "oh, it's a new year, how exciting it is." But for people of faith, it really is... it's nothing different from New Year's Eve to New Year's Day in actual reality, but it is important for us to stand and to reflect sometimes. And so for some, it is exciting, a feeling of fresh starts, new possibilities. For others, it can be unsettling—unanswered questions, unresolved pressure, uncertainty about what lies ahead. And often it's both at the same time, isn't it? So it can be standing on the edge of the unknown, which isn't always a very comfortable place to stand. Christmas 1939, as Britain faced the Second World War, King George VI quoted a poem in his Christmas speech, and it captured that moment. And these words—you may know them, but if you haven't heard them, I'm going to read them now. It said: "And I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year: 'Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown.' And he replied: 'Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of God. That shall be to you better than light and safer than a known way.'" "Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of Go1d. That shall be to you better2 than light and safer than a known way." So our circumstances are different than 1939. Some would have you think they're not that different, but they certainly are different. But the principle is the same. And one thing as I prepared this, I wanted to emphasize is that I believe that 2026 is not just a year for us to continue our belief in God. You know, we believe in God, we're a church, we come together Sunday by Sunday, we worship, we hear His word, and we go and we live our lives. It's not just about believing in God, but it is a year to put our faith in Him. To really lean on Him, to trust Him, to depend on Him, not knowing all the answers in advance. And it's a really powerful question to ask ourselves: are we ready for that? Are we ready not just to say "I believe in Jesus," but actually "I will trust Him. I will trust Him with everything that makes my life what it is and makes our life what it is as a church." Will we trust Him and allow Him to take us beyond that which we know and beyond that which we can see? Because faith grows where certainty ends. And as a church, we know that God is calling us to big things. We know that we've got the development of 146—God willing, all of that will begin to develop much faster now we come into the new year and builders come back from their holidays and all of that. We're praying and believing for greater impact in our community. We want to see the Gospel changing lives. Not just touching people to say "oh, that's a nice church," but actually "this Jesus has changed my life from the inside out." And that is a sustaining transformation. That isn't just a flash in the pan of people saying "oh, this was great, I had a good experience in the church," but actually it's a lifelong transformation. That's what we want to see in our lives and in the lives of our community. And we want growing clarity about God's vision for our future. Why is it that God has placed us here? We can say we have a mission to our community, we have a mission to Jordanthorpe, Batemoor, we have a mission to Sheffield, but what does that really mean? What does that really look like? What is God calling us to be? And how is He calling us to shape ourselves? And as we grapple with those questions, we know that none of them come with guarantees. And for many individuals and families, 2026 already feels uncertain. You're looking and you're not sure. There's change on the horizon. Things are moving, things are shifting. Faith doesn't mean certainty about events. It can be certain of things we hope for, certain of things we do not see, but not certainty about events or certainty about the way things will work out. And in Proverbs it says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding," because faith begins where our understanding runs out. We love to understand everything, don't we? Love to have a handle on everything and say "I know," that's why we... fear and insecurity makes us controlling. We try and control everything, and faith teaches us that we can't, but we can trust in Jesus. Psalm 23 doesn't promise that we avoid the valley, but it says "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me." So the comfort of God's presence is discovered in the valley, not instead of it. He doesn't allow us to bypass the valley. He says "Even though I walk through the valley, I'll still find you there. I'll still know your presence there." And that's really uncomfortable because we would love a faith that said, actually, I can call down all the favors of heaven and I will avoid all the valleys of life and all the challenges and all the difficulties. And we know—you know—that's not real, is it? That's not fact. We know that sometimes we have to face the valleys head-on. But even though we walk through those valleys, we will fear no evil, for you are with me. Fear and anxiety are the oldest burdens of the human race. From the moment Adam and Eve sinned, we've known what fear is. When they sinned and they ran away from the presence of God and God found them, and Adam said, "Actually, we hid from you because we were afraid." Where did that come from? That came because of the deficit that had come in the human heart because of sin. But where fear and anxiety are present, then we know that faith can grow. It's an opportunity for faith to grow. It's a fertile ground for faith to grow. And so we can be stepping into 2026—we can jump and cheer and whoop at the fireworks, but there's a nagging feeling in the back of our minds that perhaps we have more questions than answers. Maybe about finances, maybe about your health, relationships, direction that your life is taking or should take. And if you have those questions, that's not a bad place to be. That doesn't mean that we're failing; it means that we're standing in the right place for faith to grow. God pushes us to the edge and allows faith to grow in that place. Why does God provide at the edge? Why doesn't He just give us everything that we want? He's got all the power, He's got all the resources, He owns the cattle on a thousand hills. He could just give it to us. You know, why is the funding of God's vision for 146... why is it a struggle? He could just give it to us. But He doesn't; He pushes us to the edge. Why do we need to go through struggle in life? He pushes us to the edge in order that faith can grow. So He made Israel dependent on daily manna from heaven. Elijah was fed by ravens. The disciples were asked to feed thousands with nothing. God has all those resources—God has more than five loaves and two fish. But there was something that He wanted to teach, something that He wanted to drill into their hearts. And He tells us those stories not so that we can replicate them, not so that we can all walk on water... I read—it's not a funny story, it's a tragic story—but it is a weird story of a pastor somewhere who thought, "You know, I've got so much faith, I can walk on water," and he stepped out on the water and sank and never came up. You know, it's not about walking on water, or like, if you're old enough to remember The Secret Diary of Adrian Plass, making paperclips move by faith or any of that sort of stuff. But it's so that we learn never to plan without God. Never to enter a period of time without budgeting for God, without making room for the actions of the Holy Spirit. We're not entering a new year without thinking: what can God do? Our New Year's resolutions are a faithless effort to shore everything up. "I know what this year holds because I've made a resolution." Well, we all know that they all fall apart on the second of January. So there's no point in trying to control the year ahead, but there is a point in making space for God to move. God's provision stories are about creating space for Him to act, not about us being heroes. So what are you anxious about right now as you go into 2026? What are you hoping to achieve? What's on your mind? What's on your heart? And maybe it's only you that knows it. But the question is: have you made space for God in all of that? Have you made space for God in your planning? Or have you already decided what's possible or what's impossible? So easy to decide what's impossible, isn't it? "Oh, it couldn't happen." But in actual fact, what I believe God is calling us to do is to make space in our planning, make space in our thinking, give margin for God to move. Whether it's as individuals or families, or whether it's as a church, we have to... we can't plan our year as a church just by looking at what happened last year. So easy to do that. Look back, "oh yeah, we did all this in the planning, we'll just photocopy the planner from last year and just shift it on a date and everything..." and we'll get back to next year and we'll all be happy. Well, we won't all be happy. There's so much that God wants to do as we put our faith and our trust in Him. Now, I realized actually this year that I've been a Christian for 40 years. That sounds ridiculous, doesn't it? I know I don't look that old, but... I could give countless testimonies of what God has done over those years and how He's shown Himself strong in my life. It's just amazing when you think back—miracle upon miracle. I'm sure the same for any of us here; we could give stories about what God has done. And sometimes those things have happened when faith has felt the weakest. There are many, many things that I could tell you that are probably... I've got one story that just came to mind, but I could tell you so many that are more significant, that are maybe even life-and-death situations. But there's one that reminded me when I was thinking about what it means to be pushed to the edge. And we lived in Zambia for a number of years, as many of you will know, and we lived among people that struggled an awful lot and were an inspiration to our faith in so many ways. But we encountered—for us it was serious, but in terms of everything else it was probably quite mild—but we had one particular time when a perfect storm hit us and we ran out of cash completely. The ATMs weren't working. There wasn't any fuel so we couldn't get out of town. The internet was down so we couldn't send out a prayer letter. We couldn't contact anyone. We couldn't do anything. We had no food. We couldn't feed the children. They were supposed to be going to school and they needed stuff for school. And for the first time, we experienced what it meant to have absolutely no power to fix the situation. And so you know what we did? We thought, "Oh well, we better pray." Because that's where God pushes us to the edge. If we're not at the edge, if we've got all of that surplus and all of that abundance and all of that... why do we need God? But we ended up in a situation where we could have said, "Well, where's God? He's supposed to provide for us." But in actual fact, we found that we had nothing and so we were pushed towards Him and we prayed. Not long, impressive prayers, just honest ones that culminated in us making a list of what we needed. And as we basically—as we wrote that list or as we finished it off—there was a knock at the gate. And two ladies—two old ladies that we loved, women who have very little themselves, suffered so much in their lives—stood at our gate with two carrier bags, inside with almost exactly the things that we'd written down on our list. And they said, "Well..." and we were praying—this was like because it takes them quite a long time to get from where they live to the shops to our house. So they'd done all this before we started praying. But they said, "God, we were praying this morning, God told us to buy these things for you." The supplies didn't last long—you know, bread and jam and whatever—but the lesson has lasted a lifetime. And faith grows when we experience God in the impossible situations. And if you're facing an impossible situation, whether it's a small thing like that or whether it's a really big thing, you're in the place where faith can grow. Faith can grow this year in 2026 as we face impossible and challenging, difficult situations. So our faith is about formation, not the outcomes that it brings. Paul the Apostle Paul wrote in Philippians 4: "I have learned to be content whatever the circumstance, whether well-fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want." He thanked the Philippians for their generosity—they'd sent him a gift—and he said, "I don't