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Jim Hill and Eric Hersey unpack Universal's latest ticketing survey, the studio's continued confidence in Wicked, and the surprising Epcot-inspired expansion that reshaped Universal Studios Hollywood in the late 1980s. NEWS • Universal tests “Make it a week you'll never forget” messaging in a new survey, hinting at a major push to reposition Universal Orlando Resort as a full-week destination • Guest perception questions compare park counts at Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World, signaling confidence in the four-park narrative • Wicked crosses $1.2 billion globally across its two films, as NBCUniversal leadership confirms interest in expanding the Oz universe • Universal Studios Hollywood named the official theme park partner of the LA 2028 Olympic Games • Jurassic Park and Jurassic World props spotted backstage in Hollywood, fueling speculation about possible additions to Fan Fest • All the Books You Can Read in Seuss Landing quietly closes, raising questions about retail strategy inside Islands of Adventure FEATURE • Why Universal executives studied EPCOT's World Showcase before expanding the Hollywood upper lot • The creation of “Streets of the World,” a $75 million expansion designed to let guests walk through detailed movie-quality sets • How Parisian cafés, Sherlock Holmes' 221B Baker Street, and even an Animal House façade briefly brought film environments to life • The surprising ways these sets were actually used in production, including scenes for Beverly Hills, 90210 • How character encounters and celebrity lookalikes helped this area function like a Disney-style themed land • Why much of this expansion eventually gave way to newer attractions like The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash HOSTS • Jim Hill - IG: @JimHillMedia | X: @JimHillMedia | Website: JimHillMedia.com • Eric Hersey - IG: @erichersey | X: @erichersey | Website: strongmindedagency.com FOLLOW • Facebook: JimHillMediaNews • Instagram: JimHillMedia • TikTok: JimHillMedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - Strong Minded Agency SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Unlocked Magic. Epic Universal listeners can take advantage of a limited-time ticket offer: get seven days in the parks for the price of five at Universal Orlando Resort. Visit UnlockedMagic.com to secure this special offer and start planning your next Universal vacation. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We walk into our local grocery store and most likely barely consider what's on display in front of us. Forty thousand items. Stacked, uniform, produce. Cuisine from around the globe. Open often 24 hours.As author Benjamin Lorr points out, that can be considered a miracle.In The Secret Life of Groceries, Ben dives deep into the hidden machinery behind that miracle. He spent years inside the system, working behind a Whole Foods fish counter, riding cross-country with long-haul truckers, and tracing supply chains all the way to shrimp boats in Thailand. What he found is a system that delivers abundance, convenience, and quality at historically unprecedented levels. But it does so by squeezing every inefficiency out of the chain, and often squeezing workers and ecosystems along with it.In this episode, we dive into: • Why the modern supermarket truly is miraculous • How deregulation reshaped trucking and the invisible logistics backbone of food • What “just-in-time” efficiency means for grocery workers • The hidden labor dynamics behind ultra-cheap shrimp and other commodities • Why certifications and labels often can't fix systemic incentives • The tension between convenience, price, and ethics • Whether we actually have the food system we've chosenMore about Benjamin:Benjamin Lorr is the author of Hell-Bent, a critically acclaimed exploration of the Bikram Yoga community that first detailed patterns of abuse and sexual misconduct by guru Bikram Choudhury, and The Secret Life of Groceries, called “a titanic achievement of reportage, insight, humor, and humanity” examining the American supermarket from all angles. Lorr is a graduate of Montgomery County, Maryland public schools and Columbia University. He lives in New York City.You can buy Benjamin's books online here or for audiobooks, here.Follow him on Instagram.Agrarian Futures is produced by Alexandre Miller, who also wrote our theme song. This episode was edited by Drew O'Doherty.

In this episode, Steve Stevens delves into a peculiar piece of advice making waves on social media: when exactly should you replace your underwear? Through an intriguing segment of Weird News, Steve explores the reasons behind the expert recommendations to replace underwear every six to nine months. From hygiene concerns to unexpected expert insights, this episode is sure to have you reconsidering your wardrobe essentials. Join us as we examine the claims from a Financial Times article and uncover the science that suggests washing alone may not be enough to keep your underwear pristine. It's a light-hearted yet informative conversation that blends practicality with a dash of humor—perfect for anyone curious about the quirks of everyday life. Tune in and discover why your old underoos might need an upgrade!

In this vibrant episode of Tangent Station, our hosts explore unexpected facets of the Milan Cortina Olympics, in which surprising details make this a one-of-a-kind winter games. From athletes engaging in cardio that has nothing to do with skiing, to the saga surrounding the distribution of condoms in the athlete village, the conversation veers delightfully off-course. Listeners get to learn about how the organizers creatively tackle demand for condoms while reflecting on humorous past Olympic rituals, including sustainable cardboard beds from Tokyo 2020. With witty banter, this podcast offers a lighthearted glimpse into a lesser-known side of the Olympics.

This podcast features a candid podcast-style conversation with reality TV personalities Jason Cohen, Chris Han, and Shane Davis, primarily known for their involvement in reality shows such as Vanderpump Rules and various dating series. The discussion delves into their experiences on reality TV, personal backgrounds, fitness routines, relationships, and future aspirations, providing an authentic glimpse behind the scenes.

This week we have on our buddy Jonathan and discuss his relationship with games, the secret titles he's playing, and our thoughts on the disturbing but addictive cat game Mewgenics.

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Nathan and Ryan step into the Technicolor fantasy worlds of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947), the Danny Kaye–starring comedy that turns escapist daydreaming into full-blown cinematic spectacle. Loosely inspired by the James Thurber story, the film follows a meek photo editor whose vivid imagination repeatedly whisks him away from mundane reality into swashbuckling adventures, musical numbers, and heroic alter egos. The hosts discuss Kaye's rapid-fire performance style, the film's playful visual inventiveness, and how Hollywood transformed a short, subtle story into a maximalist studio showcase. Is it a classic of Golden Age comedy or a fascinating case of adaptation excess? Tune in to find out.

THE NATURE WANDERERThanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! When you come across a line of leafcutter ants, it can look like pure chaos at first glance. Leaves bobbing overhead, ants streaming in both directions, the whole thing alive and moving. But if you slow down and really watch, a different story emerges.In this episode, I take you into the world of leafcutter ant farming and the surprisingly orderly trail systems that make it all possible. These ants aren't just cutting leaves. They're running a highly coordinated agricultural operation, complete with harvest crews, processing teams, pest control, and traffic rules that keep millions of ants moving efficiently.We explore how leafcutter ants farm fungus instead of plants, why the leaves they carry are really just food for their crop, and how different castes of ants handle everything from leaf cutting to garden care to defense. I also dive into their trail networks, the chemical highways that guide traffic, decide right of way, and even adjust to congestion, damage, and danger.Along the way, we look at how simple behaviors create complex systems, how cooperation emerges without leaders, and what these tiny farmers can teach us about efficiency, balance, and living in rhythm with the world around us.So next time you see a leaf floating through the forest with no wind in sight, stop for a moment. You might be standing beside one of the most successful farming civilizations on Earth.Episode notes and links:See a video I took of leaf cutter ants in Costa Rica on my Youtube Channel at https://youtu.be/n9Cx7cINPbkSupport the podcast and other Nature Wanderer projects: Donate here: ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer Nature journals and books by The Nature Wanderer: Amazon Author Page Nature Wanderer merch: naturewanderer.org/merchNature Exploring storefront: Amazon StorefrontLet's stay connected!  www.thenaturewanderer.com Instagram FacebookDon't forget to share, subscribe, review, and download to help others find the podcast. Got a topic idea or nature question? I'd love to hear from you!Join me on The Forest Connection podcast wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.Support our eco-friendly affiliates: Try Apple Valley Natural Soaps – a treat for your skin and the planet.  Shop Life Without Plastic for sustainable swaps that make a difference.Thank you for listening—and keep wandering through nature. I'll see you next episode!This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only. I share observations, stories, and research about the natural world. Always explore nature safely and responsibly.

Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button. You can find Eiren Caffal at her website eirencaffall.com or on IG @eirencaffall   We chat this week with Eiren Caffall, a Chicago writer whose memoir, The Mourner's Bestiary, sat on Carrie's shelf staring at her for a year until she finally made time to read it but she is so glad I did. In this creative nonfiction work, Eiren talks about her family's long history with a chronic illness (specifically, polycystic kidney disease (PKD)) and connects that to the health of the waterways and living creatures in Maine. It is a master work that merges scientific writing with poetic language. We also talk about her novel, All the Water in the World, which came out less than six months after The Mourner's Bestiary. It is also about water, but in a fictional dystopian setting where New York City has flooded due to the melting of the ice caps. If you enjoyed Station Eleven, you must give this novel a try.   And for our book recommendation section of the show, we are focusing on Old Dudes!!  Carrie has a soft spot in her heart for curmudgeonly and/ or cuddly elderly men, so we are giving you six ideas of books that feature crotchety (or not) male senior citizens.  We have a memoir, a children's book series, a book translated from Swedish, novels featuring LGBTQ protagonists, and literary fiction.   Books Discussed in this Episode:   1- The Mourner's Bestiary by Eiren Caffal  2- All the Water in the World by Eiren Caffal  3- Howards End by E.M. Forster  4- Stolen by Ann-Helén Laestadius  5- Ignition by MR O'Connor  6- Hotshot: A Life on Fire by River Selby  7- The Indifferent Stars Above: The Harrowing Story of a Donner Party Bride by Daniel James Brown  8- The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder by David Grann  9- The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones  10- Queen Bee by Cierra Geraghty  11- The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey 12- A Five Star Read Recommended by a Fellow Book Lover - In a Lonely Place by Dorothy Hughes  13- The Very Long Very Strange Life of Isaac Dahl by Bart Yates  14- The Last Days of Ptolemy Gray by Walter Mosley  15- The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku  16- The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson  17- The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt Cain  18- Mr. Putter and Tabby series by Cynthia Rylant 19- A Dark Room in Glitter Ball City: Murder, Secrets, and Scandal in Old Louisville by David Dominé   Media Mentioned: 1- 'Murder in Glitter Ball City' - https://www.wdrb.com/news/murder-in-glitter-ball-city-hbo-documentary-explores-2010-old-louisville-murder/article_1b4cc513-c22b-4543-b609-5b6267e1dce2.html 2- Our Episode with David Dominé - https://ThePerksofBeingaBookLover.podbean.com/e/season-5-episode-108-sex-drugs-and-true-crime-vibes-with-guest-david-domine-10-13-21/ 3- True Detective Night Country (HBO Max, 2024)  

A teenage girl came home and found her father bleeding to death on the patio.Police said it looked like a burglary, until the evidence started pointing inward.This episode breaks down the murder of Fabio Sementilli and the conspiracy hiding inside his marriage to Monica Sementilli.After show:A three-month-old baby arrived at a doctor's appointment with a golf-ball-sized bump hidden under his hat. Was it an accident or malicious?In this after show, we walk through a case that left an infant with permanent brain damage.************************************************************************************************Podcast Promo: Darkcast Network*************************************************************************************************Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you'd like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contactFind the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Please take some time to Rate, Share, Subscribe!

Freddie Mercury is one of the most written-about figures in rock history — and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode of My Rock Moment, Amanda Morck speaks with acclaimed rock journalist Lesley-Ann Jones about her most intimate book yet, Love, Freddie: Freddie Mercury's Secret Life and Love. Built around private journals Freddie Mercury entrusted to someone very close to him — his daughter — the book offers rare insight into a hidden part of his life, far from the stage, the myth, and the spectacle. Lesley-Ann shares how a mysterious email led her to this extraordinary material, why Freddie insisted some notebooks not be read for decades, and what they reveal about love, secrecy, sexuality, fatherhood, and the emotional cost of fame. The conversation also reexamines Mary Austin's role in Freddie's life, the profound secrecy surrounding his child, and the weight of honoring a truth Freddie never intended to be public. This is not an episode about dismantling a legacy. It's about adding dimension — about seeing Freddie Mercury not just as an icon, but as a deeply human man shaped by fear, devotion, contradiction, and love. Follow Lesley-Ann Jones with the following links: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ Find all of Lesley-Ann Jones' books on Amazon ⁠HERE.⁠ For more information on My Rock Moment, visit www.myrockmoment.com Follow us for photos and news of upcoming episodes at: https://www.instagram.com/la_woman_rocks/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was recorded before a live audience at Indiana University Cinema as part of Weird Academia, a series of events that brought much high strangeness to Bloomington, Indiana, in January 2026. The discussion followed a screening of Ken Russell's 1980 cinematic fever dream, Altered States. In it, JF and Phil explore the weird intersection of mysticism, psychedelics, and institutional science, and they close with a brief Q&A with members of the audience. Visit Weirdosphere to enroll in Phil Ford's upcoming course, A Musical Tarot. References Weird Academia and the Center for Possible Minds Robert Louis Stevenson, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Roger Penrose, physicist and mathematician Dante Alighieri, The Divine Comedy Samuel Delaney, Dhalgren Henri Bergson, Introduction to Metaphysics and Matter & Memory H. P. Lovecraft, American writer Herman Melville, Moby-Dick Aldous Huxley, The Doors of Perception Clement Greenberg, American essayist G. K. Chesterton, English writer David Cronenberg (dir.), The Fly Michael Garfield, podcaster, writer, musician Weird Studies episode 205 on the Hierophant Victoria Nelson, The Secret Life of Puppets Neil Gaiman, American Gods J. R. R. Tolkien, "On Fairy Stories" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out our upcoming tour dates in February at https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/upcoming-shows! We'll be hosting shows in LA, Boston, Austin, Brooklyn, and more!   Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at officialdrunkblackhistory!Host Brandon (@frodo_blackins) is joined by "The Secret Life of TK Dutes" podcast host Keisha aka TK to discuss the groundbreaking career of Diahann Carroll. They discuss other life details like her affair with Sidney Poitier and how she got her career start. DBH Links:- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory- https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/ - https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory- https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/16706941-dbh-logoGuest:Keisha "TK" DutesTastyKeish.comHosts:Brandon CollinsSponsors:Bunny podcast"Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC.

Speaking of Pets episode 101 - Dr. Jonathan David Dear Take 2!We're excited to bring you a special re-release of one of our most popular episodes from the Speaking of Pets Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Dear—a small animal internal medicine specialist turned passionate beekeeper—guides us through the remarkable world of honey bees. Listen as Dr. Dear recounts his transformation from hobbyist to expert, highlighting the essential connection between bees, our environment, and the food we eat.Revisit our in-depth conversation about the challenges facing beekeepers today, from evolving legislation on antibiotic use in food-producing animals to the crucial role veterinarians play in modern beekeeping. Dr. Dear unpacks the science behind bee behavior, explains the dynamics of hive hierarchy, and reveals the extraordinary role of the queen bee and her colony.This episode also explores the renewed interest in local honey, environmental pressures on bee populations, and the critical importance of pollinators within our food system. We dive into the One Health concept, which links human, animal, and environmental well-being, and spotlight fascinating advances in bee health and communication.Whether you're an experienced beekeeper or simply curious about these vital creatures, this re-released episode is packed with insights and discoveries. Don't miss this opportunity to rediscover Dr. Dear's expertise and passion for bees!Learn more about Dr. Dear: https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/faculty/jonathan-david-dear--Froggy's Golf Ball Retrieval offers the best programs helping you achieve the most from your water hazards. Not only will we treat your course with the utmost professionalism, our experience in removing balls from water hazards has taught us how to operate in an efficient, safe and productive manner since 1995. As we move into our next chapter, Froggy's provides insured services, uses proven techniques and the most updated equipment to take care of the golf community. We handle even the toughest water hazards that make our competitors walk away. Froggy's is the Midwest's premier ball collection company. Froggy's offers several options to make your water hazards a profit center!Please call us today to arrange to have Froggy's harvest the balls from your water hazards.Contact Owner Emily Newland at 574-544-9890 or email Froggysretrieval@gmail.com--What started during the COVID-19 lockdown with one baby gorilla at the Cleveland Zoo has grown into a channel loved by animal fans around the world. I'm a one-person operation—filming, editing, narrating, and sharing the most heartfelt moments of baby gorillas, orangutans, elephants, and other zoo animals. Whether it's Jameela's emotional journey or Clementine's first steps, each video brings you closer to the animals and their stories. If you love watching real animal behavior, learning fun facts, and supporting conservation through storytelling—this is your place! Subscribe to Larry's Animal Safari on YouTube---All footage is owned by SLA Video Productions.

