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Bari Weiss is now the editor-in-chief of CBS News. Bridget is probably gonna join ICE so she can go to the Super Bowl, and Pete Hegseth fat-shames a room full of generals.0:00 - Introduction2:09 - Chickens Come Home To Roost11:46 - BON CHARGE12:50 - Weather13:27 - Parades of Morons20:26 - BRUNT21:37 - Sh*t's Gettin' Real24:41 - Phetasy News25:37 - The Internet Is GloriousGet your Overburned With Mitochondrial Challenges t-shirts HERE - https://bit.ly/bridgetphetasy-merch Designs are available on the front and the back! End Music - Sweetfire performed by Lightmaker Walk-Ins Welcome YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@morebridgetphetasy ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks to our sponsors BON CHARGE & BRUNT - Revitalize your skin with BON CHARGE's Red Light Face Mask and get 15% off at https://bit.ly/boncharge-df - BRUNT didn't just make a durable work boot—they reinvented comfort for the hardest workers out there. For a limited time, our listeners get $10 off at BRUNT by using code DUMPSTER at checkout - https://bit.ly/DF-BRUNT ---------------------------------------------------------------------- We just want to make you laugh while the world burns. We produce media content, essays, and merchandise such as t-shirts and greeting cards that make burgers out of your sacred cows and tell you not to take yourself so damn seriously. Buy PHETASY MERCH here: https://www.bridgetphetasy.com/ For more content, including the unedited version of Dumpster Fire, BTS content, writing, photos, livestreams and a kick-ass community, subscribe at https://phetasy.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/BridgetPhetasy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bridgetphetasy/ Podcast - Walk-Ins Welcome with Bridget Phetasyhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/walk-ins-welcome/id1437447846 https://open.spotify.com/show/7jbRU0qOjbxZJf9d49AHEh https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/I3gqggwe23u6mnsdgqynu447wva 

Sponsored by Murph's Union 76 and the Pat Benkowski Sports Spectacular, the RECAP tackles the Cubs wet turd of a performance in Milwaukee to open the NLDS. But, just like you'd do with a real one, you just flush it and move on. Oleg and Praz are here to wonder why the Cubs started Matt Boyd on short rest, instead of saving him for game two on extra rest which would also have allowed them to pitch Shōta with an extra day in game three. Hey, at the least the game was lopsided enough for Ian Happ to actually homer.

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Nestor Carbonell Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Nestor Carbonell has it all. A beautiful wife, great kids, a wildly successful career spanning three plus decades, which is hotter than ever, with two hit shows streaming (The Morning Show on Apple TV, and Pulse on Netflix), a brand new film in theatres (Motherland), a sparkling Emmy award (for Shōgun), his first feature about to be cast, an episode of Law & Order to direct, and a beard being grown for a greenlit new movie he's soon to shoot. That's just part of the story. What he also has in abundance is humility, accessibility, warmth, kindness, sweetness, and he's hotter than ever to gaze upon, too. Those insanely dark-rimmed eyes, which he swears are natural, sans “paint” (my new favorite word for make-up), thank you, Nestor, are awfully fun to feast upon, too. He's the whole enchilada, and I say that with all due respect, and the Harvard grad is due a lot! We've been having a Nestor Carbonell film festival over here for the past week, and barely scratched the surface. Last night alone, we watched Motherland, also available to rent at home, The Dark Knight, which I hadn't seen since it dropped, what a star-studded extravaganza that is, with a brilliant Heath Ledger in his final film, and, the latest episode of The Morning Show, where Nestor's Yanko continues to evolve before our eyes, as does the show. Tonight we'll get back to our Lost binge; we haven't even gotten to Nestor's run yet. I'm exhausted just watching the guy. How the hell does he manage it all? This conversation spoke to Nestor's easy, self-effacing generosity of spirit. We touched on his parents, his background, early education, that crazy college, finding acting, how he broke in and through, the work, some tricks of his trade, meeting his bride of two decades, Shannon Kenny, her talents, can't wait to read her All Is Not Lost (on order!), managing career and kids, the sacrifices, getting through the pandemic, how it's changed him, the work, and the world, and, at each turn, he asked about me––quite a guy. As versatile and compelling as he is on screen, is as focused and charming as he is in life. Nestor's an anomaly. The total package. If something's missing, I missed it. How fun to keep watching and looking. Nestor Carbonell Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Wednesday, 10/1/25, 5 PM PT/ 8 PM ET Streamed Live on my FB & YouTube http://bit.ly/48cr1dw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIWkX8ksNhk

Yom Kippur - Parshas Ha'azinu  (2025 - תשפ״ה)  In place of the live Wednesday and Friday classes, and in preparation for Yom Kippur, Rav Akiva presents a three-part pre-recorded series — accessible, concise, and easy to share. The following is part A.  1- Profound Repentance Simply Done  2- To Yearn for Connection  3- To Be A REAL Jew    Month of Tishrei is sponsored by the Chicheportiche family. May our Torah learning be a merit for them for Health, Safety, Parnassah, and the strength to do Chessed like our forefather Avraham.  May their merits bring all of K'lal Yisrael the same blessings and the inspiration to a true and complete repentance!! This week's video clips are dedicated in honor of Henry and Lisa Manoucheri in recognition of their tireless and tremendous activism for the benefit of all K'lal Yisrael. This week's video clips are anonymously sponsored with the goal of bringing the light of Torah to the world and for the merit of a Refu'ah Sh'leima for Michoel Shopsa ben Aviva.

Yom Kippur - Parshas Ha'azinu  (2025 - תשפ״ה)  In place of the live Wednesday and Friday classes, and in preparation for Yom Kippur, Rav Akiva presents a three-part pre-recorded series — accessible, concise, and easy to share. Above is part B.  1- Profound Repentance Simply Done  2- To Yearn for Connection  3- To Be A REAL Jew    Month of Tishrei is sponsored by the Chicheportiche family. May our Torah learning be a merit for them for Health, Safety, Parnassah, and the strength to do Chessed like our forefather Avraham.  May their merits bring all of K'lal Yisrael the same blessings and the inspiration to a true and complete repentance!! This week's video clips are dedicated in honor of Henry and Lisa Manoucheri in recognition of their tireless and tremendous activism for the benefit of all K'lal Yisrael. This week's video clips are anonymously sponsored with the goal of bringing the light of Torah to the world and for the merit of a Refu'ah Sh'leima for Michoel Shopsa ben Aviva.

Yom Kippur - Parshas Ha'azinu  (2025 - תשפ״ה)  In place of the live Wednesday and Friday classes, and in preparation for Yom Kippur, Rav Akiva presents a three-part pre-recorded series — accessible, concise, and easy to share. The following is PART C.  1- Profound Repentance Simply Done  2- To Yearn for Connection  3- To Be A REAL Jew    Month of Tishrei is sponsored by the Chicheportiche family. May our Torah learning be a merit for them for Health, Safety, Parnassah, and the strength to do Chessed like our forefather Avraham.  May their merits bring all of K'lal Yisrael the same blessings and the inspiration to a true and complete repentance!! This week's video clips are dedicated in honor of Henry and Lisa Manoucheri in recognition of their tireless and tremendous activism for the benefit of all K'lal Yisrael. This week's video clips are anonymously sponsored with the goal of bringing the light of Torah to the world and for the merit of a Refu'ah Sh'leima for Michoel Shopsa ben Aviva.

Aladin, Shéhérazade, Ali Baba, Sinbad le Marin… Ces personnages font partie de l'imaginaire collectif. Tous, sont issus des contes des Mille et Une Nuits, ces récits inventés par la reine Shéhérazade durant mille et une nuits pour captiver son mari, le roi Shahryar, qui avait la fâcheuse habitude de tuer ses épouses après leur nuit de noces. Chaque matin, elle interrompt son histoire. Le roi doit donc patienter jusqu'à la nuit suivante pour connaître la suite. Grâce à ce procédé, Shéhérazade sauve sa vie et celle d'autres femmes, et invente au passage le principe de cliffhanger. Palais somptueux, tapis volants, trésors vertigineux, autant d'images d'un monde arabe fantasmé. Et pour cause, les Mille et Une Nuits que l'on connaît tous, n'ont peut-être pas les origines que l'on croit. Quelles sont les véritables origines ? Comment les histoires sont-elles arrivées jusqu'à nous ? Écoutez la suite de cet épisode de "Maintenant, vous savez - Culture". Un podcast Bababam Originals, écrit et réalisé par Jonathan Aupart. Première diffusion : septembre 2023 À écouter aussi : ⁠Le détective Hercule Poirot a-t-il vraiment existé ?⁠ ⁠Quelles stars ont été annoncées mortes de leur vivant ?⁠ ⁠Comment le Whodunit a-t-il réinventé les codes du suspense ? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JK Rowling heats up her feud with Harry Potter actress Emma Watson with a scathing new statement. Blake Lively says she doesn't have to prove she was SH'd by Justin Baldoni to be awarded treble damages! Jimmy Kimmels ratings tank... And Bad Bunny announced as new Super Bowl Halftime Show performer!    Become a Member of No Filter: ALL ACCESS: https://allaccess.supercast.com/    Shop New Merch now: https://merchlabs.com/collections/zack-peter?srsltid=AfmBOoqqnV3kfsOYPubFFxCQdpCuGjVgssGIXZRXHcLPH9t4GjiKoaio     Watch Disaster Daters: https://open.spotify.com/show/3L4GLnKwz9Uy5dT8Ey1VPi    Book a personalized message on Cameo: https://v.cameo.com/e/QxWQhpd1TIb    Listen to The Pop Report: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pop-report/id1746150111 

Join Cam and Gideon (James Williams) for a new Sh*t Talkers Weekly episode! On this episode they cover the Mammoth 200 race, which cereals are the best, struggles during Cam's Wenaha elk hunt, and more! Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/ Website: https://www.cameronhanes.com Timestamps: 00:00:00  Sh*t Talkers Weekly Disclaimers 00:04:52  Paul Skenes & the San Diego Pirates 00:23:20  Mammoth 200 Race 00:10:16  Mark Dowdle - Backyard Ultra 00:13:20  The Great Debate: Poptarts, Cereal, and Veggies 00:20:24  Struggles in the Wenaha: No Water and Cramps 00:34:14  A Different Breed of Man: Surround Yourself with Winners 00:37:55  Remembering Ian Stasko and Andrew Porter 00:40:31  Speculations About the Assassination of Charlie Kirk 00:43:07  Photographer Standards 00:46:40  Truck Giveaway: Don't Spend Your Whole Paycheck 00:47:51  Montana Knife Packout Skinner Re-Launch 00:50:16  Hunting Podcasts 00:57:19  Cigarettes and Whiskey - Industry Reference 00:59:02  Podcasts Cam Listens to 01:06:20  Recap and Final Thoughts Thank you to our sponsors: LMNT: Visit https://drinklmnt.com/cam for a free sample pack with any purchase Black Rifle Coffee: https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/ Use code KEEPHAMMERING for 20% your first order Sig Sauer: https://www.sigsauer.com/ use code CAM10 for 10% off optics Hoyt: http://bit.ly/3Zdamyv use code CAM for 10% off MTN OPS Supplements: https://mtnops.com/ Use code KEEPHAMMERING for 20% off and Free Shipping Montana Knife Company: ⁠⁠https://www.montanaknifecompany.com/⁠⁠ Use code CAM for 10% off⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

durée : 00:27:29 - Les Midis de Culture - par : Marie Labory - Aujourd'hui dans notre débat critique, on parle de manga avec "Munjina Into The Deep". Vol 1 d'Inio Asano & "Jun" de Shôtarô Ishinomori - réalisation : Laurence Malonda - invités : Fausto Fasulo Fondateur de la revue ATOM et co-directeur artistique du Festival d'Angoulême; Pauline Croquet Journaliste au Monde rubrique Pixels

durée : 00:13:07 - Les Midis de Culture - par : Marie Labory - Plongée sensorielle et expérimentale, Jun est une œuvre de Shôtarô Ishinomori. Publiée entre 1967 et 1968, cette série quasi muette mêle introspection, onirisme et exploration graphique, révélant une facette inattendue de l'auteur culte. Un voyage intime entre rêve et réalité. - réalisation : Laurence Malonda - invités : Fausto Fasulo Fondateur de la revue ATOM et co-directeur artistique du Festival d'Angoulême; Pauline Croquet Journaliste au Monde rubrique Pixels

