Podcasts about Shores

From A Glossary of the People, Places, and Events of Alkyon  The Mourner— A god of death, grief, beginnings and endings, traditionally revered by the elves of the northern island. Whether the elven celebration of death as a gift and an honor, rather than as a loss, comes from the influence of The Mourner's adherents, or The Mourner gained the prominence she did because of that belief is, historically, unclear. In elven funerary rites, the elves appointed to stand vigil for the deceased are believed not just to be representatives of The Mourner herself, but true avatars of her for the period of the ritual.    This week, on The Stormwrought Shores, In the Shadow of the Necropolis, part 2.    Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unexploredcast Follow us on Tumblr: https://unexploredcast.tumblr.com/ Art by Ben Music by Andrew: https://andrewperricone.bandcamp.com/ Transcripts: https://unexploredcast.tumblr.com/transcripts

Ian and Gemma are joined by Emma, better known as @TheGeordieShoresDiver on TikTok. Emma is a freelance podcast producer and BBC radio presenter from the North East, but above all she's a passionate scuba diver. Having initially dived exclusively around the UK coastline, she quickly became fascinated by the incredible marine life, history and hidden treasures found beneath the waters on her doorstep. In this episode, Emma shares how she fell in love with UK diving and why she believes our coastline has so much to offer. We talk about the role social media plays in showcasing underwater adventures and how her TikTok channel has helped connect with others who share the same passion. Emma also explains why she is keen to encourage more young people, particularly women, to take up scuba diving and discover the beauty of Britain's seas for themselves. Along the way, we discuss why unforgettable experiences don't always require a passport or tropical destination. Join us for a fun, inspiring and thoroughly Geordie conversation with a diver who is proudly championing the UK's underwater world and helping to introduce a new generation to the sport we all love. Gemma and Ian also catch up on news and talk about a recent dive trip to , Springlakes https://diverstime.com/ and the upcoming Scoob and Snork Fest on the 25th July https://diverstime.com/try-dive-experience/ola/services/scoob-and-snork-fest-2026 The Auto-Trail Camper van is discussed https://www.auto-trail.co.uk/campervans/68xl/ and how its a great adventure vehicle. Ian has started his sidemount journey with https://www.facebook.com/scottsscubaservices under the instruction off Matt and Scott. The BiG Scuba Podcast is proudly supported by Narked at 90 – "Beyond Technical." Whether you're new to diving or thinking about moving into tech, they can help guide you with the best kit and advice.