need that gift, but what it shows me is what is happening in your heart. What it shows me is your faith—that out of your poverty, you have chosen to give to me. And that to me gives me pleasure. I know," he said, "that God will provide for me whatever happens, whether it's through you or through anybody else. But nevertheless, my joy comes from seeing that you've done it, that your faith has grown, that you have met these needs." And so faith—growing in faith is not about guaranteeing outcomes. It's not about... it's not like the prosperity gospel where we're thinking about all the time "what are we going to get by our faith?" But it's about knowing God more deeply. Because God is faithful even when we are faithless. I have found that to be absolutely true. That God has never—when we sing those songs "You have never let me down, you've never failed once, you won't fail now"—those things are absolutely true. But not because of my prayer life, or not because of my righteousness, or not because I've got all the... all the ducks in a row and everything all in order and so therefore God is ready to answer my prayers. He's simply faithful, even when we are faithless. But He invites us into the process because faith changes us. So He's faithful to provide. He is Jehovah Jireh. He will provide all our needs because of who He is by nature of His character. But nevertheless, He invites us into the process, invites us to exercise our faith, invites us to do our bit. And so when faith moves from belief to trust, it doesn't just change what we think, it changes how we live. So the reality is that uncertainty, pressure, and limited resources are here to stay, because that does us good. God owns all the resources of heaven and earth, and yet if He gave it all to us, we would just fall in a heap in terms of our faith. So uncertainty, pressure, limited resources, unanswered questions—those things are good because they push us into a situation where our faith grows and where our faith can take on three visible qualities: our faith can be generous, resilient, and courageous. So faith is generous. Do you know that faith—I've said it over and over again this morning—faith doesn't begin with abundance? It begins with trust. To be generous in our hearts is not about how much we have; it's about what we believe God is like. If we believe that God is reluctant, if we believe that He's limited or unreliable, we hold tight to everything that we've got. Because we don't... we believe if we let go of it, He can't replace it. He can't give to us, He can't pour out His abundance. We can't trust Him—that I need the resources that I have, I need the money, I need the time, I need the energy, I need all of those things held tightly to me because if I give them away, I'll be finished because God is not reliable. But if we believe God is good, faithful, and a provider, we can live open-handed. We can live generous, we can live free, we can live with joy. And that's why generosity in all areas of life is such a powerful act of faith. Because it confronts our fear directly. Not just financial fear, but to be honest, that is the one that comes very often in our lives. Those are the things that trouble our minds the most—fear of not having enough, fear of not being enough, fear of not being secure enough, fear of what might happen. Because we're not that sure that God is who He says He is or He'll do what He says He'll do when He says that He's a faithful provider, when He says that He's a strong protector, when He says that He's our security and our strength. We're not too sure that if we put Him to the test, if we'd find out that that was true. But if we attend to what we believe about God and we put our faith and our trust in Him and we actually decide that regardless of what our life looks like, regardless of what the circumstances are appearing to suggest to us, dare we believe that God is good? Dare we believe that God is faithful? Dare we believe that God will see us through? Dare we believe that God will part the sea and do the miracles? Then we won't be disappointed. But we struggle... you know, we don't struggle to believe that He provides, but we struggle to act as if He does. We struggle to shape our lives according to that. And so we'll speak a good game when it comes to our faith, but will we act it? Will we do it? Will we put it into action? Will people looking from the outside see "this is the God they believe in"? Because they might actually listen to the words that we say, but will they see it in the way that we live? Will they see faith in the way that we respond to challenge? Will they see faith in the way that we are generous? Will they see faith in the way that we interact with one another? And so there's a challenge for the new year—not a resolution, but a challenge. Where am I living closed-handed because of fear? And what does generosity look like for me? It might be finances, it might be time, it might be hospitality, it might be forgiveness, it might be encouragement, it might be attention. It might be any one of those things. But let's choose an intentional act of generosity that actually stretches our trust in God. Not driven by guilt, not driven by "I ought to" or obligation, but faith-filled generosity that demonstrates to God and to those around us that "God, I trust you more than I trust what I can see." There was a lady in our first church who really struggled with this. She was a single mum, she'd been deserted by her husband, she'd got no money—or very little money to live on—and she had no idea. And she was challenged in the idea of giving. And her first response was, "I cannot afford to give anything. This is just my lot in life." And without anybody twisting her arm or getting into her mind or saying "you really need..." she started to get challenged and convicted by the Holy Spirit. And so she did this: she tried to work out an intentional act of generosity. She struggled to actually give, but she said, "What I can do is the amount that I want to give, I can put it in an envelope and I can put it on my mantelpiece in my house. And then when I run out of money, I'll be able to use that money. But I just want to see what is possible." And so she started doing all of that. And guess what? The month passed and the money stayed there, because God had proved Himself to be faithful to her in every way. And so it took that intentional act. She could have stayed in her mind and said, "Well, I know what is impossible. I know what cannot be done because of my circumstances and because of my difficulty." But she chose to step away from those things to look to God and say, "Actually, I will trust you more than what I can see." And God proved Himself over and above. And let 2026 be a year when we prove to ourselves and we see God move in miraculous power. Have you ever recently put yourself in a position where you need God to move in your life? Let's be intentional about putting our faith into action this year. Faith is resilient. Resilience is not pretending things are fine when they're not. We're good at that, aren't we? You know, "yeah, God is great," whatever, but inside we're collapsing. Faith doesn't eliminate hardship but gives us a place to stand within it. Like I said, Paul said he learned contentment in every circumstance. Not because circumstances were easy, but because God is faithful. So resilience grows when we stop interpreting every difficulty as God's absence. Instead of asking all the time "God, why is this happening?", why don't we ask "How are you inviting me to trust you here?" Resilient faith doesn't deny pain, but it refuses to allow pain to define God. And so think about this year, going into this year: where have we been tempted to give up, disengage, or withdraw? Let's decide in advance—even before difficult circumstances have come—that those difficulties will not silence our worship or prayer or our obedience. Resolve, if we're going to make a resolution, let's resolve that we keep showing up, we keep praying, we keep trusting even when answers are slow. So that we can say at the end of 2026 that through it all, Lord, you have been faithful. Thirdly, faith is courageous. Courage is not confidence; it's obedience in the presence of fear. Most significant steps in the Bible, most significant steps in life, happen with trembling knees. It doesn't happen when we feel ready, when we feel able, when we feel strong enough. But it happens when we decide to trust regardless of how we feel. And if we make an honest assessment of the challenges ahead—whether it's for us personally, as families, or as a church—they can easily overwhelm us. So easily. If you... we keep reminding ourselves and laughing about when we bought 146—use that as an example—and somebody said, "Oh, you won't get much change out of £250,000 for renovating." And then somebody said "It's going to cost a million pounds," and we said "No, no it won't." And then of course you add it up and it's going to cost more than a million pounds. And those sort of things are the things that can overwhelm your faith. They can overwhelm you and you think, "Actually, wow, this is more than we thought. This is bigger than we imagined it was going to be." But courage doesn't begin with analysis; it begins with God. It begins with what He can do. When God says "go," our courage says "I don't know how it's going to work, but I trust who you are, God." And we can honestly say that through that project, God has been faithful right up until today. God has been faithful and as we look forward into 2026, we see a year where we see that project coming to completion by God's grace. Is there anything you've delayed in your life because you don't feel ready? Where is God prompting you to step up, speak out, step out? Is there a step of obedience that you've been avoiding? Take it this year. Not ten steps, not a leap into the unknown, just the next faithful step that you know God is asking you to do. What is God challenging you about? Where have you decided to settle back and think "Actually, I'll stay with what I know, I'll stay with what is safe"? Because in actual fact, staying with what is safe is not safe at all, because things change all the time. Things crumble around us, things move, things shift. Faith requires us to trust in God—not to see the whole path, but to trust Him with the next step. It's not about being heroes of faith. Sometimes the stories of the heroes of faith discourage us rather than encourage, don't they? Think, "Well, I couldn't do that." But it's about being honest Christians choosing to trust God when our certainty runs out. And so standing at the edge of 2026, the question isn't "Do we have enough faith?" or "Do we have enough resources?" but the question is simply "Who do we trust? What do we trust?" Do we trust our bank balance? Do we trust our family? Do we trust those closest to us? Do we trust our understanding of the future? Do we trust our own abilities or our talents or our resources or whatever it is? Or do we trust God? Do we put our hand into the hand of God and walk into the unknown with Him? And so as we live on the edge of 2026, our takeaways are that: Faith is generous—trust God enough to give even when it feels risky. Faith is resilient—stand firm when life challenges you. Faith is courageous—step forward in obedience even when you feel afraid. And so let's pray and maybe the team can come back and as we worship, let's turn our hearts to God and think about what that means. I believe that God has application for us in all sorts of different ways—different responses that we might have. You might be carrying different challenges. And if as we worship, you know that there are steps that you need to make to establish your trust in God—you know you need to trust Him but you don't know how, you don't feel it—then take this opportunity to step into 2026 and step forward and come and pray. Because there is an opportunity for us to pray together. Don't even need to know the details, don't even need to know what's going through your mind or through your head or through your heart, but we can stand together and pray. Make a statement to God that, "Yes, I'm going to trust you, whatever happens in 2026, or with whatever is burdening me now, I'm going to give it to you, Lord, and I'm going to trust you and I'm going to believe you and I'm going to make space for you to do the miraculous." And so let's worship, and if you need to make a response, please do, and please do step forward so that we can pray together.