As nerds the world over prematurely soiled their pants at the premiere of the long-awaited "The Mandalorian & Grogu" trailer, we've decided to revisit a classic Sh*t episode when Steve Greene decided to deliver a treatise on the entire Star Wars lexicon. From THX 1138 to The Mandalorian, Professor Greene touched on all the myriad ups and downs of this 43-year-old franchise. Whether you're a fanboy who sleeps in Darth Vader pajamas or a neophyte who barely knows the difference between an Ewok and a Wookie, you'll love this pop-culture deep-dive from start to finish. May the Force be with you, Sh*theads. Nikki is now an ambassador for Club WPT Gold! Check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://clubwptgold.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code NIKKI to sign up! Follow the podcast on Insta: @shttheydonttellyou Follow Nikki on Insta: @NikkiLimo Follow Steve on Insta: @SteveGreeneComedy To visit our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.patreon.com/stikki⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To watch the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/STDTYPodYouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening, or by using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/ShtTheyDontTellYou⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to support the show, and get all our episodes ad-free go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stdty.supercast.tech/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/ShtTheyDontTellYou⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To submit your questions/feedback, email us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@nikki.limo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To call in with questions/feedback, leave us a voicemail at: (765) 734-0840 To watch more Nikki & Steve on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.youtube.com/nikkilimo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To watch more of Nikki talking about Poker: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/trickniks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To check out Nikki's Jewelry Line: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kittensandcoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when a theater kid with a knack for sound engineering becomes the legal guardian of creative minds everywhere? In this engaging conversation with Gordon Firemark, known professionally as "The Podcast Lawyer," we explore the fascinating journey of a professional who defies the typical lawyer stereotype.Gordon reveals how a chance suggestion from a college professor led him from theater production to law school, ultimately creating a practice that perfectly blends his creative background with legal expertise. Rather than adopting the grinding schedule many attorneys fall into, he's crafted a career that prioritizes family dinners and personal boundaries while still serving his clients with excellence.The discussion dives deep into the challenges creators face in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, particularly with AI and content protection. Gordon offers invaluable insights on how to protect your creative work without feeling caged by legal concerns: "If a creator feels they're in a cage, we need to look at what can change to free them." His perspective on AI-generated content is particularly thought-provoking as he explains why "the value is in the original work of human authorship" and how creators can navigate these murky waters.Beyond professional advice, Gordon shares personal revelations about finding balance, the importance of therapy, and how having children transformed his approach to work. His candid admission about seeking help from a Buddhist monk therapist during difficult times offers a refreshing glimpse at vulnerability from a successful professional.Whether you're a podcaster, content creator, or anyone navigating the intersection of creativity and business, Gordon's parting advice is gold: "Think of it like a business, even if you're in it as a hobby." Connect with Gordon at gordonfiremark.com or as @gordonfiremark on social media (IG) to learn more about his webinars and resources for creators.Talk yo sh!t… Sh!t-Talker!!Support the showFOLLOW US ON;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkshitwithpTwitter: https://twitter.com/TalkshitwithpFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkwhitwIthpTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TalkshitwithpShop IG: https://www.instagram.com/Talkshitwithp.shopLEAVE US A REVIEW ON APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-with-p/id1509470001AND SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@TalkshitwithpSupport The Show (whatever you can)Cashapp: https://cash.app/$TSWP20Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TswpBuymecoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/talkshitwithpAmazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2M9Q4HNKRO2WA?ref_=wl_shareTo Learn more on my story;https://flow.page/tal...

The SKATCAST Network presents:The SKATCAST Show #193 with the Script KeeperToday's Skit-SKATs:[ Three Dragons of Marnia | 1:01 ] - "VeryFarnia, WTF!?" - The three dragons following Liam and Co. have found themselves in one of the most dangerous places in the realm, but things are about to also be very dumb![ Ambling Through Human History | 13:48 ] - "A Brief and Sh*t History of Entertainment" - The cast of SKATCAST help put together a look through humans love of being entertained. It is also very dumb!Thank you for listening! Have a non-f*ckled Tuesday!Visit us for more episodes of SKATCAST and other shows like SKATCAST presents The Dave & Angus Show plus BONUS material at https://www.skatcast.com Watch select shows and shorts on YouTube: bit.ly/34kxCneJoin the conversation on Discord! https://discord.gg/XKxhHYwu9zFor all show related questions: info@skatcast.comPlease rate and subscribe on iTunes and elsewhere and follow SKATCAST on social media!! Instagram: @theescriptkeeper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scriptkeepersATWanna become a Patron? Click here: https://www.patreon.com/SkatcastSign up through Patreon and you'll get Exclusive Content, Behind The Scenes video, special downloads and more! Prefer to make a donation instead? You can do that through our PayPal: https://paypal.me/skatcastpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dans les Contes des Mille et une nuits, Shéhérazade, sauve sa vie en racontant des histoires venues de Perse, d'Inde, et de tout l'Orient. Et lorsqu'au XIXe siècle Antoine Galland traduisit les contes en français il y rajouta d'autres histoires encore, rapportées de ses voyages. C'est le cas d'une des plus connues, une histoire qui nous vient d'un sultanat de Chine : l'histoire d'Aladdin et la lampe merveilleuse. Conte-moi l'aventure est un podcast original Chérie FM. Ecriture : Marion Lemoine Interprétation : Léa des Garets Enregistrement : Cédric le Doré Réalisation : Cédric le Doré et Adrien le Blond Edition : Anaïs Koopman Production : Anne-Cécile Kirry Direction des contenus : Sarah ConanHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Dans les Contes des Mille et une nuits, Shéhérazade, sauve sa vie en racontant des histoires venues de Perse, d'Inde, et de tout l'Orient. Et lorsqu'au XIXe siècle Antoine Galland traduisit les contes en français il y rajouta d'autres histoires encore, rapportées de ses voyages. C'est le cas d'une des plus connues, une histoire qui nous vient d'un sultanat de Chine : l'histoire d'Aladdin et la lampe merveilleuse. Conte-moi l'aventure est un podcast original Chérie FM. Ecriture : Marion Lemoine Interprétation : Léa des Garets Enregistrement : Cédric le Doré Réalisation : Cédric le Doré et Adrien le Blond Edition : Anaïs Koopman Production : Anne-Cécile Kirry Direction des contenus : Sarah ConanHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this episode, we will be looking at another Chinese herbal formula, Rén Shēn Bài Dú Sǎn or Ginseng Powder to Overcome Pathogenic Influences. It is under the subcategory of formulas that release exterior disorders with interior deficiency and is useful for treating external attacks (colds) with underlying deficiency. We will doing our deep dive into this formula. And while we usually do a “little something different,” there is just so much to discuss about this important formula, there isn't time to add anything else… Each episode of the podcast will go into great depth about a single herb or formula. Besides covering the basics of herbology including category, and functions, we will explore the history, quality, science, pharmacology, evidence, and any potential interactions of each herb or formula. Please join us as we don our spacesuits, do a spacewalk, and enter the unexplored space of medicinal herbs in this exciting episode exploring Rén Shēn Bài Dú Sǎn or Ginseng Powder to Overcome Pathogenic Influences!

In this episode, I speak with Rachel about using Energy Psychology (EP) and Sound Healing (SH) in her psychotherapy work. Rachel describes how she was originally trained psychodynamically and had been in psychodynamic therapy herself. After Rachel learned about EP from her acupuncturist she pursued training in the approach, and found it was very effective with clients. She also worked with an EP psychotherapist and experienced a significant shift. Rachel explains that EP facilitates changes in subtle energy resulting in shifts in behaviors, emotions, physical symptoms, anxiety, PTSD, performance and other issues. Rachel discussed the most well-known EP approach, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). Many people have learned it as a technique to help regulate the nervous system. With more in depth training, EFT can be used for a variety of issues one might bring to a therapist. Rachel discusses how she integrates SH into other EP techniques. She has found that it often increases the speed and ease of change. Rachel discussed the significant research support for EP, including numerous double blind, randomized and controlled research studies. Lastly, Rachel shared practical strategies listeners can use to calm their nervous system and also demonstrated the sound produced by her various SH instruments. Rachel Michaelson, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of California with over 35 years of clinical experience. Along with providing individual and group psychotherapy, Rachel is a clinical supervisor and consultant, who specializes in energy psychology and sound healing. She is a certified Diplomate in Comprehensive Energy Psychology (D-CEP) and has training in several energy-based therapeutic modalities including Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Havening Techniques, Advanced Integrative Therapy (AIT), Tapas Acupuncture Technique (TAT,) Psych-K, Trauma Tapping Technique and other energy medicine techniques. Rachel has developed an Energy Psychology protocol called Release Issues Past and Present which she uses with individuals and in groups and teaches to other mental health providers. When working with clients, Rachel often integrates sound healing by utilizing calibrated tuning forks and chimes to facilitate change. For over 25 years Rachel has been providing training to mental health professionals on a variety of topics including Energy Psychology, Sound Healing, trauma informed care, clinical supervision, law and ethics, telehealth, diagnoses, time and paperwork management, and suicide. Rachel is a past chair of the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology's Humanitarian Committee.

This episodes been in the ice box since 2024 (tracked the week before SKY WARS was cancelled) it never saw the airwaves.  There's conversation references that date it.  "Pardon our mess".   We're at the pinnacle of the amateur and professional domestic pyro show competition season here in the United States with Sky Wars this week and Jamie, AJ, and Bo break down the designer competitive landscape across the PRO-AM and PRO divisions and make their winner predictions for this years event.   Support the Sh*t Show!! Contribute -> Patreon  Hang with us -> Discord Buy some Merch, balls, DB25 Cables or leave us a Voicemail (we'll play it on-air)!

Trigger Warning: discussion of SH and SI This week Julie, and Chrissa are joined by Gunner Vargas, a former Heart and Solutions BHIS counselor. In this episode we hear from Gunner about his personal mental health experiences and how a phone call to say goodbye to a friend saved his life.To start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa call Heart and Solutions at (800) 531-4236. Connect with Heart and Solutions online at:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dWKD6TenIMIC76ctq21YNYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmrcmi5HUINpWEjHfHzTnQ/featuredPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouNeedaCounselorHeart and Solutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartandsolutionsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/you_need_a_counselor/Web: http://www.heartandsolutions.net

Episod 171 Keluar Sekejap membincangkan krisis dalaman Perikatan Nasional (PN) yang semakin memuncak, susulan perkembangan dalam Perhimpunan Agung Tahunan Bersatu dan Muktamar PAS yang berlangsung dua minggu lalu.Keluar Sekejap turut meneliti pelaksanaan subsidi RON95 yang berkemungkinan ditangguhkan kerana mekanismenya masih dalam proses pemurnian.Akhir sekali, episod ini mengulas isu pembunuhan aktivis politik konservatif Amerika Syarikat, Charlie Kirk, yang dilaporkan meninggal dunia selepas ditembak ketika menghadiri sebuah acara di Utah.Berikut merupakan ‘Watch of the week' dan ‘Read of the week':SH:https://youtu.be/xE6YmZ-1TVI?si=OAvNDeTG1C1JN54hhttps://youtu.be/xE6YmZ-1TVI?si=OAvNDeTG1C1JN54hZB:Sultan Puasa and the Founder of Kuala Lumpurhttps://www.riwayat.my/non-fiction/abdur-razzaq-lubis-sutan-puasa-founder-of-kuala-lumpurIngin jenama anda dikenali oleh ribuan pendengar?Taja episod Keluar Sekejap 2025!Hubungi +6011-1919 1783 atau emel commercial@ksmedia.my

In episode 40 of Sh*t You Wish Your Building Did, we dive deep into the unvarnished realities of running a PropTech startup with Michael Grant, founder of Metrikus and co-creator of Smart Buildings Boot Camp. Michael shares hard-earned insights from 6 years in the trenches, covering everything from fundraising in 2025 to why partnerships in real estate are so much harder than other industries. What You'll Learn: Why PropTech sales cycles can stretch 12+ months and how to shorten them The shift in VC funding since the 2021-2022 "bubble" burst Why hardware can kill deals, and software-only solutions win The reality behind recent PropTech acquisitions Strategic advice for founders at different stages Why customer champions are everything in this industry Resources Mentioned: Smart Buildings Boot Camp https://smartbuildingbootcamp.com/ Subscribe to Memoori for more PropTech insights https://memoori.com/subscription/