What if one of the most important health crises affecting men today wasn't being caused by aging, but by the environment we live in? In this eye-opening solo episode, Darin Olien investigates the alarming decline in testosterone levels, fertility, and reproductive health among men worldwide. Drawing on decades of research, epidemiological studies, environmental science, endocrinology, and public health data, Darin examines the growing evidence connecting endocrine-disrupting chemicals, microplastics, sleep deprivation, chronic stress, poor lifestyle habits, and environmental toxins to declining testosterone levels across generations. From BPA, phthalates, atrazine, PFAS, and microplastics to sleep quality, circadian rhythms, cholesterol metabolism, cortisol regulation, and natural testosterone-supporting strategies, this episode explores what may be one of the most underreported public health issues of our time—and what men can do to take control of their health today.     What You'll Learn Why testosterone levels have been declining for decades The startling research on global sperm count decline How endocrine-disrupting chemicals interfere with hormone production Why BPA and phthalates may disrupt testosterone synthesis The role of atrazine, PFAS, and environmental toxins How chronic stress diverts resources away from testosterone production Why sleep may be the most important testosterone intervention The connection between cholesterol and hormone production How microplastics are being found throughout the human body The surprising relationship between statins and testosterone levels Natural lifestyle strategies that support healthy hormone production Practical steps to reduce environmental exposure and improve health     Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:33 – Sponsor: Fatty15 and cellular health 00:04:17 – The testosterone collapse explained 00:04:51 – Testosterone levels have been declining for decades 00:06:03 – Global sperm count decline and accelerating trends 00:07:02 – Why treating symptoms misses the root cause 00:07:27 – The hidden public health crisis 00:08:03 – Why low testosterone isn't just about aging 00:09:12 – Why hormone health affects longevity 00:09:53 – Low testosterone and increased mortality risk 00:10:35 – Testosterone's role in metabolism and cardiovascular health 00:11:27 – Endocrine-disrupting chemicals and hormone disruption 00:12:44 – BPA and its effects on testosterone production 00:13:59 – Phthalates and their impact on hormone pathways 00:16:00 – Glyphosate, atrazine, and pesticide exposure 00:17:07 – PFAS and reproductive health concerns 00:17:55 – Environmental toxins and population-wide effects 00:18:11 – Sponsor: Shakeology 00:20:02 – Cholesterol and hormone production 00:20:53 – Chronic stress and cortisol dominance 00:21:45 – Actionable solutions begin 00:21:56 – Why sleep is essential for testosterone production 00:23:07 – How sleep deprivation rapidly lowers testosterone 00:23:21 – Light pollution and circadian disruption 00:23:41 – Foods and nutrients needed for hormone health 00:24:23 – Microplastics and testicular tissue 00:24:53 – Statins and unintended hormonal consequences 00:25:39 – A practical testosterone sovereignty protocol 00:25:48 – Water filtration and reducing toxic exposure 00:26:13 – Eliminating plastics and fragrance chemicals 00:26:35 – Why organic food matters 00:26:45 – Sunlight and vitamin D 00:27:05 – Magnesium, omega-3s, and iodine 00:27:26 – Pine pollen and natural androgen support 00:28:01 – Tongkat Ali and ashwagandha 00:28:48 – Strength training and lifestyle interventions 00:29:10 – Habits that naturally support testosterone 00:29:27 – Darin's approach to healthy aging 00:29:37 – Plants, herbs, and common sense 00:29:51 – Reclaiming your health and sovereignty 00:30:00 – Final thoughts and closing message     Thank You to Our Sponsors Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DARIN and using code DARIN at checkout. Shakeology: Get 15% off with code DARINO1BODI at Shakeology.com.     Join the SuperLife Patreon: This is where Darin now shares the deeper work: - weekly voice notes - ingredient trackers - wellness challenges - extended conversations - community accountability - sovereignty practices Join now for only $7.49/month at https://patreon.com/darinolien     Find More from Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness     Key Takeaway "The testosterone crisis may be about far more than aging. It may be a reflection of the modern environment itself—one increasingly saturated with endocrine-disrupting chemicals, chronic stress, poor sleep, circadian disruption, and toxic exposures. While many of these forces feel outside our control, the encouraging reality is that many of the most powerful interventions remain accessible: improving sleep, reducing toxic load, eating whole foods, getting sunlight, managing stress, exercising regularly, and reclaiming responsibility for our health. The goal isn't fear. The goal is awareness—and action."     Bibliography/Sources: The Decline — Primary Research Levine, H., Jørgensen, N., Martino-Andrade, A., et al. (2022). Temporal trends in sperm count: A systematic review and meta-regression analysis of samples collected globally in the 20th and 21st centuries. Human Reproduction Update, 29(2), 157–176. https://doi.org/10.1093/humupd/dmac035 Lokeshwar, S. D., Patel, P., Fantus, R. J., et al. (2021). Decline in testosterone levels in men aged 15–40: Results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 1999–2016. 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Daniell, H. W. (2002). Hypogonadism in men consuming sustained-action oral opioids. The Journal of Pain, 3(5), 377–384. https://doi.org/10.1054/jpai.2002.126790 Pilz, S., Frisch, S., Koertke, H., et al. (2011). Effect of vitamin D supplementation on testosterone levels in men. Hormone and Metabolic Research, 43(3), 223–225. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0030-1269854 Prasad, A. S., Mantzoros, C. S., Beck, F. W., Hess, J. W., & Brewer, G. J. (1996). Zinc status and serum testosterone levels of healthy adults. Nutrition, 12(5), 344–348. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0899-9007(96)80058-X Natural Testosterone Support — Botanical Evidence Pine pollen impacts testosterone-related symptoms in men. (2024). ACMCR Case Reports, 14(5), 1–9. Chinnappan, S. M., George, A., et al. (2021). Effect of Eurycoma longifolia standardised extract Physta on testosterone levels in ageing males: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled multicentre study. 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Laina Hall shares about the differences between living in the Bay Area and Australia.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Firework Fiasco: Friendship Ignited on Balaton Shores Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-06-17-07-38-19-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Balaton partján, egy csendes kora este, Bálint izgatottan készült az esti grillezésre.En: On the shores of Balaton, in a quiet early evening, Bálint was eagerly preparing for the evening barbecue.Hu: A luxuslakópark elegáns villái és gyönyörű kertjei között úgy érezte, hogy mindenki számára felejthetetlen élményt tud nyújtani.En: Among the elegant villas and beautiful gardens of the luxury residential park, he felt that he could offer an unforgettable experience for everyone.Hu: A cél egyszerű volt: barátokra lelni, megnyerni szomszédai rokonszenvét.En: The goal was simple: to make friends and win over his neighbors' favor.Hu: Emese, a mindig vidám és kreatív társaságbeli, éppen a saláta elkészítésével volt elfoglalva, miközben egy terven gondolkodott, amivel feldobhatná az estét.En: Emese, always cheerful and creative, was busy preparing the salad while pondering a plan to spice up the evening.Hu: Zsófia, a csoport óvatos tagja, inkább a grillező körüli dolgokat ellenőrizte, biztosítva, hogy minden a tervek szerint alakul.En: Zsófia, the cautious member of the group, focused on checking the things around the grill, ensuring that everything was going according to plan.Hu: A nap már lemenőben volt, amikor Bálint elővette a vásárolt "csillagszórókat".En: The sun was already setting when Bálint brought out the purchased "sparklers."Hu: Emese azonnal felugrott, és nevetve felkiáltott: "Hiszen ezek tűzijátékok!En: Emese immediately jumped up and exclaimed with laughter, "But these are fireworks!"Hu: " Zsófia aggódva nézett rájuk, de Bálint csak vállat vont, és azt mondta: "Akkor lesz ez a parti igazán emlékezetes!En: Zsófia looked at them worriedly, but Bálint just shrugged and said, "This will make the party truly memorable!"Hu: "Ahogy elkezdtek gyülekezni a szomszédok, a grill füstje finom illatokkal töltötte meg a levegőt, és a tó vize csendesen csillogott a háttérben.En: As the neighbors started to gather, the smoke from the grill filled the air with delightful aromas, and the lake's water quietly shimmered in the background.Hu: A tűzijátékok épp a kerti pavilon mellett sorakoztak, készen arra, hogy meglepetéssé változtassák az estét.En: The fireworks were lined up right next to the garden pavilion, ready to transform the evening into a surprise.Hu: Amikor az ég beszürkült, és a grillsütikről már csak a parázs világított, Bálint kézbe vette az első tűzijátékot.En: When the sky turned gray, and only the embers illuminated the grill dishes, Bálint picked up the first firework.Hu: Emese mosolygott, Zsófia pedig félénken elhúzódott a tömegtől, de végül beleegyezett a kalandba.En: Emese smiled, and Zsófia timidly pulled away from the crowd but eventually agreed to join the adventure.Hu: A láng elérte a kanócot, és a tűzijátékok egyszer csak életre keltek.En: The flame reached the fuse, and the fireworks suddenly sprang to life.Hu: A csendes lakópark égbemagasló színekben tündökölt, a szomszédok először riadtan kapták fel a fejüket, de nemsokára nevetéstől és tapsolástól volt hangos a kert.En: The quiet residential park dazzled in towering colors; the neighbors first looked up startled, but soon the garden was filled with laughter and applause.Hu: Ahogy a füst és a por leülepedett, Bálint megkönnyebbülten nézett körül.En: As the smoke and dust settled, Bálint looked around in relief.Hu: A kezdeti ijedség után a szomszédok mintha összebarátkoztak volna, a tűzijáték pedig még sokáig beszédtéma maradt.En: After the initial fright, the neighbors seemed to have bonded, and the fireworks remained a topic of conversation for a long time.Hu: Emese kis csínytevése megint sikerült, és még Zsófia is mosolygott az eseményeken.En: Emese's little prank succeeded once again, and even Zsófia smiled at the events.Hu: Bálint végül megtanulta, hogy a váratlan történések gyakran jobban összekovácsolják az embereket.En: In the end, Bálint learned that unexpected events often bring people closer together.Hu: A közösség, amelyet oly sokáig próbált elérni, az estével valóban megszületett.En: The community he had been trying to reach for so long truly came into being that evening.Hu: Egy nyugodt nyári éjszakán, valahol a Balaton partján, új barátságok születtek, köszönhetően egy kis tűzijátéknak.En: On a calm summer night, somewhere on the shores of Balaton, new friendships were born, thanks to a little fireworks display. Vocabulary Words:shore: partbarbecue: grillezéselegant: elegánsvilla: villashimmered: csillogottcautious: óvatosgather: gyülekeznidelightful: finomsparkler: csillagszórófuse: kanócember: parázstimidly: félénkenleisurely: lassanapplause: tapsolásbonded: összebarátkoztakcircumstance: körülményfright: ijedségpavilion: pavilonexperience: élményresidential: lakóprank: csínytevésbonding: összekovácsoljáktransformation: átváltoztatásquiet: csendespurchased: vásároltrelief: megkönnyebbülésstartled: riadtanmemorable: emlékezetescheerful: vidámunforgettable: felejthetetlen