In this special episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the explosive rise of the London School of Tantra and shares the behind-the-scenes truth of what it really takes to walk the tantric path. This intimate conversation leads you directly into her new private audio series, The Secret Diary of a Tantrica an exclusive 5 episode journey into desire, devotion, heartbreak, orgasms, energy, and erotic aliveness.If you've ever wondered what actually happens on the path of a modern tantrica… this episode is your invitation.

Nora Fischer is zangeres en schrijver. Ze zingt vaak in de culturele vrijplaats ‘Splendor'. In 2018 werd ze genomineerd voor de Amsterdamprijs voor de kunst. Van haar hand verschenen albums als ‘Hush', ‘The Secret Diary of Nora Plain' en ‘Nana'. In 2024 schreef Fischer ‘De Sprong', waarin ze vertelde over haar stemloze jaren. Een tijdlang kon ze niet meer zingen vanwege een complexe verkramping in haar strottenhoofd. Nu verschijnt haar autobiografie ‘Hoogspanning, hoe ik mijn stem verloor', waarin ze vertelt over haar tijd zonder stem. Femke van der Laan gaat met Nora Fischer in gesprek. In deze aflevering bespreken we thema's rond zelfmoord en suïcidale gedachten. Heb je zelf gedachten aan zelfmoord, of maak je je zorgen om iemand in je omgeving? In Nederland kun je 24/7 anoniem contact opnemen met 113 Zelfmoordpreventie via 113.nl of telefonisch via 0800-0113.

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Why was David Lynch so intrigued by the idea of “a woman in trouble”? His daughter, Jennifer Lynch, has a theory… She also discusses her bestselling novel THE SECRET DIARY OF LAURA PALMER, and her part in bringing the mysterious, murdered protagonist at the heart of TWIN PEAKS to life.LADIES OF LYNCH explores the subversive female characters created by the late David Lynch, and the singular women who helped shape them. Season 9's guests include celebrated actor and filmmaker Isabella Rossellini; Lynch's daughter Jennifer Lynch; his producer of more than 30 years, Sabrina Sutherland; TWIN PEAKS co-creator Mark Frost; and the award-winning novelist Deborah Levy.Written and guest hosted by culture writer Simran Hans, these conversations with actors, writers, producers and craftspeople who worked directly with Lynch reveal insights about the enigmatic and much-missed filmmaker, and the provocative women he put on screen.TWIN PEAKS and TWIN PEAKS: A LIMITED EVENT SERIES are now streaming on MUBI in the US, UK, Ireland, Latin America, Germany, Turkey, Italy, Netherlands and India. MUBI is a global streaming service, production company and film distributor dedicated to elevating great cinema. MUBI makes, acquires, curates, and champions extraordinary films, connecting them to audiences all over the world. A place to discover ambitious new films and singular voices, from iconic directors to emerging auteurs. Each carefully chosen by MUBI's curators.

