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Putin says European troops in Ukraine are fair game :: RIP Brigitte Bardot :: Turd's birthday and we discuss debates and Darryl W Perry's debate against Sam Seder :: Thomas Massie pushes back at Trump :: Spike Cohen shirtless :: McAffee should have ran in 2016 :: Dave Ridley attends the most restrictive school board meeting of his career :: Deteriorating political climate in Colorado :: Eminent Domain used to seize a bed and breakfast :: NOSTR :: 67 not actually funny, objectively :: AI getting people committed to insane asylums :: 2025-12-28 Hosts: Bonnie, Angelo, Rich R Rich

Trump's act of war against Venezuela - US exactly like pirates :: Trump's executive order telling the FDA to reschedule weed to a lower level :: Have ICE deaths gone up? :: ISPs may be forced to kick users off for piracy :: Trump actually stands up to EU for trying to encroach on Free Speech :: Keeping Bitcoin in a roth IRA :: TSA giving names and photos of everyone to ICE :: the Fed to end paper checks :: 2025-12-27 Hosts: Bonnie, Angelo, Mr.Penguin

Britain's pubs and bars will be busy with Boxing Day drinkers enjoying a seasonal pint or two today. But how many will give a thought to the way the beer they're enjoying arrived in the store room or cellar? In this festive programme, Vernon Harwood visits one of the last breweries in the country to continue the tradition of delivering beer by horse-drawn dray. Hook Norton Brewery in Oxfordshire owns a trio of magnificent Shire horses named Brigadier, Balmoral and Cromwell who live in stables on site and graze the fields nearby. They have become local celebrities and crowds of spectators gather every time they appear in public to pull the brewery dray, loaded with kegs of ale, through the winding village lanes.At the start of the 20th century Shire horses were a common sight in the British countryside as well as in our towns and cities. Around a million Shires worked the fields as plough horses, pulled canal barges and omnibuses, transported goods and carried passengers for the railway companies, among many other tasks. But those days are long gone and it's almost impossible to see heavy horses genuinely employed to do a job of work today. The Shire Horse Society says only 250 foals are born each year which puts the breed firmly at risk of extinction. So why is the brewery so passionate about keeping its Shires, who looks after the animals and what are the advantages of delivering a horse-powered pint?Produced and presented by Vernon Harwood.

Solstice :: Ridley calls about "p-doom" :: doomdebates.com :: U.S consumers put $1 billion on "buy now pay later" for black friday :: Dog and her owner sues IRS over "animal dependency" :: Sarah in NM calls about mobile speeding cameras :: DeFlock.me :: U.S. takes another oil tanker near Venezuela :: Tom in NH calls to talk about the "double speak" of the state :: Epstein files :: Blackmail as a weapon :: Waymo cars go down during San Francisco power shortage causing traffic jams :: Is AI really just an Indian call center? :: 2025-12-21 Hosts: Stu, Angelo, Rich E. Rich

This week we read “He Sees You When You're Sleeping” by Kass O'Shire, Emily Antoinette MERRY CHRISTMAS! We've got trauma! We've got dream monsters! We've got Sleep Token smut! Spit in our mouths, swallow some Monistat, and Deck! These! Halls!How did we rate it? What did we think? Find out on this episode of smutshame.https://www.youtube.com/@smutshamepodhttps://www.instagram.com/smutshame.podhttps://www.tiktok.com/@smutshamepod

This week on The Sisters of the Shire Podcast, we're bringing you a special bonus Christmas episode that trades epic quests for hot cocoa and childhood wonder as we dive into Tolkien's Letters from Father Christmas. This is an episode made for indulging your inner child—and maybe sharing with the actual children in your life—as Ashley and her daughter Lizzie take turns reading selections from the letters, while Abi and Ashley pause to discuss the unmistakable Tolkien-ness woven through every polar bear mishap and goblin-infested snowdrift. We talk about what these letters reveal about Tolkien as a father, a storyteller, and a world-builder, and why this small, playful corner of his writing still feels so magical. Settle in by the fire and join us for a Christmas episode that's more North Pole chaos than Middle-earth catastrophe.https://linktr.ee/sistersoftheshirepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/sistersoftheshirepodcast/https://www.patreon.com/sistersoftheshirepodcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/1HIhmdeX6761vi7RyOjl8f?si=_qwdGdP7SbmAP2RWlji54w