A 10th-round pick flew to Tokyo to get noticed. A first-time author flew that story all the way to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. This one is about the outsider road.Aaron Fischman is an award-winning sports writer and the author of A Baseball Gaijin: Chasing a Dream to Japan and Back, the true story of pitcher Tony Barnette's six years in Japan's NPB and his MLB debut at 32. The book was named a CASEY Award finalist for Best Baseball Book of 2024 and earned Aaron a seat in the Baseball Hall of Fame author series.In this episode of Leaders & Learners, Tonya McKenzie gets into resilience, identity, the gaijin path, and what it really costs to bet on a story nobody asked you to tell.In this episode:Why an unknown pitcher made the perfect first bookThe 41 saves and 1.29 ERA the league still made him wait onHow the 2011 Tohoku disaster shaped the storyFrom blank page to CASEY Award finalist to CooperstownSubscribe for more conversations on leadership, media, and narrative control. New episodes drop on the channel. For the full written breakdown, read CTRL the Narrative on Substack.Guest: Aaron Fischman | aaronfischman.com  |  @byAaronFisch on X and InstagramHost: Tonya McKenzie, Founder of Sand & Shores  |  sandandshores.com  |  tmckenzie@sandandshores.com#Baseball #JapaneseBaseball #ABaseballGaijin #SportsBooks #CTRLtheNarrative #LeadersAndLearners #TonyBarnette #HallOfFame #SportsMedia #Resilience

Originally recorded in October of 2025, finally we are finishing our work with Season 6, and the third act of The Princess Thieves. Today we cover Chapters 20-23... and a little extra besides. Be warned after the 2 hour mark: the glass shards of Kaleidoscope might be cutting... at least emotionally. The New Century Multiverse Website: https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com The New Century Multiverse Podcast Feed: https://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/ The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network:  https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ Intro is "Facing Fears" by Beat Mechanik Other tracks include: "Wounded", "Scheming Weasel","Private Reflection", "Resignation","Despair and Triumph","Shores of Avalon", "Vision of Persistence", "Long Road Ahead","The Dread","Promises to Keep"- Kevin MacLeod "Family Ties" - Telltale's The Walking Dead OST "Olympus "  - Ross Bugden "Evil Eye" -Hades 2 OST "Let Me Sleep" - David Julyan "The Way It Is" originial by Bruce Hornsby, cover by Uwe Karcher "Miss Claire Remembers" - Enya "True Greatness" - Bjorn Lynne "Outro" by Evgeny Teilor and "Moonrise" by Chad Crouch Also, multiple tracks from the Princess Thieves OST.

And there we are. The final four chapters. The story concludes. Do we get a happy ending? or is it just happy enough? Miracle of Sound Music Video: https://youtu.be/peVzdtm4iZ4 The New Century Multiverse Website: https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com The New Century Multiverse Podcast Feed: https://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/ The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network:  https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ Intro is "Facing Fears" by Beat Mechanik Other tracks: "Warmth and Respect", "Leaves Dancing"- Wanderstop OST "Five Armies", "Dangerous", "Private Reflection", "Babylon", "Shores of Avalon", "Heavy Heart", "Anguish", "Gaslamp Funworks", "Truth in Stones"- Kevin MacLeod "Letting Go", "To Forgive or Kill - Bear McCreary "Main Theme", "Warlock Combat" - XCom 2 OST "How Can I Heal" - David Julyan "The Scientist (Instrumental) - Original by Coldplay, cover by Brooklyn Duo "Knights of Guenivere - Main Theme" by Aaron Olson and Leland Cox "Come Home","Foundation" -  The Newton Brothers "All Star" - Smash Mouth "Outro" by Evgeny Teilor and "Moonrise" by Chad Crouch Also, multiple tracks from the Princess Thieves OST. Outro is "London Town 2026" by Miracle of Sound

How should Christians respond to the refugee crisis? More than 117 million people worldwide have been forced from their homes. As the crisis grows, so does the divide between the two sides of the issue. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Matthew Soerens of World Relief shows us ways the Church can demonstrate God’s love for refugees.  Featured resource:Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis by Stephan Bauman, Matthew Soerens, and Dr. Issam Smeir  June thank you gift:72 Questions (and Answers) About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be by Tim and Mark Shoemaker Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Yuehai's life flashes before her eyes as she wakes up on unfamiliar silver shores. Story by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff (Co Game Masters)Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis VengroffCo-Sound Design, Co-Editing, Mixing and Mastering by Finnur NielsenExecutive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico VillegasDialogue Editing (first round) by Kasch WilderTranscriptions by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff Cast:Narrator / Game Master – K.A. StatzNarrator / Game Master – Travis VengroffYuehai – Sam YeowAgé Ogun – Jasper William CartwrightVind Greyview – Eric NelsenVivianna Bloodchamber – LilyPichu Music:Music Director / Arranged by - Travis VengroffMusic Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi "Theme of the Realmweaver" "On Shores of Silver" "Last Rites"  Written & orchestrated by Steven Melin, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, Hurdy-Gurdy & Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal Between Time Editions of "On Shores of Silver" "Wrath of Winter" "A Corrupting Sound" "Of Empires Lost" – Arranged and Performed by Steven Melin. "Of Empires Lost" – Written by Austin Wintory & Dallas Crane "Last Light" written by David Wise & Steven Melin, orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen (Copyist), lyrics by Travis Vengroff, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal Cover art by Stanislav Sherbakov with lettering by K.A. Statz Special Thanks to:You, our Patreon supporters! | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol VengroffThis is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of your support. Thank you for making this show possible! Check out our Merch: www.DarkDice.comFree Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/84864738 Content Warnings: Death, Death of Parents, Drowning, Funeral, Gaslighting, Harm to Animals (Emotional), Vomiting Water (but it doesn't sound like "vomit" if that makes sense, it sounds like "coughing and spitting water") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From A Glossary of the People, Places, and Events of Alkyon  The Annexation of Canorai— After a significant military campaign beginning in the year 5741, the independent southern territory of Canorai was annexed by the Kingdom of Denoria in 5783 and officially became a duchy under Denorian rule. During and after this prolonged conflict, numerous groups of Canorain people were displaced north into existing Denorian territory. This week, on The Stormwrought Shores, In the Shadow of the Necropolis, part 1.    Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unexploredcast Follow us on Tumblr: https://unexploredcast.tumblr.com/ Art by Ben Music by Andrew: https://andrewperricone.bandcamp.com/ Transcripts: https://unexploredcast.tumblr.com/transcripts  

A crocodile hunter in Papua New Guinea has described masses of pumice arriving on the shores of Manus Island as a "disaster". The huge rafts of pumice were created by an erupting undersea volcano in the Bismarck Sea. RNZ Pacific's Johnny Blades reports. 