It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! You know how we feel about dating in the workplace, but does "Don't Sh*t Where You Eat" apply to hobbies? Is it acceptable to date a friend's friend's ex? If you regularly catch your husband doing you-know-what next to you while you sleep, should you address it? And you lost noticeable weight using weight loss drugs—when friends ask how you did it, to be honest or not to be honest? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take! Interested in getting the Shandy take but don't want to appear on the podcast? Email dearshandy@gmail.com for information about Shandy Off The Record sessions. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://quince.com/SHANDY for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Go to https://www.beekeepersnaturals.com/SHANDY or enter code SHANDY at checkout to get 20% off your order! - Go to https://www.squarespace.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for 10% off your first website or domain! - Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/SHANDY10FM and use code SHANDY10FM to get 10 free meals plus a free item for life! - Go to https://sundaysfordogs.com/SHANDY or use code SHANDY at checkout for 40% off your first order! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Housekeeping 3:22 - Q1: Does “Don't Sh*t Where You Eat” Also Apply To Hobbies? 9:09 - Q2: Is It Acceptable To Date A Friend's Friend's Ex? 18:33 - Q3: Am I The A-hole, Or Is He The Jerk? 32:56 - Q4: How Do I Talk About My Weight Loss Honestly? 51:52 - Q5: How Do I Outgrow This Friendship With Grace? If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.com Subscribe and watch the episodes on YouTube! https://bit.ly/SubscribeDearShandy Follow us! Dear Shandy - https://www.instagram.com/dearshandy Sharleen Joynt - https://www.instagram.com/sharleenjoynt Andy Levine - https://www.instagram.com/machinelevine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! You know how we feel about dating in the workplace, but does "Don't Sh*t Where You Eat" apply to hobbies? Is it acceptable to date a friend's friend's ex? If you regularly catch your husband doing you-know-what next to you while you sleep, should you address it? And you lost noticeable weight using weight loss drugs—when friends ask how you did it, to be honest or not to be honest? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take! Interested in getting the Shandy take but don't want to appear on the podcast? Email dearshandy@gmail.com for information about Shandy Off The Record sessions. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://quince.com/SHANDY for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Go to https://www.beekeepersnaturals.com/SHANDY or enter code SHANDY at checkout to get 20% off your order! - Go to https://www.squarespace.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for 10% off your first website or domain! - Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/SHANDY10FM and use code SHANDY10FM to get 10 free meals plus a free item for life! - Go to https://sundaysfordogs.com/SHANDY or use code SHANDY at checkout for 40% off your first order! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Housekeeping 3:22 - Q1: Does “Don't Sh*t Where You Eat” Also Apply To Hobbies? 9:09 - Q2: Is It Acceptable To Date A Friend's Friend's Ex? 18:33 - Q3: Am I The A-hole, Or Is He The Jerk? 32:56 - Q4: How Do I Talk About My Weight Loss Honestly? 51:52 - Q5: How Do I Outgrow This Friendship With Grace? If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.com Subscribe and watch the episodes on YouTube! https://bit.ly/SubscribeDearShandy Follow us! Dear Shandy - https://www.instagram.com/dearshandy Sharleen Joynt - https://www.instagram.com/sharleenjoynt Andy Levine - https://www.instagram.com/machinelevine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The unstoppable Snow Tha Product - actress, rapper and activist pulls no punches about what it means to be Latino in America right now. Snow shows up fired up about how the current administration is villainizing our community, the fear sparked by ICE raids across the country, and the urgent need to defend our right to simply be treated as human beings. She opens up about her love for the Dominican Republic, where her girlfriend is from, and the pride she carries in showing her son the beauty of our own countries. We dive into Motherhood, her parents’ decision to return to Mexico (as it was always the “plan”), and even her own reflections on eventually going back also. Snow reminds us that “we don’t come from Sh**holes our homelands are rich, vibrant, and worth returning to, despite the destabilizing impact of tourism and the double standard of being unwanted in the U.S. Beyond music, Snow connects with fans through her Vlogs and stays vocal about the issues that matter most. Whether on social media, in her lyrics, or face to face, she isn’t afraid to call it like it is: “I’m OK with speaking up,” she says, while discussing other Latino celebs staying silent in our current climate. This conversation is raw, unapologetic, and full of heart the perfect reminder of why Snow Tha Product is more than an artist; she’s a movement.

The Sh*t has hit the fan and the lab floor.  Wendy reaches a breaking point between her old family and her new new family while slightly and Smee reach an inevitable consequence of thier actions.Check ou more of our podcasts!www.strandedpanda.com

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The Cubs magic number is dwindling, and while Marquee and the Score couldn't figure out how to calculate it properly, our podcast does. It's the Cubs pod with Oleg and Praz and Mike has done the math. And while the Brewers wait to win the division to celebrate, the Cubs should just go ahead. No need to wait for those losers to have a party. There's a lot to talk about, like Marquee's coverage of Ian Happ's retirement...we mean, Anthony Rizzo's retirement co-starring Ian Happ, and what were the odds of Moises Ballesteros hitting a homer right to Rizzo in the bleachers? Well, if you think that was cool, we have a Richie Ashburn story that will blow your mind. We talk about what other players would get a celebration like Rizzo did, why Boog can't pronounce Horwitz and why he kept saying Owen Caissie hit his face on some ivy when we're pretty sure the brick wall behind it did the damage. We talk about the return of injured Cubs, most notably Kyle Tucker and where Moises fits if Kyle comes back. Is Cade or Shōta the game one starter? Plus, why can't anyone who wears number one for the Cubs actually hit? All that, and much more.

What happens when your brand becomes so entwined with your identity that you can't tell where one ends and the other begins? This question lies at the heart of my candid conversation with Joe from mowPod as I navigate the emotional journey of ending Talk Show with P after five years."I've built such a good brand that everybody notices it and knows it, but I feel like Paula is being lost inside the brand," I confess during our heartfelt discussion. It's the creator's paradox—success that simultaneously validates and consumes you.Joe shares wisdom gleaned from his own entrepreneurial path, from mowPod's evolution from newsletters to podcast promotion to creating the wildly successful Friday Night Karaoke community with 39,000 members. His approach to pivoting resonates deeply: generate multiple ideas, test them lightly, but commit fully to just one or two directions. "Don't keep driving off that cliff," he advises when something isn't working, acknowledging the emotional and financial cost of changing course while emphasizing the greater cost of persisting with unsuccessful ventures.The conversation takes a personal turn when Joe identifies what he believes is my superpower: "You walk into a room and by the end of the day, everyone knows you and everyone loves you." His advice to build my next chapter around this natural ability to connect with people offers a blueprint not just for me, but for anyone facing reinvention.Whether you're contemplating your own pivot, struggling with your identity as a creator, or simply interested in the behind-the-scenes reality of content creation, this episode offers raw insights into the challenging yet liberating process of reinvention.FIND JOE AND THEM...Friday Night Karaoke FB Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke/Friday Night Karaoke Podcast - https://www.fridaynightkaraoke.org/mowPod - https://mowpod.com/mowPod Charts - https://charts.mowpod.com/Talk yo sh!t… Sh!t-Talker!!Support the showFOLLOW US ON;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkshitwithpTwitter: https://twitter.com/TalkshitwithpFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkwhitwIthpTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TalkshitwithpShop IG: https://www.instagram.com/Talkshitwithp.shopLEAVE US A REVIEW ON APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-with-p/id1509470001AND SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@TalkshitwithpSupport The Show (whatever you can)Cashapp: https://cash.app/$TSWP20Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TswpBuymecoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/talkshitwithpAmazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2M9Q4HNKRO2WA?ref_=wl_shareTo Learn more on my story;https://flow.page/tal...