Whitney White is a theatrical powerhouse. A director, writer, actor, and musician, White's work has been seen on Broadway, Off Broadway, and at major institutions including The Public Theater, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, and, most recently, the Royal Shakespeare Company. Her projects include Jaja's African Hair Braiding, The Last Five Years, Macbeth in Stride, and By The Queen, which was featured in the Folger's 2025 Reading Room Festival. In this episode, White discusses All Is But Fantasy, her four-play musical cycle created for the RSC, where it's now receiving its world premiere. The high-energy, gig-theater show investigates Shakespeare's women and ambition, focusing on Lady Macbeth, Emilia, Juliet, and Richard III. Each piece combines performance with original music, using sound and rhythm as a way into the text and as a tool for rethinking these characters whose inner lives are often cut short or overlooked. White reflects on why Shakespeare's women so often meet tragic ends, how those stories continue to feel familiar, and what it means to keep staging them now. She considers the ways that music, performance, and adaptation can help us better understand Shakespeare today. From the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast. Published February 10, 2026. © Folger Shakespeare Library. All rights reserved. This episode was produced by Matt Frassica, with Garland Scott serving as executive producer. It was edited by Gail Kern Paster. Technical support was provided by Melvin Rickarby in Stratford, England, and Voice Trax West in Studio City, California. Web production was handled by Paola García Acuña. Transcripts are edited by Leonor Fernandez. Final mixing services were provided by Clean Cuts at Three Seas, Inc. Whitney White is an Obie and Lily Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated director, actor, and musician, celebrated for her bold, innovative storytelling across both Broadway and off-Broadway. She recently received the Drama League's 2025 Founders Award for Excellence in Directing and an Obie Award for Sustained Achievement in Directing. All Is But Fantasy, White's four-part musical exploration of Shakespeare's women and ambition, commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company, marks her RSC debut as a writer, director, and actor. The two-part high-energy gig theater show is receiving its world premiere at The Other Place in Stratford-upon-Avon in January and February 2026. White's other directing credits on Broadway include The Last Five Years and Jaja's African Hair Braiding, off-Broadway credits include Liberation, Walden, Jordan's, Soft, On Sugarland, What to Send Up When It Goes Down, Our Dear Drug Lord, and For All the Women Who Thought They Were Mad. She recently opened Saturday Church, a new musical featuring songs by Sia and Honey Dijon at New York Theatre Workshop. She also created Macbeth In Stride at Brooklyn Academy of Music, writing the book, music and lyrics. Additional directing work includes The Secret Life of Bees, By The Queen, The Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington, A Human Being of a Sort, An Iliad, The Amen Corner, Othello, Canyon, and Jump. On screen, White has appeared in Ocean's Eight, Single Drunk Female, Louie, and The Playboy Club, and she contributed as a writer to Boots Riley's acclaimed series I'm A Virgo for Prime Video.

On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: Kaytee's San Francisco bookstore adventure and Meredith's Wolf Hall slow read Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: Boss My TBR - helping two listeners prioritize their reading stacks Before We Go: our new segment featuring bookish friend posts and TBR triage Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). .  .  .  :10 Bite Size Intro 1:04 - Currently Reading on Youtube 2:39 - Bookish Moments of the Week 3:13 - City Lights Bookstore 5:00 - Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel  5:35 - Footnotes and Tangents 07:53 - Current Reads 8:01 - History Lessons by Zoe B. Wallbrook (Kaytee) 11:18 - Sarah's Bookshelves Live 11:52 - Sphere by Michael Crichton (Meredith) 14:21 - Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton 15:58 - The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton 16:02 - Timeline by Michael Crichton 16:15 - Outlander by Diana Gabaldon 16:34 - Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter by Ben Goldfarb (Kaytee) 22:12 - The Sleeper Lies by Andrea Mara (Meredith, Blackwell's link) 24:01 - All Her Fault by Andrea Mara 26:11 - Someone in the Attic by Andrea Mara 26:12 - The Other Side of the Wall by Andrea Mara (Blackwell's link) 26:54 - The Dutch House by Ann Patchett (Kaytee) 28:25 - CR Season 2: Episode 22 when Kayytee first brought The Dutch House 29:20 - Commonwealth by Ann Patchett 31:48 - Tom Lake by Ann Patchett 33:30 - Snap by Belinda Bauer (Meredith) 37:30 - Boss My TBR 38:11 - Gretchen's Stack For Whom the Belle Tolls by Jaysea Lynn When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain Bride by Ali Hazelwood A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers Gilded by Marissa Meyer 39:29 - Field Day Books and Bottles 39:35 - Cannon Beach Book Company 43:09 - Lauren's Stack I, Medusa by Ayana Gray Meet the Newmans by Jennifer Niven Fear and Fury by Heather Ann Thompson Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman 44:26 - Fabled Bookshop 44:49 - Blood in the Water by Heather Ann Thompson 48:32 - Before We Go Meredith highlights bookish friend posts from the Facebook group 50:08 - Democracy Awakening by Heather Cox Richardson 50:13 - On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder 51:39 - Nothing Much Happens podcast 52:57 - Currently Reading Patreon 53:14 - Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots 53:39 - Timeline by Michael Crichton Kaytee's TBR Triage: Kaytee brings a book that has been on her TBR for a long time and decides whether to keep and read, or remove from her TBR. 54:28 - The Sinister Booksellers of Bath (Foyles link) 54:31 - Foyle's 54:56 - The Left-Handed Booksellers of London by Garth Nix (Foyles link) Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. February's list is a special romance curated list from Open Door Romance, The Novel Neighbor's Romance adjacent bookstore in Plainville, MA. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

While most people know Roald Dahl from his beloved books like Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Matilda and BFG, not as much is known about his life away from writing. A new documentary podcast looks at his history as a fighter pilot, intelligence officer and his work in science. Host and creator Aaron Tracy discusses "The Secret Life of Roald Dahl."