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Fluent Fiction - Korean: Secrets in the Spring: Love and Truth on Jeju's Shores Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-05-28-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 제주도 해변가에 봄꽃들이 피어난다.En: Spring flowers bloom along the beaches of Jeju Island.Ko: 바람이 부드럽고, 바다는 푸른 물결로 속삭인다.En: The wind is gentle, and the sea whispers in blue waves.Ko: 진수는 무릎을 꿇고 미나에게 사랑의 고백을 하려고 한다.En: Jinsu kneels to confess his love to Mina.Ko: 이 순간을 위해 그는 오래 준비했다.En: He has prepared a long time for this moment.Ko: 계획은 완벽해야 한다.En: The plan must be perfect.Ko: 그러나 진수의 마음 한 구석에 불안이 몰려왔다.En: However, anxiety creeps into a corner of Jinsu's heart.Ko: 미나는 이 아름다운 날씨와 풍경에 홀려 있다.En: Mina is mesmerized by the beautiful weather and scenery.Ko: 진수의 말씀이 술술 흘러나오기를 기다린다.En: She waits for Jinsu's words to flow effortlessly.Ko: 그러나 그녀는 진수의 눈에 비친 어두운 그늘을 느낀다.En: Yet, she senses a dark shadow in Jinsu's eyes.Ko: 미나는 직감적으로 무언가가 잘못되었음을 알아차린다.En: Mina intuitively realizes that something is amiss.Ko: 경민은 멀리서 그들을 주시하고 있다.En: Kyungmin is watching them from a distance.Ko: 그의 마음속에는 진수의 과거 비밀이 불덩이처럼 타오른다.En: In his heart, Jinsu's past secret burns like a fireball.Ko: 그는 이 비밀이 이번 제안에 어떠한 위협이 될지 알고 있다.En: He knows how this secret could threaten the proposal.Ko: 경민은 자신이 나서는 것이 옳은지 고민하며 마음속 갈등을 겪는다.En: Kyungmin struggles with internal conflict, considering whether to speak up or not.Ko: 저녁이 되자 해는 바다로 서서히 저물고, 하늘은 붉게 물든다.En: As evening approaches, the sun gradually sets over the sea, and the sky turns red.Ko: 진수는 미나의 손을 잡고 해변을 걷는다.En: Jinsu holds Mina's hand and walks along the beach.Ko: 바로 그때 경민이 그들 앞에 나타난다.En: Just then, Kyungmin appears in front of them.Ko: "진수, 미나에게 그 비밀에 대해 말해줘야 해," 경민이 강하게 외친다.En: "Jinsu, you must tell Mina about that secret," Kyungmin shouts firmly.Ko: 미나는 놀라서 진수를 바라본다.En: Mina looks at Jinsu in surprise.Ko: 진수는 침착하게 한숨을 쉰 후, 미나에게 모든 것을 털어놓는다.En: Jinsu takes a calm breath and confesses everything to Mina.Ko: 진수의 과거는 그가 생각했던 것보다 더 큰 영향을 미칠 수 있었다.En: Jinsu's past could have a greater impact than he thought.Ko: 그러나 그는 미나에게 진실을 말하는 것이 중요하다고 느꼈다.En: However, he felt it was important to tell Mina the truth.Ko: 미나는 조용히 진수의 말을 듣고, 그의 솔직함에 감동한다.En: Mina listens quietly and is moved by his honesty.Ko: "진수, 나에게 중요한 것은 당신의 현재와 미래야," 미나가 부드럽게 말한다.En: "Jinsu, what matters to me is your present and future," Mina says gently.Ko: 진수는 미나의 마음을 다시금 확인하고, 그녀가 변함없이 그와 함께 할 것을 깨닫는다.En: Jinsu reaffirms Mina's heart and realizes that she will remain by his side unchanged.Ko: 그들은 서로를 따뜻하게 안으며, 봄 바람 속으로 사라진다.En: They warmly embrace each other and vanish into the spring breeze.Ko: 진수는 자신의 취약함에서 희망을 발견하고, 미나는 진수에 대한 사랑과 신뢰의 깊이를 재확인한다.En: Jinsu finds hope in his vulnerability, and Mina reaffirms the depth of her love and trust for Jinsu.Ko: 제주도의 하늘은 이제 더 밝고, 그들의 앞날도 그와 같이 밝게 빛난다.En: The sky over Jeju Island is now brighter, and their future shines brightly just like it. Vocabulary Words:bloom: 피어나다gentle: 부드럽다whisper: 속삭이다confess: 고백하다perfect: 완벽하다anxiety: 불안mesmerized: 홀리다intuitively: 직감적으로amiss: 잘못distance: 멀리secret: 비밀threaten: 위협하다internal conflict: 마음속 갈등approaches: 다가오다gradually: 서서히firmly: 강하게calm: 침착하다confesses: 털어놓다impact: 영향honesty: 솔직함reaffirms: 다시금 확인하다embrace: 안다vulnerability: 취약함trust: 신뢰vanish: 사라지다scenery: 풍경proposal: 제안influence: 영향미치다present: 현재future: 미래

From A Glossary of the People, Places, and Events of Alkyon  Alchemy—The study of potions and their effects. Alchemists use ingredients common and uncommon, botanical and mineral and biological, arcane and mundane. With specialized tools and techniques, a skilled practitioner can create potions with nearly any effect. Like any discipline of magic, however, alchemy is inherently unpredictable, and a potion is more than the sum of its parts—its ultimate effect might be entirely unexpected, by the alchemist or the potion's user.   This week, on The Stormwrought Shores, Pest Control.    Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unexploredcast Follow us on Tumblr: https://unexploredcast.tumblr.com/ Art by Ben Music by Andrew: https://andrewperricone.bandcamp.com/ Transcripts: https://unexploredcast.tumblr.com/transcripts  

In what could be considered as the Hottest Podcast of the year, we discuss:- The May 28th event at the Lincoln Theatre called:The M Factor 2: Before the Pause- What the event involves including a before Sip and Shop event with down town businesses and an after party at Bennies Pizza Pub - Why every woman 30 and above should attend- Hormone therapy for men and women- PremierU and what they can do for you- Much moreMore info and Tickets for the event can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-m-factor-2-before-the-pause-tickets-1988484359247?aff=oddtdtcreator

In what could be considered as the Hottest Podcast of the year, we discuss:- The May 28th event at the Lincoln Theatre called:The M Factor 2: Before the Pause- What the event involves including a before Sip and Shop event with down town businesses and an after party at Bennies Pizza Pub - Why every woman 30 and above should attend- Hormone therapy for men and women- PremierU and what they can do for you- Much moreMore info and Tickets for the event can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-m-factor-2-before-the-pause-tickets-1988484359247?aff=oddtdtcreator

From A Glossary of the People, Places, and Events of Alkyon  The Harrowers— A coalition of monster hunters, with guild halls spread across the continent. Their stated mission is to preserve the peace of civil society and clear the way for settlers and farmers. Each guild hall has its own leadership and rules; some deal only with fellow Harrowers, while others post bounties publicly and act as a liaison between client and hunter. Whether for members or freelancers, Harrower contracts are usually not very lucrative—the guild prides itself on accepting contracts on behalf of the less fortunate who might not otherwise have recourse, and its mission is a moral one rather than a financial one.   This week, on The Stormwrought Shores, Pest Control.    Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unexploredcast Follow us on Tumblr: https://unexploredcast.tumblr.com/ Art by Ben Music by Andrew: https://andrewperricone.bandcamp.com/ Transcripts: https://unexploredcast.tumblr.com/transcripts

Can human intuition lead us to a correct understanding of God's love for us? This week, Pastor Kee talks about just that.