Welcome to the final part of our Lord of the Rings specials.It's Christmas! So where better to celebrate than Middle Earth!We'll be looking things up on the web, putting on the Eagles, while also looking for rings down at the riverbank and coming home to a warm Shire.Yes, it's Return of the King.And joining me to bow to no one are Tom Neenan and Tom Crowley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Fulcrum crew (Jonny, Rory AND Tom) are joined by the historian, John Bull to revisit the wonder that is Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.Music & video clips:Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan (Film and Soundtrack)Star Trek Original Series - Series 1 Episode 22 "Space Seed"Scripted intro includes:Jona Lewie "Stop the Cavalry"Mike Oldfield "In Dulce Jubilo"millenniumfulcrum@gmail.com@mfulcrum2187 (X and Instagram)@millenniumfulcrum (Bluesky & TikTok)FB: millennium fulcrumProduced by Jonny Hennigan & The Fulcrum Crew. Recorded at the Fulcrum Studios, the Shire. England.Mixed and edited by Jonny Hennigan at the Fulcrum Studios, the Shire. England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Both the US presidents, Trump and Netanyahu, have a a meeting about war with Iran :: Forever wars :: Bombing Mexico :: Creating our own enemies in war :: Celebrating America's birthday with drugs :: Trump doing a 180 on his own supporters :: Silent Hill 2 Coming out :: Smart contracts and other trustless tech could be the answer if someone is smart enough to figure it out :: The lengths David from San Francisco and other dems will go to to avoid perceived racism :: AI slop pushing people into the real world :: Randy Travis using AI since he tragically lost his voice :: Sarah wants bigger bicycle paths :: Buy better to get back at the corporations :: 2025-12-20 Bonnie, Angelo,

Solstice :: Ridley calls about "p-doom" :: doomdebates.com :: U.S consumers put $1 billion on "buy now pay later" for black friday :: Dog and her owner sues IRS over "animal dependency" :: Sarah in NM calls about mobile speeding cameras :: DeFlock.me :: U.S. takes another oil tanker near Venezuela :: Tom in NH calls to talk about the "double speak" of the state :: Epstein files :: Blackmail as a weapon :: Waymo cars go down during San Francisco power shortage causing traffic jams :: Is AI really just an Indian call center? :: 2025-12-21 Hosts: Stu, Angelo, Rich E. Rich

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for December 20, 2025: host Gavin Jackson is joined by guests A.T. Shire and Maayan Schechter to discuss what's in and what's out for 2026.

Tom & Stryder discuss the Shire, what it means to be American, and many other topics of interest!

In the first of our December episodes, we met Rebecca Hughes and talked about the ultimate Christmas present of finding a pony under the Christmas tree. What happens though, if you do indeed find a new pony under the Christmas tree and you want to get out and about? Or if you have dreamed of owning your own wheels to take you and your pony wherever your heart desires. Joining us today to talk about another ultimate Christmas present - and we hope horse husbands are listening carefully - is Hannah from Foxy Horseboxes. Find out how you can personalise your new wheels and take your horse out in style! Also in this episode, Tania talks about personal taste when riding horses, tricky youngsters and Shire horses' bouncy trot. Katie sips a perfect tack room tipple which would work well as you muck out on Christmas ,morning. Join us for the Podvent Calendar: Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco Podcast on Facebook, on Insta as Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco _ podcast.Find out more about Foxy Horseboxes: https://www.foxyhorseboxes.co.ukWe need your training questions. Email us: polesandprosecco@yahoo.com.Join us on socials. Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco Podcast on Facebook, on Insta as Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco _ podcast and on You Tube as Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco Podcast.#dressage #podcast #prosecco #proseccotime #piaffe #poleworkforhorses #poleworkout #dressagetrainer #dressagetraining #horseriding #horseridingtraining #yourquestionsanswered #equestrianproducts #christmasfairy #horsefinder #ponyunderthechristmastree #christmas2025  #topgifts #giftguide #horsegifts #horsebox #horseboxes 

NH State Rep Glenn Bailey put in new NH independence bill :: Fight evil AI superintelligence with AI superintelligence :: Charlie Kirk bullet made no sense :: How should we kill robot AI dogs? :: Trump's "worst of the worst" list of deported people shows very little actual criminals :: Cops have discretion but hardly use it :: Libertarian gift ideas :: Should you read or is listening to books okay? :: Warning caller from Louisiana to stay away from Gypsy Rose Blanchard :: Are UFOs just demons? :: Getting hooked on drugs because of the government :: Bonnie's story of a possible visit from a demon :: 2025-12-14 Hosts: Bonnie, Angelo, Rich E Rich

We're kicking off Aldarion and Erendis: The Mariner's Wife with a story full of stars, ships, and Númenórean family tension. This episode introduces Meneldur, a future king who prefers stargazing to ruling, and his son Aldarion, who is far more interested in the sea than the throne. With legendary sailors, famous Elves, and the irresistible pull of the ocean, we explore how a simple love of sailing might become something much bigger—and far more complicated.https://linktr.ee/sistersoftheshirepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/sistersoftheshirepodcast/https://www.patreon.com/sistersoftheshirepodcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/1HIhmdeX6761vi7RyOjl8f?si=_qwdGdP7SbmAP2RWlji54w