Hello Youtube Members, Patreons and Pacific War week by week listeners. Yes this was intended to be an exclusive episode to join the 29 others over on my Youtube Membership and Patreon, but since we are drawing to the end of the Pacific War week by week series, I felt compelled to make some special episodes to answer some of the bigger questions. Why did Japan, or better said, why did Emperor Hirohito decide to finally surrender? It seems obvious on the face of it, but there is actually a lot more to it than bombs or Soviet invasions. I guess you can call this episode a teaser or a shameless plug for going over to my Youtube Membership or Patreon. There's honestly a lot of interesting subjects such as ‘why was the japanese army so brutal”, “Hirohito's war time responsibility”, “the 4 part Kanji Ishiwara series”. Thus if you liked this one please show some love and check out my other stuff on my Youtube Membership or over at www.patreon.com/pacificwarchannel.   Stating all of that lets just jump right into it.   We first need to start off briefly looking at Emperor Hirohito.    Upon taking the throne, Emperor Hirohito in 1926 Hirohito inherited a financial crisis and a military that was increasingly seizing control of governmental policies. From the beginning, despite what many of you older audience members may have been told, Hirohito intensely followed all military decisions. Hirohito chose when to act and when not to. When the Kwantung Army assassinated Zhang Zuolin, he indulged their insubordination. This emboldened them to invade Manchuria in 1931, whereupon Hirohito was furious and demanded they be reigned in. Attempts were made, but they were heavily undermined by radicals. Hirohito could have put his foot down, but he chose not to. On September 22nd, at 4:20pm Hirohito said to the IJA Chief of General staff, Kanaya Hanzo “although this time it couldn't be helped, the army had to be more careful in the future”. Thus Hirohito again acquiesced to the military, despite wanting them to stop or at least localize the conflict. The military had disregarded his wishes, they should have been severely punished. Why did Hirohito not take a firmer stance?    Again for older audience members you may have heard, “hirohito was a hostage at the whim of his own military”. This narrative made it seem he was some sort of hostage emperor, but this is not the case at all. In fact Hirohito was instrumental in many military decisions from 1931-1945. The reason this, I will call it “myth” , went on was because after Japan's surrender, the US basically rewrote the Japanese constitution and covered up the Emperor's involvement in all the nasty stuff, to maintain control over Japan. Yeah it sounds a bit conspiracy esque, but I assure you it was indeed the case. This narrative held firm all the way until Hirohito's death, when finally meeting notes and personal accounts from those close to him came out, illuminating a lot. Though to this day, many records are still red -tapped.   The reason Hirohito did not stamp his foot down has to do with the Kokutai.    The Kokutai   So before I carry on, I have to explain what exactly is the Kokutai.    The Kokutai, loosely translated as "national essence," refers to the qualities that distinguish the Japanese identity. However, this concept is remarkably vague and poorly defined; even Japanese historians acknowledge this ambiguity. In contrast to Kokutai is seitai, or "form of government." While the Kokutai embodies the eternal and immutable aspects of Japanese polity—rooted in history, traditions, and customs centered around the Emperor—Japan's seitai has evolved significantly throughout its extensive history. For instance, shoguns governed for over 700 years until 1868, when the Meiji Restoration reinstated direct imperial rule.   Nevertheless, Emperor Meiji's direct authority came to an end with the adoption of the Meiji Constitution in 1889, which established a constitutional monarchy, introducing significant complexities into the governance system.   Article 4 of the constitution declares: “The Emperor is the head of the Empire, combining in Himself the rights of sovereignty, uniting the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government, although subject to the consent of the Imperial Diet.” Under this framework, the Emperor alone possessed the power to appoint or dismiss ministers of state, declare war, negotiate peace, conclude treaties, direct national administration, and command the army and navy.   A glaring flaw in this arrangement is the inherent ambiguity of the Meiji Constitution. While it established a democratic parliament, it simultaneously afforded the Emperor absolute authority to usurp it. The document failed to clearly define the relationships between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, and its language was intentionally vague. Most critically, the military—the army and navy—were not directly accountable to the civilian government.    So with the kokutai, the Emperor is a divine figure who embodies the state's sovereignty. It was not necessarily the Emperor's job to surrender on behalf of the official government of Japan, but he most certainly could do so, given the Japanese people still remained faithful to the kokutai.    Now Hirohito did not live an ordinary life. According to the imperial custom, Japanese royals were raised apart from their parents, at the age of 3 he was placed in the care of the Kwamura family who vowed to raise him to be unselfish, persevering in the face of difficulties, respectful of the views of others and immune to fear. One thing that was absolutely indoctrinated into him was to defend the kokutai. It became his top mission as a monarch, it was the only mission in many ways. At the very core of how he saw the world and how he acted, it was always to protect the kokutai.    So when the Japanese military began these insubordinate acts, Hirohito's primary concern was to the kokutai, ie: anything that threatened his imperial authority and the imperial institution itself. Although the military usurped his authority, the operations had been successful. Hirohito was not at all opposed to seeing his empire expand. He understood the value of manchuria, he was fully onboard with the military plans to eventually seize control over it, but these radicals were accelerating things to quickly for everyone's liking. He turned a blind eye, dished light punishments and carried on. However the local conflict escalated. It traveled to Shanghai by 1932 and here Hirohito took action. He understood Shanghai was full of western powers. Nations like Britain and America could place economic sanctions on Japan if things were allowed to get out of hand here. So he ordered General Yoshinori Shirakawa to bring the Shanghai expedition to a close.    During this period, two factions emerged within the Japanese military: the Kodoha, or “Imperial Way,” and the Toseiha, or “Control” faction. The Kodoha was founded by General Sadao Araki and his protégé, Jinzaburo Masaki. Their primary objective was a Shōwa Restoration aimed at purging Japan of corrupt politicians and businessmen, especially those associated with the zaibatsu. Composed mainly of young army officers, the Kodoha espoused a romanticized and radical interpretation of Bushido, idealizing pre-industrial Japan, which Araki believed had been tainted by Western influences. To achieve their goals, they resorted to assassinations and planned a coup d'état.   In response, the Toseiha faction was formed, initially led by Lt. General Tetsuzan Nagata and later by Hideki Tojo. Like the Kodoha, the Toseiha sought a Shōwa Restoration but adopted a more moderate and conservative approach. They recognized the importance of preserving traditional values while integrating Western ideals, advocating for a balanced perspective. The Toseiha promoted pragmatic military strategies to navigate the complexities of modern warfare. Although they acknowledged the existence of corrupt politicians and zaibatsu, they preferred to work within the existing political system, anticipating that future total wars would necessitate a strengthened industrial and military capacity. Their ranks primarily included promising graduates from the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) Academy, Army Staff College, and select naval members. The most significant distinction between the two factions was that the Toseiha explicitly rejected the use of a coup d'état in pursuit of their goals.   Between 1932-1936 radical officers, mostly of the Kodoha faction assassinated politicians and military leaders trying to usher in a showa restoration. You might be led to believe this was in the interest of Hirohito, you would be mistaken. Hirohito did not want a military dictatorship at the whim of the cult of the emperor. Ironic to say, given how WW2 turns out mind you. This really would have been a hostage situation. Hirohito wanted to maintain the exact ambiguous situation that was Showa Era Japan pre 1945. He saw this as the most ideal structure to defend the kokutai, because blame could not be placed solely upon his shoulders. He always maintained a get out of jail free card one could say.    The February 26 incident of 1936, was the climax of the Kodoha faction. They performed a mutiny trying to usher in a SHowa restoration. They assumed when their messenger came to the emperor he would join them and take direct rule. Instead Hirohito was furious. His first thought was the mutineers were trying to enlist his brother Chichibu to overthrow him. He dragged his brother who was a fraternizer amongst the kodoha members mind you, into a meeting, demanding he never associate with them again nor attempt to challenge him. Then Hirohito furious demanded the mutineers be dealt with. At one point he even threatened to lead the imperial guards to put them down. The coup failed, the kodoha faction was destroyed. Ironically the toseiha faction were the ones to do it and thus they became the defacto ruling clique.    The military, especially the kwantung army did not stop with their insubordination.    On July 8th of 1937 the Kwangtung army performed the Marco Polo Bridge incident, ushering in the second sino-japanese war. This was one of many false flag operations they had pulled off over the years. Upon being told about this Hirohito's first response was whether the USSR would invade Manchukuo over the matter. This is what he said to Prime Minister Konoe and army minister Sugiyama “What will you do if the Soviets attack us from the rear?” he asked the prince. Kan'in answered, “I believe the army will rise to the occasion.” The emperor repeated his question: “That's no more than army dogma. What will you actually do in the unlikely event that Soviet [forces] attack?” The prince said only, “We will have no choice.” His Majesty seemed very dissatisfied. Hirohito furious demanded to know what contingency plans existed and his advisors told him before he gave his red seal of approval to invade northern china.   Henceforth he micromanaged a lot of the military decisions going forward and he oversaw the forming and dissolving of numerous cabinets and positions when things went his way or did not in the military and political scene.  Emperor Hirohito was presented with several opportunities to cause cease-fires or peace settlements during the war years. One of the best possible moments to end it all came during the attack on Nanking when Chiang Kai-sheks military were in disarray. On July 11 of 1938, the commander of the 19th division fought a border clash with the USSR known to us in the west as the battle of Lake Khasan. It was a costly defeat for Japan and in the diary of Harada Kumao he noted Hirohito scolded Army minister Itagaki “Hereafter not a single soldier is to be moved without my permission.” When it looked like the USSR would not press for a counter attack across the border, Hirohito gave the order for offensives in China to recommence, again an example of him deciding when to lay down the hammer.   By 1939 the US began threatening sanctions for what Japan was doing in China. Hirohito complained to his chief aide de camp Hata Shunroku on August 5th “It could be a great blow to scrap metal and oil”. Hirohito was livid and scolded many of his top officials and forced the appointment of General Abe to prime minister and demanded of him “to cooperate with the US and Britain and preserve internal order”.   Fast forward a bit, with war raging in Europe Hirohito, on June 19th of 1940 Hirohito asked if chief of staff Prince Kan'in and Army Minister Hata “At a time when peace will soon come in the European situation, will there be a deployment of troops to the Netherlands Indies and French Indochina?” This question highlighted Hirohito's belief at that time that Germany was close to achieving victory, which led him to gradually consider deploying troops to French Indochina and the Dutch East Indies since neither of those parent nations was in a position to protect their territories and vital resources. Regarding the war in China, the Japanese aimed to stop the flow of materials entering China from places like Hong Kong. Hirohito received reports indicating that Britain would not agree to block the shipment of materials into China via Hong Kong. The military recognized that an invasion of Hong Kong might be necessary, which would mean declaring war on Britain. When this was communicated to him, Hirohito responded, “If that occurs, I'm sure America will enforce an embargo, don't you think?” In response, Kido, the lord of the privy seal, reassured him by stating, “The nation must be fully prepared to resist, proceeding with caution and avoiding being drawn into events instigated by foreign interests.”   Hirohito went through countless meetings, but eventually signed order number 458 authorizing the invasion of French Indochina, knowing full well the consequences. The US,UK and Netherlands began embargoes of oil, rubber and iron. In the words of Admiral Takagai “As time passes and this situation continues, our empire will either be totally defeated or forced to fight a hopeless war. Therefore we should pursue war and diplomacy together. If there is no prospect of securing our final line of national survival by diplomatic negotiations, we must be resolved to fight.” Hirohito understood the predicament full well, that each day Japan was wasting its oil reserves, if they were to strike it had to be quickly.   On October 13th Hirohito told his closest advisor Koichi Kido “In the present situation there seems to be little hope for the Japan–U.S. negotiations. If hostilities erupt this time, I think I may have to issue a declaration of war.”   The reason I am bringing up all this stuff is to solidify, Hirohito had agency, he was micromanaging and forming decisions. After the war broke out with the west, Hirohito did have the ability to stamp his foot down. Of course there could have been wild repercussions, his military could have usurped him with Chichibu, it was definitely possible. But you need to keep this mind set, as far as why Hirohito acts or doesn't, its always to protect the Kokutai. Thus one of the levers for peace, solely rested on Hirohito's perception if the kokutai could be retained or not.    From the outset of the Pacific War, Hirohito believed Germany was going to defeat the USSR. In line with his military leaders, they all believed Japan had to seize everything they could in the asia-pacific and thwart off the US until a negotiated peace could be met. Hirohito committed himself to overseeing the war, determined to achieve victory at any cost. He was a very cautious leader, he meticulously analyzed each campaign, anticipating potential setbacks and crafting worst-case scenario predictions. He maintained a skeptical view of the reports from his senior officials and was often harshly critical of high commanders.   While he did not frequently visit the front lines like other commanders in chief, Hirohito wielded significant influence over theater operations, shaping both planning and execution whenever he deemed necessary. Similar to his approach during the war in China, he issued the highest military orders from the Imperial Headquarters, conducted audited conferences, and made decisions communicated under his name. He regularly welcomed generals and admirals to the imperial palace for detailed briefings on the battlefront and visited various military bases, battleships, and army and naval headquarters. His inspections encompassed military schools and other significant military institutions, adding to his comprehensive involvement in the war effort.   Now the war went extremely well for Japan until the battle of Midway. This was as major setback, but Japan retained the initiative. Then the Guadalcanal campaign saw Japan lose the initiative to the Americans. Upon receiving the initial report of the Ichiki detachment's destruction, Hirohito remarked, “I am sure it [Guadalcanal] can be held.” Despite the numerous reports detailing the devastating effects of tropical diseases and starvation on his troops, he persistently demanded greater efforts from them. Hirohito exerted continuous pressure on his naval and land commanders to retake the island. On September 15th, November 5th, and November 11th, he requested additional Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) troops and aircraft to be allocated to the cause.   General Sugiyama expressed concerns about dispatching more IJA pilots due to their inexperience in transoceanic combat, preferring to reinforce the North China Army for an attack on Chongqing instead. Hirohito pressed the issue again, but Sugiyama responded that the IJA had diverted its air resources to New Guinea and Rabaul. Undeterred by the objections from senior commanders, Hirohito persisted in his demands. By late November, it became evident that Guadalcanal was a lost cause.   At an Imperial Headquarters conference on December 31st, 1942, the chiefs of staff proposed canceling the attempts to recapture Guadalcanal. Hirohito sanctioned this decision but stated, “It is unacceptable to just give up on capturing Guadalcanal. We must launch an offensive elsewhere.” He insisted on this point, leading to the selection of new strategic targets in the Solomons, north of New Georgia, and in the Stanley Range on New Guinea. Hirohito even threatened to withhold authorization for withdrawing troops from Guadalcanal until a new plan was established. He later opposed the withdrawal from Munda Airfield, as it contradicted the newly defined defensive line.   As the defensive perimeter in the central and northern Solomons began to crumble, Hirohito continued to insist that the navy engage in decisive battles to regain the initiative, allowing for the transport of supplies to the many soldiers trapped on various islands. When he learned of the navy's failure to reinforce Lae on March 3rd, he asked, “Then why didn't you change plans immediately and land at Madan? This is a failure, but it can teach us a good lesson and become a source of future success. Do this for me so I can have peace of mind for a while.” The phrase “Do this for me” would come to be his signature rallying cry.   After Guadal canal, it was loss after loss for Japan. By February of 1944, Hirohito forced Sugiyama to resign so Hideki Tojo could take his position as chief of the general staff, note Tojo was prime minister and army minister at this point. Hirohito worked alongside Tojo to plan some last ditch efforts to change the war situation. The most significant one was Operation Ichi-Go. As much damage as they did to China with that, Chiang Kai-Shek's government survived. Hirohito watched as island by island fell to the Americans. When the Americans were poised to take Saipan he warned Tojo “If we ever lose Saipan, repeated air attacks on Tokyo will follow. No matter what it takes, we have to hold there.” Saipan fell, so Hirohito stopped supporting Tojo and allowed his rivals to take down his cabinet by june 18th of 1944.    Hirohito remained resolute in his determination to wrest victory from the Allies. On October 18th, the Imperial Headquarters ordered a decisive naval engagement, leading to the Battle of Leyte Gulf. After the war, Hirohito publicly stated, "Contrary to the views of the Army and Navy General Staffs, I consented to the showdown battle at Leyte, believing that if we launched an attack and America hesitated, we might find an opportunity to negotiate." Leyte Gulf didnt work. The military began the kamikaze program. On new years day of 1945 Hirohito inspected the special last meal rations given to departing kamikaze units. Iwo Jima fell. Okinawa remained, and Hirohito lashed out “Is it because we failed to sink enemy transports that we've let the enemy get ashore? Isn't there any way to defend Okinawa from the landing enemy forces?” On the second day of Okinawa's invasion Hirohito ordered a counter landing by the 32nd army and urged the navy to counterattack in every way possible. It was a horrible failure, it cost the lives of up to 120,000 Japanese combatants, 170,000 noncombatants. The Americans lost 12,500 killed and 33,000 wounded. An absolute bloodbath.    The Surrender time   Now we come to the time period where Japan seriously began looking for ways to surrender. In Europe Germany was heading to its defeat and Japan knew this. As for Japan, their army in Burma had been annihilated. Their forces in China were faring better after Operation Ichi-go, having opened up a land corridor along the main railway from Beiping to Wuhan and from throughout Guangdong but still stuck in a deadlock stalemate, facing a guerrilla war that was costing them 64% of their military expenditures. They deeply feared once the Soviets finished up with Germany, they would undoubtedly turn east against Manchuria. With the Soviets attacking from the north, the US would attack from the south, perhaps landing in Shanghai and the home islands. The Kamikaze tactics were proving formidable, but not nearly enough. By 1945, 43% of the IJA were now stationed in Japan, Korea and Formosa, bracing for the final stand. Former prime minister Reijiro Wakatsuki came out of retirement in may of 1945, having heard Germany collapsed, to urge Hirohito and the Prime Minister Kantaro Suzuki to open negotiations with the US as soon as possible. However he also said “the enemy must first be made to see the disadvantages of continuing the war”. To this Hirohito's chief counselor Makino Nobuaki said that “the ultimate priority is to develop an advantageous war situation.” Advisor admiral Kesiuke Okada said Japan should wait for “a moment favorable for us,” then make peace. Advisors Kiichiro Hiranuma and Koki Hirota advised the emperor to fight on until the end.   Now I want to bring in a key player to the surrender decision, that of Prince Konoe. Konoe was very close to Hirohito and understood the emperors mentality, especially how he viewed things in relation to the kokutai.    The senior statesman Prince Konoe had been consulting with Hirohito for over 18 months at this point trying to convey the message that if the war continued it would threaten the kokutai. Many months prior, he confided in the emperor's brother, Prince Takamatsu, that the army was suffering from “a cancer” in the form of the Toseiha faction. However, he noted that “Kido and others” did not share his perspective, while “his Majesty is relatively unconcerned with ideological issues.” For the past four years, he continued, the emperor had been advised and still believed that “the true extremists are the Kodoha faction.” In reality, the greater threat to the kokutai arose from the Toseiha faction. Konoe further asserted that if the war escalated, they would attempt to alter the kokutai.   Konoe speculated that whether the threat originated from communists within the nation, primarily referring to left-wing radicals in the Toseiha faction, or from the “Anglo-American enemy,” both would seek to preserve the emperor while pushing towards the country's communization.In his written report to the emperor on February 14, which Kido listened to attentively, Konoe elaborated on his conspiracy theory. He asserted that the Soviet Union regarded Japan as its primary threat in East Asia. The Soviets had allied with the Chinese Communists, the largest and most formidable Communist party in Asia, and were collaborating with the United States and Britain to drive Japan out of China. He warned that they would enter the war when the opportunity arose.   Defeat, he cautioned the emperor, was inevitable if the conflict persisted. However, he emphasized that a far greater fear was the potential destruction of the kokutai. The ongoing war was eroding the domestic status quo, unleashing forces that threatened Japan and its imperial institution from within as much as from external adversaries. The real danger lay in the emperor's and Kido's trust in the generals of the Toseiha faction, who were unintentionally facilitating the communization of Japan. Konoe implored for a swift peace settlement before a Communist revolution emerged, making the preservation of the kokutai impossible. Hirohito agreed with Konoe but stated “ To end the war would be “very difficult unless we make one more military gain.” Konoe allegedly replied, “Is that possible? It must happen soon. If we have to wait much longer, . . . [a mere battle victory] will mean nothing.” Hirohito replied “If we hold out long enough in this war, we may be able to win, but what worries me is whether the nation will be able to endure it until then.”   On February 15th of 1945, Hirohito's intelligence warned the Soviet Union would likely abrogate its Neutrality Pact with Japan. Even Tojo conceded there was a 50/50 chance the USSR would invade Manchuria. In March, the US began B-29 incendiary bombing raids over Tokyo, turning 40% of the capital into ash. On March 18th, Hirohito with some aides drove around the capital to witness the devastation. The civilians looked exhausted and bewildered to Hirohito. Factory production was collapsing, absenteeism was rising, instances of lese majeste were running rampant. For the next 5 months imperial family members and senior statesmen all began speaking to Hirohito about the “crises of the kokutai”. The threat Konoe had warned about for months was becoming the main talking point. It seemed like the Japanese people within the countryside and urban areas remained steadfast in the resolve to obey their leaders, work and sacrifice for their nation, but for how long would they feel so?    It was only after the battle for Okinawa was lost and 60 Japanese cities had been leveled by American incendiary bombs that Hirohito openly indicated he wanted to negotiate a surrender.   Kido's diary reveals the first clear indication that the emperor might be urged to consider an early peace on June 8, 1945, when Kido drafted his “Draft Plan for Controlling the Crisis Situation.” This marked a pivotal moment. It followed the unintentional bombing of the Imperial Palace, the complete loss of hope for saving Okinawa, and coincided with the day the Supreme War Leadership Council adopted the “Basic Policy for the Future Direction of the War.” With the fighting in Europe concluded, Japan found itself entirely isolated. Kido's plan, although vague, proposed seeking the Soviet Union's assistance as an intermediary to help Japan gain leverage in negotiations with its adversaries. By drafting this plan, Kido signaled the end of his long alliance with the military hard-liners. Hirohito's acceptance of it indicated his readiness for an early peace.   Hirohito was moved to an underground bunker in the mountains of Matsushiro in Nagano prefecture where upon those around him noted he fell into a deep depression. On June 22nd  Hirohito informed the Supreme War Leadership Council he wanted them to open diplomatic maneuvers to end the war. In early July Soviet Ambassador Jacob Malik broke off inconclusive talks with Hirota. Hirohito stepped in immediately and ordered a new special envoy be sent to Moscow. However Hirohito nor the Suzuki government had concrete plans on how to mediate a surrender through the Soviets. The only things they did prioritize was a guarantee of the emperors political position and retainment of the imperial system, ie the kokutai. This was taken into consideration rather than ending the war as quickly as possible to save the lives of millions.    