Lead Pastor Jack Moraine shares the message from last Sunday: Meeting Jesus on the Shores of Galilee (Jn. 21).*Due to a problem with our stream on Sunday, the message was not recorded. Jack went back and recorded the message to be available for those who join us online.

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Up & Down Secrets with Stevie P + 3 Must-Do Golf Fitness Exercises (Fairway Fit Golf Podcast)Brad and Greg catch up on a busy stretch of moving, family activities, and youth sports, then recap a recent match at Stoneleigh where nobody played great but Shores impressed and Brad's side won. They highlight the upcoming Back Nine of Leesburg facility, featuring Full Swing 2.0 simulators, a PuttView green, 24/7 access, and founding memberships at thebackninegolf.com/leesburg, plus Instagram @B9GolfLeesburg. In “Tips from the Pro,” Stevie P explains getting up and down by matching short-game mechanics to the full swing, managing expectations and margins for error, choosing higher or lower loft based on slope and landing area, and improving consistency through ball position and strike, suggesting practice games like “playing par” and drills such as using a hula hoop or towel target. The episode closes with three must-do golf fitness exercises from each host, including squat variations, deadlift variations, cable archer rows, and medicine ball slams/rotational throws.00:00 Podcast Welcome00:41 Life Updates Busy Season01:50 New House Projects03:45 Packed Weekend Sports04:59 Youth Golf Tournaments05:50 Recent Match Recap06:37 Simulator Lounge Promo07:50 Stevie P Returns11:46 Why Up And Down Matters12:46 Match Short Game To Swing14:38 Realistic Chip Expectations17:44 Course Example Number Seven21:42 Loft Choices By Slope25:18 Best Drill For Chipping26:22 Ideal Chip Shot Goals27:45 Bounce and Ball Position31:45 Practice Games for Pressure34:17 Sponsor Back Nine Leesburg35:46 Must Do Golf Exercises37:23 Squat Variations for Power42:44 Posterior Chain Deadlift Work47:30 Rotation Rows and Med Balls51:44 Wrap Up and Final PlugsFeatured Sponsor: "The Back Nine Leesburg"24/7 Access: The only facility in Loudoun County offering year-round, round-the-clock access via secure, keyless entry.Join the Founding Member interest list now to secure exclusive rates and priority access before the grand opening! Link on website belowFollow Back Nine: https://thebackninegolf.com/leesburg-va/Facebook - "The Back Nine Golf - Leesburg VA"Instagram - "@b9golfleesburg"Check us out: Follow FairwayFit Golfwww.FairwayFitGolf.comYoutube:@FairwayFitGolfPodcastTwitter: @FairwayFitGolfIG: @FairwayFitGolfTik Tok: @FairwayFitGolf

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From A Glossary of the People, Places, and Events of Alkyon  Rag and Bone— A loosely organized guild of bounty-men, assassins, hunters, mercenaries, and hounds with posts across the continent. Though plenty of credible people offer work through Rag and Bone, the organization is known first and foremost as a liaison organization between anyone who needs a job done without their name attached, and anyone willing to do the dirty work for a share of the gold. The guild has a headquarters in most major settlements, where those who have been granted membership can always find work.  This week, on The Stormwrought Shores, The Razing of Aramyr.    Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unexploredcast Follow us on Tumblr: https://unexploredcast.tumblr.com/ Art by Ben Music by Andrew: https://andrewperricone.bandcamp.com/ Transcripts: https://unexploredcast.tumblr.com/transcripts

Google and Meta have transferred almost $11 billion of Australian revenue to offshore entities over the past year to reduce their tax locally. Amazon's cart is overflowing with cash… pulling in $4.77 billion from Aussies in 2025… as local spending on the platform hits a record high. Adidas shares are on a runner's high… after Sabastian Sawe ran the first ever sub-two-hour marathon… in their trainers. _ Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and David discuss new releases by Hater, Prism Shores, Lande Hekt, and Hit Like a Girl, plus a death of the week, bonus songs, and random banter.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Virginia Lambert and Ayla LaRoe from Copper Shores Victim Services join host Todd VanDyke for a discussion of their services to victims of sexual assault and other crimes.Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM, and 10:00 on WHBS 96.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation. Copyright © 2026, ListenUpRadio, Houghton, MI.

Matt and Michael open on the shores — Mission Beach, specifically — and wander through the vastness of the ocean as metaphor for life's uncontrollable forces. They explore self-organized criticality: the single grain of sand that collapses the whole system, and why we resist the small fires that prevent total destruction. The conversation turns to authenticity. Can you try to be unique without becoming a trope? Matt shares the story of his college roommate asking, "But how does Matt McCloskey sing it?" — a question that still echoes 25 years later. They discuss theme and variation, the Karate Kid, and why creativity requires structure. They land on family as placeholder — the people who hold your essential self while allowing you to evolve. And finally: God doesn't fall in love with his people. He just is. Cheers y'all

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit www.WOSPodcast.comThis show includes the following songs:Bailey Hyneman - Better Days FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYOctopus Knife Fight - Eyes Up Feat. Lia Menaker FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAbegail Avram - Too American FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYKristen Shores - Rage FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYJessica Lockwood - Only Child FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYEvelyn Cornell - Small Town Bonnie FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYKing Margo - Game Over FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYDeena Maddox - Wildflowers FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYCat Outwin - She Is The Tempest FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYFranklin Wall - Better Than That FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYGlass Mansions - Sunsetting FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYDeborah Stokol - Wintering FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYStephanie Phillips - Just You Wait FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYZahra Deljoui - Medical Misogyny FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYIndia Ramey - Scattered And Smothered FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYFor Music Biz Resources Visit www.FEMusician.com and www.ProfitableMusician.comVisit our Sponsor Ellie Grace at https://www.instagram.com/ellie.grace.musicVisit our Sponsor Annabelle Swift at https://annabelleswift.com/Visit www.wosradio.com for more details and to submit music to our review board for consideration.Visit our resources for Indie Artists: https://www.wosradio.com/resourcesBecome more Profitable in just 3 minutes per day. http://profitablemusician.com/join

In which we come to learn how the Sundered City earned its name, and who, in the feud between the Houses, was ultimately to blame.  Microscope Chronicle by Ben Robbins: https://www.lamemage.com/microscope-chronicle/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unexploredcast Follow us on Tumblr: https://unexploredcast.tumblr.com/ Art by Ben Prevas Music by Andrew: https://andrewperricone.bandcamp.com/ Transcripts: https://unexploredcast.tumblr.com/transcripts

The ancient feud between House Vordan and House Karmir grows in intensity and complexity as we explore the mysteries and agents around which it coheres.   Microscope Chronicle by Ben Robbins: https://www.lamemage.com/microscope-chronicle/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unexploredcast Follow us on Tumblr: https://unexploredcast.tumblr.com/ Art by Ben Prevas Music by Andrew: https://andrewperricone.bandcamp.com/ Transcripts: https://unexploredcast.tumblr.com/transcripts

Learn all about the incredible conservation feats our Restore Our Shores team accomplished last year in 2025. From building 52,000 square feet of oyster reef to expanding our seagrass plantings, there's a lot you don't want to miss. 