The nights grow longer and longer, and the days are dim. Samwise awakens at dawn and turns his face toward the dark East, imagining, somewhere far away, a sun still lifting itself over green hills, lighting the faces of all those he has left behind. Rosie Cotton smiling into the morning. The Shire breathing, warm and alive.But here, at the Threshold of Mordor, there is no dawn to break the long dark. Frodo is fading. Slipping further from himself with every step and the old certainties no longer hold. Sam has followed faithfully across half the world. Now the path ahead asks something different of him. He can no longer simply follow. The question is sharper, heavier: can he choose? Can he lead?In this episode of For the Shire, we invite Samwise Gamgee to sit down for a Tarot reading at the edge of all things. Together, we explore the weight of responsibility when love and duty pull in different directions, and what it means to stand still long enough to truly decide. We trace the tension between heart and mind, between feeling what is right and thinking what must be done. And, the cost of holding both at once.What does it take for a gardener to become a guide? What inner fire stirs beneath Sam's quiet devotion, and what kind of strength emerges when celebration, companionship, and hope are no longer behind him, but ahead?This reading asks how Sam might step into agency without losing tenderness, how he might act without becoming hardened, and how, when the road seems blocked and the way unclear, he might remember to reach not only for Frodo but for his own sword.Love the pod? Please buy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/fortheshireIf you'd love to geek out with us, reach out to ⁠fortheshire.pod@gmail.com⁠ or follow us on @fortheshire.pod on Instagram. Co-hosted by Molly Davis and Libby Rose Waite.Music by Steve Ernenwein, host and composter for The Dreams that Shape Us Podcast: ⁠https://linktr.ee/dreamsthatshapeus⁠ / ⁠https://linktr.ee/aqthedreamwalker

NH State Rep Glenn Bailey put in new NH independence bill :: Fight evil AI superintelligence with AI superintelligence :: Charlie Kirk bullet made no sense :: How should we kill robot AI dogs? :: Trump's "worst of the worst" list of deported people shows very little actual criminals :: Cops have discretion but hardly use it :: Libertarian gift ideas :: Should you read or is listening to books okay? :: Warning caller from Louisiana to stay away from Gypsy Rose Blanchard :: Are UFOs just demons? :: Getting hooked on drugs because of the government :: Bonnie's story of a possible visit from a demon :: 2025-12-14 Hosts: Bonnie, Angelo, Rich E Rich

What's up with that land to the far north of the Shire, and why are there no good stories that take place there? Join Grant and Jay as they discuss the mysterious of the frozen north of Middle-earth. Check us out on Goodreads:Grant: www.goodreads.com/user/show/175355524-grant-mulderJay: www.goodreads.com/user/show/61189862-jay-benedictContact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earthFollow us on X! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarthConnect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exploringmiddle-earthMusic: Adventure (remaster) by Alexander Nakarada (https://www.creatorchords.com)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

On this episode Susan discusses the joy of making gifts. Whether that be a handmade felted ornament, a special song, or holiday memories.Links:https://youtu.be/fGmAekTPD5c?si=Sg45IZ3I5Ukd7HfLhttps://www.mosshollowhill.com/PodMatchPodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For InterviewsSupport the show

Chalk wars in Keene, NH in 2011 :: Typical tragedy of the commons story :: AI threats :: Man jailed for decorating sewer covers, creating whimsy :: Sarah's mayor candidate won :: Iowa is a police state :: Freedom in the fifty states :: Arkansas dumps PBS, Alabama keeps it despite hemorrhaging money :: US gov UFO study may have studied how to mentally harm people with delusions about UFOs and Skinwalkers :: Minnesota Somalian scam on welfare :: People claiming autism for fraud of the welfare system :: 2025-12-13 Hosts: Bonnie, Riley O'Bill, Angelo

Chalk wars in Keene, NH in 2011 :: Typical tragedy of the commons story :: AI threats :: Man jailed for decorating sewer covers, creating whimsy :: Sarah's mayor candidate won :: Iowa is a police state :: Freedom in the fifty states :: Arkansas dumps PBS, Alabama keeps it despite hemorrhaging money :: US gov UFO study may have studied how to mentally harm people with delusions about UFOs and Skinwalkers :: Minnesota Somalian scam on welfare :: People claiming autism for fraud of the welfare system :: 2025-12-13 Hosts: Bonnie, Riley O'Bill, Angelo

In this episode, we wrap up The Hobbit with “The Last Stage” and reflect on Bilbo's road home, the petty (now less petty?) Rivendell elves, the unexpected return to Bag End, and how Tolkien so thoroughly captures the meaning of “home.” We also take an extended look at Tolkien’s 3 (THREE!) songs in this final chapter. Then, we examine why Tolkien might give so much attention to the aftermath and how Bilbo is changed forever (or maybe it’s just a bigger stronger Tookish side?). We also cover: The Hobbit doesn’t even use the word “Shire” Fixing our capitalization

