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On this episode I'm sharing my experience, practice, and rituals that have helped me connect to the spirits I share space with. I talk about keeping my house spirits happy to aid in finding lost objects, and how I've built a relationship with my land spirits that enriches my garden and love of nature.Keep in touch and up to date by signing up for our newsletter for monthly rituals and shop updates. Support the creation of the podcast on Patreon where you'll get my tarot cheat sheet. Visit our Bramble & Brimstone ⁠shop⁠ and ⁠website⁠  where you can shop our wares. Follow us on ⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠Bluesky⁠ for updates and more witchy content!  

Sweet miscommunication, Breadsall Pride, Carpet Fitters' Iron Man event, The Boroughs - Netflix, ALL the people I apparently look like in this month's quiz, And some brilliant beers from Woodforde's, that you might want to spring on your pops for Father's Day.As always, if you'd like to support us, hit the "SUPPORT THE SHOW" link in the notes. Thanks, lovelies... xSupport the showAdditional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H,  RomanSenykMusic, AudioCoffee, SoundGalleryBy, Grand_Project, geoffharvey, Guitar_Obsession, Lexin_Music, AhmadMousavipour, melodyayresgriffiths,  DayNigthMorning, litesaturation, 1978DARK,  lemonmusicstudio, Onoychenkomusic, soundly, Darockart, Nesrality, ShidenBeatsMusic, PaoloArgento, Music_For_Videos, Boadrius, ScottishPerson, Good_B_Music, Music_Unlimited, lorenzobuczek, The_Mountain, SoundMakeIT, Onetent, Stavgag, leberchmus, Alban_Gogh, geoffharvey, nakaradaalexander - All can be found on Pixabay.Main Reclining Pair theme by Robert John Music. Contact me for details.

New quiz, DANGMAN STYLE....and a brand new quiz board. Oh dear, what can the matter be, Nina's stuck in the disabled lavatory.We review Legends (Netflix) Rooster (Sky/Now) and Widow's Bay (Apple).Next level beers from Twice Brewed, of Northumberland, and some smashing gift ideas for Fathers' Day. What does extra poo mean??Support the showAdditional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H,  RomanSenykMusic, AudioCoffee, SoundGalleryBy, Grand_Project, geoffharvey, Guitar_Obsession, Lexin_Music, AhmadMousavipour, melodyayresgriffiths,  DayNigthMorning, litesaturation, 1978DARK,  lemonmusicstudio, Onoychenkomusic, soundly, Darockart, Nesrality, ShidenBeatsMusic, PaoloArgento, Music_For_Videos, Boadrius, ScottishPerson, Good_B_Music, Music_Unlimited, lorenzobuczek, The_Mountain, SoundMakeIT, Onetent, Stavgag, leberchmus, Alban_Gogh, geoffharvey, nakaradaalexander - All can be found on Pixabay.Main Reclining Pair theme by Robert John Music. Contact me for details.

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 Show notes for Episode 85⚠️⚠️⚠️We talk about some topics and forms of language - the language of incels and the manosphere, for example - that might be considered unpleasant and upsetting for some listeners⚠️⚠️⚠️Welcome to episode 85 of Lexis in which Dan talks to Dr Rob Topinka, Reader in Digital Media and Rhetoric at Birkbeck, University of London.We talk about: Why language is important to politicsWhat rhetoric is, its characteristics and what it's designed to doHow rhetoric works in online spacesThe kind of rhetoric used to promote extremist views onlineIncels, red pills, maxxing and NPCsWhat happened to ‘woke' The pitfalls of ‘free speech' and language policing Avoiding reactionary narratives and promoting progressive alternativesWhy being ‘unbiased' is not really an optionRob's Birkbeck page: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/our-staff/9151496/robert-topinka Rob's ResearchGate profile: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Robert-TopinkaThe Guardian articles Rob has written: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/22/racist-meme-nigel-farage-cameos-online-far-righthttps://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2025/oct/20/boriswave-fighting-age-men-cultural-marxism-how-the-far-right-is-changing-how-we-speak https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/ng-interactive/2026/jan/31/digital-politics-the-right-internet-digital-politics-extreme-political-ideashttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/ng-interactive/2026/feb/01/digital-politics-progressives-internet-the-left-online-worldMore on NPCs: https://www.mentalfloss.com/language/slang/npc-meaning-and-history A report on Clavicular's interview in Australia: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/clavicular-incel-60-minutes-andrew-tate-looksmaxxing-b2957021.html ‘Are You Mogging Me Right Now?' https://bsky.app/profile/theserfstv.bsky.social/post/3mjhr6v2lek2r  Lexis is on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lexispodcast.bsky.social ContributorsLisa Casey blog: https://livingthroughlanguage.wordpress.com/ Dan Clayton blog: EngLangBlog & Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/englangblog.bsky.social Jacky Glancey Raj RanaMusic: Serge Quadrado - Cool Guys Cool Guys by Serge Quadrado is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. From the Free Music Archive: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/serge-quadrado/urban/cool-guys 

Welcome to episode 84 of Lexis in which we have both an interview and a Lang in the News segment. Amanda and Dan talk to Dr Daria Bahtina, Continuing Lecturer in the Department of Linguistics at UCLA about a lot of things, including:Generational slang and online vernacularWhether any slang is ever truly ‘meaningless'The rapid pace of slang generation, diffusion and disappearance in an online worldWhat happens when slang leaves niche communities and gets picked up more widelyMoral panics around slang and online vernacularThe project work Daria does with her students and tips for A level English Language teachers and students about successful projectsGuardian articles Daria is quoted in: The Pentagon says it's ‘lethalitymaxxing'. Why has ‘incel' slang crossed into the mainstream? | Language | The Guardian(https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/mar/01/incel-slang-mainstream-government-media)Slang terms like ‘six-seven' have no definition. But they're loaded with meaning | Matthew Cantor | The Guardian(https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/oct/30/six-seven-meaning-slang) Daria's UCLA pages:https://linguistics.ucla.edu/person/daria-bahtina/Daria's Languaged Life blog:https://languagedlife.ucla.edu/ The book Daria recommends: https://www.cambridge.org/highereducation/books/language-and-social-issues/5C1D0C2F61B4D0ADA69AE7024EF1E1E2#overview Our Lang in the News segment returns too! Lisa, Jacky and Dan talk about stories in the media about slang, appropriation and appreciation, discussing articles from the Mail Online, The Guardian, the Mississippi Clarion Ledger (yes, it is real) and a new paper by two of our previous guests, Christian Ilbury and Rianna Walcott. Articles: https://eu.clarionledger.com/story/news/2026/03/16/new-slang-67-what-does-lowkenuinely-mean-how-to-use-it/89180944007/ Christian Ilbury & Rianna Walcott - Gen Z Language? Y'all Mean AAVE': The Appropriation of African American Vernacular English as ‘TikTok Language'https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/josl.70024 https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/oct/30/six-seven-meaning-slang Lexis is on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lexispodcast.bsky.social ContributorsLisa Casey blog: https://livingthroughlanguage.wordpress.com/ Dan Clayton blog: EngLangBlog & Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/englangblog.bsky.social Jacky Glancey Raj RanaMatthew Butler Music: Serge Quadrado - Cool Guys Cool Guys by Serge Quadrado is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. From the Free Music Archive: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/serge-quadrado/urban/cool-guys Revealed: The slang words and phrases experts are calling to be BANISHED in 2026 - with '6,7' topping the list 