The February 2026 New Music Train is itching to get on the tracks and carry our listeners wherever their ears want to go. The journey begins in Scotland, where New Music OG Steve Routledge hops on board, and continues to just outside Baltimore to pick up Kevin Porter. Along the way, you'll hear about new tunes from Green Carnation, Myrath, Ovven, Prism Shores and The Boojums. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.comFollow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

Think you need a fancy toy hauler or trailer to succeed in competition BBQ? To that, we present Drew Davis, the king of canopy cooking. On Episode 348 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Davis and his simple approach with Razorracks BBQ proved again last weekend - winning the 125-team KCBS Smoke on the Shores in Lebanon, Tenn., that less can be more. Drew, one of the nation's best comp cooks for more than a decade, talks about his approach to success and why Smoke on the Shores was a special win to him. We also talk it over with Craig Verhage, the Chief BBQ Officer of Royal Oak Charcoal. Craig, with an extensive competition BBQ background, reveals how he got the monicker "The BBQ Ninja" and gives us a rundown of what's new in the Royal Oak lineup of products for 2026.  Co-hosts Lyndal and Steve discuss their recent cooking adventures, plus talk March Madness and opening day in Major League Baseball.  Check out the show on your favorite #podcast platform or on our Facebook page (link in IG bio). Also find all 348 episodes at tailgateguysbbq.com  A big thanks to our show sponsors and marketing partners. Please support them: Blues Hog #blueshognation Royal Oak Charcoal #charcoalofchampions  The Butcher Shoppe #alwayshandpicked  The Grill Guys of Missouri #grillguys417 Clark Crew BBQ #clarkcrewbbq  Meat Rushmore BBQ #meatrushmorebbq Lovely Jubbly BBQ #lovelyjubblybbq  Mister Brisket #thighlife Have a great week! #SmokeEmIfYouGotEm

Step into the mystical transition where night and day meet. This soundscape carries you to the edge of wide-open fields, fragrant forest groves, and the tranquil shores of a northern lake. The air is still and full of anticipation as the blue hour of the night slowly gives way to the first hints of the rising sun.At the water's edge, nature leads its secret life: from the reeds rises the deep, foghorn-like boom of the Bittern, while the gentle calls of Mallards complete the lakeside atmosphere. Simultaneously, across the dewy fields, the quintessential sounds of spring echo through the air – the electric calls of Northern Lapwings and the bright, warbling whistle of the Curlew.As the light increases, the forest groves stir to life. The Fieldfare is the first to begin its morning chores with its busy, chattering song, marking the start of a new day. This recording is a journey into the deepest essence of spring; it serves as a perfect backdrop for relaxation, nature observation, or finding peace during sleepless nights.#naturesounds, #springnight, #dawnchorus, #lakeside, #meadowambience, #birdsong

Matt and Michael open with a meditation on waiting—something they used to do constantly without realizing it. Remember standing outside school, wondering if your ride forgot you? Or running out of gas on the interstate with no cell phone? Those moments weren't just inconveniences; they were built-in spaces for our minds to wander, to sit with the unknown, to discover what we weren't looking for. The conversation spirals through the tension between "builder mode" and presence, the Dunning-Kruger effect of parenting, and why the most honest Oscar speech is simply "I want to thank God." They land on a paradox: the more skilled you become at anything, the less certain you feel. Along the way: Salvador Dalí's spoon trick, the MMA fighter's fiancée, why Chesterton says true believers in themselves end up in asylums, and whether we're wired for God—or just wired to need something bigger than ourselves. Cheers y'all

Kjetil Nordhus of Green Carnation joins me to discuss the band's second chapter in their ambitious trilogy, 'A Dark Poem, Part II: Sanguis'. Coming off the heels of 2025's 'The Shores of Melancholia,' Kjetil opens up about the raw, personal stories of 'familial wreckage' that define this new record, the 30-year creative partnership with bassist Stein Roger Sordal, and the band's upcoming April 3rd release (pre-order link below).Show your Bleeding Edge support!! Buy some merch! https://bleeding-edge.myspreadshop.com/orhttps://buymeacoffee.com/bleeding_edge---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Our story begins, as all good stories do, with its history: a feud between two noble houses that irrevocably shaped the very landscape of Alkyon.    Microscope Chronicle by Ben Robbins: https://www.lamemage.com/microscope-chronicle/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unexploredcast Follow us on Tumblr: https://unexploredcast.tumblr.com/ Art by Ben Prevas Music by Andrew: https://andrewperricone.bandcamp.com/ Transcripts: https://unexploredcast.tumblr.com/transcripts

This week, Rod and Steve tell the story of Ray Vaughn Shores, better known as Von Shores, an Appalachian aviator and popular aerial daredevil in Southwest Virginia and Eastern Kentucky during the 1920s and '30s, who, it's said, once crashed his airplane near Pound, VirginiaHe was a favorite at local airshows and fairs and it's also said he ran whiskey for Al Capone during prohibition.Be sure to subscribe to the Stories podcast wherever you get you favorite podcasts. Consider becoming a supporter of the podcast, too, and help us tell our Stories of Appalachia!Thanks for listening!