Been a long time coming, but just in time for the holidays, it's an all Geek at Arms! In this episode the guys welcome Mike's daughter, affectionately refereed to as Sam, to the podcast. Sam kicks off Geek Out with her thoughts on first watching Stranger than Fiction and a review of the rpg game Deltarune. James describes how much he enjoyed the latest Fantastic Four film and the newest season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Next Mike shares his thoughts on the new Superman film, and everyone else enthusiastically joins in! Finally, Bryan tells us about the cozy life simulator Tales from The Shire. We then dive into The Last Film Club (not really) with a look at the 1984 sci-fi cult classic, The Last Starfighter!

We always nerd out, but in this episode we're joined in our geek sesh by the incredibly charming, brilliant and funny Lindy West (she/her) and Meagan Hatcher-Mays (she/her) to discuss (drumroll!) The Lord of the Rings trilogy. As you may already know, Hannah and Marcelle share a love of JRR Tolkien's world and in this episode they finally get to discuss Peter Jackson's adaptation from the early aughts.The episode begins with an overview of the books' popularity in the middle of the 20th century and their lasting impact on fantasy and science fiction literature, television and film. Hannah then offers some context for the release of The Fellowship of the Ring. Together, we consider the desire by the public to escape in a post 9/11 world and the fantasy of a pastoral utopia! Hannah then offers some theory! We're talking Arcadia people!This episode is a perfect listen for fans of The Lord of the Rings, as well as anyone who has ever fantasized about knitting in a cottage away from the hustle and bustle of industrialized cities!Works CitedFrey, Angelica. “Cottagecore Debuted 2,300 Years Ago.” JSTOR Daily 11 November 2020. https://daily.jstor.org/cottagecore-debuted-2300-years-ago/. Huffstutter, P.J. “Not Just a Tolkien Amount.” LA Times 24 October 2003. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-oct-24-fi-frodoecon24-story.html. Kruske, Kyle. “Lord Of The Rings' Hobbiton Shire Set Took A Whole Year To Make.” Screenrant 18 December 2021. https://screenrant.com/lord-rings-hobbiton-shire-set-one-year-build/. Lois, Gemma. “‘The Lord of the Rings': A Thematic Echo Of The Industrial Revolution – Extended Edition.” A Musing Clio 23 June 2025. https://gemmahistory.home.blog/2025/06/23/the-lord-of-the-rings-a-thematic-echo-of-the-industrial-revolution-extended-edition/. Sanders, Sam. “Tolkien Acknowledged That Black People Exist in Arda, So Why Can't Everyone Else?” Vulture 16 September 2022. https://www.vulture.com/article/rings-of-power-black-hobbits-lord-of-the-rings-amazon.html. Shanahan, Paula. “Authentic Fantasy: The Representation of the Shire as a Nostalgic Arcadia.” Thesis. Submitted to the Department of Design and Visual Arts in candidacy for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Design for Stage and Screen, 2023. https://illustro-iadt.figshare.com/articles/thesis/Authentic_fantasy_The_representation_of_the_Shire_as_a_nostalgic_arcadia_Astudy_of_the_visual_and_design_references_within_the_shire_in_the_film_adaption_of_The_Lord_of_the_Rings/25435744?file=45129961. Wikipedia, the encyclopedia of the people. 2025. More Info:For more Lindy and Meagan, check out Text Me Back! — one of Hannah McGregor's all-time favorite podcasts! You can also follow them on Substack here! Be sure to pre-order Lindy West's upcoming book Adult Braces: Driving Myself Sane.To learn more about Material Girls, head to our Instagram at instagram.com/ohwitchplease! Or check out our website ohwitchplease.ca.We'll be back next week with a Material Concerns episode, but until then, go check out all the other content we have on our Patreon at Patreon.com/ohwitchplease!Music Credits:“Shopping Mall”: by Jay Arner and Jessica Delisle ©2020Used by permission. All rights reserved. As recorded by Auto Syndicate on the album “Bongo Dance”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump's antics :: "This is war" - Trump about Venezuela :: MK Ultra is real, the gov looked into woo woo subjects :: People who are trying to ring the alarm that AI is dangerous :: Legalizing drugs would end fent problems faster and better than war would :: Gypsy Rose Blanchard and psychopathy :: The psychopaths want us to not care :: Movies actually mind control :: The US knew the Japanese were going to bomb Pearl Harbor :: Caller asks about convo with Bonnie from Porcfest and Tether :: EU fines Elon Musk's X $140,000,000 :: Turd's problem with Indians :: Is there a NAP argument for cop unalivings? :: Candace Owens saga and cult families in Delaware :: Trannies enslaved to big pharma :: 2025-12-07 Hosts: Bonnie, Angelo and Riley O'Bill