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Acceso anticipado para Fans - En este capítulo contextualizamos históricamente la "Biblioteca Básica Salvat", que se publicó entre 1969 y 1971. Tiene una gran relevancia histórica y cultural por una serie de motivos que os comentamos. Como siempre, ¡esperamos que os guste! El pódcast tiene música con licencia Creative Commons ("Into the Storm" por Brandon Lew, "Endorphine" por The Easton Elises y "Lucky Guitar Song" por Serge Quadrado. ¿QUIERE SABER MÁS? ENLACES RELACIONADOS Nuestro canal de vídeo: https://www.youtube.com/@podcaliptusbonbon9333 Nuestro blog: https://blogcaliptusbonbon.blogspot.com/ Sobre Ortega y Gasset: https://www.ivoox.com/filosofia-tambien-es-para-verano-ortega-audios-mp3_rf_132595602_1.html Sobre Baltasar Gracián: https://www.ivoox.com/10-x-27-filosofia-politica-baltasar-gracian-audios-mp3_rf_127414422_1.html Sobre la revista "Nueva Dimensión": https://www.ivoox.com/11-x-01-la-ciencia-ficcion-la-audios-mp3_rf_133741504_1.html Sobre publicaciones "de antaño": https://www.ivoox.com/podcaliptus-8-x-06-interesantes-publicaciones-antano-audios-mp3_rf_75696888_1.htmlEscucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Podcaliptus Bonbon. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/157530

Bald ist Muttertag. Deshalb erinnern sich unsere Faltenrocker*innen in dieser Folge an ihre Kindheit und ihre Mutter. Woran erinnern sie sich gerne zurück? Wie wurde Muttertag gefeiert? Und wie hat sich Kindheit in den vergangenen Jahrzehnten verändert? --- Für mehr Infos über Faltenrock FM schau vorbei auf www.caritas-pflege.at/faltenrock. Die Faltenrocker*innen sind: Helga, Lieselotte, Julius, Waltraud, Gertraude, Monika und viele mehr aus den Pflegewohnhäusern St. Elisabeth, St. Barbara, Schönbrunn, St. Klemens und St. Teresa Die Interviews führten: Susanne Mayer Marie-Claire Sowinetz Dominik Mayr Christina Rebhahn-Roither u.v.m. Schnitt: Elisabeth Pausz Redaktion: Faltenrock-Team Produktion: Caritas der Erzdiözese Wien Musik: b.fleischmann - Jingle Musik | Romantic Soul Voices by SergeQuadrado - https://freesound.org/s/654965/ - License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 | Thank You For Your Support by tergel.com - https://freesound.org/s/470495/ - License: Attribution 4.0 | Echoed Clapping cheerful sound by CoolSounds4000 -- https://freesound.org/s/746569/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Einmal pro Monat freitags um 15:30 Uhr ist Faltenrock FM inklusive Wunschmusik bei Radio Orange 94,0 zu hören. Disclaimer: Die Faltenrocker*innen erzählen Geschichten aus ihrem eigenen Leben. Die Meinung der Faltenrocker*innen spiegelt nicht immer die Meinung der Redaktion wieder.

Another pioneering science helmet, thanks to the guys over at the University of Adelaide, We review the brilliant DTF St. Louis (Sky/NowTV) Nina quizzes me on horticulture, and Rob and I rate Brewboard craft beer.And of course, all the latest news from Breadsall & Poulton.Help fund our mad builds by hitting the "SUPPORT THE SHOW" linkSupport the showAdditional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H,  RomanSenykMusic, AudioCoffee, SoundGalleryBy, Grand_Project, geoffharvey, Guitar_Obsession, Lexin_Music, AhmadMousavipour, melodyayresgriffiths,  DayNigthMorning, litesaturation, 1978DARK,  lemonmusicstudio, Onoychenkomusic, soundly, Darockart, Nesrality, ShidenBeatsMusic, PaoloArgento, Music_For_Videos, Boadrius, ScottishPerson, Good_B_Music, Music_Unlimited, lorenzobuczek, The_Mountain, SoundMakeIT, Onetent, Stavgag, leberchmus, Alban_Gogh, geoffharvey, nakaradaalexander - All can be found on Pixabay.Main Reclining Pair theme by Robert John Music. Contact me for details.

The Dream Team arrives at the expedition forward camp and is introduced to the forward scout assigned to help them investigate the oil rig. Vlyn carries precious cargo. Flit cause a racket. Mil takes a leap of faith. ⁠Support the show on Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠Check out TableTone to elevate your next TTRPG experience! Get more Cai here! Frontiers Theme by Grant Craven Additional Music Credits: "Bloodlust" by Nightcast (https://pixabay.com/music/mystery-bloodlust-176915/) "Wondrous Waters" by Nullhertz (https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-wondrous-waters-119518/) "Up The Back Stairs” by primalhousemusic (https://pixabay.com/music/comedy-up-the-back-stairs-336017/) "Action trailer promo rock" by MagpieMusic (https://pixabay.com/music/rock-action-trailer-promo-rock-513687/) "Scary Forest" by SergeQuadrado (https://pixabay.com/music/horror-scene-scary-forest-90162/) "Dark Magic Music" by Onetent (https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-dark-magic-music-143995/) "Dark Story Investigator" by UniqueCreativeAudio (https://pixabay.com/music/crime-scene-dark-story-investigator-sinister-mystery-instrumental-309020/) "DARK AMBIENT" by stereocode (https://pixabay.com/music/pulses-dark-ambient-background-music-for-your-project-189055/) "Total War" by AudioAtlant (https://pixabay.com/music/adventure-total-war-epic-action-cinematic-trailer-main-513668/) No Quest for the Wicked uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. No Quest for the Wicked is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wenn man im Deutschen einen Satz bilden möchte, sollte man beim Verb ansetzen. Das Verb gibt die Grundstruktur des Satzes vor. In dieser Episode wird auf Verben eingegangen, die oftmals inkorrekt verwenden werden. In der Kategorie "Wort des Podcasts" geht es um das Wort Späti. Außerdem wird erläutert, was die Redewendung "jemandem etwas auf die Nase binden" bedeutet.Viel Vergnügen!If you want to support the Podcast:buymeacoffee.com/thinkingermanpodcastMusic content: - Aesthetic Boomopera - Podcast LoFi Lounge intro Music (15s) Seconds by Lidérc, source: Pixabay- Taste of saxophone by Fresh_Morning, source: Pixabay- Strings Bright Jingle - FMA Podcast Suggestion by Serge Quadrado, source: Free Music Archive, license type (CC BY-SA) 