Es wird mysteriös mit unserer neuen Reihe ‚Mysterien der Popkultur‘ - im ersten Teil dieser Episode mit dem Untertitel ‚Ich war noch niemals in..‘ entführen wir euch an bekannte Orte, an denen wir selbst aber noch nie waren. Das können z.B. Städte & Länder, Situationen, Hypes & Memes, aber auch Filme, die wir noch nie gesehen- oder Bücher, die wir noch nie gelesen haben etc., sein - wir wollen nicht zu viel verraten. Viel Spaß mit unserer ersten Pop-Mystery-Episode!48 Hours in Paris - what to do & not to dohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfI9nEKdGfgTop 10 Most Instagrammable Spots in Parishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCEPmjho2eMMidnight in Paris - Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAfR8omt-CYMidnight in Paris - Die Filmanalysehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QRrehJATawFriendly Fires - Parishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnHJhy68Q98The Last Picture Show Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LoWGwN4ToEPeter Bogdanovich on making THE LAST PICTURE SHOWhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWkVWXq0BeESBIFF 2017 - Jeff Bridges Discusses "The Last Picture Show"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXWVH0EL7js"The Last Picture Show" 40th Anniversary Panelhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAPoBmLC8uoThe Legacy of "The Last Picture Show"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y94rJvQKYXELyle Lovett - That's Right (You're Not From Texas)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIO0m2AgbTwDie Entstehungsgeschichte von Disneylandhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zjx1ic4Mrk&pp=ygUPZGlzbmV5bGFuZCBkb2t1Disneyland Paris Guidehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQ1YOYwFsyM5 Gründe gegen einen Besuch in Disneyland Parishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGav_lUoPuwThe Fat White Family - Bomb Disneylandhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO0tL_a4DlgACAB: Wieso hassen alle die Polizei?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-8tufsiT_UWas machen Polizisten in ihrer Freizeit?https://www.youtube.com/shorts/G-set7Q9dmADie Kiez-Streife: Einsatz für die Davidwachehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYeAzE9D72AKaribik Frank - Staatsfeind Nr.1https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neyvsjKqRIIDie Legende von Paul und Paula - DEFA-Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlGpFzZZFLE29.3.1973: Premiere für Paul und Paula https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBs7wda5GP0Angelica Domröse: Publikumsbegegnungen bei „Paul und Paula“ (Zeitzeugengespräch)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIEguwNWOVQMEIN FILM mit Angela Merkel über „Die Legende von Paul und Paula“https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LPy86keVnwDie Puhdys - Wenn ein Mensch lebthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmWS-2fvJH8Zwischen Kult & Krawall - Mein Kiez Hamburghttps://youtu.be/lNmAxvamohk?si=ryCO14L9HvM3F70zProstitution: Wer zahlt den Preis?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxGJ-RB9UFw&t=1097sRotlicht Geheimnisse: Das sind die Gesichter hinter dem Bordellhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtYrGXGhxrg&t=78sIch sehe Sexarbeit als einen Beruf - Nicole & ihr Geschäft an der Grenzehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDuLAsIJXDUSecret Diary of a Call-Girl - Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzeFqT9UY6wBillie Piper reveals what's in Store for Secret Diary of a Call-Girlhttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/ozpyp9qw6nMGeorge Michael - Roxannehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnhNwcfZPpgUntold History: Shirley Jacksonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXc9DzDMS0UThe Psychology of Shirley Jacksonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZwJEUN6RnkThe Lottery (englisch) - Shirley Jacksonhttps://bpb-us-e2.wpmucdn.com/sites.middlebury.edu/dist/d/2396/files/2019/09/jackson_lottery.pdfSpuk in Hill Househttps://www.festa-verlag.de/spuk-in-hill-house.htmlRadiohead - Climbing Up The Wallhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX4EpkR-Sp4

Send us a textGovernance professionals are no longer the quiet scribes in the corner. Today, they are critical voices at the heart of boardroom decision-making. In this episode, Dr Sabine Dembkowski speaks with Erika Eliasson-Norris, CEO of Beyond Governance and author of The Secret Diary of a Company Secretary, to explore how the role has evolved and why it remains misunderstood.Through candid reflections and practical examples, Erika unpacks the challenges governance professionals face – from ethical tensions to boardroom politics – and shows how the role is changing as boards come under growing scrutiny.“We've moved from record-keeping to future-shaping.”In the past decade, governance professionals have shifted from the edges to the centre of organisations. They now help anticipate regulatory change, manage stakeholder expectations, and act as the ethical compass of the business. Erika emphasises this shift is less about technical skill and more about soft skills—the ability to demonstrate value, build trust, and step into an advisory role.Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is central. Working in grey areas requires integrity, influence, and buy-in across the organisation. EQ allows governance leaders to express ethical standards and help boards make sound decisions under pressure.“Organisations that do governance well avoid scandals and disasters.”Yet, Erika believes the profession is still underutilised. Many boards lack dedicated governance leaders, missing opportunities to prevent crises rooted in governance failures. She sees a major opportunity for boards to embrace governance professionals as strategic advisors rather than administrators.Technology is accelerating this shift. AI can now handle much of the administrative load—board packs, decision logs, registrars—freeing governance professionals to focus on strategy: ethics, risk foresight, regulatory impacts, and shareholder alignment.“A great governance advisor flexes as needed while keeping an ethical compass – their North Star.”Strong governance is about clarity of decisions, anticipating downstream impacts, and communicating choices transparently to stakeholders. Erika calls this “governance with grit”: standing up to powerful leaders, holding firm to values, and ensuring boards don't sacrifice trust for expediency.“The biggest myth about Company Secretaries is that they just take minutes.”In reality, governance professionals leave fingerprints on major board decisions—though often invisibly. Erika's book highlights hidden stories from eight Company Secretaries at high-profile firms, showing how their decisions impact thousands of stakeholders worldwide.With technology creating more space for strategic work, Erika believes it's a fascinating time for new professionals to enter governance. Success requires comfort with uncertainty, listening skills, and a strategic, advisory mindset. Governance is not about ticking boxes—it's about helping steer the organisation with courage, clarity, and trust.Top takeaways:In just a decade, governance professionals have become trusted strategic partners, helping boards navigate uncertainty with clarity and courage.Good governance isn't about compliance—it gives boards confidence to act decisively and ethically, turning governance into a competitive advantage.Boards should treat governance as the steering wheel, not the brakes, to navigate complexity with vision and integrityIf you would like to become part of the Better Boards community, learn about our distinctive approach and explore opportunities to work with us or contribute to The Better Boards podcast series, get in touch at info@better-boards.com. We love to hear from you.

Pippa Cleary is In The Frame!Pippa is the only British female composer to have had three musicals produced in the West End - My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?), The Great British Bake Off Musical and The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾. Over her 16 year career, Pippa has worked in theatre, TV, animation, pop and advertising. She wrote the first original opening number for the 2023 Olivier Awards performed by Hannah Waddingham.One of Pippa's latest projects is Treasure Island: A New Musical Adventure which she is writing with Jake Brunger. The show is premiering at the Bristol Old Vic, directed by Paul Foster, for a festive run later this year. Pippa made her West End performing debut in Rob Madge's show Regards To Broadway which featured their original song 'All In Good Time'.In this episode Pippa had just returned from NYC and spoke all about My Son's A Queer's run at New York City Centre and the journey she and Rob Madge have been on with the show. Pippa also discusses Treasure Island as well as where we're at with new musicals in the UK, the path of her career and lots more. Treasure Island: A new Musical Adventure runs at Bristol Old Vic 4th December – 10th January. Visit www.bristololdvic.org.uk for info and tickets. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dutch POW secretly documented his WWII captivity in Japan through a hidden diary. He needed a strong spirit to survive his ordeal. A story of resilience & reconciliation.

Detaching from toxic people. Devin Schadt joins Trending with Timmerie. (2:16) Men – is family life more than providing for your family? (33:48) Adriana Smyth – Georgia woman who is brain dead kept alive while pregnant with son Chance. (42:32) Resources mentioned : Fathers of St. Joseph: https://fathersofstjoseph.org/ Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-Updated-Expanded-When-Control/dp/0310351804 The Secret Diary of Elisabeth Leseur: The Woman Whose Goodness Changed Her Husband From Atheist to Priest https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-secret-diary-of-elisabeth-leseur/?srsltid=AfmBOoq3aZoKFXoMdowe1uKAGumOm5U8vyTo9qSOxE5X_NFJgmLyS6w4 Catholic Therapists: https://catholictherapists.com/ Catholic Psychotherapists: https://cpa.ce21.com/directory Impossible Marriages Redeemed https://www.leilamiller.net/impossiblemarriagesredeemedpdf