From April 8, 1945, until Japan's capitulation, the Suzuki government's chief war policy was “Ketsugo,” an advanced iteration of the “Shosango” (Victory Number 3) plan for defending the homeland. The hallmark of this strategy was a heavy reliance on suicide tactics, including deploying a massive number of kamikaze “special attack” planes, human torpedoes launched from submarines, dynamite-stuffed “crash boats” powered by truck engines, human rocket bombs carried by aircraft, and suicide assaults by specially trained ground units.   While preparations for Operation Ketsu progressed, the Imperial Diet convened on June 9 to pass a Wartime Emergency Measures Law, along with five additional measures aimed at mobilizing the entire nation for this final battle. On the same day, the emperor, who had yet to initiate efforts to end the war, issued another imperial rescript in conjunction with the Diet's convocation, instructing the nation to “smash the inordinate ambitions of the enemy nations” and “achieve the goals of the war.” Concurrently, the controlled press launched a daily die-for-the-emperor campaign to foster gratitude for the imperial benevolence and, from around mid-July onward, initiated a campaign to “protect the kokutai.”   The Americans countered with their own propaganda aimed at breaking Japan's will to fight. B-29 bombers dropped millions of leaflets written in Japanese, announcing the next scheduled targets for bombing raids and urging surrender, while using the emperor to challenge the militarists. Leaflets bearing the chrysanthemum crest criticized the “military cliques” for “forcing the entire nation to commit suicide” and called on “everyone” to “exercise their constitutional right to make direct appeals [for peace] to the Emperor.” They asserted that “even the powerful military cliques cannot stop the mighty march for peace of the Emperor and the people.” One notable batch of seven million leaflets conveyed the terms of the “joint declaration” issued by the United States, Great Britain, and China. “Today we come not to bomb you,” they stated. “We are dropping this leaflet to inform you of the response from the United States government to your government's request for conditions of surrender.... Whether the war stops immediately depends on your government. You will understand how to end the war if you read these two official notifications.”   Amid pressures from imperial edicts to continue preparations for a final battle and focus solely on victory, the Japanese people were also subjected to an intense American psychological warfare campaign in addition to aerial bombardment. During late July and August, prefectural governors, police chiefs, and officers of the “special higher police” submitted reports to the Home Ministry detailing the rapidly deteriorating national morale.    Now on the other side, Roosevelt made it known back in January of 1943 at the Casablanca conference, the allies would only accept unconditional surrender. By 1945, the allies understood the predicament this left Japan with. On May 8th of 1945, Truman added “Japan's surrender would not mean the extermination or enslavement of the Japanese people” trying to indicate a non vindictive spirit. However the Kokutai question always remained ambiguous. State Department Joseph Grew, the former ambassador to Japan, began arguing to Truman they needed to make public a clear definition of the terms to persuade Japan to surrender. As he argued to Truman: Emperor Hirohito was seen as the key figure in Japan's surrender, likened to a "queen bee in a hive... surrounded by the attentions of the hive." Throughout the war, he was characterized in various ways—as a “puppet” of the militarists, a constitutional monarch, and a pacifist. Grew had immense faith in the influence exerted by what he referred to as the “moderates” surrounding the Japanese throne.    However many of Grew's colleagues argued the future existence of the monarchy was intolerable as it was akin to fascism. Many wanted to punish the emperor. Truman was in a tug of war. The Potsdam declaration issued on July 26th of 1945 came in the form of a ultimatum aiming to quicken japans surrender. Truman clarified the terms for the unconditional surrender at the end of its terms: "We call upon the government of Japan to proclaim now the unconditional surrender of all Japanese armed forces, and to provide proper and adequate assurances of their good faith in such action. The alternative for Japan is prompt and utter destruction." Zero mention of the emperor. Grew had argued to add “this may include a constitutional monarchy under the present dynasty.” But it was deleted from the article. The status of the emperor was not guaranteed, the kokutai was thus up in the air.    The next day, the Suzuki cabinet rejected the terms. The Japanese leadership and Hirohito were still banking and awaiting Soviet replies to their terms.    Lets talk about the Soviet talks now   Back on July 12th ambassador Naotake Satō sent this message to the Soviets: “His Majesty the Emperor, mindful of the fact that the present war daily brings greater evil and sacrifice upon the peoples of all the belligerent powers, desires from his heart that it may be quickly terminated. But so long as England and the United States insist upon unconditional surrender, the Japanese Empire has no alternative but to fight on with all its strength for the honor and existence of the Motherland”.  However the Soviets had made commitments to their allies, promising in fact to invade Japan to aid them.    As for the Soviets their primary objective was to ensure unrestricted access to the Pacific Ocean. The year-round ice-free areas of the Soviet Pacific coastline, particularly Vladivostok, could be blockaded by air and sea from Sakhalin Island and the Kurile Islands. Securing these territories to guarantee free access to the Soya Strait was their main goal. Secondary objectives included acquiring leases for the Chinese Eastern Railway, the Southern Manchuria Railway, as well as gaining control over Dairen and Port Arthur.   To achieve these aims, Stalin and Molotov prolonged negotiations with the Japanese, creating a false sense of hope for a Soviet-mediated peace. Simultaneously, in their discussions with the United States and Britain, the Soviets insisted on strict adherence to the Cairo Declaration, which had been reaffirmed at the Yalta Conference. This declaration stipulated that the Allies would not accept a separate or conditional peace with Japan; thus, the Japanese would need to surrender unconditionally to all the Allies. The Soviets aimed to prolong the war by opposing any efforts to dilute this requirement. This approach would provide the Soviets with the necessary time to complete the transfer of their troops from the Western Front to the Far East and to conquer Manchuria, Inner Mongolia, northern Korea, South Sakhalin, the Kuriles, and potentially Hokkaidō, starting with an assault on Rumoi. AUGUST 1945   Thus we come to at last the critical point, August of 1945.    The Americans prepared for the deployment of atomic bombs and for an invasion of southern Kyushu, known as Operation Olympic, scheduled to commence on November 1. At 8:15 A.M. on August 6, a single B-29 bomber, the Enola Gay dropped little boy, devastating much of the undefended city of Hiroshima, instantly killing an estimated 100,000 to 140,000 people and leading to the deaths of possibly another 100,000 over the next five years. At the epicenter of the explosion, “a light appeared 3,000 times brighter than the sun,” creating a fireball that emitted thermal radiation capable of “instantly scorching humans, trees, and houses.” As the air heated and rushed upward, cold air surged in to ignite a firestorm. Hours later, a whirlwind escalated the flames to their peak until more than eight square miles were virtually reduced to cinders. Subsequently, black, muddy rain filled with radioactive fallout began to fall. Two days later, using Japan's rejection of the Potsdam Declaration as a pretext, the Soviet Union declared war on Japan. Then on August 9, the United States dropped a second atomic bomb on Nagasaki, resulting in the immediate deaths of approximately 35,000 to 40,000 people and injuring more than 60,000.   Meanwhile, in Tokyo, during the critical period between the Potsdam Declaration and the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Emperor Hirohito remained silent about accepting the Potsdam terms. However, on July 25 and 31, he explicitly conveyed to Kido that the imperial regalia must be defended at all costs. The three sacred objects—a mirror, a curved jewel, and a sword—symbolized the legitimacy of his rule through the northern court and were integral to his identity as the divine sovereign. Hirohito's focus was on protecting these symbols of office, as he insisted on having them brought to the palace. This fixation on maintaining his symbols occurred during a pivotal moment when the pressing issue was whether to accept immediate capitulation. Reflecting on this, he was unprepared to seize the opportunity to end the war himself.   Prime Minister Suzuki, following his initial rejection of the Potsdam ultimatum, also saw no need for further action. His Cabinet Advisory Council, which included the president of Asano Cement, the founder of the Nissan consortium, the vice president of the Bank of Japan, and other representatives from the nation's leading business interests that had profited significantly from the war, convened on the morning of August 3. They recommended accepting the Potsdam terms, arguing that the United States would permit Japan to retain its non-military industries and continue participating in world trade.    Here are some reactions to the two bombs and invasion of Manchuria.    Yonai Mitsumasa said to admiral Takagi Sokichi, on August 12, that “I think the term is perhaps inappropriate, but the atomic bombs and the Soviet entry into the war are, in a sense, gifts from the gods [tenyu, also “heaven-sent blessings”]. This way we don't have to say that we quit the war because of domestic circumstances. I've long been advocating control of our crisis, but neither from fear of an enemy attack nor because of the atomic bombs and the Soviet entry into the war. The main reason is my anxiety over the domestic situation. So, it is rather fortunate that we can now control matters without revealing the domestic situation”.    Konoe's characterized the Soviet involvement in the war as “a godsend for controlling the army,”. Kido viewed of both the atomic bombings and the Soviet entry into the conflict as “useful” elements for ensuring a smooth transition. A nascent power struggle was unfolding, rendering the potential death toll—whether one hundred thousand or two hundred thousand—immaterial to those involved, as long as their desired outcome was achieved: an end to the war that would leave the monarchy intact and capable of managing the discontent that defeat would inevitably provoke. Throughout the final acts of this wartime drama, the Japanese “moderates” found it easier to capitulate to external pressures than to take decisive action on their own to conclude the war.   Another illuminating looks at Japan's elite's perspective on surrender terms was the document titled “Essentials of Peace Negotiations” (wahei kosho no yoryo). Drafted by Konoe and his adviser, retired Lt. Gen. Sakai Koji, after Konoe had reluctantly accepted a mission to Moscow, this document, stipulated the preservation of the emperor system, along with most of the imperial prerogatives, as the absolute minimum condition for peace. It defined the “original” or “essential homeland” as including the southern half of the Kurile Islands but showed a willingness to concede all overseas territories to the enemy, including Okinawa and the American-occupied Bonin Islands, as well as the southern half of Sakhalin. The “Essentials” also accepted complete disarmament for an unspecified period, thereby compromising on the issues of demobilizing and disarming the armed forces. More significantly, an “explanation” attached to the “Essentials” emphasized that “the main aim is to secure the imperial line and maintain the political role of the emperor.”    Why Japan surrendered   We come to it atleast after a long podcast. Why did Japan ultimately surrender?   The twin psychological shocks of the first atomic bomb and the Soviet entry into the war, combined with Kido's and the emperor's concern over escalating public criticism of the throne and its occupant, fueled an almost paranoid fear that, sooner or later, the populace would react violently against their leaders if the war persisted much longer. These factors ultimately led Hirohito to accept, in principle, the terms of the Potsdam Declaration.   At the first meeting of the six member constituents of the Supreme War Leadership Council, held from 10:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on August 9, Army Minister Anami Korechika, Chiefs of Staff Umezu Yoshijiro, representing the army, and Yonai, representing the navy, along with Tōgō, from the Foreign Ministry, were expected to discuss the acceptance of the Potsdam Declaration. Instead, the conversation revolved around whether to attempt a conditional surrender—specifically, should they insist on one condition, the preservation of the kokutai, or four?   After Suzuki addressed the assembly regarding the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and the Soviet attack, Yonai, as recounted by Navy Chief of Staff Toyoda, was the first to speak, framing the issue in terms of four conditions. “Let's start to talk, Do we accept the Potsdam Declaration with no conditions? If not, and we wish to insist on attaching hopes and conditions, we may do so this way. First, preservation of the kokutai; then for the rest, the main items in the Potsdam Declaration: treatment of war criminals, method of disarmament, and the matter of sending in an army of occupation.” Thus, the participants identified what they perceived to be the ambiguous points within the Potsdam Declaration and used them as the foundation for their discussions.   The army insisted on four conditions: First, the preservation of the kokutai, which they considered distinct from the Potsdam Declaration itself. The other conditions proposed were, second, that the Imperial Headquarters assume responsibility for disarmament and demobilization; third, a prohibition on occupation; and fourth, the delegation of the punishment of war criminals to the Japanese government. The army equated the kokutai with the emperor's right of supreme command. Their self-serving desire for autonomous war crimes trials was based on the belief that the Allies would use such trials to politically indict the military. Consequently, army leaders aimed to preempt the activities of any international tribunal by conducting their own trials—similar to the approach taken by the uninvaded and unrepentant Germans after World War I.   Supporting the military's views during cabinet meetings that day were three civilian members of the Suzuki cabinet: Justice Minister Matsuzaka Hiromasa, Home Minister Yasui Toji, and Minister of Health Okada Tadahiko. At the imperial conference that night, which extended into the early hours of the tenth, Foreign Minister Tōgō's interpretation of the “preservation of the kokutai” referred solely to the safeguarding of the Imperial House or dynasty, rather than the continuation of Hirohito's reign.   Hiranuma, another advocate for the single condition, interpreted the kokutai as the “emperor's sovereign right to rule the state [not] deriving from national law. Even if the entire nation is sacrificed to the war, we must preserve both the kokutai and the security of the imperial house.” This discrepancy illustrated that there was no completely unified understanding of what the kokutai entailed; the debate over one condition versus four represented conflicting visions for the future of the Japanese state and masked the competition for political power that was already unfolding.   It remains doubtful whether the emperor and Kido initially sided with Tōgō against the four conditions proposed by the senior military leaders. A more likely inference is that both men retained sympathies for the hardliners, both military and civilian, who preferred to continue the futile war rather than surrender immediately and unconditionally. This may explain why, on August 9, Konoe had Hosokawa Morisada approach Navy General Headquarters to urge the emperor's brother, Prince Takamatsu, to pressure Hirohito (through Kido) to accept the Potsdam terms. Later that afternoon, Konoe enlisted the help of diplomat Shigemitsu Mamoru to persuade Kido to reconsider his stance on the four conditions. Ultimately, at the urging of Takamatsu and Shigemitsu, Kido did shift to support Tōgō's position.   At the end of the war, as at its beginning and throughout every stage of its progression, Emperor Hirohito played a highly active role in supporting the actions carried out in his name. From the very beginning of the Asia-Pacific war, the emperor played a significant role in the unfolding events around him. Prior to the Battle of Okinawa, he consistently advocated for a decisive victory. Afterward, he acknowledged the necessity of pursuing an early peace, although he did not favor an immediate cessation of hostilities. Instead, he wavered, steering Japan toward ongoing warfare rather than direct negotiations with the Allies. When the final crisis fully unfolded, the only option left was unconditional surrender. Even then, he continued to procrastinate until the atomic bomb was dropped and the Soviets launched their attack. The wartime emperor ideology that once sustained morale made it exceedingly difficult for Japan's leaders to accept the act of surrender. Aware of their objective defeat, yet indifferent to the suffering the war inflicted on their own people—as well as on the populations of Asia, the Pacific, and the West whose lives they had disrupted—the emperor and his military leaders sought a means to lose without appearing to lose. They aimed to mitigate domestic criticism following surrender while preserving their power structure.   Blinded by their fixation on the fate of the imperial house and committed to an overly optimistic diplomacy toward the Soviet Union, Japan's leaders missed several opportunities to end their lost war. Would Japan's leaders have surrendered more promptly if the Truman administration had “clarified” the status of the emperor before the cataclysmic double shocks of the atomic bomb and the Soviet entry into the war? Probably not. However, it is likely they would have surrendered to prevent the kokutai from being destroyed from within. The evidence suggests that the first atomic bomb and the Soviet declaration of war led Hirohito, Kido, and other members of the court to believe that continuing the war would inevitably result in that destruction. They recognized that the populace was war-weary and despondent, with rising hostility toward the military and the government, accompanied by increasing criticism of the emperor himself. More specifically, Kido and Hirohito were privy to Home Ministry reports, which contained information from governors and police chiefs nationwide. These reports indicated that citizens were beginning to label the emperor as an incompetent leader responsible for the deteriorating war situation.   This is the third variable, never spoken about. Many first look at the atomic bombs. Bigger brain people turn to the Soviet Invasion of Manchuria. But hardly anyone reads about how the collapse of Japan's social fabric, scared the shit out of the Emperor and his closest advisors. You can't have a kokutai, without a populace that worshiped you.    When the emperor expressed in February, “What worries me is whether the nation [could] endure” long enough to achieve victory, he was not merely voicing concern for the suffering of his subjects; rather, he feared that such suffering could lead to social upheaval—in short, revolution. At that time, he referred to the ordinary, war-related hardships of food shortages, air raids, devastated cities, destruction of homes, and the omnipresent grief from the loss of loved ones. The atomic bomb escalated death, pain, and suffering to unimaginably higher levels, intensifying the threat from within. After the bombings of Japan and two atomic bombs, Hirohito was in a dark way, given a golden get out of jail free card. Hirohito could now save his suffering people from further anguish by surrendering, allowing him to deflect responsibility for leading them into misery while adopting an air of benevolence and care. Indeed, Hirohito did care—though not primarily for the Japanese people, but rather for the survival of his own imperial house and throne.   After the bombing of Hiroshima, Hirohito delayed for a full two days before instructing Kido, shortly before 10 A.M. on August 9, to “quickly control the situation” because “the Soviet [Union]” had declared war. Kido immediately communicated with Prime Minister Suzuki, who began arrangements for an Imperial Conference scheduled for later that night. Following the seidan of August 10, Chief Cabinet Secretary Sakomizu took charge of drafting the “Imperial Rescript Ending the War” based on Hirohito's directives. Assisted by two scholars of the Chinese classics, Kawada Mizuho and Yasuoka Masahiro, Sakomizu worked tirelessly for over three days before submitting a version of the rescript to the Suzuki cabinet. After six hours of contentious discussion on the night of August 14, the cabinet modified and approved the document. Hirohito promptly signed it, and Shimomura and Kido persuaded him to record a suitably opaque final version for broadcast to the nation.   On the night of August 14, the Suzuki government notified the United States and other Allied nations that it had accepted both the Potsdam Declaration and the Byrnes letter of August 11. Accelerating the emperor's actions during this climactic moment of the unconditional surrender drama was the American psychological warfare campaign. When a leaflet dropped from B-29 bombers came into Kido's possession on the night of August 13 or the morning of the fourteenth, he conferred with the emperor and explained the gravity of the situation. The latest enemy leaflets were informing the Japanese people of the government's notification of surrender under one condition, along with the full text of Byrnes's response. If this continued, it would undermine the imperial government's reliance on secrecy to obscure the true nature of the lost war and the reasons for the prolonged surrender delay.   Given Kido's and the emperor's concerns about rising signs of defeatism, including criticism of the throne, immediate action was necessary to prevent the populace from acting on their own initiative. Thus, the second seidan was convened. At noon on August 15, the Japanese people gathered around their radio receivers and heard, for the first time, the high-pitched voice of their emperor telling them:    “After pondering deeply the general trends of the world and the actual conditions obtaining in Our Empire today, We have decided to effect a settlement of the present situation by resorting to an extraordinary measure. We have ordered Our Government to communicate to the Governments of the United States, Great Britain, China and the Soviet Union that Our Empire accepts the provisions of their Joint Declaration. To strive for the common prosperity and happiness of all nations as well as the security and well-being of Our subjects is the solemn obligation which has been handed down by Our Imperial Ancestors and which lies close to Our heart. Indeed, We declared war on America and Britain out of Our sincere desire to ensure Japan's self-preservation and the stabilization of East Asia, it being far from Our thought either to infringe upon the sovereignty of other nations or to embark upon territorial aggrandizement. But now the war has lasted for nearly four years. Despite the best that has been done by everyone—the gallant fighting of the military and naval forces, the diligence and assiduity of Our servants of the State, and the devoted service of Our one hundred million people—the war situation has developed not necessarily to Japan's advantage, while the general trends of the world have all turned against her interest. Moreover, the enemy has begun to employ a new and most cruel bomb, the power of which to do damage is, indeed, incalculable, taking the toll of many innocent lives. Should we continue to fight, not only would it result in an ultimate collapse and obliteration of the Japanese nation, but also it would lead to the total extinction of human civilization. Such being the case, how are We to save the millions of Our subjects, or to atone Ourselves before the hallowed spirits of Our Imperial Ancestors? This is the reason why We have ordered the acceptance of the provisions of the Joint Declaration of the Powers... The hardships and sufferings to which Our nation is to be subjected hereafter will be certainly great. We are keenly aware of the inmost feelings of all of you, Our subjects. However, it is according to the dictates of time and fate that We have resolved to pave the way for a grand peace for all the generations to come by enduring the unendurable and suffering what is unsufferable”.   Clearly Hirohito sought to justify his decision to surrender by citing the dropping of the atomic bombs. He wanted to become the saviour of the Japanese people. Hirohito wanted to obfuscate the issue of accountability, to prevent expressions of strife and anger and to strengthen domestic unity around himself, to protect and raise the kokutai.  Interestingly, the surrender declaration to the civilian population was not the same one sent to the military. On August 17th Hirohito issued a second “rescript to soldiers and sailors” throughout the asia-pacific.   “ Now that the Soviet Union has entered the war against us, to continue . . . under the present conditions at home and abroad would only recklessly incur even more damage to ourselves and result in endangering the very foundation of the empire's existence. Therefore, even though enormous fighting spirit still exists in the Imperial Navy and Army, I am going to make peace with the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union, as well as with Chungking, in order to maintain our glorious national polity”.   The lesser-known August 17 rescript to the army and navy specified Soviet participation as the sole reason for surrender, while maintaining the kokutai as the primary aim. Dissembling until the end—and even beyond—it was noted that the emperor presented two different justifications for his delayed surrender. Both statements were likely true.   Months later Hirohito's said this about his decision to surrender “The main motive behind my decision at that time was that if we . . . did not act, the Japanese race would perish and I would be unable to protect my loyal subjects [sekishi—literally, “children”]. Second, Kido agreed with me on the matter of defending the kokutai. If the enemy landed near Ise Bay, both Ise and Atsuta Shrines would immediately come under their control. There would be no time to transfer the sacred treasures [regalia] of the imperial family and no hope of protecting them. Under these circumstances, protection of the kokutai would be difficult. For these reasons, I thought at the time that I must make peace even at the sacrifice of myself.”    There exists this sort of childish argument today whether it was the atomic bombs or the Soviet Invasion that caused Japan to surrender. However, this overlooks as I think I've explained in 9000 words jeez, the influence of the kokutai. Defending the kokutai was Hirohito's number one priority. The Soviets threatened it. Communism threatened it. What Japan perceived to be “democracy” threatened it. American victory threatened it. And the destruction of Japan's social fabric threatened it. I love this one piece of history, that I have only come across in one book, that being the main one I am using here.   On August 12th, Hirohito came to the imperial family to tell them he had made the decision to surrender. His uncle Prince Yasuhiko Asaka asked him whether the war would be continued if the kokutai could not be preserved. Hirohito replied “of course”.