We always nerd out, but in this episode we're joined in our geek sesh by the incredibly charming, brilliant and funny Lindy West (she/her) and Meagan Hatcher-Mays (she/her) to discuss (drumroll!) The Lord of the Rings trilogy. As you may already know, Hannah and Marcelle share a love of JRR Tolkien's world and in this episode they finally get to discuss Peter Jackson's adaptation from the early aughts.The episode begins with an overview of the books' popularity in the middle of the 20th century and their lasting impact on fantasy and science fiction literature, television and film. Hannah then offers some context for the release of The Fellowship of the Ring. Together, we consider the desire by the public to escape in a post 9/11 world and the fantasy of a pastoral utopia! Hannah then offers some theory! We're talking Arcadia people!This episode is a perfect listen for fans of The Lord of the Rings, as well as anyone who has ever fantasized about knitting in a cottage away from the hustle and bustle of industrialized cities!Works CitedFrey, Angelica. “Cottagecore Debuted 2,300 Years Ago.” JSTOR Daily 11 November 2020. https://daily.jstor.org/cottagecore-debuted-2300-years-ago/. Huffstutter, P.J. “Not Just a Tolkien Amount.” LA Times 24 October 2003. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-oct-24-fi-frodoecon24-story.html. Kruske, Kyle. “Lord Of The Rings' Hobbiton Shire Set Took A Whole Year To Make.” Screenrant 18 December 2021. https://screenrant.com/lord-rings-hobbiton-shire-set-one-year-build/. Lois, Gemma. “‘The Lord of the Rings': A Thematic Echo Of The Industrial Revolution – Extended Edition.” A Musing Clio 23 June 2025. https://gemmahistory.home.blog/2025/06/23/the-lord-of-the-rings-a-thematic-echo-of-the-industrial-revolution-extended-edition/. Sanders, Sam. “Tolkien Acknowledged That Black People Exist in Arda, So Why Can't Everyone Else?” Vulture 16 September 2022. https://www.vulture.com/article/rings-of-power-black-hobbits-lord-of-the-rings-amazon.html. Shanahan, Paula. “Authentic Fantasy: The Representation of the Shire as a Nostalgic Arcadia.” Thesis. Submitted to the Department of Design and Visual Arts in candidacy for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Design for Stage and Screen, 2023. https://illustro-iadt.figshare.com/articles/thesis/Authentic_fantasy_The_representation_of_the_Shire_as_a_nostalgic_arcadia_Astudy_of_the_visual_and_design_references_within_the_shire_in_the_film_adaption_of_The_Lord_of_the_Rings/25435744?file=45129961. Wikipedia, the encyclopedia of the people. 2025. More Info:For more Lindy and Meagan, check out Text Me Back! — one of Hannah McGregor's all-time favorite podcasts! You can also follow them on Substack here! Be sure to pre-order Lindy West's upcoming book Adult Braces: Driving Myself Sane.To learn more about Material Girls, head to our Instagram at instagram.com/ohwitchplease! Or check out our website ohwitchplease.ca.We'll be back next week with a Material Concerns episode, but until then, go check out all the other content we have on our Patreon at Patreon.com/ohwitchplease!Music Credits:“Shopping Mall”: by Jay Arner and Jessica Delisle ©2020Used by permission. All rights reserved. As recorded by Auto Syndicate on the album “Bongo Dance”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump's antics :: "This is war" - Trump about Venezuela :: MK Ultra is real, the gov looked into woo woo subjects :: People who are trying to ring the alarm that AI is dangerous :: Legalizing drugs would end fent problems faster and better than war would :: Gypsy Rose Blanchard and psychopathy :: The psychopaths want us to not care :: Movies actually mind control :: The US knew the Japanese were going to bomb Pearl Harbor :: Caller asks about convo with Bonnie from Porcfest and Tether :: EU fines Elon Musk's X $140,000,000 :: Turd's problem with Indians :: Is there a NAP argument for cop unalivings? :: Candace Owens saga and cult families in Delaware :: Trannies enslaved to big pharma :: 2025-12-07 Hosts: Bonnie, Angelo and Riley O'Bill

PSYOPs :: NCI engineered reality scoring system :: Sarah in NM wants to vote for the mayor that will keep speeding cameras :: Rob from VT calls about the "Dick act" :: Book: Lawful Tax Avoidance (.com) :: Dave Ridley calls about ex-cop turning pro-freedom and challenging the "resisting arrest" law in NH :: Skeeter says freedom is the real psyop/ fails to deny working for the government :: Jet calls to discuss mindsets in relation to government :: Right to travel vs. driving :: FSP :: Freedom migration to New Hampshire :: 2025-11-30 Hosts: Stu, Bear Arms, Mr. Penguin