Join us for Hammer's Hands of the Ripper, a 1971 British horror film released as the second half of a double feature with Twins of Evil. Directed by Peter Sasdy, produced by Aida Young, and written by L.W. Davidson from a story by Edward Spencer Shew. Making good use of the large Baker Street set at Pinewood Studios—left over from The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes—the production was denied permission to film its final scenes at St. Paul's Cathedral, so a replica was constructed instead. If the Pritchards' home and staircase look familiar, it's because Hammer's ever-resourceful set designers reused elements from The Curse of Frankenstein years earlier (see episode 2 of our podcast for more on that classic). Director Peter Sasdy, who cited Hands of the Ripper as his favourite film, also directed the original Adrian Mole TV series (both The Secret Diary and The Growing Pains), three episodes of Hammer House of Horror, and two other Hammer features: Countess Dracula and Taste the Blood of Dracula (the latter coming to the podcast later this year, hopefully). Most monumentally, he directed the legendary BBC sci-fi thriller The Stone Tape (definitely check General Witchfinders number 5—our third most popular episode to date!). Eric Porter stars as Doctor Pritchard. Renowned for his work in film, television, and theatre, he famously played Professor Moriarty opposite Jeremy Brett's Sherlock Holmes and Soames Forsyte in The Forsyte Saga. Angharad Rees plays Anna, the daughter of the Ripper. She appeared in Boon (take a drink), starred as Demelza in 28 episodes of Poldark, and, the year after Hands of the Ripper, featured in Under Milk Wood alongside Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, and Elizabeth Taylor. She was made a Fellow of the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, had a pub named after her in Pontypridd (sadly now a card shop), and founded a Knightsbridge jewellery company, Angharad. Pieces she designed were featured in Elizabeth: The Golden Age. Wikipedia also notes she was once in a relationship with Alan Bates, which we mention only to plug episode 35, where we talked about The Shout.Lynda "Nurse Gladys Emmanuel" Baron appears as Long Liz—a curious name choice considering Long Liz was an actual canonical Ripper victim. Here, she's depicted alive and well (at least initially), years after Saucy Jack's supposed demise. Baron appeared as a recurring character in both Coronation Street and EastEnders, and played three different characters in Doctor Who across three Doctors.Dora Bryan turns up as Mrs Golding, one of two clairvoyants in the film. You may know her from 50 episodes of Last of the Summer Wine, Boon (drink), or as Helen in A Taste of Honey (written by Jon's mum's mate Shelagh Delaney). She (Dora, not Shelagh) also appeared in both a Carry On and a St Trinian's.Lastly, Norman Bird pops up as the Police Inspector. If he looks familiar, it's because he had over 200 TV and 60 film roles. He was in Spywatch (as Mr Jenkins), Boon (drink), Woof!, Whack-O!, and Help! (with Stephen Mangan). He also did a stint in Jim Davidson's Up the Elephant and Round the Castle—only mentioned because Ross was convinced it was alongside Marina Sirtis, but IMDb says she was in just one episode?Anyway, back to Norman Bird. He appeared in The Adventure Game, Whistle Down the Wind, Steptoe and Son, Fawlty Towers, Please Sir!, and The Medusa Touch (on our long list since day one). He was Mr Braithwaite, the farmer, in Worzel Gummidge and voiced Bilbo in the 1978 Ralph Bakshi Lord of the Rings. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/general-witchfinders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to your favourite watch-related podcast!Our latest guest has recently quite literally taken watch-social media by storm. In the space of just a few months, Emily Marsden and her Secret Diary of a Watch Girl Instagram account has not only led to meteoric rise in popularity in an unbelievable way, but her collaboration shows with YouTube's Just Hast have catapulted her to heights even she cannot believe.We find out how this young lady from Bolton, a town in the north of England, went from hanging out at Watches of Switzerland in Manchester as a school girl, to being a champion for the incredible brand IWC, now being invited to hang out regularly at Watches & Wonders.What, or who, was her inspiration and why does she love IWC so much? Find out this and much more, including her favourite IWC and the real reason you should be looking the brand, not forgetting the innovations of watchmaking royalty and nonagenarian Kurt Klaus. Omega has the Moonwatch and space, Rolex has the rich history and marketing led aspirational appeal, what is it that IWC needs to do to put in in the eyes and minds more of watch enthusiasts and buyers alike?On a lighter note, beyond her public persona, Emily reveals her extreme watch nerdery, complete with meticulous spreadsheets that even left horology icon Roger Smith speechless! We even sneak in a quick Watches & Wonders 2025 prediction, so for lots of fun, journey stories, and, of course, a ton of watch talk, buckle up and enjoy the ride as we talk to the very engaging Emily Marsden.Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music

I've been journaling since I was 18—but what secrets are hidden in my childhood diaries?

Meanwhile is a Twin Peaks re-watch podcast hosted by Eric Grissom and Dan Johnson from The Old Doctor Who Show. Dan and Eric will go scene-by-scene, episode-by-episode, from the Pilot through The Return. They'll also dive into Fire Walk With Me, The Missing Pieces, the Secret Diary of Laura Palmer, and more.Give yourself a present. Don't plan it. Don't wait for it. Just let it happen.

In this episode of Exposed Negative, Daniel Cuthbert, a former fashion and documentary photographer turned cybersecurity expert, discusses the evolving role of AI in photography. He shares his unconventional career path, the financial struggles of documentary photography, and how cybersecurity allowed him to fund passion projects. The conversation explores AI's benefits in research and workflow efficiency, alongside concerns over authenticity, copyright, and misinformation. Cuthbert reflects on the decline of stock photography, the potential revival of photo blogs, and the future of creative control in a digital landscape. He also shares his love for Leica cameras and film photography while envisioning AI's role in improving editing processes. Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative). Thank you for your support! Here are the shownotes; Jason P Howe: http://www.jasonphowe.com/ Paramedic project Google notebook LLM: https://notebooklm.google/ Paul Lowe - Obituary: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2024/oct/28/paul-lowe-obituary Bitcoin appears in AI generated image: https://petapixel.com/2025/01/09/adobes-generative-ai-jumps-the-shark-adds-bitcoin-to-bird-photo/ Deepseek: https://www.deepseek.com/ Company aiming to remove photographers and Models from Fashion: https://petapixel.com/2025/01/16/ai-company-aims-to-remove-photographers-and-models-from-fashion/ Klarna ditching photographers in favour of AI: https://petapixel.com/2024/06/04/klarna-ceo-says-he-is-spending-less-on-photographers-thanks-to-ai/ Solid Project - Sir Tim Berners Lee: https://solidproject.org/ Swash: https://swashapp.io/ whisper / apple notes: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/whisper-notes-speech-to-text/id6447090616 Local AI Ollama: https://ollama.com/ Perou's Secret Diary: https://www.secretdiary.perou.co.uk/ Chris Floyd's blog turned book: https://www.chrisfloyd.com/not-just-pictures/ Egde compute - Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edge_computing Glossy look Leica: https://www.parkcameras.com/shop/leica-m11-rangefinder-camera-glossy-black_l014467g Audi Designed Leica: https://www.designboom.com/technology/leica-m-edition-60-audi-09-17-2014/

In the hiatus between the original series and The Return, Stacie and Mike talk about some spin-off materials in the Twin Peaks universe. They begin with a quick chat about the 1990 novel, The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer, before diving deep into David Lynch's presentation of the deleted scenes from Fire Walk With Me...AKA...The Missing Pieces!  Hosted by Mike Muncer & Stacie Ponder Produced & Edited by Mike Muncer Part of the Evolution of Horror Network Email us! logladypodcast@gmail.com Check out Stacie's website, finalgirl.rocks! Follow Stacie on INSTAGRAM For more of Mike's work, check out his WEBSITE Follow EOH network on TWITTER Follow the EOH network on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK  

Send us a textYou may have one unit of podcast today as we wrap up 2024 with Bridget Jones's Diary. Banger romcom or banging our heads against the wall in frustration? You'll have to listen to find out.Pluggables: River: @dreamsrebel on BlueSky, @punk_skeleton on Letterboxed, blog.filmlion.online, and host of The Straights Aren't AlrightJill: @MxLabradorite on BlueSky, Mighty Labradorite on YouTubeGrady: @snakebitcat on all socials, recommending "The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4," by Sue TownsendEpisode Mutual Aid: Support Briana Boston's Legal Defense https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-briana-bostons-legal-defenseSupport the showSam: @DemiSemme on YouTube, Tumblr, BlueSky, and most other social media platforms (NOT eX-Twitter). Visit our Tumblrs at sixdegreesofstarwars.tumblr.com and ier-6d.tumblr.comTheme Music provided by Refractory Period: @RefractoryPeriodTheBand on Instagram, linktr.ee/RefractoryPeriodForever Mutual Aid LinksE-Sims for Gaza: https://gazaesims.com/Click to Help: https://arab.org/click-to-help/Anti-Imperialism support for people across the world, organized by Kandakat_alhaqq: https://linktr.ee/kandakat_alhaqqCampus Bail Funds: https://campusbailfunds.com/6DOSW is a Pro-Union podcast. Please support artists by contributing to the Entertainment Community Fund if you can: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/how-get-help-and-give-help-during-work-stoppageThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.