EPISODE 125 -  “VIRGINIA MAYO: CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD STAR OF THE MONTH” - 2/02/2026  One of the most glamorous actresses in old Hollywood undoubtedly was VIRGINIA MAYO. This peaches-and-cream, midwestern beauty started her career wrangling two men in a horse costume on stage before being discovered by producer SAMUEL GOLDWYN and transformed into a full-blown movie star. Often playing the fantasy girl to leading men like BOB HOPE and DANNY KAYE, her beauty sometimes made people miss the fact that she was a very capable actress — particularly when she played bad girls in films like “The Best Years of Our Lives” and “White Heat.” She was very adept at light comedy, romance films, and drama, appearing in over 50 feature films and many television shows throughout her career. And tune in to find out about Steve's connection to this old Hollywood glamour girl as we celebrate Mayo as our February Star of the Month.   SHOW NOTES:  Sources: The Best Years of My Life (2001), by Virginia Mayo, as told to LC Van Savage; The Forties Gals (1980), by James Robert Parish & Don E. Stanke; “Virginia Mayo's 100th Birthday,” November 30, 2020, by Vanessa Varquez, www.ashroudofthoughts.com; “Virginia Mayo, 84, Stunning Actress of 1940s Romantic Films,” January 19, 2005, Los Angeles Times; Virginia Mayo, Movie Actress, Dies at 84,” January 18, 2005, by Richard Severo, New York Times; Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IBDB.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Follies Girls (1943), starring Wendy Barrie; Up In Arms (1944), starring Danny Kaye & Constance Dowling; Jack London (1943), starring Michael O'Shea; Seven Days Ashore (1944), starring Wally Brown; The Princess and the Pirate (1944), starring Bob Hope & Virginia Mayo; Wonder Man (1945), starring Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, & Vera Ellen; The Kid From Brooklyn (1946), starring Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Vera Ellen & Steve Cochran; The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947), starring Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Boris Karloff & Ann Rutherford; The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), starring Fredric March, Myrna Loy, Dana Andrews & Teresa Wright; A Song Is Born (1948), starring Danny Kaye & Virginia Mayo; Smart Girls Don't Talk  (1948), starring Bruce Bennett & Virginia Mayo; Flaxy Martin (1949), starring Virginia Mayo & Zachary Scott; Colorado Territory (1948), starring Joel McCrea & Virginia Mayo; White Heat (1949), starring James Cagney & Virginia Mayo; Red Light (1949), starring George Brent & Virginia Mayo; Always Leave Them Laughing (1949), starring Milton Berle, Virgina Mayo & Ruth Roman; Backfire (1950), starring Gordon MacRae, Virginia Mayo & Edmond O'Brien; The Flame and the Arrow (1950), starring Burt Lancaster & Virginia Mayo; The West Point Story (1950), starring James Cagney & Virginia Mayo; Captain Horatio Hornblower (1951), starring Gregory Peck & Virginia Mayo; She's Working Her Way Though College (1952), starring Ronald Reagan & Virginia Mayo; South Sea Woman (1953), starring Burt Lancaster & Virginia Mayo;   Pearl of the Pacific (1955), starring Dennis Morgan & Virginia Mayo; The Silver Chalice (1954), starring Paul Newman, Virgina Mayo * Pier Angeli; Congo Crossing (1956), starring Virginia Mayo & George Nadar; The Big Land (1957), starring Alan Ladd & Virginia Mayo; The Story of Mankind (1957), starring Vincent Price, Ronald Colman & Peter Lorre; Young Fury (1965), starring Rory Calhoun & Virginia Mayo; Castle of Evil (1966), starring Scott Brady & Virginia Mayo; Won Ton Ton, the Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976), starring Bruce Dern & Madelyn Kahn; Hunted (1977), starring Aldo Ray; French Quarter (1978); starring Bruce Davison; The Man Next Door (1997); starring Karen Carlson; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“'To hell with the handkerchief,' said Walter Mitty scornfully. He took one last drag on his cigarette and snapped it away. Then, with that faint, fleeting smile playing about his lips, he faced the firing squad; erect and motionless, proud and disdainful, Walter Mitty the Undefeated, inscrutable to the last."The Secret Life of Walter MittyBy James Thurber1939Born and raised in the tucked-away Mountain Park Plaza where Lake Oswego meets deep SW Portland (11830 Kerr Pkwy, 97035), Walter Mitty's Restaurant & Bar has provided a languid home for drinking day dreamers since 1982. And much like the ineffectual protagonist of the classic short story (that very loosely inspired the original bar founders) -- a man who would rather be the hero of his own fantasy world than deal with an increasingly unsatisfying reality -- your three podcast heroes, Alfredo, Nathan, and Producer Bill, mounted their bar stools for another world-saving episode of History by the Glass. Nominated three straight years for our Audience Choice Episode tourney by determined fan of the bar and pod (Robyn V), Walter Mitty's is what it is without trying too hard to be anything it's not. It's uncool. It's unironic. Despite the name, it's not an homage to much of anything. Which of course, makes it absolutely perfect in all its '80s oak and glass and green carpeted glory. Bar visit and episode recording: Friday, January 24, 2026 HBTG theme song: "Frozen Egg" by Lame Drivers Interlude music: "Right Track" by Lame Drivers

In episode 1998, Jack and Miles are joined by audio producer and creator of The Secret Life of TK Dutes, TK Dutes, to discuss… Bari Weiss Fights CBS News Dumpster Fire With… More Flaming Garbage? Even The Fascism Kink Community Wants To Abolish ICE, Climate Change = Sea Monsters?? And more! Daily Zeitgeist: Our 2000th Episode is Here!!!... CBS News’ Bari Weiss unveils new strategy amid backlash, viewership lags CBS News chief Bari Weiss tells staff ‘we’re toast’ if they continue on current path Inside the Bari Weiss decision that led to a ‘60 Minutes’ crisis CBS shelves ‘60 Minutes’ story on Trump deportees at the last minute: ‘People are threatening to quit,’ staffers say ‘60 Minutes’ story shelved by Bari Weiss streamed in Canada — and instantly spread across the web CBS finally airs 60 Minutes segment on Venezuelan prisoners sent to Cecot in El Salvador Bari Weiss Urges CBS News to Think Like a ‘Start-Up’ He Built a Wellness Empire While Adventuring With Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Functional Medicine Is a Pipeline to Alt Med Niall Ferguson quits Stanford free speech role over leaked emails Israel—and America—Have No Choice but to Act Niall Ferguson: The ‘Barbenheimer’ Election After rocky start, Bari Weiss plans cuts, adds commentators at CBS News Trump's National Security Advisor challenged over human rights record Redditors Are Mounting a Resistance Against ICE Fascist Kink Roleplay Subreddit Draws the Line: No More ICE Porn Conspiracy theorists think a “Leviathan” is waking up…and the snow is part of the cover-up Monster Winter Storm Awakens ‘The Leviathan’ On Social Media TikTok conspiracy theory blames an ancient sea serpent for Hurricane Beryl Video of Google Earth 'Sea Monster' Is Obvious Hoax Was the Loch Ness Monster Inspired by Earthquakes? The myth of monsters: Why dragons have historically represented in many cultures the power of nature Jaws vs. Leviathan LISTEN: Bobby by The Lijadu SistersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These Border Patrol raids deep in our cities are nothing but a massive beta test for the AI surveillance grid, with feds wearing Meta glasses that snap your face, ID you instantly, and feed you into kill lists just like they did to Alex Pretti before they executed him on camera. Erika Kirk wants you to buy her grieving trad-wife act, but the receipts don't lie—she's a documented pathological liar who faked her entire backstory, hid ex-fiancés and wild reality-TV hookups, invented a single-mom sob story, and buried inconvenient family members while pretending to be some pure Christian conservative princess.

In the public eye, Najati Sidqi was known as a journalist and writer, a translator of Russian classics, and an outspoken opponent of Nazism. However, Sidqi concealed a critical component of his life from the world and his family. He was an underground activist for the Palestinian Communist Party, a risky and influential pursuit that took him to early Bolshevik Moscow, British courts and prison cells in Palestine, Nazi Germany, intrigue-heavy interwar Paris, and Civil War Spain, Morocco, and Algeria. Throughout his journey, Sidqi continued to write, even as he faced fascism, intense surveillance, active warzones, the death of friends, and exile. Memoirs of a Palestinian Communist: The Secret Life of Najati Sidqi (U Texas Press, 2025) brings Sidqi's incredible life and work to light, wryly narrating his international travels, his work as an activist, and his political dealings at a crucial moment for Palestine and the international fight against fascism. Translated from Arabic into English for the first time, it is a riveting firsthand account of an often-overlooked aspect of the history of the global left. Generous supplementary materials make the memoir accessible to students and non-specialist scholars: a preface by Sidqi's grandson, a foreword by renowned historian Joel Beinin, a translators' introduction that presents new research on Sidqi's family history, a map of his travels, and a timeline, as well as a bibliographic essay offering pointers for further research.In this episode, Ibrahim Fawzy sat with Margaret Litvin to talk about The Memoir of Najati Sidqi as a powerful Palestinian life narrative and a groundbreaking collaborative translation project. Ibrahim Fawzy is an Egyptian literary translator and writer. His interests include translation studies, Arabic literature, ecocriticism, disability studies, and migration literature. 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