The Dangerously Overweight Quiz of Some Years. Nina's had no telly, so we're missing the usual review this week, but fear not, I've gone massive on the quiz.... if you like that sort of thing. Rob and I love Wold Top's beers, and there's the latest from the Breadsall Bugle & Poulton Herald.Feel free to hit the "Support the show" link if you'd like to help us continue podcasting, thanks.Support the showAdditional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H,  RomanSenykMusic, AudioCoffee, SoundGalleryBy, Grand_Project, geoffharvey, Guitar_Obsession, Lexin_Music, AhmadMousavipour, melodyayresgriffiths,  DayNigthMorning, litesaturation, 1978DARK,  lemonmusicstudio, Onoychenkomusic, soundly, Darockart, Nesrality, ShidenBeatsMusic, PaoloArgento, Music_For_Videos, Boadrius, ScottishPerson, Good_B_Music, Music_Unlimited, lorenzobuczek, The_Mountain, SoundMakeIT, Onetent, Stavgag, leberchmus, Alban_Gogh, geoffharvey, nakaradaalexander - All can be found on Pixabay.Main Reclining Pair theme by Robert John Music. Contact me for details.

Featured on Brangane: Hard Reset - by Kevin J. Phyland - narrated by Mark English Itty Bitty Monster - by P J Keuning The Saint - by Norman Goodman - narrated by Bradford Lundon Our Audio License AntipodeanSF Radio Show by Ion Newcombe is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Featured Music Memory Cache Reset by Aldous Ichnite is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. Monster by Soft and Furious is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License. Mission to Mars by Serge Quadrado is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.   Intro & Outro Music Celestial Navigation by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License

Welcome to episode 83 of Lexis, another student-led episode, which this time features Oli, an A Level student at the Dubai British School interviewing Dr Sarah Hopkyns, with some help from Dan. Sarah is a Lecturer in TESOL and International Education at the University of St Andrews, Lecturer (Teaching) in Intercultural Communication at the Institute of Education, UCL and Visiting Research Fellow at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies.We talk about: What we mean by ‘The Gulf' and the Gulf nationsWhat makes them interesting from a linguistic point of viewThe types of English spoken in the Gulf and whether we can talk about ‘Gulf English'The role of Arabic in the regionTranslanguaging, multilingualism and reconceptualising how we think about doing language in the worldTranslingual practice as a real world manifestation of how people use language resources to communicateAttitudes to English use and English as a threat to local language and identityYou can find Sarah's university page here: https://research-portal.st-andrews.ac.uk/en/persons/sarah-hopkyns/ Her ResearchGate profile is here: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sarah-Hopkyns We discuss some of the following:Nizar Habash and David Palfreyman's ZAEBUC corpus of Arabic-English: https://aclanthology.org/2022.lrec-1.9/ ‘The Pact We Made' by Layla AlAmmar https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-pact-we-made-layla-alammar/82be48b15ed150fc Blair Fussell's 2011 work based on ‘Gulf English': https://www.researchgate.net/publication/231752461_The_local_flavour_of_English_in_the_Gulf Thanks to Oli and his teacher, Sumayya Kazi for making this episode happen and for all the work put into it. Lexis is on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lexispodcast.bsky.social ContributorsLisa Casey blog: https://livingthroughlanguage.wordpress.com/ Dan Clayton blog: EngLangBlog & Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/englangblog.bsky.social Jacky Glancey Raj RanaMatthew Butler Music: Serge Quadrado - Cool Guys Cool Guys by Serge Quadrado is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. From the Free Music Archive: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/serge-quadrado/urban/cool-guys

Welcome to episode 82 of Lexis, in which Raj, Dan and (guest interviewer and friend of the pod) Amanda Cole talk to Dr Rianna Walcott, Assistant Professor of Communication at the University of Maryland, and Associate Director of the Black Communication and Technology (BCaT) Lab. We discuss her 2023 PhD, A Tweet at the Table - Black British Identity Expression on Social Media. We talk about:Black community, identity and self-expression on social mediaBlack TwitterSociolinguistic work on Black British English and MLELanguage online and offlineBlack feminist thought and its influences on this project and moreRianna's current workYou can download the thesis here (and the most language-focused part is chapter 5): https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/studentTheses/a-tweet-at-the-table Rianna's website is here and you can find some of the other papers and links mentioned: http://www.riannawalcott.com/ The Black Communication and Technology (BCaT) Lab is here: https://www.bcatlab.org/ Lexis is on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lexispodcast.bsky.social ContributorsLisa Casey blog: https://livingthroughlanguage.wordpress.com/ Dan Clayton blog: EngLangBlog & Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/englangblog.bsky.social Jacky Glancey Raj RanaMatthew Butler Music: Serge Quadrado - Cool Guys Cool Guys by Serge Quadrado is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. From the Free Music Archive: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/serge-quadrado/urban/cool-guys 