STEVEN'S DIARY IS BACK! It's been a long time, since I've done this. In this episode I talk about heartbreak, grief, business challenges, relationship struggles, advice from Sir David Brailsford and protecting my mental health - all of it is unfiltered.  When I first started The Diary Of A CEO, the central idea of the show, was to read my personal diary every week – I believed that It might be interesting to get to see inside the very personal diary of someone that was running a business with hundreds of team members, at 25ish years old, while contending with all of life's problems, relationships, mental health challenges, mistakes, business issues, family problems, and more. So late on Sunday night once in a while, I would pull up a microphone in my old apartment, and I would read through my diary for 45 minutes or an hour. The Diary Of A CEO took on a life of it's own, I went from reading my diary, to interviewing other people about their diaries, to speaking to experts about all the problems that I cared about. But every single week, someone will come up to me and tell me they found value in those early episodes, and they'll ask me if I would ever share my diary again… So this weekend, I finally decided to give it go. This episode is my diary. The original, Diary Of A CEO.  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb 

Ever get the feeling you've been cheated? We had high hopes for Jessica's diary, which promised to reveal all about Jessica's steamy antics with Jeffrey French behind Liz's back. But unlike Liz's secret diary, which featured a whole romance with Ken, this is basically just a recap of SVH books 30-40 with a few references to #poorjeffrey shoehorned in! Join us for a trip down memory lane featuring highs (Jessa Fields! Tofu-Glo!) and lows (pretty much everything else). But the book manages to take us by surprise in the end... Remember, if you can help us expand our SVU collection, which we would really appreciate, you can see what we need here and mail us at svhpodcast@gmail.com : https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wgq5a-0C3zoTC065tOzJmSkI2kNBBe2K38Hu8jn8qg8/edit?usp=sharing  This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com, where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A gorgeous young couple, Kate and Felix join hosts Mr and Mrs N in the V2V studio. They have a very intimate and honest chat about how they met whilst in the naughty hobby. Then Kate bares all and makes a very bold admission. Find out what really goes on in the world of the upside down pineapple! THIS PODCAST IS STRICTLY FOR ADULTS ONLY! You can contact Mr and Mrs N in the following ways :- Fab Swingers :- naughtycp1 Email :- naughtycp1@yahoo.com Twitter/X :- @naughtycoup1e You can visit Mr and Mrs N's online adult store at the following link :- https://vanillatovixen.co.uk Mr and Mrs N's book "Vanilla To Vixen - My Journey from a Vanilla Life to becoming a Hot Wife" is available now from Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. Click on the following link. https://amzn.eu/d/2jKocJO Join Mr and Mrs N's Discord Chat Server :- This is a safe and discreet place where you can chat to fellow members involved in the swinging lifestyle also known as the naughty hobby.  Please read and respect our chat server rules before joining our Discord Chat Server. This service is completely free, there are many rooms to enjoy with fellow members of the swinging community. You MUST BE OVER 24 YEARS OLD TO JOIN THIS DISCORD SERVER. Our Discord server is for social chat. It is exclusively for people involved in the swinging lifestyle. it is not a pick up site or dating site. You must NOT private message other members without asking their permission in the general chat room. The following link is an invite into the Vanilla To Vixen Discord Chat Server. https://discord.gg/ycsSvE7V4j

Sunday Times bestselling author Beth Morrey (Saving Missy, Lucky Day) talks about Sue Townsend's definitive comic coming-of-age novel The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Stacie is very excited to see the return of Josie Packard, plus Mike and Stacie ponder the true identity of the mysterious 'Mr Tojimura' in this week's Twin Peaks episode... Hosted by Mike Muncer & Stacie Ponder Produced & Edited by Mike Muncer Part of the Evolution of Horror Network Email us! logladypodcast@gmail.com Check out Stacie's website, finalgirl.rocks! Follow Stacie on INSTAGRAM For more of Mike's work, check out his WEBSITE Follow EOH network on TWITTER Follow the EOH network on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK

Our maiden voyage has come to an end!Devin Diazoni and Ewa Mykytyn say their goodbyes to Erin Morgenstern and The Starless Sea. For now. Because... Did you read the book along with us? Did you like it? Did we miss something you didn't, or vice versa? Let us know! A mailbag episode is coming, so please send in all comments and questions to filmliteratepodcast@gmail.com.Guest: Ewa MykytynSupport Film Literate on Patreon!

Who loves Bud Cort? We (being the hosts of Praising Kane, the world's most beloved Carol Kane-themed podcast) do! On this episode we're doing a FULL CORT PRESS with not one but TWO Kane/Cort pairings (and some bonus Bud in the news section). We start with a spooky episode of 80s anthology favorite Tales From the Darkside putting Cort against Kane in a light-hearted magic battle. Then we move onto the startlingly unfunny 1984 comedy THE SECRET DIARY OF SIGMUND FREUD featuring Cort as Freud, Kane as his (eventual) wife and some of the most disturbing IMDB trivia involving Klaus Kinski you're likely to ever hear! Can you resist listening after all that? NOPE! The post Episode 234 – Praising Kane – The Secret Diary of Sigmund Freud (1984) & Tales From The Darkside Season 1, Episode 14 ‘Snip Snip' first appeared on Cinema Smorgasbord.

We head back to the Grey Lodge in this bonus Twin Peaks episode only for supporters! This episode we're covering Jennifer Lynch's "The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer!" We will be going through some elements of this book that pertain to a larger theory about what is going on in the Twin Peaks universe. We'll be discussing Jennifer's occult method of automatic writing to pull in from the same creative force as her father as we get the back story of Laura Palmer's tragic life. We'll talk about supernatural entities, BOB, the owls, Laura's drugs and sex, dopplegangers, sexual abuse and many other dangerous topics. Listen close and you'll hear about some connections to topics like creamed corn, the convenience store, a possible meaning for the white horse, an occult ritual orgy in the woods and so much more!EXCLUSIVE GREY LODGE SHOWS NOW UP ONLY ON AD-FREE SUPPORTER FEEDS!See images discussed on Isaac's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaacweishaupt/Index of Twin Peaks Grey Lodge series: https://illuminatiwatcher.com/twin-peaks-occult-symbolism-guide-enter-the-grey-lodge/Links:SUPPORTER FEEDS: Go ad-free with 160+ bonus episodes, early access and books!Patreon.com/IlluminatiWatcher,VIP Section (*with comparsion of Apple vs Patreon vs VIP): https://illuminatiwatcher.com/members-section/Apple Podcasts Premium! You can now go ad-free with ALL the bonus episodes on the Apple app- just open up the podcast and subscribe!

SEASON 6 FINALE: Having been captured by The Boss and placed inside his new invention, "The Genre-Mat"; He is now forcing me to not only sit through one of the Worst TV Shows of All time, but do so in a way that requires funding from a grant by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. SPONSORED BY: Dave's Archives Retrocirq Kier's Nostalgia Corner And our Patrons AND VERY SPECIAL THANKS to the Following people for lending their talents to the episode: Joan Bishop Sean Carney Kiersten Davis Andrew Dick James Hernandez Christine Long Michael Luce Darren Marlar Rob Maurer Yarnel Mois Darin Patterson and Nathan Ragland A Post-Season wrap up in August; after that, who knows? See 'ya on the Other side!