#Satanism #SatanicPanic #AntonLaVey #MichaelAquino #FormerSatanist #Psyop #PsychologicalOperationJoin us for Episode No. 2 of the Satanic Panic Was Real series. We are discussing the basic concepts & beliefs of LaVeyan satanism, the Church of Satan, & Anton LaVey. We also introduce you to Lt. Col. Michael Aquino. The purpose of this multi-part documentary is to discuss the realities of satanism. More importantly, the "Satanic Panic" of the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, & even to today. We are discussing this topic because unlike the mainstream narrative wants you to think, the satanic panic was more than a Christian moral panic. It was a psychological operation (PSYOP), deployed on the American people meant to cover up real satanic crime.All sources used in the show are available down below. RISE TO LIBERTY - MASTER LINK: https://allmylinks.com/risetolibertySHOW SOURCES - LINKS: [A special 'Thank You' to George at CAVDEF] The Secret Life of a Satanist - Google Books: https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Secret_Life_of_a_Satanist/sEIxCgAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA72&printsec=frontcoverMichael Aquino on Devil Worship & End of the Church of Satan - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6xDz2J2j-E Anton Szandor LaVey (1930-1997) - Find a Grave Memorial: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6838/anton_szandor-lavey Forbidden Science - Volume Two revised - PDF Free Download: https://epdf.pub/forbidden-science-volume-two-revised-5ea6ba9a3072e.htmlSatan, the FBI, the Mob—and the Forgotten Plot to K*ll Ted Kennedy - POLITICO: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/01/12/fbi-satan-mobplot-kill-ted-kennedy-097180?utm_source=digg The Church of Satan, By: Michael A. Aquino (History of The Church, 986 Pg): https://cdn.preterhuman.net/texts/religion.occult.new_age/occult_library/Aquino_M_A-Church_of_Satan.pdf Argosy Magazine, "Anton LaVey - "The Satanist Who Wants to Rule the World"" by D*ck Russell, 1975/06: https://www.churchofsatan.com/interview-argosy/Anton LaVey, FBI Files - FBI Vault (55 Pg): https://vault.fbi.gov/anton-lavey-part-01-of-01/Anton%20Lavey%20Part%2001%20%28Final%29

In the public eye, Najati Sidqi was known as a journalist and writer, a translator of Russian classics, and an outspoken opponent of Nazism. However, Sidqi concealed a critical component of his life from the world and his family. He was an underground activist for the Palestinian Communist Party, a risky and influential pursuit that took him to early Bolshevik Moscow, British courts and prison cells in Palestine, Nazi Germany, intrigue-heavy interwar Paris, and Civil War Spain, Morocco, and Algeria. Throughout his journey, Sidqi continued to write, even as he faced fascism, intense surveillance, active warzones, the death of friends, and exile. Memoirs of a Palestinian Communist: The Secret Life of Najati Sidqi (U Texas Press, 2025) brings Sidqi's incredible life and work to light, wryly narrating his international travels, his work as an activist, and his political dealings at a crucial moment for Palestine and the international fight against fascism. Translated from Arabic into English for the first time, it is a riveting firsthand account of an often-overlooked aspect of the history of the global left. Generous supplementary materials make the memoir accessible to students and non-specialist scholars: a preface by Sidqi's grandson, a foreword by renowned historian Joel Beinin, a translators' introduction that presents new research on Sidqi's family history, a map of his travels, and a timeline, as well as a bibliographic essay offering pointers for further research.In this episode, Ibrahim Fawzy sat with Margaret Litvin to talk about The Memoir of Najati Sidqi as a powerful Palestinian life narrative and a groundbreaking collaborative translation project. Ibrahim Fawzy is an Egyptian literary translator and writer. His interests include translation studies, Arabic literature, ecocriticism, disability studies, and migration literature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies

In the public eye, Najati Sidqi was known as a journalist and writer, a translator of Russian classics, and an outspoken opponent of Nazism. However, Sidqi concealed a critical component of his life from the world and his family. He was an underground activist for the Palestinian Communist Party, a risky and influential pursuit that took him to early Bolshevik Moscow, British courts and prison cells in Palestine, Nazi Germany, intrigue-heavy interwar Paris, and Civil War Spain, Morocco, and Algeria. Throughout his journey, Sidqi continued to write, even as he faced fascism, intense surveillance, active warzones, the death of friends, and exile. Memoirs of a Palestinian Communist: The Secret Life of Najati Sidqi (U Texas Press, 2025) brings Sidqi's incredible life and work to light, wryly narrating his international travels, his work as an activist, and his political dealings at a crucial moment for Palestine and the international fight against fascism. Translated from Arabic into English for the first time, it is a riveting firsthand account of an often-overlooked aspect of the history of the global left. Generous supplementary materials make the memoir accessible to students and non-specialist scholars: a preface by Sidqi's grandson, a foreword by renowned historian Joel Beinin, a translators' introduction that presents new research on Sidqi's family history, a map of his travels, and a timeline, as well as a bibliographic essay offering pointers for further research.In this episode, Ibrahim Fawzy sat with Margaret Litvin to talk about The Memoir of Najati Sidqi as a powerful Palestinian life narrative and a groundbreaking collaborative translation project. Ibrahim Fawzy is an Egyptian literary translator and writer. His interests include translation studies, Arabic literature, ecocriticism, disability studies, and migration literature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

Birdwatching isn’t just for dads anymore; it’s booming, addictive, and drawing a new generation into nature. In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by wildlife vet and host of Death by Birding, Dr César Puechmarin. Cesar reveals how spotting birds can connect us to nature, spark curiosity, and even transform the way we see the world around us. Headlines: The federal government will provide an extra $25 billion in public hospital funding, Sussan Ley has unveiled an interim liberal shadow ministry, there's been a double murder suicide in Perth, and screenings of the Melania documentary have been delayed in Australia. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maddy was originally going to come on and discuss the Secret Life of Erika Kirk (which we will be doing later) as well as plug the new L O S T bonus sideshow. However we wanted to start the episode with some thoughts on the current situation in Minneapolis, which ended up eating up an entire hour. Take care of yourselves as best you can, please. Maddy will be back for the Erika ep and our LOST miniseries soon, both of which you can find here at Patreon.com/KillTheComputer

What if I told you the grass is literally screaming when you mow it? Or that a forest shares an underground internet made of fungi? Or that the key to healing chronic illness could be growing on a tree in your backyard?In this mind-blowing episode of Plant Based Curious, I sit down with plant biologist, fungi evangelist, and host of the Flora Funga Podcast, (KK) Kaitlyn Kuehn. KK has a gift for making complex science feel like a thrilling discovery—a skill born from her own profound journey using fungi to heal her rheumatoid arthritis when conventional medicine fell short.We dive deep into the wood-wide web—the astonishing fungal network that allows trees to communicate, share resources, and send distress signals. KK explains how this hidden collaboration beneath our feet is the true foundation of life on land.But this conversation gets personal. KK opens up about the frustrating diagnosis process, the elimination diet that revealed her triggers (even some so-called "health foods"), and how incorporating medicinal mushrooms like reishi became a cornerstone of managing her inflammation. Her story is a powerful testament to becoming your own health advocate.We also tackle the hard questions about our food system. Driving through the "strawberry capital" of Florida, KK witnessed the chemical reality behind perfect-looking produce, sparking a crucial discussion on pesticides, soil health, and what we're really consuming when we don't ask where our food comes from.This conversation changed how I see everything from my backyard to my plate. It's a passionate call to recognize the genius of the natural world—a world that is far more connected, intelligent, and healing than we've been led to believe.Tune in to get your "mushroom eyes" and see the world anew.Listen to Plant Based Curious on: [Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.]Connect with KK: Flora Funga Podcast on all platforms @florafungapodcastVisit: plantbasedcurious.comEpisode Quote: "Nature always wins." – KKSend us a textSupport the show"Thanks for listening to The Plant-Based Curious Podcast. If this episode helped you, please share it with one friend who might need it. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss a step on your journey. For questions or to connect, visit me at plant-basedcurious.com."