This week on Sisters of the Shire, we journey straight into the heart of the star-shaped island of Númenor—the great central region known as the Mittalmar. While last week we toured the five pointed coasts, this time we explore the vast inland plains, the scattered “cookie-bite” regions of Emerië and Arandor, and the towering sacred mountain Meneltarma, where the Three Prayers once echoed in perfect silence. We'll uncover why horses ruled the roads, why seabirds basically formed their own welcoming committee, and how Númenor's love of the sea shaped everything from their tools to their traditions. And of course… we dig into legendary heirlooms that made the journey from Beleriand to Númenor—including one that survives long after the island's fall. Join us for a deep dive into the landscapes, customs, and surprising treasures at the very center of Númenor's story!https://linktr.ee/sistersoftheshirepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/sistersoftheshirepodcast/https://www.patreon.com/sistersoftheshirepodcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/1HIhmdeX6761vi7RyOjl8f?si=_qwdGdP7SbmAP2RWlji54w

Coverage that provides news and analysis of national issues significant to regional Australians.

PSYOPs :: NCI engineered reality scoring system :: Sarah in NM wants to vote for the mayor that will keep speeding cameras :: Rob from VT calls about the "Dick act" :: Book: Lawful Tax Avoidance (.com) :: Dave Ridley calls about ex-cop turning pro-freedom and challenging the "resisting arrest" law in NH :: Skeeter says freedom is the real psyop/ fails to deny working for the government :: Jet calls to discuss mindsets in relation to government :: Right to travel vs. driving :: FSP :: Freedom migration to New Hampshire :: 2025-11-30 Hosts: Stu, Bear Arms, Mr. Penguin

Thanksgiving with activists :: Quebec to ban public prayer :: Is covering your skin for your husband "freedom"? :: Open AI shut down their safety team :: Trump is using one shooter to crack down on all immigrants :: The ridiculousness of "This Land is Your Land, My Land" song :: Economic pressure to get men to join the military :: Shout out to Ron Paul :: Are Muslims wearing fetish outfits? :: Trump basically declaring war with Venezuela :: Does Trump want a third term? :: The CIA started by Nazis and MI6 and running drugs :: The penny worth more than a Bitcoin? :: 2025-11-29 Hosts: Bonnie, Riley O Bill, Angelo

Thanksgiving with activists :: Quebec to ban public prayer :: Is covering your skin for your husband "freedom"? :: Open AI shut down their safety team :: Trump is using one shooter to crack down on all immigrants :: The ridiculousness of "This Land is Your Land, My Land" song :: Economic pressure to get men to join the military :: Shout out to Ron Paul :: Are Muslims wearing fetish outfits? :: Trump basically declaring war with Venezuela :: Does Trump want a third term? :: The CIA started by Nazis and MI6 and running drugs :: The penny worth more than a Bitcoin? :: 2025-11-29 Hosts: Bonnie, Riley O Bill, Angelo

No cannabis for veterans? :: Dave Ridley calls about AI doom and offers solutions :: Paul calls about Ukraine/Russia - recommends book: "what's our problem" :: Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns :: Sarah from NM calls about inspiring voters :: different flavors of communism :: Skeeter calls about HOAs - can't define his terms :: Trump Ukraine deal :: Eugenist origins of Zionism :: Edward calls about the war on drugs :: 2025-11-22 Hosts: Stu, Riley O Bill

This week we officially enter the Second Age with “A Description of the Island of Númenor.” Before stepping onto that legendary star-shaped island, we give a quick, drama-filled recap of the major events that transformed Middle-earth and paved the way for the rise of the Dúnedain. Then we dive into Tolkien's rare sketch of Númenor, the partially lost records Christopher Tolkien pieced together, and the tantalizing hints of what survived the island's downfall. From fragrant forests to stargazing towers, hidden bays to ancient havens, we explore Númenor like the archivists of old—setting the stage for the story to come.https://linktr.ee/sistersoftheshirepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/sistersoftheshirepodcast/https://www.patreon.com/sistersoftheshirepodcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/1HIhmdeX6761vi7RyOjl8f?si=_qwdGdP7SbmAP2RWlji54w 

A warm welcome to Season 2 Episode 10 of your Middle Earth Sleep Saga! If you would like to enjoy ad-free content, exclusive sleep stories, live readings and more, then you can join our wonderful Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/sleepycatmeditations

No cannabis for veterans? :: Dave Ridley calls about AI doom and offers solutions :: Paul calls about Ukraine/Russia - recommends book: "what's our problem" :: Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns :: Sarah from NM calls about inspiring voters :: different flavors of communism :: Skeeter calls about HOAs - can't define his terms :: Trump Ukraine deal :: Eugenist origins of Zionism :: Edward calls about the war on drugs :: 2025-11-22 Hosts: Stu, Riley O Bill