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Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Discovering Ancient Secrets on the Shores of Lake Balaton Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-03-09-07-38-19-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Balaton-part csendes volt.En: The Balaton shore was quiet.Hu: Az égen szürkés felhők úsztak, és a szél fújt hidegen a part mentén.En: Grayish clouds floated in the sky, and the wind blew coldly along the shore.Hu: Bence és Réka a köveken ült, miközben a hullámok óvatos csobbanását hallgatták.En: Bence and Réka sat on the rocks, listening to the gentle splash of the waves.Hu: Kora tavasszal volt, amikor a napfény még csak ritkán melegítette meg a tájat, és a természet ébredezni kezdett a hosszú tél után.En: It was early spring, when the sunlight still rarely warmed the landscape, and nature began to awaken after the long winter.Hu: "Hé, nézd azt a dolgot!En: "Hey, look at that thing!"Hu: " mondta Bence, lelkesen mutatva az iszapban fekvő tárgyra.En: said Bence, pointing enthusiastically at an object lying in the mud.Hu: Réka megvonta a vállát.En: Réka shrugged.Hu: "Csak egy régi fadarab," mondta szkeptikusan.En: "Just an old piece of wood," she said skeptically.Hu: Bence azonban nem hátrált meg.En: However, Bence was not discouraged.Hu: Valami különleges volt abban az egyszerűnek tűnő tárgyban, és ő ezt érezte.En: There was something special about that seemingly simple object, and he sensed it.Hu: Bence elővette a jegyzetfüzetét, és elkezdett feljegyzéseket készíteni.En: Bence took out his notebook and started taking notes.Hu: Réka figyelte, ahogy Bence előhúzott egy zseblámpát és alaposan megvizsgálta az objektumot.En: Réka watched as Bence pulled out a flashlight and carefully examined the object.Hu: "Mit remélsz találni?En: "What do you hope to find?"Hu: " kérdezte Réka.En: Réka asked.Hu: "Lehet, hogy egy helyi legenda része," válaszolta Bence izgatottan.En: "It might be part of a local legend," replied Bence excitedly.Hu: Nem hagyta, hogy Réka kételyei eltántorítsák.En: He didn't let Réka's doubts deter him.Hu: Eltökélte, hogy felfedez valami rejtélyeset és értékeset.En: He was determined to discover something mysterious and valuable.Hu: Réka fejet rázott, de követte Bencét, amikor a hullámtér mentén a faluba mentek, hogy beszélgessenek az ott lakókkal.En: Réka shook her head but followed Bence as they went to the village along the shore to talk to the locals.Hu: Az egyik idős halász mesélt nekik egy régi történetet egy elsüllyedt civilizációról, amelynek tárgyai néha a víz partra sodortak.En: One elderly fisherman told them an old story about a sunken civilization, whose artifacts were sometimes washed ashore.Hu: Bence szemei felragyogtak.En: Bence's eyes lit up.Hu: Éppen ilyen nyomra várt.En: This was the kind of clue he had been waiting for.Hu: Megköszönte a halásznak, majd visszasietett a partra.En: He thanked the fisherman and hurried back to the shore.Hu: Ott, a következő napokban, Bence még többet kutatott.En: There, in the following days, Bence researched even more.Hu: A tárgyat megfordítva hirtelen egy rejtett rekeszre bukkant.En: Turning the object over, he suddenly discovered a hidden compartment.Hu: Kinyitotta, és benne egy régi, ismeretlen nyelvű üzenet volt.En: He opened it and found an old message in an unknown language inside.Hu: Réka, aki korábban csak legyintett, most elámult.En: Réka, who had previously just shrugged it off, was now amazed.Hu: Valami valóban érdekeset találtak.En: They had indeed found something interesting.Hu: "Most mit tegyünk?En: "What should we do now?"Hu: " kérdezte Réka, immár érdeklődéssel.En: asked Réka, now with interest.Hu: Bence magabiztosabb volt, mint valaha.En: Bence was more confident than ever.Hu: "Megmutatjuk az ősrégésznek a múzeumban.En: "We'll show it to the archeologist at the museum.Hu: Talán ő tudja értelmezni.En: Maybe he can interpret it."Hu: "A Balaton hűvös szele fújt tovább, de most már valami új reménnyel.En: The cool wind of Balaton continued to blow, but now with a new hope.Hu: A pár nappal korábban még közönségesnek hitt tárgy az ősi múlt egy darabjává vált.En: The object, which had seemed ordinary just a few days earlier, had become a piece of ancient history.Hu: A múzeumig vezető út során Bence és Réka már közösen tervezgette, hogyan tárják fel a többi rejtett kincset is.En: On the way to the museum, Bence and Réka were already planning together how to uncover other hidden treasures.Hu: Bence kitartó kíváncsisága és Réka megbecsülése egyre szorosabb barátságot kovácsolt közöttük.En: Bence's persistent curiosity and Réka's appreciation forged an ever-closer friendship between them.Hu: A Balaton vizeiben pedig talán még sok másik lenyűgöző titok lapult.En: In the waters of Balaton, perhaps many more fascinating secrets lay hidden. Vocabulary Words:shore: partgrayish: szürkésfloated: úsztaksplash: csobbanásgentle: óvatosawaken: ébredeznienthusiastically: lelkesenobject: tárgyskeptically: szkeptikusandiscouraged: hátrált megseemingly: egyszerűnek tűnőnotebook: jegyzetfüzetflashlight: zseblámpaexamined: megvizsgáltalegend: legendadetermined: eltökéltemysterious: rejtélyesetelderly: idősfisherman: halászcivilization: civilizációrólartifacts: tárgyaiwashed ashore: partra sodortakcompartment: rekeszreinterpret: értelmeznipersistent: kitartócuriosity: kíváncsiságappreciation: megbecsüléseforged: kovácsoltfriendship: barátságotfascinating: lenyűgöző

Hello Everybody! Better late than never, a monthly solo episode coming out for you. My voice is a bit hoarse because I'm sick, yet I still have a message to share; There comes a time when it  might benefit you to push your limits a bit. Is it time to explore  the end of your comfort zone? On this solo episode I share some recent life updates which tie into the theme of BUSTING out of your comfort zone and what the benefits of doing so can be. I also offer some suggestions and examples of how we can approach our "Challenge Zone" and why moving fast isn't always the best way to go. Sometimes all it takes is one small step out of the norm. We can still remain in our Divine Feminine state of balance a puruse our greater goals and dreams. Donations To Women Waken To Support The Show Are Greatly Appreciated