We unintentionally lied to you last week and we're pulling a switcharoo on the chapter we're revisiting! We've kicked ChatGPT to the curb and from now on when we feel like revisiting a chapter, Kev's going to choose one of his favorites! First up is Book 2's “The Very Secret Diary” and we're taking our time with this action-packed pivot point in the second book's story, save for a weird detour to talk about Myrtle Beach. Support the Show.Support FFH on Patreon: patreon.com/thefoxandthefoxhoundFollow us!IG: @thefoxandthefoxhoundTikTok: @thefoxandthefoxhound

In this week's episode, Savannah Chrisley reads from her Secret Diary with her good friend and producer, Erin Dugan. They delve into the challenges of living life in the public eye and the pressures that come with being a celebrity. They discuss their recent synchronicity in fashion choices and lifestyle decisions, as well as Savannah's transformative experience at an intensive therapy program called Onsite. Savannah shares valuable insights on identifying and understanding personal trauma, the destructive power of shame, and the importance of channeling emotions productively. The conversation also touches on the concept of spiritual bypassing, the loneliness that comes with resilience, and the significance of effective communication and self-attunement in building healthy relationships.Thank you to our sponsors for supporting our show!- NUTRAFOL: Take the first step to visibly thicker, healthier hair. Get $10 OFF your first month's subscription & free shipping when you go to https//www.nutrafol.com and enter the promo code UNLOCKED.- APARTMENTS.COM: The Place to find your Pet-Friendly Place!https://www.apartments.com- PROGRESSIVE: Join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive. Visit us at https://www.progressive.com!(Restrictions apply. Not available in all states and situations.)LET'S BE SOCIAL:Follow Savannah Chrisley:Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/SavannahChrisley )TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@SavannahChrisley)Twitter (https://twitter.com/_itssavannah_)Follow Erin Dugan:Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/erin_dugan)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@theerindugan)Read ALL the details on Todd & Julie Chrisley RIGHT HERE -- www.chrisleydefense.com

Artist Jonathan Yeo has painted luminaries such as Tony Blair, David Cameron and most recently the King. He has also painted Giles (twice) and Esther's sister. As old friends of Jonathan, Giles and Esther are well placed to guide the philistines of Instagram through his artistic talents.Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is seeking to reassure the nation that all is well in the UK. Unfortunately, his lacklustre writing style is the least of his problems; he has an 800 year old tax rebate and a batty flautist to sort out first. A new carrot and carrot approach to the obesity crisis is showing positive results. Are incentives the way forward to change behaviours…? How much to make people pronounce semaglutide correctly…?Finally, Giles gets in touch with his feminine side in the swimming pool, once he has buried his acorns… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LK:  "Harry cannot resist the diary. This is our first sign of two horcruxes wanting to join each other because bits of soul, by nature, want to re-merge." JC: "Expelliarmus is used to take a weapon away, so the implication that the book is a weapon and no one really realizes it yet is very interesting, too." -Ep. 2.13 For full show notes, transcripts, ways to contact the hosts or support the show, and more, visit hpafter2020.com.

In this second minisode of a three part series on the theological virtues of Faith, Hope, and Love, we'll explore the virtue of Hope. Ann and Stacey discuss what it is and what it is not. They will talk about practical ways to help you cultivate the virtue of Hope. Also, they'll discuss the accompaniment of the saints on our journeys of infertility. Let's aim to be like St. Peter advises, always at the ready with an answer for the reason for our hope! Links: Catechism of the Catholic Church 1817 & 1818 The Secret Diary of Elisabeth Leseur --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/springsinthedesert/support

Half a million dollars for 3 books. That's what Lowen was contracted for. Lowen was hired to finish a mystery book series for a famous author who has fallen comatose after a tragic car accident.  The only catch? She has to live in the author's isolated mansion in Vermont.  Lowen has to live with the author's hot, mysterious husband and their only surviving child. Their other two children died in the house.  The comatose author is bedridden upstairs.  The longer Lowen stays there - the more she realizes everything might be a lie. Who killed their kids? Was it truly a tragic story? How did the author get into the accident? And what does the husband want from Lowen?  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The formidable Billie Piper is on Table Manners this week. Actress, singer, director and writer, she really is a true superstar and we loved having her round for brekkie. Billie is set to star in the brand new Netflix film ‘Scoop' and she told us all the tales from making the film and playing the lead, Sam. We also found out about her wild time at theatre school with Amy Winehouse, the story of how she became a popstar (thanks Smash Hits magazine!), her love of a frozen dinner, and she recognises mums street from her days in Secret Diary of a Call Girl. Here's to another fab year at Glasto Billie, see you in the dance tent with a jar of mint sauce! Scoop is out on Netflix on the 5th of April. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wow, did The Harold Smith Hour go south fast or what? Sit back, relax, and sip some damn fine coffee because The Bookhouse Girls are back this week to discuss Season 2 Episode 4 of Twin Peaks, Laura's Secret Diary.

On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we head back to the Grey Lodge in this bonus Twin Peaks episode only for supporters! This episode we're covering Twin Peaks S2E7 "Lonely Souls"- one of THE BEST episodes in the Twin Peaks story! We'll talk about Laura's Secret Diary, samsara circular nature of reality (e.g. fans, records, donuts), moon goddess sacrifice symbolism, apocalyptic visions, BOB and Missoula MONTANA in today's episode! It is happening again- so join us!EXCLUSIVE GREY LODGE SHOWS NOW UP ONLY ON AD-FREE SUPPORTER FEEDS!See images discussed on Isaac's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaacweishaupt/Index of Twin Peaks Grey Lodge series: https://illuminatiwatcher.com/twin-peaks-occult-symbolism-guide-enter-the-grey-lodge/Links:SUPPORTER FEEDS: Go ad-free with 160+ bonus episodes, early access and books!Patreon.com/IlluminatiWatcher,VIP Section (*with comparsion of Apple vs Patreon vs VIP vs Rokfin): https://illuminatiwatcher.com/members-section/Apple Podcasts Premium! You can now go ad-free with ALL the bonus episodes on the Apple app- just open up the podcast and subscribe!

Book Club #80 - The Secret Diary of a British Muslim Aged 13 3/4 - Richard is in Chorley for another live book club with stand up and actor Tez Ilyas. They talk about why Tez wanted to write about his childhood, why he selected the diary format even though he needed to recreate the entries retrospectively, being chased by a farmer with a shot gun, pretending his friend had broken his neck and how the book will resonate with most people's experience of adolescent concerns, but with added layers of religious and cultural differences, racism and a bad relationship with a step father. They also talk about Tez's stand up special The Tez Talks and the Tez O Clock show and his upcoming tourBuy the book here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Secret-Diary-British-Muslim-Aged/dp/B08K3MKT11/Tez's special and tour dates here https://tezilyas.com/Come and see RHLSTP on tour http://richardherring.com/rhlstp Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/rhlstp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dark Matter is a limited Patreon Only series that represents an extended chronological deep dive into the entire Twin Peaks canon. Emily Moyer, Laura Wilson, Hunter Muse, and Chris Snipes will convene every episode or two to unpack the layers of strange nectar within. Eventually, they will be inviting special guests to join in the... Read More