MAGA and America First is over :: Trump said Indians better workers than Americans :: Gerhard's new proposal for Grand Juries to use their full power in New Hampshire and beyond :: Is Candace Owens controlled op? :: Sarah uses her feminine wiles to get votes off the side of the road :: Give Taiwanese people citizenship to avoid WW3 :: Bonnie's story of getting kicked out of court in Massachusetts :: Drone wars :: Chemtrails and Jason's bill in NH House to end CT :: Skyglass :: TSA security theater :: Cops in jails the worst and least accountable :: The Egyptian planes following Charlie Kirk everywhere ::Jason says even as a state rep he had to go through lawyers :: Memetic warfare :: :: 2025-11-16 Hosts: Bonnie, Jason Gerhard, Angelo

If two teenage girls went missing today, would police just assume they’d run away from home? That assumption is why two Australian teenagers, Elaine Johnson and Kerry Anne Joel, have never been found. Elaine was 16, Kerry was 17, living a carefree 80s life in The Shire, south of Sydney. The girls were seen hitchhiking on the Princes Highway, but by the weekend, they were gone. No calls. No sightings. Years later, the families uncovered police oversights, lost documents, and a cold case that never should’ve gone cold. Journalist and podcast host Kate Kachor is retracing Elaine’s final days, hoping someone out there finally comes forward. You can listen to Kate's podcast Out from the Cold: Searching for Elaine, here. SURVEY Want to win a $1,000 gift card in just 3 minutes? Fill out this short survey to help True Crime Conversations gather more information on what content you want to hear from us! CREDITS Guest: Kate Kachor Host: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Audio Engineer: Tina Matalov GET IN TOUCH Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @truecrimeconversations Make sure to leave us a rating and review on Apple & Spotify to let us know how you're liking the episodes. Want us to cover a case on the podcast? Email us at truecrime@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note. If any of the contents in this episode have caused distress, know that there is help available via Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We finally come to the conclusion of Turin's story—and what a wild, dramatic finale it is. In this episode, we sort through some of the most unexpectedly Shakespearean moments Tolkien ever wrote, as Turin wakes after the battle with Glaurung and tries to piece together the chaos that followed. Misread signals, rising tempers, and a whole crowd of very confused onlookers make for one unforgettable morning in Brethil. It's intense, it's messy, and yes, we add a little humor to keep ourselves from falling apart right along with the characters. Tune in now to hear how it all unfolds.https://linktr.ee/sistersoftheshirepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/sistersoftheshirepodcast/https://www.patreon.com/sistersoftheshirepodcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/1HIhmdeX6761vi7RyOjl8f?si=_qwdGdP7SbmAP2RWlji54w

MAGA and America First is over :: Trump said Indians better workers than Americans :: Gerhard's new proposal for Grand Juries to use their full power in New Hampshire and beyond :: Is Candace Owens controlled op? :: Sarah uses her feminine wiles to get votes off the side of the road :: Give Taiwanese people citizenship to avoid WW3 :: Bonnie's story of getting kicked out of court in Massachusetts :: Drone wars :: Chemtrails and Jason's bill in NH House to end CT :: Skyglass :: TSA security theater :: Cops in jails the worst and least accountable :: The Egyptian planes following Charlie Kirk everywhere ::Jason says even as a state rep he had to go through lawyers :: Memetic warfare :: 2025-11-16 Hosts: Bonnie, Jason Gerhard, Angelo

Series premiere! This week we leave The Shire behind to embark on our journey through Middle Earth and the epic fantasy genre!In the spirit of Lord of the Rings, we've divided our miniseries into three parts, and we're starting today with Part 1: The Road to Mordor. And that road begins with, you guessed it, Ray Harryhausen!Peter Jackson's trilogy would not exist without the sword-and-sandals stop-motion action of Harryhausen – so as we voyage towards Mordor, we must first trek the scorching sands of Ancient Greece, where harpies fly, gigantic statues terrorize, and gods try to kill us out of boredom! Oh, and spooky skeletons.Next week, we spend some time with a different type kind of Hobbit in Rankin and Bass's animated THE HOBBIT. Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPodReferences:Special FeaturesPeter Jackson Commentary TrackPeter Jackson on Ray HarryhausenArt UK Production HistoryRay Harryhausen/Bruce Eder Commentary Track 1992 Criterion ReleaseRay Harryhausen Talks Animating SkeletonsRay Harryhausen UK LaserDisc InterviewRay Harryhausen on Jerky MetalBruce Eder on Jason and the ArgonautsThe New York Times Ray Harryhausen FeatureInfinity Magazine Issue 41 Production HistoryCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord.Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Epstein files released by House dems but not serious ones :: Caller points out AI is so good there's no way to really know if something like a document is faked :: Trump to permit 50 year mortgages and portable mortgages :: Internet slop may push people into the real world :: Bonnie and Riley's experiences with comparing themselves to others online :: US to go to war with Venezuela? :: Mayor of Albuquerque in favor of state-run grocery stores :: Fire departments can be run by the free market :: Turd wants men to be more like Humphrey Bogart :: Trump hard to figure out. He doesn't make sense even to his own agenda :: Ways Trump has followed Project 2025 :: Trump blew up boats with Venezuelan kids on board :: Three reasons Mamdani's state-run grocery stores wont work :: 2025-11-15 Hosts: Bonnie, Riley O'Bill