Darkness Radio Presents: Papa & Me: The Secret Life of Jade & Her Alien Friends with Author, Jade Astra! "Papa & Me: The Secret Life of Jade," is a brand new children's book on the market. This personal and engaging book tells the heartwarming story of experiences with Aliens. It chronicles the adventures of Jade, a seemingly ordinary girl, as she journeys beyond our world, guided by her father figure, Papa, a Tall White being. These intergalactic voyages are presented not as fiction, but as a lived reality connecting diverse worlds.The narrative details Jade's profound encounters with various interdimensional entities, each offering a unique lesson. Readers will meet the loving Pleiadians, who teach about love; the analytical Mantis Beings, who share scientific knowledge; and the majestic Feline Beings, who impart wisdom on balance and intuition.A central theme is the connection with Hybrids—individuals possessing both human and extraterrestrial DNA—which underscores the importance of diversity and the formation of an unexpected galactic family. Ultimately, Jade's conscious memory of her extended kin serves as a powerful testament to galactic history, the fundamental secrets of creation, and the vital necessity of fostering peace and inclusion across the cosmos.Further information and details about the book are available at the following links:AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=9798317827083&crid=331IPTDDVGJAH&sprefix=9798317827083%2Caps%2C120&ref=nb_sb_nossJADE'S WEBSITE: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/papa-and-meFind out more about the OPUS Network, or inquire about getting help:  https://www.opusnetwork.org/Make sure you update your Darkness Radio Apple Apps!and subscribe to the Darkness Radio You Tube page:  https://www.youtube.com/@DRTimDennisThere are new and different (and really cool) items all the time in the Darkness Radio Online store at our website! . check out the Darkness Radio Store!   https://www.darknessradioshow.com/store/#paranormal  #supernatural  #paranormalpodcasts  #darknessradio  #timdennis  #jadeastra #childrensbooks  #papaandmethesecretlifeofjade  #paranormalchildrensbooks  #pastlife  #childrenssciencefictionbooks #Aliens  #UFO #UAP #Extraterrestrials #alienhumanhybrid #alienabduction #pleiadians #greys #greyaliens #nordics #mantisbeings #alienhumanbreedingprogram #professor

What if the “regular” parent you grew up with was actually hiding a double life?

Darkness Radio Presents: Papa & Me: The Secret Life of Jade & Her Alien Friends with Author, Jade Astra! "Papa & Me: The Secret Life of Jade," is a brand new children's book on the market. This personal and engaging book tells the heartwarming story of experiences with Aliens. It chronicles the adventures of Jade, a seemingly ordinary girl, as she journeys beyond our world, guided by her father figure, Papa, a Tall White being. These intergalactic voyages are presented not as fiction, but as a lived reality connecting diverse worlds.The narrative details Jade's profound encounters with various interdimensional entities, each offering a unique lesson. Readers will meet the loving Pleiadians, who teach about love; the analytical Mantis Beings, who share scientific knowledge; and the majestic Feline Beings, who impart wisdom on balance and intuition.A central theme is the connection with Hybrids—individuals possessing both human and extraterrestrial DNA—which underscores the importance of diversity and the formation of an unexpected galactic family. Ultimately, Jade's conscious memory of her extended kin serves as a powerful testament to galactic history, the fundamental secrets of creation, and the vital necessity of fostering peace and inclusion across the cosmos.Further information and details about the book are available at the following links:AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=9798317827083&crid=331IPTDDVGJAH&sprefix=9798317827083%2Caps%2C120&ref=nb_sb_nossJADE'S WEBSITE: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/papa-and-meFind out more about the OPUS Network, or inquire about getting help:  https://www.opusnetwork.org/Make sure you update your Darkness Radio Apple Apps!and subscribe to the Darkness Radio You Tube page:  https://www.youtube.com/@DRTimDennisThere are new and different (and really cool) items all the time in the Darkness Radio Online store at our website! . check out the Darkness Radio Store!   https://www.darknessradioshow.com/store/#paranormal  #supernatural  #paranormalpodcasts  #darknessradio  #timdennis  #jadeastra #childrensbooks  #papaandmethesecretlifeofjade  #paranormalchildrensbooks  #pastlife  #childrenssciencefictionbooks #Aliens  #UFO #UAP #Extraterrestrials #alienhumanhybrid #alienabduction #pleiadians #greys #greyaliens #nordics #mantisbeings #alienhumanbreedingprogram #professor

Hostage negotiation isn't at all like what you see in Hollywood blockbusters. There is no lying, no promise-making, not even any names. Vince Hurley has only one task—trying to make a deep, human connection with a complete stranger.Content Warning: this episode of Conversations contains strong language and descriptions of violent crime.Vince Hurley is a criminologist at Macquarie University and a passionate advocate for ending violence against women. He brings nearly three decades of policing experience to the job.For 29 years, Vince was an operational police officer in the outer suburbs of Sydney, investigating domestic homicides, assaults, home invasions and drug trafficking.In that time, Vince was shot at, stabbed in the hand, and pushed off a building.But his most challenging work was the shifts he pulled as a hostage negotiator.Vince worked for 12 hours at a time, trying to literally talk people off the ledge, or to stop them from committing some sort of disastrous violent act.Hostage negotiation isn't at all like what you see in the cinema.There is no lying, no promises, not even any names.All Vince has to go on is trying to make a human connection with someone without knowing anything about them. This episode of Conversations was produced by Meggie Morris. Executive Producer is Nicola Harrison.It explores policing, police work, violent crimes, police culture, violence against women, domestic violence, femicide, Lindt siege, hostage negotiation, suicidal ideation, terrorism, murder, retiring, academic, universities, Macquarie University, late career change, Western Sydney, educating teen boys, hidden violence, child abuse, cops, police officer.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

In Episode 8 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with author Janice Hadlow to discuss RULES OF THE HEART, her beautifully evocative historical novel inspired by a real-life eighteenth-century love affair. “Sweeping and gorgeous tearjerker.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review Show Notes:
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In this "at home" edition of Bros, Foes, and Heroes, we travel back to December 1950 to explore Batman issue 62 and the story titled "The Secret Life of the Catwoman". This issue is a fascinating piece of comic history written by Bill Finger, the man who truly shaped the character. From weaponized Persian cats to the mystery of "reverse amnesia," we dive into the Golden Age quirks that define one of Selina Kyle's early adventures. We also tackle the hard questions: Is Commissioner Gordon taking kickbacks for giant 1950s TVs?. In this episode, we discuss: Catwoman's Origins: Her debut alongside the Joker and her early days as a socialite villain. The Partners in Crime: The mysterious Mr. X frees Catwoman from prison to embark on a Gotham crime wave. The Brick That Changed Everything: How a falling brick during a chase with Batman led to a shocking revelation about Selina Kyle's past. Golden Age Quirks: Why Robin was genuinely terrified of a red Persian cat. Whether you're a die-hard DC fan or just love hearing about the "Princess of Plunder" being as "smooth as a cat's fur," this episode has it all. #Catwoman #Batman #DCComics #GoldenAge #ComicBookHistory #SelinaKyle #BrosFoesAndHeroes #Podcast #BillFinger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you heard of the secret years of Jesus? Well... Some speculate there's a chance He may have been involved in something you'd least expect. Let's talk about it. - Follow me on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/AngelamarieScafidi Follow me on TikTok: https://www.TikTok.com/@AngelamarieScafidi Get yourself some merch! https://www.HeavenandHealing.store - Ways to Support the Show:

EPISODE 663 - Tad Crawford - A Woman in the Wild - A revealing and memorable portrait of a woman boldly facing her demons in pursuit of a meaningful lifeTad Crawford is an author, attorney, and publisher.He grew up in the artists' colony of Woodstock, New York. Interested in writing both fiction and nonfiction, he majored in economics at Tufts College and graduated from Columbia Law School. After clerking for a judge on New York State's highest court, the Court of Appeals, Crawford worked for a small general law firm in New York City while writing and teaching writing and literature at the School of Visual Arts. Finding few resources to help artists deal with legal matters such as copyrights, the sale and licensing of art, gallery and publishing contracts, income taxes, moral rights, and estate planning, Crawford initiated a “Law and the Visual Artist” course at the School of Visual Arts and wrote Legal Guide for the Visual Artist. Legal Guide now has well over one hundred thousand copies in print and is in its sixth edition (co-authored with M.J. Bogatin).Crawford followed Legal Guide with numerous other books to help professionals in the creative disciplines. The Legal Affairs editor and a regular columnist for Communication Arts magazine, he also wrote for journals such as American Artist, Art in America, Confrontation, Family Circle, Glamour, Guernica, Harper's Bazaar, The Nation, and Writer's Digest.He served as general counsel for the Graphic Artists Guild, lobbied as legislative counsel for the Copyright Justice Coalition (which had many artists' groups as members),  and volunteered as Chairman of the Board for the Foundation for the Community of Artists. In addition to testifying before the Senate subcommittee on behalf of artists' rights, he drafted a package of state laws which he presented to the National Conference of State Legislatures. This presentation led to the enactment of laws favorable to artists in a number of states, including New York and California. The National Endowment for the Arts selected Crawford as a grant recipient to write on the topic of artists' rights. He also received the Graphic Artists Guild's Walter Hortens Distinguished Service Award. In 1989 Crawford founded Allworth Press to offer the practical information needed by creative professionals such as artists, photographers, designers, and authors. He knew firsthand the issues such creative people face each day and envisioned a spectrum of books to help them survive and grow professionally. Beyond these efforts for creative professionals, he also wrote The Secret Life of Money: Enduring Tales of Debt, Wealth, Happiness, Greed, and Charity; A Floating Life: A Novel; and On Wine-Dark Seas: A Novel of Odysseus and his Fatherless Son Telemachus.Allworth Press, which today has hundreds of titles in print, became an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing in 2011. Crawford is a partner in Skyhorse Publishing and remains the publisher for Allworth Press.https://tadcrawford.com/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