Welcome to episode 81 of Lexis, a special student takeover edition which features Freya and Miles from Eltham Hill School in South London in conversation with Dr Jessica Aiston, postdoctoral research assistant in Linguistics at Queen Mary University of London (and who previously appeared on episode 50 talking about critical discourse studies). The episode is all about the language of, and around, neurodiversity, including:Why this episode exists and why Freya and Miles wanted to record itWhat we mean by ‘neurodiversity' and other helpful definitionsThe neurodiversity paradigmTerms, labels and the history behind theseThe pros and cons of certain labelsThe importance of autistic people having agency in the terms being used Semantic reclamation and euphemism cyclesPerson-first and identity-first termsThe importance of autistic people centering themselves and being centered in linguistic researchUsing the lens of CCritical Discourse Analysis for exploring discourse around autism and neurodiversityJess's current work on the Autism in Affinity Spaces projectJess has supplied the following references based on the topics raised in the show:Kenny, L., Hattersley, C., Molins, B., Buckley, C., Povey, C., & Pellicano, E. (2016). Which terms should be used to describe autism? Perspectives from the UK autism community. Autism, 20(4), 442-462. https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361315588200 Botha, M., & Cage, E. (2022). "Autism research is in crisis": A mixed method study of researcher's constructions of autistic people and autism research. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 1-22. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1050897 Botha, M., Hanlon, J., & Williams, G. L. (2023). Does language matter? Identity-first versus person-first language use in autism research: A response to Vivanti. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 53, 870-878. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04858-w Cage, E., Crompton, C. J., Dantas, S., Strachan, K., Birch, R., Robinson, M., Morgan-Appel, S., MacKenzie-Nash, C., Gallagher, A., & Botha, M. (2024). What are the autism research priorities of autistic adults in Scotland? Autism, 28(9), 2179-2190. https://doi.org/10.1177/13623613231222656  Botha, M., Chapman, R., Giwa Onaiwu, M., Kapp, S. K., Stannard Ashley, A., & Walker, N. (2024). The neurodiversity concept was developed collectively: An overdue correction on the origins of neurodiversity theory. Autism, 28(6), 1591-1594. https://doi.org/10.1177/13623613241237871  Jess's paper on the importance of inclusive linguistics research: Aiston, J., Koteyko, N., & van Driel, M. (2025). Discourse-based approaches to autistic focussed interests: Understanding shared focus, mutual accommodation, and multimodal expression, Applied Linguistics https://doi.org/10.1093/applin/amaf006 The project website for Autism in Affinity Spaces can be found here: https://autisminaffinityspaces.org/ Jess on ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jessica_Aiston Jess's work on CDS featured on this episode of Lexis: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/6XMKoRtp90b She has written two pieces for emagazine on CDS and the language of the manosphere: https://www.englishandmedia.co.uk/emc-magazines/#emagazine Also featured on BBC's Word of Mouth show with Michael Rosen: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002js96 Big thanks to Freya, Miles and their teacher El Power at Eltham Hill for instigating this episode and for all the work around it. Lexis is on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lexispodcast.bsky.social ContributorsLisa Casey blog: https://livingthroughlanguage.wordpress.com/ Dan Clayton blog: EngLangBlog & Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/englangblog.bsky.social Jacky Glancey Raj RanaMatthew Butler Music: Serge Quadrado - Cool Guys Cool Guys by Serge Quadrado is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. From the Free Music Archive: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/serge-quadrado/urban/cool-guys 

We watch Lucia Keskin's brilliant Things You Should Have Done (BBC), I'm quizzed on a forgotten radio station from the 1980s, and there's a Blue Peter style make-along-at-home feature, so get your crafting heads on.Rob and I were supposed to be visiting Lancaster Brewery, but my knackered old back had other ideas, so we just talk about their amazing ales instead.Anyone wishing to support our little show can now do so via the "SUPPORT THE SHOW" link. Thanks, guys. We loves ya.Support the showAdditional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H, RomanSenykMusic, AudioCoffee, SoundGalleryBy, Grand_Project, geoffharvey, Guitar_Obsession, Lexin_Music, AhmadMousavipour, melodyayresgriffiths, DayNigthMorning, litesaturation, 1978DARK, lemonmusicstudio, Onoychenkomusic, soundly, Darockart, Nesrality, ShidenBeatsMusic, PaoloArgento, Music_For_Videos, Boadrius, ScottishPerson, Good_B_Music, Music_Unlimited, lorenzobuczek, The_Mountain, SoundMakeIT, Onetent, Stavgag, leberchmus, Alban_Gogh, geoffharvey, nakaradaalexander - All can be found on Pixabay.Main Reclining Pair theme by Robert John Music. Contact me for details.

After a dramatic evening, the Dream Team gets a moment to breathe, unwind and enjoy the victory of another job well done. With more opportunities and potential than ever, Flit and Vlyn find themselves with decisions to make. Flit has a troubling conversation with an unnerving visitor. Vlyn is made uncomfortable by a theological discussion. Frontiers Theme by Grant Craven Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/noquestcast Additional Music Credits: "Ancient Mystery" by Sonican (https://pixabay.com/music/mystery-ancient-mystery-238994/) "Dark Music Strings" by DomartiStudios (https://pixabay.com/music/classical-string-quartet-dark-music-strings-471356/) "Sneaky Spell" by Sonican (https://pixabay.com/music/sneaky-magical-dramedy-orchestral-sneaky-spell-357667/) "Cyberpunk Alleyway Ambient" by Bertsz (https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-cyberpunk-alleyway-ambient-188519/) "Calm Before the Storm (Vlyn's Theme)" by Grant Craven "Gentle Harp" by LightningTraveler (https://pixabay.com/music/pulses-gentle-harp-183066/) "First Steps" by SergePavkinMusic (https://pixabay.com/music/folk-first-steps-206154/) "Countdown" by StudioKolomna (https://pixabay.com/music/build-up-scenes-countdown-139316/) "Funeral" by SergeQuadrado (https://pixabay.com/music/modern-classical-funeral-14016/) "Escaped from the Lost Temple" by Eugene Levitas (ASCAP) "Dramatic Piano and Violin" by Universfield (https://pixabay.com/music/mystery-dramatic-piano-and-violin-143149/) "Kissed By Death Instrumental" by ShadowsAndEchoes (https://pixabay.com/music/mystery-kissed-by-death-instrumental-390848/) "Fantasy Medieval Mystery Ambient" by DeusLower (https://pixabay.com/music/mystery-fantasy-medieval-mystery-ambient-292418/) "Tropical Investigations" by Haddeman77 (https://pixabay.com/music/synthwave-tropical-investigations-12624/) "Comedy Fun Orchestra" by NikitaKondrashev (https://pixabay.com/music/comedy-comedy-fun-orchestra-355584/) "One Eyed Salmon" by MokuseiNoMaguro (https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-one-eyed-salmon-7482/) "Emotional Cinematic" by Grand Project (https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-emotional-cinematic-medium-1-186761/) "Dissolved In Darkness" by BFCMUSIC (https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-dissolved-in-darkness-252326/) No Quest for the Wicked uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. No Quest for the Wicked is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to episode 80 of Lexis in which Dan and guest interviewer Ben talk to Dr Matthew Hunt, Lecturer of Sociolinguistics, University of Southampton about voice pitch, including:What it is and how we measure itWhat it ‘means', including its ‘social meaning potential'The judgements that we make about pitch and why these matterGendered perceptions of pitchHis work on domestic violence cases and the role of pitch in perceptions of ‘victimhood'Gender and football commentariesAdvice to A Level students on exploring pitch and its role⚠️Content warning⚠️We discuss domestic violence and abuse in broad terms in part of this episode. Journal of Sociolinguistics paper on the effect of pitch variation on perceptions of domestic abuse victims: https://doi.org/10.1111/josl.12723The second paper, ‘Gender Penalty? Linguistic Discrimination and Perceptions of Female Football Commentators' is with Gender & Language and currently in press. We will update the link once it is published. Matthew's website: https://matthewhuntlinguistics.home.blog/ Matthew's University of Southampton page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/people/626sz2/doctor-matthew-hunt Lexis is on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lexispodcast.bsky.social ContributorsLisa Casey blog: https://livingthroughlanguage.wordpress.com/ & Twitter: Language Debates (@LanguageDebates)Dan Clayton blog: EngLangBlog & Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/englangblog.bsky.social Jacky Glancey Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackyGlanceyRaj RanaMatthew Butler Twitter: https://twitter.com/MatthewbutlerCA Music: Serge Quadrado - Cool Guys Cool Guys by Serge Quadrado is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. From the Free Music Archive: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/serge-quadrado/urban/cool-guys