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Fluent Fiction - Danish: Secrets Unveiled: Finding Peace on Bornholm's Icy Shores Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-25-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Kasper trak vejret dybt ind, mens han gik hen ad den smalle, sneklædte sti, der førte til det lille wellness center på Bornholm.En: Kasper took a deep breath as he walked down the narrow, snow-covered path that led to the small wellness center on Bornholm.Da: Den kolde vintervind blæste mod hans ansigt, men han lod det ikke gå ham på.En: The cold winter wind blew against his face, but he didn't let it bother him.Da: Han var kommet for at finde ro.En: He had come to find peace.Da: Han havde brug for klarhed efter farens død, og dette sted ved kysten, med udsigt over det isnende Østersø, føltes som det rette valg.En: He needed clarity after his father's death, and this place by the coast, with a view of the icy Baltic Sea, felt like the right choice.Da: Inde i huset, hvor varmen fra stearinlysene og duften af eukalyptus fyldte rummet, ventede Signe allerede.En: Inside the house, where the warmth from the candles and the scent of eucalyptus filled the room, Signe was already waiting.Da: Hun sad krøllet sammen i en stol, med en kop te i hænderne.En: She was curled up in a chair with a cup of tea in her hands.Da: Signe var anderledes end Kasper; hun bar sin skepsis som en kappe og havde svært ved at åbne op om deres fælles fortid.En: Signe was different from Kasper; she wore her skepticism like a cloak and found it hard to open up about their shared past.Da: Men Kasper kunne se, at også hun bar på en tung byrde.En: But Kasper could see that she too carried a heavy burden.Da: Freja, retreatets leder, trådte roligt ind i rummet.En: Freja, the retreat's leader, calmly entered the room.Da: Hendes stemme var blød, når hun talte.En: Her voice was soft when she spoke.Da: Hun guidede Kasper og Signe ind i en meditation, en enkel rejse ind i sig selv.En: She guided Kasper and Signe into a meditation, a simple journey into themselves.Da: Kasper lukkede øjnene, lod Frejas ord føre ham væk fra nuet og ind i minderne.En: Kasper closed his eyes, letting Freja's words carry him away from the present and into memories.Da: Det var der, i den dybe stilhed, at en glemt hukommelse krøb frem.En: It was there, in the deep silence, that a forgotten memory crept forth.Da: Kasper så sig selv som barn, siddende ved spisebordet og lyttende til sin fars lave stemme.En: Kasper saw himself as a child, sitting at the dining table and listening to his father's low voice.Da: Men i stedet for farens beroligende ord, hørte Kasper noget andet.En: But instead of his father's soothing words, Kasper heard something else.Da: Noget om en hemmelighed, han aldrig havde forstået som barn.En: Something about a secret he had never understood as a child.Da: Kaspers øjne fløj op.En: Kasper's eyes flew open.Da: Ved et uheld havde han sagt det højt under meditationen.En: By accident, he had said it out loud during the meditation.Da: Signe kiggede op, chokeret.En: Signe looked up, shocked.Da: "Hvad taler du om, Kasper?"En: "What are you talking about, Kasper?"Da: spurgte hun.En: she asked.Da: Kasper tog en dyb indånding.En: Kasper took a deep breath.Da: "Jeg tror, far løj for os om noget vigtigt," svarede han forsigtigt.En: "I think Dad lied to us about something important," he answered cautiously.Da: "Noget om vores barndom."En: "Something about our childhood."Da: Freja så på dem med medfølelse.En: Freja looked at them with compassion.Da: Selv om hun kun var der som facilitator, vidste hun, at hun havde sat noget i gang.En: Even though she was only there as a facilitator, she knew she had set something in motion.Da: Kasper og Signe trak sig tilbage til en stille krog, hvor de kunne tale uforstyrret.En: Kasper and Signe withdrew to a quiet corner where they could talk undisturbed.Da: Kasper spurgte Signe direkte om deres far, og hvad hun vidste.En: Kasper asked Signe directly about their father and what she knew.Da: Signe tøvede, usikker på, om hun ville åbne denne dør.En: Signe hesitated, unsure whether she wanted to open this door.Da: Men noget i Kasper blik fik hende til at indse, at det var nødvendigt.En: But something in Kasper's gaze made her realize it was necessary.Da: De talte i timer, indtil mørket udenfor blev tættere og temperaturen faldt.En: They talked for hours until the darkness outside grew denser and the temperature dropped.Da: Signe betroede endelig Kasper om sine egne mistanker og frygt, noget hun aldrig havde delt før.En: Signe finally confided in Kasper about her own suspicions and fears, something she had never shared before.Da: Sammen sammensatte de brikkerne af deres fortid, indtil det begyndte at give mening.En: Together, they pieced together fragments of their past until it started to make sense.Da: I takt med at samtalen fortsatte, mærkede Kasper noget ændre sig i rummet.En: As the conversation continued, Kasper felt something change in the room.Da: Han følte sig lettet, næsten hel.En: He felt relieved, almost whole.Da: Og han så det samme i Signe.En: And he saw the same in Signe.Da: Deres fortid, det som var skjult, blev endelig forstået, og det bragte dem nærmere.En: Their past, what had been hidden, was finally understood, and it brought them closer.Da: Da natten var faldet helt på, og sneen stilnede af udenfor, krammede Kasper og Signe hinanden.En: As night fully set in and the snow abated outside, Kasper and Signe embraced each other.Da: De havde endelig fundet den sandhed, som deres far havde skjult, og med den, en dybere forbindelse til hinanden.En: They had finally found the truth their father had hidden, and with it, a deeper connection to each other.Da: Kasper fandt ikke kun klarhed, men også en følelse af tilhørsforhold.En: Kasper found not only clarity but also a sense of belonging.Da: Signe, derimod, begyndte at åbne op, en bevægelse mod at kunne forbinde sig dybere med sin bror og deres fælles historie.En: Signe, in contrast, began to open up, moving toward being able to connect more deeply with her brother and their shared history.Da: På denne frostklare vinternat ved kystens kant havde en hemmelighed ført dem til sandhed, og i den sandhed fandt de endelig fred.En: On this frost-clear winter night at the edge of the coast, a secret had led them to truth, and in that truth, they finally found peace. Vocabulary Words:narrow: smallecovered: sneklædteclarity: klarhedcoast: kystenchoice: valgscent: duftenskepticism: skepsisburden: byrdefacilitator: facilitatorcompassion: medfølelsecautiously: forsigtigtconfided: betroederelieved: lettetembraced: krammedebelonging: tilhørsforholdfragment: brikkernesuspicion: mistankerguidance: guidedecalmly: roligtburied: skjulthesitated: tøvedeunderstood: forståetretreat: retrætewarmed: varmetpenetrated: gennemtrængteenveloped: omsluttedefrost-clear: frostklareabated: stilnedeseeking: søgemolten: smeltede

Episode 253- Historical Games and Pax Renaissance Pete is joined by Andy Nealen, an academic, game maker, and podcaster.  Together they explore what makes the historical war games so special but also so niche in the hobby.  Also, Pax Renaissance is in both of their top 10 games of all time, so they do a full deep dive on that game.  This is a long one, so buckle up! Andy is a co-host on the Secret Lives of Games podcast: https://eggplant.show/ Timestamps 14:30- historical games 26:30- accessibility and chrome 46:15- simulating difficult subjects 57:15- intro to Pax games 1:17:30- Pax Renaissance deep dive 1:48:30- wrapping up Games Mentioned Molly House, John Company 2nd Edition, Twilight Imperium, Here I Stand, Cross Bronx Expressway, Campaign for North Africa, Votes for Women, Nevsky, Imperial Struggle, This Guilty Land, Pax Porfiriana, Pax Pamir 2nd Edition, Pax Transhumanity, Pax Renaissance, Pax Emancipation, Shores of Tripoli, Undaunted Normandy   Preplanners We have a deep dive on Concordia coming up next, and then a returning guest appearance from another academic!   Music and Sound Credits Thank you to Hembree for our intro and outro music from their song Reach Out. You can listen to the full song on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQuuRPfOyMw&list=TLGGFNH7VEDPgwgyNTA4MjAyMQ&t=3s You can find more information about Hembree at https://www.hembreemusic.com/.  Thank you to Flash Floods for use of their song Palm of Your Hand as a sting from their album Halfway to Anywhere: https://open.spotify.com/album/2fE6LrqzNDKPYWyS5evh3K?si=CCjdAGmeSnOOEui6aV3_nA Intermission Music: music elevator ext part 1/3 by Jay_You -- https://freesound.org/s/467243/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Bell with Crows by MKzing -- https://freesound.org/s/474266/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 hammer v2.wav by blukotek -- https://freesound.org/s/337815/ -- License: Creative Commons 0   Contact Follow and reach us on social media on Bluesky @decisionspace.bsky.social. If you prefer email, then hit us up at decisionspa@gmail.com. This information is all available along with episodes at our new website decisionspacepodcast.com. Byeee!

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