In this episode of Home in Progress, sponsored by RepcoLite Paints and Benjamin Moore, the conversation starts with a teaser from the Winter Wood Shop series—then takes a sharp turn into one of the most unexpected topics we've covered yet.The show opens with real-world painting questions from new homeowners, including whether dark paint really covers bright pink walls better, how to temporarily paint a tile kitchen backsplash, and what to consider when tackling large trim projects in older homes where lead paint may be present. Along the way, we break down how paint bases and primers actually work, why the order you choose colors matters, and when extra caution is required for health and safety.From there, the episode pivots into a surprisingly fascinating deep dive on shellac—what it is, how it's used, and why it's still relevant today. We explore both clear shellac and white pigmented shellac, its role in woodworking and finishing, and its long, strange history. That includes the origin story most people never hear: shellac's connection to the lac bug, how it shows up in everyday products, and why it sometimes sparks debate in the vegan world.It's a practical, informative episode with a twist—grounded in real home improvement advice, but ending with a topic you probably didn't expect to hear on a painting show.ResourcesMake Your Own Shellac (Video)Episode Timeline00:00 — Introduction & Winter Wood Shop Teaser00:41 — Painting Questions from New Homeowners02:08 — Paint Coverage, Bases, and Primers Explained05:56 — Can You Paint a Tile Backsplash?08:31 — Lead Paint Concerns in Older Homes13:26 — Choosing Paint Colors in the Right Order17:49 — How RepcoLite Helps Homeowners Get It Right18:29 — Meet the Lac Bug19:18 — The Secret Life of Lac Bugs21:28 — Lac Bugs in Everyday Products24:49 — The Vegan Debate25:56 — From Bug Secretions to Shellac27:04 — Shellac in Woodworking32:15 — Shellac's Historical Role35:58 — Modern Uses (and Limits) of Shellac39:04 — Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

This week, we welcome back Dyana Carmella for a deep dive into outdoor adventure and creativity. Dyana reflects on her adventure on the Colorado Trail and a grueling trek through the Grand Tetons, while sharing an exclusive look at her journey adapting her book, A Walk Thru Neverland, into a screenplay. We also explore the influence of the film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, discussing how its themes of self-discovery through daydreams and adventure mirror the courage it takes to step into the unknown and push your personal limits. This is truly one of my favorite episodes!!! Hope you all enjoy!! More from Dyana: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dyanacarmella?igsh=MXI0eWV6cWowenF3MA== Book: https://www.dyanacarmella.com/book Podcast: https://www.bushandbanter.com

Even if nobody has found out about it, what you do and think when no one else is looking is affecting everything in your life - even your loved ones. In this challenging message, I give a sobering warning about the good and bad we do in secret.   The Encounter Podcast Ep.71

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What would it look like to live 2026 with greater intention, joy, and faithfulness? In this episode, we walk through 12 spiritual practices designed to shape a life that is attentive to God, grounded in Scripture, and present with others. These aren't resolutions...they're rhythms.Episode Practices 1. Reflect Honestly on the Year Behind YouCreate space to look back and name where God was faithful. 2. Order Your Use of Technology Toward WisdomPractice limits that protect attention, presence, and prayer.3. Cultivate Play, Wonder, and Holy DelightRecover joy as a spiritual discipline, not a distraction.4. Submit Your Life to the Shaping Work of ScriptureLet God's Word form you through consistent, daily reading.5. Practice Fasting as a Regular DisciplineTrain your hunger toward God in a culture of excess.6. Develop a Life of Prayer with GodAnchor prayer to daily rhythms rather than feelings.7. Listen Before You Plan and Discern Before You DecideSlow decisions down to make room for God's voice.8. Give Sustained Attention to a Few Key RelationshipsChoose depth and presence over constant connection.9. Care for Your Body as a Participant in FaithfulnessEmbrace sustainable rhythms of rest, movement, and sleep.10. Seek Silence and Solitude as Places of RenewalWithdraw regularly to be restored and re-centered.11. Live as a Faithful Presence Among OthersLet your faith be visible through both words and life.12. Develop a Secret Life of Doing GoodPractice generosity and service without recognition.⸻Resources Mentioned • A Little Theology of Exercisehttps://www.amazon.com/Little-Theology-Exercise-Enjoying-Christ/dp/1433598671/ • Bible App (reading plans) • Dwell App (audio Scripture) • Lectio App (guided prayer) • The Bible Recap for Kids

BOSSes, Anne Ganguzza and her superpower co-host, Lau Lapides, assert that subtext in voice acting is the single most important element for delivering a powerful, unique, and castable performance. The bosses challenge the common mistake of literal reading, offering practical strategies—from audience analysis to efficient marking—that elevate a performance from predictable to profound.     Chapter Summaries: Subtext Defines Uniqueness (01:00) Lau states that subtext—the underlying interpretation of a line—is what makes a talent unique. The hosts explain that relying solely on obvious language or descriptive adjectives leads to predictable, robot-like reads. The true power lies in making nuanced choices about what the words really mean to the listener. Audience and Empathy are Everything (02:44) Subtext is entirely dependent on who you are talking to. Anne uses the example of corporate narration: the subtext for an investor (focused on financial facts) is different from the subtext for a consumer (focused on customer service and product benefits). The acting choice must be rooted in empathy and understanding what the listener cares about. The Structural Journey of the Script (14:30) Every script has a structural journey: introduction, series of steps, and conclusion. The subtext should align with this journey. The hosts emphasize that if you are running out of breath , it is the dead giveaway that you did not prepare the story, as natural conversation doesn't require breath struggle. Techniques for Finding the Subtext (22:34) To efficiently analyze copy, the hosts recommend: Improv and Translate: Improvise the script in your own words to capture the genuine emotional wash and then plug the original words back in. Marking: Use clear broadcast-style marking to denote phrasing and intent, but also pay attention to the ellipses and punctuation for clues about the emotional context. Use AI as a Tool: Paste ambiguous scripts into an AI tool (like a chatbot) and ask, "What is the purpose of this script? Who cares about this information?" to provide a jumping-off point for human interpretation. Avoiding the Literal Trap (23:37) The hosts caution against taking common acting advice too literally. For example, constant smiling throughout a read, or persistent upspeak at the end of every sentence, sounds unnatural and is perceived as not genuine. Your performance must always reflect how you would behave and sound in a real-world conversation. The Brilliance of a Point of View (25:16) Subtext gives you a clear point of view. The hosts provide a simple example: saying "Are you wearing those pants?" can be interpreted in dramatically different ways (anger, excitement, disgust) depending on the subtext. This intentional interpretation is what makes your audition unique and elevates it above the predictable melody.     Top 10 Takeaways for Voice Actors: Subtext is Everything: The emotional core and underlying meaning of your script is what makes your performance unique and castable. Analyze Your Audience: Base your subtext on who the listener is (consumer, investor, business-to-business) and what they care about most. Translate into Your Own Words: Use the "improv and translate" technique to efficiently find the genuine emotional wash before recording. Embrace Emotional Ambiguity: Simple sentences can hold complex, contrasting subtext. That complexity is your unique acting choice. Use AI to Find Backstory: Use AI as an analysis tool to find information about the brand and the script's purpose, but always apply your human interpretation. Pacing is Preparation: If you struggle for breath, you have not prepared the story correctly. Good actors always know how to naturally navigate long sentences. Mark for Meaning: Pay close attention to punctuation and structure (ellipses, introductions, conclusions) as cues for shifts in subtext. Avoid the Literal Trap: Do not read adjectives literally (e.g., constant smiling). Your emotional choice must align with authenticity, not simple description. The Share is the Subtext: Your goal is to share the story with the listener, not talk at them or talk in your head. Point of View Stands Out: An audition with a clear, intentional point of view, even if surprising, will always get shortlisted over a generic, predictable read.  