In dieser Episode geht es darum, wie man sein Sprechen auf ein höheres Niveau bringen kann, damit es flüssig und natürlich klingt. Dazu werden praktische Tipps gegeben. In der Kategorie "Wort des Podcasts" geht es um das Wort Ladenhüter. Außerdem wird erläutert, was die Redewendung "Wer zuerst kommt, mahlt zuerst" bedeutet.Viel Vergnügen!If you want to support the Podcast:buymeacoffee.com/thinkingermanpodcastMusic content: - Aesthetic Boomopera - Podcast LoFi Lounge intro Music (15s) Seconds by Lidérc, source: Pixabay- Taste of saxophone by Fresh_Morning, source: Pixabay- Strings Bright Jingle - FMA Podcast Suggestion by Serge Quadrado, source: Free Music Archive, license type (CC BY-SA) 

We have a look at Amadeus, on Sky, there's a fire at the Winston's factory, our quiz is the dog's b####cks, and Rob and I thoroughly enjoy Weetwood Ales. Plus the 2026 calendar for the Zinedine Zidane Community Centre.Additional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H, RomanSenykMusic, AudioCoffee, SoundGalleryBy, Grand_Project, geoffharvey, Guitar_Obsession, Lexin_Music, AhmadMousavipour, melodyayresgriffiths, DayNigthMorning, litesaturation, 1978DARK, lemonmusicstudio, Onoychenkomusic, soundly, Darockart, Nesrality, ShidenBeatsMusic, PaoloArgento, Music_For_Videos, Boadrius, ScottishPerson, Good_B_Music, Music_Unlimited, lorenzobuczek, The_Mountain, SoundMakeIT, Onetent, Stavgag, leberchmus, Alban_Gogh, geoffharvey, nakaradaalexander - All can be found on Pixabay.Main Reclining Pair theme by Robert John Music. Contact me for details.

Featured on Boyer: On the Evils of Everything - by João Ventura - narrated by Barry Yedvobnick Harpies - by Sarah Fallon - narrated by Laurie Bell Components - by PS Cottier - narrated by Tim Borella Our Audio License AntipodeanSF Radio Show by Ion Newcombe is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Featured Music Evil by Pk jazz Collective is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. Wings of Air Force by Serge Quadrado is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. Dark Horse by The Great Wilderness is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. Intro & Outro Music Celestial Navigation by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License

Für diese Episode habe ich fünf kostenpflichtige Apps zum Deutschlernen getestet. Wie gut sind Babbel, Readle oder Duolingo Max und sind diese Apps ihr Geld wert? Ich verrate euch außerdem meine persönliche Lieblings-App? In der Kategorie "Wort des Podcasts" geht es um das Wort gelten und in der Kategorie Redewendung wird erläutert, was es bedeutet, wenn man mit der Tür ins Haus fällt.Viel Vergnügen!If you want to support the Podcast:buymeacoffee.com/thinkingermanpodcastMusic content: - Aesthetic Boomopera - Podcast LoFi Lounge intro Music (15s) Seconds by Lidérc, source: Pixabay- Taste of saxophone by Fresh_Morning, source: Pixabay- Strings Bright Jingle - FMA Podcast Suggestion by Serge Quadrado, source: Free Music Archive, license type (CC BY-SA) 

Round two - Buckers and I. We share our thoughts on Welcome to Derry, Nina's arranged a cultural Christmas quiz, We talk back-boils, unmarked almonds, and this year's must-have Christmas toy.Cheers to all xAdditional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H, RomanSenykMusic, AudioCoffee, SoundGalleryBy, Grand_Project, geoffharvey, Guitar_Obsession, Lexin_Music, AhmadMousavipour, melodyayresgriffiths, DayNigthMorning, litesaturation, 1978DARK, lemonmusicstudio, Onoychenkomusic, soundly, Darockart, Nesrality, ShidenBeatsMusic, PaoloArgento, Music_For_Videos, Boadrius, ScottishPerson, Good_B_Music, Music_Unlimited, lorenzobuczek, The_Mountain, SoundMakeIT, Onetent, Stavgag, leberchmus, Alban_Gogh, geoffharvey, nakaradaalexander - All can be found on Pixabay.Main Reclining Pair theme by Robert John Music. Contact me for details.

1968 was one of the most tumultuous years in modern history. But one bright spot occurred on Christmas Eve: an amazing feat that captivated the world.Music in this Episode"Farewell" — Maarten Schellekens, via Free Music Archive"Endless Cosmos" — Serge Quadrado, via Free Music Archive"You'll Never Come to Dorset" — C. Diab, from the album Immerro, courtesy of Tonal Union records"Dawn Summit" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive"Cozy Jazz Podcast Music with Christmas Bells" — Denis Pavlov, via PixabayOrder your copy today! Of Christmases Long, Long AgoConnect with Me Links to all the things https://christmaspastpodcast.com/links Email: christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com BooksOf Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past (2025, Lyons Press and Recorded Books) It's Christmas as you've never seen it before, and it makes a great gift for all the Christmas lovers in your life. Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday's Traditions (2022, Lyons Press and Recorded Books)

Pra onde viajar em 2026? Neste episódio especial, Rafael Carvalho e Adolfo Nomelini recebem mais de uma dezena de especialistas, entre apresentadores e influenciadores de viagem. Eles dão dicas de destinos no Brasil e no mundo que acham que são tendência e valem a pena conhecer em 2026. E você? Já tem planos? Conta pra gente nos comentários!Perfis dos convidados:@pedroandradetv@viagenscine@vemcomkevin@viajaresimples@blognosnochile@youmustgoblog@tarcilaferro@viajandocomamor@lalarebelo@carolbarcellos@oquesaberantesdeirTrilha: Corporate by Serge Quadrado via Free Music Archive (CC BY-NC 4.0)

We check out the widely available Christmas & Winter beers on offer in the supermarkets, Rob and I talk about songwriting, and we end the episode with the song he's recorded especially for the podcast.Feliz Navidad, everyone!!Additional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H, RomanSenykMusic, AudioCoffee, SoundGalleryBy, Grand_Project, geoffharvey, Guitar_Obsession, Lexin_Music, AhmadMousavipour, melodyayresgriffiths, DayNigthMorning, litesaturation, 1978DARK, lemonmusicstudio, Onoychenkomusic, soundly, Darockart, Nesrality, ShidenBeatsMusic, PaoloArgento, Music_For_Videos, Boadrius, ScottishPerson, Good_B_Music, Music_Unlimited, lorenzobuczek, The_Mountain, SoundMakeIT, Onetent, Stavgag, leberchmus, Alban_Gogh, geoffharvey, nakaradaalexander - All can be found on Pixabay.Main Reclining Pair theme by Robert John Music. Contact me for details.