In this inspiring episode of Fishing for a Reason, Jamie sits down with Ambar Ramirez — the driving force behind Anglers Unlimited. While she's not an angler herself, Ambar's story is one of courage, adventure, and listening to the inner nudge that pushes us toward growth. From leaving her small coastal hometown in Venezuela to building a life across Russia, Finland, and Spain, Ambar shares how curiosity and bold choices shaped her journey. Together, Jamie and Ambar dive into lessons on resilience, authenticity, and even how AI can become a surprising tool for anglers.What Listeners Will Learn:- How to recognize and follow the “nudge” toward growth, even when it feels scary.- The role of water, community, and curiosity in shaping a fulfilling life.- Why asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.- How to balance authenticity with efficiency in a digital world.- Practical ways anglers can use AI to accelerate learning, from fish ID to trip planning.Resources Mentioned in the Episode- Ambar in Real Life podcast: Subscribe to her YouTube channel!- Ambar's blog “Ambar Virtual”: ambarramirez.substack.com - The Sh!t Show led by Ambar: How to Stay Authentic in the AI Era (Business & Life Tips)- Join the Anglers Unlimited Circle Community→ email support@anglersunlimited.co  with the subject line “Catch More Fish” for more information.

The SKATCAST Network presents:The SKATCAST Show #192 with the Script KeeperToday's Skit-SKATs:[ Three Dragons of Marnia | 0:40 ] - "Dark Vision" - The three dragons following Liam and company look into the future, while Liam and Albus track down a few supplies for Werlin in Grimlock City. [ Nurse Fairy Rhymes | 13:47 ] - "The Shadow" - This is the Hans Christian Andersen tale of a weird premise about a talking shadow and our very weird (and dumb) interpretation of it. Enjoy the Sh*t out of your Tuesday Turds!!!Visit us for more episodes of SKATCAST and other shows like SKATCAST presents The Dave & Angus Show plus BONUS material at https://www.skatcast.com Watch select shows and shorts on YouTube: bit.ly/34kxCneJoin the conversation on Discord! https://discord.gg/XKxhHYwu9zFor all show related questions: info@skatcast.comPlease rate and subscribe on iTunes and elsewhere and follow SKATCAST on social media!! Instagram: @theescriptkeeper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scriptkeepersATWanna become a Patron? Click here: https://www.patreon.com/SkatcastSign up through Patreon and you'll get Exclusive Content, Behind The Scenes video, special downloads and more! Prefer to make a donation instead? You can do that through our PayPal: https://paypal.me/skatcastpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's really happening to the West? In this explosive episode of Heretics, Andrew Gold speaks with Andrew Bustamante, a former CIA spy who reveals the truth about immigration, the deep state, and the existential threats facing our world. SPONSORS: Grab your free seat to the 2-Day AI Mastermind: https://link.outskill.com/ANDREWS2  Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/heretics  Start your MyHeritage journey now with a 14-day free trial using my link: https://bit.ly/AndrewGoldMyHeritage Go to https://TryFum.com/HERETICS  and use code HERETICS to get your free FÜM Topper when you order your Journey Pack today!  Want to learn more from Andrew Bustamante? Find your Spy Superpower: https://yt.everydayspy.com/4k34eCZ  Read Andrew's CIA book ‘Shadow Cell': https://geni.us/ShadowCellBook   Follow Andy on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Andrew-Bustamante  Explore Spy School: https://everydayspy.com/   Support Andy's sponsor Axolt Brain: https://axoltbrain.com/andy  Listen to the podcast: https://youtube.com/@EverydaySpyPodcast  --- From walking through London neighborhoods that no longer feel like London, to the political lies behind immigration, to the nuclear danger with Iran, Bustamante exposes the uncomfortable realities our leaders and media refuse to discuss. This is not the polished, politically correct version of events — it's the unfiltered truth about immigration, surveillance, propaganda, and the decline of democracy.