On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we head back to the Grey Lodge in this bonus Twin Peaks episode only for supporters! This episode we're covering Twin Peaks S2E4 "Laura's Secret Diary!" We're going to deep dive into the symbolism of the town Kalispell and reveal the ultimate theory about what is going on in Twin Peaks! We'll learn about the final age of man "Kali Yuga" and the black demonic forces of the Kali! This ties into theories of Traditionalism and Julius Evola which connects us to Trump, Bannon, etc and the idea of finding liberation through the dark forces of the left hand path! We'll figure out what the symbolism of the donuts finally means, the occult history of Pearl Lakes, the Log Lady's origins of owl talk, a possible Bill Clinton theory, Audrey's new dliemma and even a peek into Laura's secret diary!EXCLUSIVE GREY LODGE SHOWS NOW UP ONLY ON AD-FREE SUPPORTER FEEDS!See images discussed on Isaac's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaacweishaupt/Index of Twin Peaks Grey Lodge series: https://illuminatiwatcher.com/twin-peaks-occult-symbolism-guide-enter-the-grey-lodge/Links:SUPPORTER FEEDS: Go ad-free with 160+ bonus episodes, early access and books!Patreon.com/IlluminatiWatcher,VIP Section (*with comparsion of Apple vs Patreon vs VIP vs Rokfin): https://illuminatiwatcher.com/members-section/Apple Podcasts Premium! You can now go ad-free with ALL the bonus episodes on the Apple app- just open up the podcast and subscribe!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3200989/advertisement

Renee King-Sonnen is the Founder and Executive Director of Rowdy Girl Sanctuary that transformed from a cattle ranch to a sanctuary for more than 120 animals—the first documented beef cattle ranch converted to a 100% vegan sanctuary in history. Rowdy Girl sanctuary is changing the world for farmed animals with programs like the Rancher Advocacy Program (RAP), an educational program that inspires cattle ranchers and animal farms to consider alternatives to animal farming, and Families Choosing Compassion that offers a compassionate alternative to Future Farmers of America and 4-H programs. Most recently, Renee has been the subject of a documentary, Rowdy Girl, that had its World Premiere in Toronto at Hot Docs, and the U.S. Premiere at the Hampton Film Festival. She has just completed a memoir with the working title of Secret Diary of a Cattle Rancher's Wife, slated to be published in 2024. Renee tells her fascinating story of transformation from cattle rancher's wife to vegan animal activist.   We would like to thank A Well-Fed World (AWFW) for their generous support of this podcast! A Well-Fed World is an international hunger relief and food security organization advancing plant-based foods and farming to create a sustainable, nourished, and climate-friendly future. Learn more at awfw.org. Resources:Hope's Book: The Humane Hoax: Essays Exposing Happy Meat, Humane Dairy and Ethical EggsDonate to Compassionate LivingRowdy Girl Sanctuary and Film: https://www.rowdygirlfilm.comhttps://rowdygirlsanctuary.orghttps://www.facebook.com/rowdygirlsanctuaryhttps://www.instagram.com/rowdygirlsanctuary/https://twitter.com/RowdyGirlRanchhttps://www.youtube.com/rowdygirlsanctuaryhttps://www.tiktok.com/@rowdygirlsanctuaryhttps://rancheradvocacy.orghttps://www.facebook.com/rancheradvocacyprogram/https://www.instagram.com/rancheradvocacyprogram/https://twitter.com/RancherAdvocacy

October 16-22, 1999 This week we travel to Ireland to talk TV with The Try Channel's own Dermot Ward.  Ken and Dermot discuss why Dermot is even on the show, bad ideas, Dermot talking people out of liking him, Big Trouble in Little China, being a Martial Arts nerd, Ireland's national martial art, awful Boston Irish stupidity, The Streets, the origins of Corned Beef and Cabbage, The 50 Greatest TV Characters Ever, being totally overwhelmed by TV Guide listings, Letterman, weird commercial breaks, prescription drugs, the English, Fifish Finkle, Picket Fences, Joan Collins, Hawk, PBS Mystery, Prime Suspect, Father Ted, AbFab, Roseanne, Cheer, High School, The Avengers, Emma Peele, Taxi, The Prisoner, swears on American TV, NYPD Blue, Comedy Central, Soap, Bob Newhart, Mary Tyler Moore, Man in the Moon, Andy Kaufman, The Simpsons, Friends, The Wonder Years, Full House, visiting weird American states, Ballykissangel, sexy priests, Win Ben Stein's Money, the late 90s gameshow boom, Baywatch, how prime time US shows are afternoon children's shows in Ireland, sleeping on Baywatch Nights, It's a Wrap, Everybody Loves Raymond, Veronica's Closet, the hell of TV tapings, Buffy, Angel, Shasta McNasty, The Secret Diary of Desmond Pfeifer, Homeboys in Outer Space, loving crossover episodes, The Addams Family, Must See TV, and loving Ghostbusters. 

Note: Due to tech issues with my headphones and microphone, my audio on this show isn't of the typical quality for It Gets Late Early. But Dan sounds great!If you love comedy and work in tech, you must have watched HBO's Silicon Valley. If you haven't…fix that immediately, but it's a show about the struggles of Richard Hendricks, a Silicon Valley founder and engineer trying to build his own company, Pied Piper. The comedic genius of that show is straight-up legendary!Today, I have Dan Lyons, a writer on HBO's Silicon Valley and author of the NYT bestseller "Disrupted: My Misadventure in the Start-Up Bubble," which the LA Times called "the best book about Silicon Valley today." He followed up this book with two more - “Lab Rats: How Silicon Valley Made Work Miserable for the Rest of Us,” and his most recent book, “STFU: The Power of Keeping Your Mouth Shut in an Endlessly Noisy World.” Dan also was the creator of the anonymously penned blog "The Secret Diary of Steve Jobs."Dan regales us with a story about his first day working at a promising tech startup at the age of 52. He also walks us back to a time when his then-CEO was quoted in the New York Times saying, effectively, we don't appreciate old employees. You'll hear how Dan responded…and what he wishes he had done now with the benefit of hindsight.But after all his (mis)adventures in a tech company that only wanted to hire young workers, Dan now works at a job he loves at DocuSign. In fact, Dan loves working at DocuSign so much, you might even call it his Twin Flame employer. What?! Tune in to find out what we mean.Join us as we discuss his time working in a startup as the token-old guy, his experience as a writer on HBO's Silicon Valley, the concept of Twin Flames, horoscopes, and even my childhood crushes. And we will leave you with hope that you can find a job you love - at any age.This is a kind of sillier, more entertaining episode - I hope you enjoy hearing some unfiltered banter between Dan and me. "So, having come from the journalism world, you're a little freer in that world to be kind of irreverent about your own institution or your boss. You can be a little obnoxious and get away with it."- Dan LyonsIn This Episode:-How does one transition from losing a journalism job to entering a tech startup?-What is it like walking through the door on the first day as an older employee in a tech company?-Dan recollects his days working for a company whose CEO told the New York Times that "gray hair and experience are really overrated"-What was it like working at Newsweek?-Experiencing the reality of midlife collision-The call to work at HBO's Silicon Valley and Dan's big break as a writer-How Dan wrote his bestselling book "Disrupted" and the events that led him to write two more books-The Bozo Explosion explained-It all comes down to the culture-Horoscopes, Love Language, and Twin Flames-How to find your twin flame employer-Maureen's childhood crush(es) revealedAnd much more.Resources:-Disrupted: My Misadventure in the Start-Up Bubble by Dan Lyons: https://danlyons.io/books-STFU: The Power of Keeping Your Mouth Shut in an Endlessly Noisy World by Dan Lyons: https://danlyons.io/books-Lab Rats: How Silicon Valley Made Work Miserable for the Rest of Us by Dan Lyons:

In this episode, we talk about resting heart rate, what's more important: sleep or exercise, our favorite power dinners, and an entry from Jordan's childhood secret diary. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Pj4LpS8RwBs TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Jordan's doctor scared the sh*t out of him recently (05:29) — A glimpse into the mind of a young Jordan (from his SUPER SECRET 11-year-old diary) (15:36) — Physiological stress is REAL (from a listener—thanks Shannon!) (19:34) — Sleep vs. Exercise: which is more important? (28:28) — Our favorite healthy & unhealthy POWER dinners (35:53) — Join us in the Mentorship before prices increase You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2023 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

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