In this episode of Becoming Witchy, I share an end-of-year reflection magic ritual. I talk about using tarot year cards, themes, and mid-year check-ins to understand how the past year unfolded, and offer a guided reflection spread to help you release what you've outgrown and prepare for the magic of a new year.Keep in touch and up to date by signing up for our newsletter for monthly rituals and shop updates. Support the creation of the podcast on Patreon where you'll get my tarot cheat sheet. Visit our Bramble & Brimstone ⁠shop⁠ and ⁠website⁠  where you can shop our wares. Follow us on ⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠Bluesky⁠ for updates and more witchy content!  

Buckers and I discuss the lost childhood pastime of recreational arson, We go international with an alternative 8 world wonders quiz, We chew over the concept behind Vince Gilligan's Pluribus, and Rob and I enjoy Castle Rock beers, while Nina goes to visit them in Nottingham.Additional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H, RomanSenykMusic, AudioCoffee, SoundGalleryBy, Grand_Project, geoffharvey, Guitar_Obsession, Lexin_Music, AhmadMousavipour, melodyayresgriffiths, DayNigthMorning, litesaturation, 1978DARK, lemonmusicstudio, Onoychenkomusic, soundly, Darockart, Nesrality, ShidenBeatsMusic, PaoloArgento, Music_For_Videos, Boadrius, ScottishPerson, Good_B_Music, Music_Unlimited, lorenzobuczek, The_Mountain, SoundMakeIT, Onetent, Stavgag, leberchmus, Alban_Gogh, geoffharvey, nakaradaalexander - All can be found on Pixabay.Main Reclining Pair theme by Robert John Music. Contact me for details.

Featured on Botha: Love at the Sewage Treatment Plant - by C. A. Broadribb - narrated by Tara Campbell The Big Lesson - by Mark Connelly The Forest Warden - by Scott Steensma Our Audio License AntipodeanSF Radio Show by Ion Newcombe is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Featured Music At the Beginning of Love by Dazie Mae is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License. Fairy Intro by Serge Quadrado is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. It's a Wicked Life (Hades' Song) by Monk Turner is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Scary Forest by Serge Quadrado is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. Intro & Outro Music Celestial Navigation by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License

In this episode of Becoming Witchy, we're brewing up a magical winter potion, Fire Cider! This spicy, warming apple cider vinegar tonic is a staple for the colder months, offering both immune support and a bit of extra magic. The fiery herbs and roots used in Fire Cider are not only powerful for physical wellness, but also carry protective energy in the spiritual and emotional realms. It's my go-to potion for keeping the chills and any lurking ghouls of the dark half of the year at bay.Keep in touch and up to date by signing up for our newsletter for monthly rituals and shop updates. Support the creation of the podcast on Patreon where you'll get my tarot cheat sheet. Visit our Bramble & Brimstone ⁠shop⁠ and ⁠website⁠  where you can shop our wares. Follow us on ⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠Bluesky⁠ for updates and more witchy content!  

Für diese Episode habe ich kostenlose Apps zum Sprachenlernen ausführlich getestet. Wie gut sind Duolingo, Memrise oder Busuu zum Deutschlernen? Welche Vorteile bieten die Apps und was sind die Schwächen? Es wird außerdem der Frage nachgegangen, für wen die einzelnen Apps geeignet sind. In der Kategorie "Wort des Podcasts" geht es um das Wort Hochburg und in der Kategorie Redewendung wird erläutert, was "keine großen Sprünge machen können" bedeutet.Viel Vergnügen!Music content: - Aesthetic Boomopera - Podcast LoFi Lounge intro Music (15s) Seconds by Lidérc, source: Pixabay- Taste of saxophone by Fresh_Morning, source: Pixabay- Strings Bright Jingle - FMA Podcast Suggestion by Serge Quadrado, source: Free Music Archive, license type (CC BY-SA) 

There's a Halloween quiz from Buckers, we share our thoughts on Black Rabbit and the career of Jason Bateman, and I discover the worst toilet paper in human history.Rob and I enjoy some fantastic traditional beers from Great Newsome.Additional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H, RomanSenykMusic, AudioCoffee, SoundGalleryBy, Grand_Project, geoffharvey, Guitar_Obsession, Lexin_Music, AhmadMousavipour, melodyayresgriffiths, DayNigthMorning, litesaturation, 1978DARK, lemonmusicstudio, Onoychenkomusic, soundly, Darockart, Nesrality, ShidenBeatsMusic, PaoloArgento, Music_For_Videos, Boadrius, ScottishPerson, Good_B_Music, Music_Unlimited, lorenzobuczek, The_Mountain, SoundMakeIT, Onetent, Stavgag, leberchmus, Alban_Gogh, geoffharvey, nakaradaalexander - All can be found on Pixabay.Main Reclining Pair theme by Robert John Music. Contact me for details.

This week's rounds are Music (Annual Anthems), Wizards, Famous Voices, and Handbells (with guest host Mike). The music is from Serge Quadrado with a song called Life of a Wandering Wizard.

In this episode of Becoming Witchy, Kelly is joined by Josh to celebrate spooky season and explore traditions of the dark half of the year. Tune in as we share haunting music, a few personal ghost stories, and reflections on the magic of this mysterious season. Happy haunting!Spooky Tunes for Spooky Season PlaylistSpooky Sessions 2025 PlaylistSpooky Sessions 2024 PlaylistPrevious Spooky sessions episodes: part 1, part 2Staying Spooky PodcastGhost Tube AppKeep in touch and up to date by signing up for our newsletter for monthly rituals and shop updates. Support the creation of the podcast on Patreon where you'll get my tarot cheat sheet. Visit our Bramble & Brimstone ⁠shop⁠ and ⁠website⁠  where you can shop our wares. Follow us on ⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠Bluesky⁠ for updates and more witchy content!  

Featured on Bononia: Mimic - by Christian Barragan The Things Unknown - by E. S. Foster The Midnight Burrow – Dead Bunnies Don't Bite - by Owen Godfrey - narrated by Alistair Lloyd   Our Audio License AntipodeanSF Radio Show by Ion Newcombe is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Featured Music Running by Serge Quadrado is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. The Unfathomable Deep by Aldous Ichnite is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. Here Be Dragons, With Dreams by Studio Noir is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Intro & Outro Music Celestial Navigation by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License

In this episode of Becoming Witchy, we explore the magical properties of rue (Ruta graveolens)—a powerful herb long associated with protection and cleansing. Known for its ability to ward off negativity, rue carries a potent, boundary-setting energy. I share how growing this herb in my own garden has deepened my connection to it and strengthened my understanding of its protective magic.Keep in touch and up to date by signing up for our newsletter for monthly rituals and shop updates. Support the creation of the podcast on Patreon where you'll get my tarot cheat sheet. Visit our Bramble & Brimstone ⁠shop⁠ and ⁠website⁠  where you can shop our wares. Follow us on ⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠Bluesky⁠ for updates and more witchy content!  