Mad Baggins is at it again, and has gathered in Bag End a new cabal of adventurous spirits whom he has named the Conspirators of the Red Book. In an effort to gather notes for his book, he has asked these friends, under promise of payment and a bit of adventure, to help him confirm some important details about the history of the Shire and its people. Aaron as Drogo Baggins Elle as Primula Brandybuck Chris as Esmeralda Took David as Paladin Took II Dan as Rorimac Brandybuck Danna as Lobelia Bracegirdle

Caning to be imposed on online scammers in Singapore :: Dave Ridley calls about Naomi Brockwell's liberty AI course :: Sketter calls about scalpers :: Turd Fergeson calls about Sydney Sweeny :: Sarah from NM calls about mayoral runoff :: #2 story: Delta flyer spends 5.5 hours next to a man who soiled himself :: call about man fainting at trump press conference :: Trump banning visas for fatties :: Carl's Jr. offers $1 meals in California during shutdown :: Trump halts emergency EBT payments :: Alu Axleman calls about a bill to limit time for "speedy trial" :: 2025-11-09 Hosts: Stu, Rich E Rich, Big Kahuna

Caning to be imposed on online scammers in Singapore :: Dave Ridley calls about Naomi Brockwell's liberty AI course :: Sketter calls about scalpers :: Turd Fergeson calls about Sydney Sweeny :: Sarah from NM calls about mayoral runoff :: #2 story: Delta flyer spends 5.5 hours next to a man who soiled himself :: call about man fainting at trump press conference :: Trump banning visas for fatties :: Carl's Jr. offers $1 meals in California during shutdown :: Trump halts emergency EBT payments :: Alu Axleman calls about a bill to limit time for "speedy trial" :: 2025-11-09 Hosts: Stu, Rich E Rich, Big Kahuna

Declaration of Independence Today - do the grievances against King George still apply to Washington? :: Ridley calls, still getting calls from press on past activism :: Skeeter thinks all libertarians should have left the US when they turned 18 :: Sarah in New Mexico helps her guy do well in the election but not convinced she should run for office. She says SNAP is too much paperwork :: DC sandwich guy not indicted :: Peanut allergies drop after a return to not telling parents to keep children away from peanuts :: what has the Free State Project actually accomplished in New Hampshire? Quite a bit it turns out :: 2025-11-08 Hosts: Chris, Riley, Penguin

Declaration of Independence Today - do the grievances against King George still apply to Washington? :: Ridley calls, still getting calls from press on past activism :: Skeeter thinks all libertarians should have left the US when they turned 18 :: Sarah in New Mexico helps her guy do well in the election but not convinced she should run for office. She says SNAP is too much paperwork :: DC sandwich guy not indicted :: Peanut allergies drop after a return to not telling parents to keep children away from peanuts :: what has the Free State Project actually accomplished in New Hampshire? Quite a bit it turns out :: 2025-11-08 Hosts: Chris, Riley, Penguin

No more food stamps for you :: Phone given to the masses as a distraction and division tactic :: Gremlins in the machines :: Bonnie decides not to use a Ouija board :: Voluntary society as compared to forced "social contract" :: Incentives left wing politics invite homelessness into towns with :: If the US constitution WAS a contract it's null and void now that the gov has broken their end :: Taxation just social control :: Gold rush to cash in :: Gold in Fort Knox? :: Immigrants who would never get here to begin with without getting shipped here by the gov :: You shouldn't be paying taxes :: Dr. Reality podcast :: Helicopter parents :: 2025-11-01 Hosts: Bonnie, Colin, Angelo

Riley O'Bill is in a horrible mood :: Pine Tree Riot flag banned, called "racist" :: Of Course You Do, You're 12 Theory :: Does Trump want to conquer Venezuela? :: Welfare has become a lifestyle :: Speeding camera task force defeating the purpose of speeding cameras :: What is "deja vu" to you? :: Do you have a right to food? :: Becoming libertarian for practical purposes :: Zohran Mamdani and the fear of what his policies may do :: In US we have cronyism, not capitalism :: Slovakia implements a speed limit for pedestrians :: Chocolate bars cutting down on the amount of chocolate in the bars :: 2025-11-02 Hosts: Bonnie, Riley, Rich E Rich