We're teaming up for a shared episode with the Anna and Shè from the Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast to talk about the what reflective teaching is and how to start finding ways to incorporate it into your work. This is part two of a two-part experimental mini-series, continuing where we left of and moving into conversations about practical strategies to implement Reflective Teaching. The previous episode was done the DIESOL way, and this episode is done the Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast way. If you liked this episdoe, please check out more of Anna and Shé's work as they do excellent work contributing to the field. Show notes: www.DIESOL.org/126

The Second Migration to Abyssinia - Part: 2. The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) presented by: Sh. Khalid Mohamad. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/DDZ09YITtg8 Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v6yu5zw-jafar-and-the-king-al-najashi-038-seerah-sh.-khalid-mohamad.html Watch the whole series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWRcONNViMiqaJuw_0J2mHvy-XO10mkMf Listen to the whole series: https://on.soundcloud.com/ywm21 To share in the reward and support Albayan Radio, please donate here: https://albayan.com.au/donate/ Listen to our 24/7 Islamic Radio Station by downloading the Albayan Radio App: http://albayan.com.au/

Nuacht Mhall. Príomhscéalta na seachtaine, léite go mall.*Inniu an dara lá déag de mhí Mheán Fómhair. Is mise Sibéal Dempsey.Tá roinnt daoine mór le rá ceangailte le Jeffrey Epstein an tseachtain seo tar éis don Choiste Maoirseachta Tí íomhánna a fháil ó dhlíodóirí Epstein de leabhar gearrthóg a bronnadh ar Epstein ar a chaogadú breithlá. Tá grianghraif, sceitsí agus litreacha ó chairde sa litir. Ba chuid de seo litir a scríobh Donald Trump chuig Epstein inar ghuigh sé breithlá sona dó. Tá an nóta breithlae i líníocht de chorp mná noichte. Shéan Donald Trump é roimhe seo, agus leanann sé ar aghaidh á shéanadh an tseachtain seo. Tá Bill Clinton liostaithe i rannóg na "gcairde" den leabhar agus deirtear gur thagair ambasadóir reatha na Ríochta Aontaithe chuig na Stáit Aontaithe, Peter Mandelson, d'Epstein mar "mo chara is fearr" ina litir féin. San iomlán, ainmnítear thart ar chéad caoga duine sa leabhar, lena n-áirítear pearsana poiblí eile ón saol acadúil agus ón dlí.D'éirigh Angela Rayner as a post mar leas-phríomhaire na Ríochta Aontaithe Dé hAoine seo caite tar éis scannal a bhain lena híocaíocht dleachta stampa. Tar éis di éirí as, lena n-áirítear a héirí as a post mar Aire Tithíochta, d'fhógair an príomh-aire atheagar na comh-aireachta. Mar thoradh air sin, tá trí cinn de na ceithre phríomhoifig stáit i seilbh mná den chéad uair. Beidh ochtó ainmniúchán ag teastáil ó iarrthóirí don phost leas-phríomhaire faoin Déardaoin, agus tá tuairimíocht ann faoi roinnt daoine aonair lena n-áirítear Emily Thornberry agus Bridget Phillipson, an Rúnaí Oideachais reatha. Idir an dá linn, tá spéis cláraithe ag breis is seacht gcéad caoga míle duine i bpáirtí nua a sheol Jeremy Corbyn agus Zara Sultana, Your Party.Tá léirmheasanna den scoth faighte ag séasúr Éireannach den chlár teilifíse réaltachta The Traitors tar éis dó dul isteach sa dara seachtain den tsraith. Is í Siobhán McSweeney, a bhain clú agus cáil amach mar an Deirfiúr Michael sa chlár grinn Derry Girls, a chuireann an seó i láthair agus leanann sé grúpa iomaitheoirí ar a dtugtar "an lucht dílis" agus iad ag iarraidh a dhéanamh amach cé hiad na "fealltóirí". Tá ball den Gharda Síochána ina fhealltóir ar an gclár, agus tá caidreamh rúnda athair-mac ann freisin. Ós rud é go bhfuil stíl faoi leith ag an saincheadúnas dá eipeasóidí, déantar an seó a scannánú i gCaisleán Shláine agus timpeall air.*Léirithe ag Conradh na Gaeilge i Londain. Tá an script ar fáil i d'aip phodchraolta.*GLUAISleabhar gearrthóg - scrapbooksceitsí - sketchesleas-phríomhaire - deputy prime ministeratheagar na comh-aireachta - cabinet reshuffleléirmheasanna - reviewsan lucht dílis - the faithfulfealltóirí - traitors