The first time Nina ventures out as our roaming reporter. She has a ball with Phipps NBC, brewers of first rate ales, Northampton, I quiz her on her great passion - the clarinet, and we explore the healing properties of crystals.Additional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H, RomanSenykMusic, AudioCoffee, SoundGalleryBy, Grand_Project, geoffharvey, Guitar_Obsession, Lexin_Music, AhmadMousavipour, melodyayresgriffiths, DayNigthMorning, litesaturation, 1978DARK, lemonmusicstudio, Onoychenkomusic, soundly, Darockart, Nesrality, ShidenBeatsMusic, PaoloArgento, Music_For_Videos, Boadrius, ScottishPerson, Good_B_Music, Music_Unlimited, lorenzobuczek, The_Mountain, SoundMakeIT, Onetent, Stavgag, leberchmus, Alban_Gogh, geoffharvey, nakaradaalexander - All can be found on Pixabay.Main Reclining Pair theme by Robert John Music. Contact me for details.

In this episode of Becoming Witchy, we explore the magic of seasonal transitions—the in-between moments when nature shifts and the veil feels thinner. These thresholds remind us of the beauty and power of change. We'll talk about why humans across cultures have long seen these times as sacred, marking them with ancestor rituals, protective festivals, and celebrations of transformation.Whether you're noticing the turning leaves, the ripening of fruit, or the lengthening of nights, seasonal transitions invite us to pause, honor the cycles of life and death, and embrace the magic of endings and beginnings.Keep in touch and up to date by signing up for our newsletter for monthly rituals and shop updates. Support the creation of the podcast on Patreon where you'll get my tarot cheat sheet. Visit our Bramble & Brimstone ⁠shop⁠ and ⁠website⁠  where you can shop our wares. Follow us on ⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠Bluesky⁠ for updates and more witchy content!  

Here we go again.We talk about the very brilliant Alien Earth, I'm quizzed on the popular culture of 1987, I buy enough oats to support a rodeo, Andrew Longleat drifts into our orbit again, and Breadsall says NO to hotpants.Rob and I are properly blown away by Emperor brewery and their magnificent imperial stouts.Accept no imitation games. Additional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H, RomanSenykMusic, AudioCoffee, SoundGalleryBy, Grand_Project, geoffharvey, Guitar_Obsession, Lexin_Music, AhmadMousavipour, melodyayresgriffiths, DayNigthMorning, litesaturation, 1978DARK, lemonmusicstudio, Onoychenkomusic, soundly, Darockart, Nesrality, ShidenBeatsMusic, PaoloArgento, Music_For_Videos, Boadrius, ScottishPerson, Good_B_Music, Music_Unlimited, lorenzobuczek, The_Mountain, SoundMakeIT, Onetent, Stavgag, leberchmus, Alban_Gogh, geoffharvey, nakaradaalexander - All can be found on Pixabay.Main Reclining Pair theme by Robert John Music. Contact me for details.

An abyssal incursion throws the melee for the Grimoire of Shackles and Shattering even further into chaos as enemies become allies.  The Dream Team struggles to satisfy all of their agreements and are faced with choices that could have dire consequences to them and all of Dhura Sancta in the future.  Vlyn wields demonic power.  Flit tries to sow political discontent. Frontiers Theme by Grant Craven Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/noquestcast Additional Music Credits: "Spies Live Among Us" by DJARTMUSIC (https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-spies-live-among-us-298698/) "Steeple Chase" by Tim_Kulig_Free_Music (https://pixabay.com/music/adventure-steeple-chase-305738/) "Awsome Pink floydish guitar" by Palle1958 (https://pixabay.com/music/post-rock-awsome-pink-floydish-guitar-3155/) "Tense Suspense Background Music" by Tatamusic (https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-tense-suspense-background-music-375570/) "Spanish Guitar" by 5XBeatz (https://pixabay.com/users/5xbeatz-39481357/) "Quirky Comedy" by The_Mountain (https://pixabay.com/music/comedy-quirky-comedy-146135/) "Mystery" by CryptologyMedia (https://pixabay.com/music/pulses-mystery-194918/) "Muslim Sorrow" by SergeQuadrado (https://pixabay.com/music/small-emotions-muslim-sorrow-109184/) "Fantasy Medieval Mystery Ambient" by DeusLower (https://pixabay.com/music/mystery-fantasy-medieval-mystery-ambient-292418/) "Creepy Spooky Piano" by NikitaKondrashev (https://pixabay.com/music/mystery-creepy-spooky-piano-262593/) "Vlad" by melodyayresgriffiths (https://pixabay.com/music/techno-trance-vlad-vampire-instrumental-high-energy-dance-horror-spooky-halloween-135446/) No Quest for the Wicked uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. No Quest for the Wicked is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com.

In this episode of Becoming Witchy, we dive deeper into the art of spell casting, looking at timing spells with the lunar cycles. We'll explore how to work with the natural rhythm of the moon's phases to strengthen and align your magic, and how to trust your intuition when creating spells. This episode offers practical guidance and inspiration to help you craft spells that feel authentic and powerful to your own personal magic.Keep in touch and up to date by signing up for our newsletter for monthly rituals and shop updates. Support the creation of the podcast on Patreon where you'll get my tarot cheat sheet. Visit our Bramble & Brimstone ⁠shop⁠ and ⁠website⁠  where you can shop our wares. Follow us on ⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠Bluesky⁠ for updates and more witchy content!  

In this episode of Becoming Witchy, I'm joined by Karla, the magical maker behind Ghost Poppy, a home fragrance shop where every scent is crafted with intention, located in Chico California. We talk about what goes into making the perfect incense, how scent can shape energy, and the importance of building magical spaces and communities.Plus, in our Rituals That Work segment, I share a simple grounding spray recipe perfect for rooting your energy during transitional times.Keep in touch and up to date by signing up for our newsletter for monthly rituals and shop updates. Support the creation of the podcast on Patreon where you'll get my tarot cheat sheet. Visit our Bramble & Brimstone ⁠shop⁠ and ⁠website⁠  where you can shop our wares. Follow us on ⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠Bluesky⁠ for updates and more witchy content!  