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Air Date 12/22/2025 It's said that mockery is one of the most effective weapons against dictators. I guess it depends on your goal, but still, there's truth there. And the good thing in that regard is that they are so very mockable. No really nice, likable, non-clownish people make themselves dictators and so the people who do are, without exception, absolutely ridiculous lunatics who deserve all the mockery and disdain in the world. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991, message us on Signal at the handle bestoftheleft.01, or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Full Show Notes In honor of our 20th birthday, we're giving new Members 20% OFF FOR THE LIFETIME OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP...this includes Gift Memberships! (Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Check out our new show, SOLVED! on YouTube! Join our Discord community! KEY POINTS KP 1: Worlds Most Peaceful Man Finally Wins Peace Prize - Weekly Weird News - Internet Today - Air Date 12-6-25 KP 2: Why Is Trump so Obsessed with the Kennedy Center? - Post Reports - Air Date 8-14-25 KP 3: The Secret Life of Dictators with Frank Dikötter | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution Part 1 - The Secrets of Statecraft - Air Date 10-31-25 KP 4: A Guide to Propaganda - Shawn Grenier | The Canvas - Air Date 1-29-23 KP 5: How Dictators Really Control the World I Anne Applebaum Part 1 - Brad Carr - Air Date 9-18-25 KP 6: On The Epstein Loop and Parallel Improvisation - Robert Arnold - Air Date 12-20-25 (00:47:46) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR On Trump's narcissism DEEPER DIVES (00:55:26) SECTION A: MADE UP AWARDS (01:18:24) SECTION B: MONUMENTS TO SELF (01:40:40) SECTION C: PROPAGANDA WORKS (02:08:56) SECTION D: DICTATORS ARE ALL THE SAME MAN (03:04:50) SECTION E: DICTATORSHIPS ALWAYS END HOW IMAGE CREDITS Description: Cartoon image of Trump in the famous portrait of King Louis XIV, with a giant long curly wig, tights and robes. Credit: "donald-trump-louis-xiv-létat" by heblo, Pixabay | Pixabay License   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Listen Anywhere! Follow BotL: Bluesky | Mastodon | Threads | X Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com  

Jim and Eric kick off this week's show with a very on-brand travel mishap from Jim's latest Hallmark-fueled road trip, then pivot back to the stuff you came for - Universal news, theme park weirdness, and one surprisingly deep dive into how Frankenstein's Monster became the pop culture template we all still recognize today. Along the way: Epic Universe breadcrumbs, a Vegas horror venue that might be scarier for its empty queue than its monsters, and why Boris Karloff's dentures deserve their own credit line. NEWS • Universal's proposed UK theme park clears another hurdle, with the project advancing in the approvals process and still targeting a 2031 opening • Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas adds a holiday horror overlay, but reports suggest the venue can feel eerily empty even during a supposedly busy week • A new “Galactic Expo” mural lands inside the Men in Black Alien Attack gift shop, packed with sci-fi Easter eggs • A new Men in Black film is reportedly in development - and Jim has thoughts on what that could mean for the long-running attraction • Universal's latest “Whatever Makes You Happy” merch drop leans hard into 1980s nostalgia, mashing up brands that make Eric do a double-take FEATURE • Why Universal rushed Frankenstein (1931) into production after Dracula hit big - and how it helped the studio dig out of debt • The behind-the-scenes moment when director James Whale spots Boris Karloff in the commissary and decides his face has “startling possibilities” • The unglamorous reality of monster-making: punishing makeup sessions, 65 pounds of costume, and the physical toll that followed Karloff for years • The lost-but-legendary Technicolor Frankenstein footage from The Secret Life of Walter Mitty that fans have been hunting for decades HOSTS • Jim Hill - IG: @JimHillMedia | X: @JimHillMedia | Website: JimHillMedia.com • Eric Hersey - IG: @erichersey | X: @erichersey FOLLOW • Facebook: JimHillMediaNews • Instagram: JimHillMedia • TikTok: JimHillMedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - Strong Minded Agency SPONSOR Be Our Guest Vacations - plan your next adventure with a platinum-level, earmarked travel agency offering concierge service for Universal Orlando, Universal Hollywood, Disney parks, cruises, and more. Get started at beourguestvacations.com. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phones have quietly become one of the biggest threats to real connection, and in this episode of Secret Life, we unpack phubbing—the habit of choosing your phone over the person right in front of you. From partners texting while you're talking to kids glued to their screens 24/7, this conversation goes beyond annoyance and into the emotional damage phubbing creates: disconnection, resentment, and feeling invisible in your own relationships. If you're exhausted by competing with a device—or realizing you might be doing the same—this episode names the problem and challenges what we've all been normalizing for far too long._____If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction, depression, trauma, sexual abuse or feeling overwhelmed, we've compiled a list of resources at secretlifepodcast.com______ To share your secret and be a guest on the show email secretlifepodcast@icloud.com_____SECRET LIFE'S TOPICS INCLUDE:addiction recovery, mental health, alcoholism, drug addiction, sex addiction, love addiction, OCD, ADHD, dyslexia, eating disorders, debt & money issues, anorexia, depression, shoplifting,  molestation, sexual assault, trauma, relationships, self-love, friendships, community, secrets, self-care, courage, freedom, and happiness._____Create and Host Your Podcast with the same host we use - RedCircle_____Get your copy of SECRET LIFE OF A HOLLYWOOD SEX & LOVE ADDICT -- Secret Life Novel or on Amazon______HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE SHOW?Tell Your Friends & Share Online!Follow, Rate & Review: Apple Podcasts | SpotifyFollow & Listen iHeart | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Amazon | PandoraSpread the word via social mediaInstagramTwitterFacebook#SecretLifePodcastDonate - You can also support the show with a one-time or monthly donation via PayPal (make payment to secretlifepodcast@icloud.com) or at our WEBSITE.Connect with Brianne Davis-Gantt (@thebriannedavis)Official WebsiteBrianne's Coaching WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterConnect with Mark Gantt (@markgantt)Main WebsiteDirecting WebsiteMark Gantt Coaching WebsiteInstagramFacebook• • TwitterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/secret-life/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In today's episode, Ken is brainwashed by Big Laundry, how it feels being back on a quad, and the changing dynamics of our family thanksgivings. We break down smoking, and if it's cool (or not) Ryans dad crashing cars, Musicians, Whistlin Diesel Tax Evasion case, The struggles of moving, Steve Will Do its Return to YouTube, Ken getting Evicted, & Bens Streaming Career Sign up for your $1 per month trail at https://www.shopify.com/wideopen Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/zz85607d #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Our listeners get the Harry's Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.harrys.com/WIDEOPEN #Harryspod Protect your privacy with https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/paidwideopen This holiday, give your loved ones the only gift that keeps on giving — health. Go to https://www.Superpower.com/gift to get a free $49 gift box with your gifted membership. To watch the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/LifeWideOpenYT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/LifeWideOpenWithCboysTV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/LifeWideOpenWithCboysTV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also check out our main YouTube channel CboysTV: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/CboysTV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Edgerton (Train Dreams, The Secret Life of Us, The Square) is an actor, writer, and director. Joel joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how he knows when his Australian Vogue Editor-in-Chief wife doesn't like his outfit, why his approach to relationships is ‘it takes two to tango,' and the reasons why he gets starstruck over are athletes. Joel and Dax talk about the big dreaminess of Australian filmmakers, the deficits of old school masculinity, and why his brother is ‘that guy' as a stunt performer in movies. Joel explains pitching ideas to George Miller while getting his steps in, the pleasure of working alongside someone better than him, and the incredible and brutal world he gets to portray in Train Dreams.Follow Armchair Expert on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new content on YouTube or listen to Armchair Expert early and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/armchair-expert-with-dax-shepard/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.