Gaza – The Gates of HellLast Saturday millions across the world, including here in Belfast, participated in one of the biggest ever solidarity events as part of a Global Day of Action in support of the Palestinian people. At the same time dozens of boats, and hundreds of human rights activists, are taking part in the largest civilian freedom flotilla. Among them are three senior Sinn Féin representatives; Lynn Boylan MEP, Seanadoir Chris Andrews and Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh TD. They are all on their way to the Gaza Strip in a courageous effort to break Israel's illegal blockade. Their aim is to deliver much needed food and medicine to the people of that besieged territory.Next month will mark two years since the commencement of the Israeli genocide assault against the Palestinian people, following the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023. The statistics of death and destruction are horrendous. To date almost 65,000 Palestinians have been confirmed as killed with many thousands more buried under the rubble of Gaza.  Almost 20,000 children have been murdered and tens of thousands have suffered serious injuries, many of them life changing.UNICEF has described the situation in Gaza City as catastrophic with starvation now an integral part of Israel's genocidal war against civilians. Eight Palestinian children die every day from starvation. The Israeli forces kill 28 children every day. Over 350 children are daily being admitted to the limited U.N. facilities still operating within the Gaza Strip, suffering from acute malnutrition. Many will not survive and those who do will suffer from health problems for the rest of their lives because of this experience.The Voice of Hind RajabMovies can uplift and depress, frighten and inspire, and occasionally make us laugh. The Irish experience, through films like Hunger, which tells the story of Bobby Sands; In the Name of the Father which recounts the miscarriage of Justice experienced by the Guildford Four; of Michael Collins; Bloody Sunday and others is evidence of this. These movies focussed on important political or historical events while successfully and emotionally impacting on audiences.Last week ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab' received the longest ever standing ovation at the Venice film festival and won the Silver Lion prize. It is a drama based on true events – the killing by Israel of a five-year-old Palestinian child, Hind Rajab, in Gaza in January 2024.Hind was in a car with her Aunt and Uncle and four cousins trying to flee Israeli forces. Their car was struck by a shell and the adults and three children were killed. An Israeli tank fired consistently into the trapped vehicle. The fourth cousin was later killed. Hind was alone, surrounded by the bodies of her relatives. She spent hours on a mobile phone with the Palestine Red Crescent Society. She was terrified. She pleaded for help. “Come take me. You will come and take me? … I'm so scared, please come. Please call someone to come and take me.” Desperately the Red Crescent sought clearance from the Israeli Army to send an ambulance. They never got it.Van The ManA very happy 80th birthday to Van Morrison. This column is a big fan of Van the Mans music. It is great that he is still so creative. His   latest offering Remembering Now is a gem. It is reflective and musically very very positive and uplifting. Not bad for a man who started in the sixties . Still going strong. Chieftan's Walk - Martin McGuinness Peace Foundation14th September, 1pm Derry City: https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/ChieftainsWalk20251CEARTA Dublin Rally: 20th September, Parnell Square 1:30pm: National Irish Language & Gaeltacht March. 

MomTok continues to soar as Taylor Frankie Paul from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is announced as the new Bachelorette! Plus, the media continues to shower Blake Lively with praise as they drag Justin Baldoni. Katie Maloney claps back at Scheana Shay. And Tyler Perry's accuser Derek Dixon doubles down on SH claims against him.    Now until Sept 15th, 100% of my merch proceeds from all sales will be donated to Union Rescue Mission and The Jed Foundation, in honor of Jeff. Shop New Merch now: https://merchlabs.com/collections/zack-peter?srsltid=AfmBOoqqnV3kfsOYPubFFxCQdpCuGjVgssGIXZRXHcLPH9t4GjiKoaio   Watch Disaster Daters: https://open.spotify.com/show/3L4GLnKwz9Uy5dT8Ey1VPi   Book a personalized message on Cameo: https://v.cameo.com/e/QxWQhpd1TIb   Listen to The Pop Report: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pop-report/id1746150111   Join the Zack Pack Community to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs3Zs51YaK-xw2U5ypi5eqg/join   Couldn't get enough? Follow @justplainzack or @nofilterwithzack

In his youth, host David Manilow sampled a lot of sushi restaurants. Eventually he would tell sushi chefs to surprise him, even before omakase — a Japanese term that means "I'll leave it up to you" — was all the rage around Chicago. Now, there's a new omakase spot everywhere you turn. In this episode, Manilow talks with Mari Katsumura and Adam Sindler, who just opened a new restaurant in Old Town called Shō. You'll hear how they combine Japanese heritage with whimsical plating and inventive flavor combinations for a whole new experience.

Episode: 00283 Released on September 8, 2025 Description: This week on Analyst Talk with Jason Elder, Angie Stroda shares her unique path from the corporate world to law enforcement, where she now applies decades of analytical and data skills to public safety. We dive into her work building Excel dashboards, teaching herself GIS, and analyzing jail calls that have uncovered critical evidence. Angie also walks us through her career-defining case involving an ATM jackpotting series, where she used license plate readers and facial recognition tools to help track down an organized crew. From near-repeat analysis of property crimes to the power of jail call intelligence, Angie offers practical insights for analysts of any level. Tune in for her advice on open-source intelligence tools, fostering data-driven policing, and why sometimes “feelings” need to be backed by solid data. Angie is currently a crime analyst at Hutchinson Police Department in Kansas.

While we give Nikki and Steve another week off as they continue their insanely busy Summer, we've found an absolute gem from the back catalog for your listening pleasure. With 2025's critically-acclaimed Superman now available to rent at home, we're revisiting an amazing Sh*t episode about everyone's favorite superhero in tights. In this week's classic episode, Iceman talks all things Superman, from Christopher Reeves to Brandon Routh to the ultra-hunky Henry Cavill. Is this episode more powerful than a locomotive? Listen to find out... Nikki is now an ambassador for Club WPT Gold! Check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://clubwptgold.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code NIKKI to sign up!  Follow the podcast on Insta: @shttheydonttellyou Follow Nikki on Insta: @NikkiLimo Follow Steve on Insta: @SteveGreeneComedy To visit our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.patreon.com/stikki⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To watch the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/STDTYPodYouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening, or by using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/ShtTheyDontTellYou⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to support the show, and get all our episodes ad-free go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stdty.supercast.tech/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/ShtTheyDontTellYou⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To submit your questions/feedback, email us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@nikki.limo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To call in with questions/feedback, leave us a voicemail at: (765) 734-0840 To watch more Nikki & Steve on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.youtube.com/nikkilimo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To watch more of Nikki talking about Poker: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/trickniks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To check out Nikki's Jewelry Line: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kittensandcoffee.com⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the fourth hour debating the Rockies’ bench clearing incident against the Giants as Mike advocates for pitchers to go back to the good ol’ days. They are joined by ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky to get his take on Bo Nix’s development, the Broncos’ potential, Sean Payton’s play calling, and the Chiefs’ standing in the AFC West. Stink finally sees the damage Stoke’s vicious Sheepadoodle inflicted before he hears what Tom Brady had to say about the mental side of quarterbacking. Mike, Mark, and Stoke finish the show with the best audio of the morning.  

LJ and AD cap off Summer at Kane House 2025 with a discussion on Kagurabachi, Shōnen Jump's next big hit. They discuss Chihiro as a character, impact on manga, as well as their plans to read and watch for the rest of the year.

This powerful episode of Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads brings you the raw, honest, and resilient story of Jennifer Ginty—entrepreneur, mental health advocate, and founder of My Moody Monster. Jen lives with Complex PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder stemming from childhood trauma, and she shares how she finally faced her emotional pain, built a healing team, and created tools to help kids and adults express emotions in healthy ways. We are proud to share that our podcast is the 2024 People's Choice Podcast Award Winner for Health and the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award Winner for Best Mental Health Podcast—with over 2 million downloads worldwide. Please help us continue to grow and improve: leave your feedback (written or as a voice message) at https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a. Mental Health Quote of the Episode "Control isn't necessary for life. You don't need control to live a happy, healthy life." – Jennifer Ginty   What You'll Hear in This Episode In this episode, Jennifer opens up about years of postponing her healing journey, confronting her abuser, and navigating the deep emotional weight of trauma, motherhood, and identity loss. We explore: What triggered her decision to heal finally Her experience with inpatient care and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Creating My Moody Monster, a tool for emotional regulation How generational trauma and people-pleasing behaviors held her back Raising children with mental health challenges The importance of creating a personalized support team SEO Keywords: trauma recovery, emotional healing, PTSD, mental health podcast, childhood trauma, therapy journey, DBT, emotional regulation, parenting mental health, My Moody Monster, coping skills for kids, mental wellness, breaking the stigma, women's mental health   Meet Jennifer Ginty Jennifer is the founder of My Moody Monster, a therapeutic plush toy designed to help children express emotions through physical play. Diagnosed with Complex PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, Jennifer built a support team, embraced inpatient therapy at McLean Hospital, and now shares her story to help others begin their healing. She also hosts the When Not Yet Becomes Right Now podcast—born from the realization that the right time to heal is now. Website: https://www.mymoodymonster.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mymoodymonster/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mymoodymonster BlueSky: @mymoodymonster.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mymoodymonster TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@mymoodymonster   Key Takeaways Healing takes readiness, not permission — It's okay to say “not yet,” until your mind says “right now.” Coping skills must be practiced before you need them — Just like muscles, emotional regulation tools require repetition. Kids need emotional tools too — Jennifer's My Moody Monster is a creative, tactile way to help children express and understand emotions.   Actionable Tools DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) — Focus on mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. Build your therapy team — Don't settle for the wrong therapist. Speed-date until you find the right fit. Coping Skill Tools — Try frozen washcloths, modeling clay with essential oils, or tools like My Moody Monster to interrupt intense emotional spirals.   Chapters & Time Stamps [00:00] Intro: Welcome to our award-winning show [01:10] Jennifer's journey begins – Trauma, college, and “not yet” moments [02:57] The breaking point: Bankruptcy, identity loss, and finally saying “right now” [06:38] Confronting her abuser and community shame [10:09] Motherhood and mental health—her son's early suicidal ideation [15:57] Barriers to mental health care access and insurance frustrations [20:52] DBT & McLean Hospital: Building her mental health toolkit [26:05] Real-time coping tools (box breathing, frozen towels, modeling clay) [30:22] The birth of Moody: Creating an emotional outlet [34:06] The love letter: Why Moody is a symbol of hope and self-compassion [36:51] Learning to accept love and let go of control [40:37] Bonus Questions: Her anxiety theme song, tattoos, and the word she hates   References & Mentions McLean Hospital – Premier mental health hospital: https://www.mcleanhospital.org/ DBT Therapy Overview: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/dialectical-behavior-therapy Crayola Model Magic Clay – Great tactile tool: https://shop.crayola.com/modeling/model-magic My Moody Monster: https://www.mymoodymonster.com Subscribe, Rate, and Review! 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Join Cam and Gideon (James Williams) for a new Sh*t Talkers Weekly episode! On this episode they cover the ups and downs of the Leadville 100 Trail Run with Truett, hate comments, and more! Thank you to our sponsors: Ketone IQ: https://www.ketone.com/Cam use code CAM for 30% off your first subscription LMNT: Visit https://drinklmnt.com/cam for a free sample pack with any purchase Grizzly Coolers: https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/ use code KEEPHAMMERING for 20% off Montana Knife Company: https://www.montanaknifecompany.com/ Use code CAM for 10% off  Black Rifle Coffee: https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/ Use code KEEPHAMMERING for 20% your first order Timestamps: 00:00:00  No Sleep & Naked in the Sauna 00:02:32  Leadville 100: Dry Air, Another Crappy Flight, & Trying to Sleep 00:09:18  James is Going to Run 10,004 Laps Around the Hamlin Track 00:14:53  Leadville 100: Race Day - Mayqueen Aid Stations 00:19:33  Twin Lakes Aid Station 00:20:52  Hope Pass & Keeping up with Truett 00:26:53  Ad Break (SIG Sauer & MUDWTR) 00:29:08  Cam's Mindset to Keep Pushing Through the Pain in a Race 00:31:04 30 Leadville Buckles, Race Statistics & Andy Glaze 00:36:27  Uncrustables & Shout Out to Cam's Running Crew 00:39:34  “I'm Going to Beat Cam Hanes” - Kyla Maher 00:42:21  Pushing to Finish the Race Under 23 Hours 00:46:43  Stomach Pain - Training Your Stomach 00:49:05  Pacing with Tanner Hanes 00:52:42  Truett & Cam's Father-Son Record 00:55:04  Random Shoutouts 00:58:09  Support from the Leadville Crowd 01:00:19  Biking with Courtney, Poker, & Upcoming Hunts 01:03:24  Hate Comments & Blocking People 01:12:42  Outro, Fun Facts, & Recap Badass Raptor Giveaway: https://cameronhanes.com/pages/hennesseyraptor