SICK!The episode that was late due to me having a visit from Mr Covid.We talk disease, Clorets, Hinge dating, arse boils & prison.The quiz is titled "Buckers in the 22nd Century"And Rob and I test out beers from First & Last brewery.Additional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H, RomanSenykMusic, AudioCoffee, SoundGalleryBy, Grand_Project, geoffharvey, Guitar_Obsession, Lexin_Music, AhmadMousavipour, melodyayresgriffiths, DayNigthMorning, litesaturation, 1978DARK, lemonmusicstudio, Onoychenkomusic, soundly, Darockart, Nesrality, ShidenBeatsMusic, PaoloArgento, Music_For_Videos, Boadrius, ScottishPerson, Good_B_Music, Music_Unlimited, lorenzobuczek, The_Mountain, SoundMakeIT, Onetent, Stavgag, leberchmus, Alban_Gogh, geoffharvey, nakaradaalexander - All can be found on Pixabay.Main Reclining Pair theme by Robert John Music. Contact me for details.

In this episode of Becoming Witchy, we return to the sabbat of Lughnasadh (or Lammas)—the first harvest festival on the Wheel of the Year. While Episode 20 covered its history and folklore, this time we're focusing on modern celebrations, seasonal rituals, and the personal traditions I've cultivated around this lush, transitional time of year.We'll talk garden updates, decorating with intention, kitchen witchcraft (hello tomato season!) and ways to work with themes of abundance, gratitude, and preparation. In our ritual that works we're making an oil for enhancing intuition you can craft now for the darker half of the year.Keep in touch and up to date by signing up for our newsletter for monthly rituals and shop updates. Support the creation of the podcast on Patreon where you'll get my tarot cheat sheet. Visit our Bramble & Brimstone ⁠shop⁠ and ⁠website⁠  where you can shop our wares. Follow us on ⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠Bluesky⁠ for updates and more witchy content!  

In this mini episode of Becoming Witchy, we're pausing for a collective tarot check-in at the halfway mark of 2025. Using a simple three-card spread—past, present, and future—we reflect on the strength we've drawn on this year, the action we're being called to take now, and how to move forward while lightening our burdens. Whether you're listening in real-time or down the road, this episode offers insight and inspiration to help you navigate your own path with intention and care.Keep in touch and up to date by signing up for our newsletter for monthly rituals and shop updates. Support the creation of the podcast on Patreon where you'll get my tarot cheat sheet. Visit our Bramble & Brimstone ⁠shop⁠ and ⁠website⁠  where you can shop our wares. Follow us on ⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠Bluesky⁠ for updates and more witchy content!  

Welcome back to Becoming Witchy! In this episode, I'm sharing updates from my spring break, the story behind our new nature-inspired logo, and the summer manifestation magic I've been diving into. From mindset-shifting spells to garden-infused sun teas and crystal rituals, I'm reflecting on what's helping me stay grounded and intentional as we reach the halfway point of this Hermit year.Keep in touch and up to date by signing up for our newsletter for monthly rituals and shop updates. Support the creation of the podcast on Patreon where you'll get my tarot cheat sheet. Visit our Bramble & Brimstone ⁠shop⁠ and ⁠website⁠  where you can shop our wares. Follow us on ⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠Bluesky⁠ for updates and more witchy content!  

This month's quiz is all things Birmingham, we talk about Your Friends & Neighbors (AppleTV)  Nina brain-farts a takeaway order, and we present Commander Lawrence the Humidity Skink - "say goodbye to dry cake blues!"Meanwhile Rob and I enjoy some cracking beers from Hogs Back down in lovely Surrey.Definitely NOT a cry for help.Additional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H, RomanSenykMusic, AudioCoffee, SoundGalleryBy, Grand_Project, geoffharvey, Guitar_Obsession, Lexin_Music, AhmadMousavipour, melodyayresgriffiths, DayNigthMorning, litesaturation, 1978DARK, lemonmusicstudio, Onoychenkomusic, soundly, Darockart, Nesrality, ShidenBeatsMusic, PaoloArgento, Music_For_Videos, Boadrius, ScottishPerson, Good_B_Music, Music_Unlimited, lorenzobuczek, The_Mountain, SoundMakeIT, Onetent, Stavgag, leberchmus, Alban_Gogh, geoffharvey, nakaradaalexander - All can be found on Pixabay.Main Reclining Pair theme by Robert John Music. Contact me for details.

Hopeful colonists set out toward their new home, Dhura Sancta, the mysterious planet that suddenly appeared twenty-five years after a catastrophic accident.  However, their arrival doesn't go exactly as plan as the shuttle chartered to the new settlement experiences some unexpected problems... and guests.  Flit tries to find who's in charge.  Vlin puts his boxing classes to good use. Frontiers Theme by Grant Craven Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/noquestcast Additional Music Credits: "Chase Down Criminals" by PaoloArgento (https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-chase-down-criminals-323188/) "Command Signal" by DSTechnician (https://pixabay.com/music/build-up-scenes-command-signal-114283/) "Atmospheric Time" by danydory (https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-atmospheric-time-141312/) "Dramatic Horror Cinematic Epic Trailer Action Intro Opener" by SoundGalleryByDmitryTaras "Grave Secrets" by wildsound159 (https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-grave-secrets-161064/) "Bone Tower" by DSTechnician (https://pixabay.com/music/build-up-scenes-bone-tower-115163/) "Crystal Caverns" by officina27 (https://pixabay.com/music/pulses-crystal-caverns-4700/) "Cyber Attack" by JuliusH (https://pixabay.com/music/electronic-cyber-attack-dark-epic-and-mystically-music-7594/) "Time To Run Away" by SergePavkinMusic (https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-time-to-run-away-115976/) "DARK AMBIENT" by stereocode (https://pixabay.com/music/pulses-dark-ambient-background-music-for-your-project-189055/) "Arabic Sadness" by SergeQuadrado (https://pixabay.com/music/world-arabic-sadness-13404/) "Battles End" by Tattooed Preacher No Quest for the Wicked uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. No Quest for the Wicked is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com.

Send us a textNew forms of life that were never meant to be. Drugs that open doorways to the other side. And a Juggalo who winds up at the mercy of a cult. This just scratches the surface of the darkness this story has to offer, Join us, and come down below...Annotations provided by Official Show Archivist Mary Anne Simpson.After this, I encourage you to listen toThicker Than Water, a new audio novel by yours truly. 11 hours of crime noir goodness, a savage tale of revenge, and family. I will be releasing the first couple of chapters right here, very soon. Its available for free on the patreon, but its also for sale! 10 bucks, no membership required. Music by:Serge Quadrado - documentary dark dunJIN – a blood red thing that writhesRoom of Wires – asylum sneakerFilmy Ghost – my mask is broken Please subscribe through Buzzsprout, Stitcher, Spotify, Podchaser, or iTunesFind me on social media on Instagram Facebook and Twitter, or email me direct at AScaryHomeCompanion@gmail.comSupport our PATREON page! And check out the Redbubble merch shop. Support the show