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#BarryLong #AndrewCohen #tantra #spirituallove #manandwoman The 1st of August 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of Barry Long's birth. A century after his birth, Barry Long's unique body of work continues to reach new people, offering practical guidance and helping to transform lives around the world. To mark this centenary, we are releasing a recording previously available only as a paid product. In the recording, Barry publicly announced that he is a tantric master and speaks directly about the meaning and responsibility of that declaration.~Summary:This episode is drawn from an interview recorded during Andrew Cohen and Barry Long's second meeting. Andrew had heard about Barry intermittently for nearly ten years before finally meeting him in 1997 at Barry's country home north of Byron Bay, where Andrew had been teaching nearby. Their first encounter was warm and respectful, prompted by Andrew's long-standing curiosity about this enigmatic teacher. When they met again in 1998, Andrew questioned Barry closely and intelligently about his teaching on love between man and woman.Barry Long presents the loving union of man and woman as a spiritual path through which an inner realisation of God may be embodied in existence. He distinguishes making love from sex, describing sex as driven by excitement, fantasy, emotional need and self-interest, while true lovemaking requires presence in the body, surrender of personal desire and the intention to love rather than to obtain pleasure. Absolute honesty between partners is essential: both must expose resentment, emotional projection, sexual selfishness and the subtle ways they undermine one another, so that the ego gradually loses its authority. Barry also distinguishes between realising God inwardly, beyond existence, and realising God in existence through love, with man and woman understood as different but complementary expressions of the divine.Speaking as a self-described Western tantric master, Barry presses that such teaching must be lived, embodied and communicated openly, without secrecy, exploitation or abuse. Ultimately, spiritual relationship is a movement towards simplicity, harmony and tenderness, in which personal striving falls away and love is expressed through presence, honesty and the recognition of the divine in the other.~Source: Recorded early summer 1998. Barry Long interviewed by Andrew Cohen, later transcribed and published in the magazine "What is Enlightenment?"Available in the archive here: https://www.barrylong.org/archive/product/18/audio/i-am-a-tantric-masterAnd as a product here: https://www.barrylong.org/products/audio/i-am-a-tantric-master~From the archive:
“ICE Attacks, Corey Ruiz Is NOT George Floyd 2.0 & Elon Musk vs The Economist – Ep. 402 | Angela Box Show”Violent leftists attack an ICE/FBI building in New York, the media tries to bury it under a “fireworks” headline, and the left attempts to turn Corey Ruiz into George Floyd 2.0 while ignoring he was stabbing a cop. Plus: Elon Musk destroys The Economist's editor and explains why normal people are done with elite nonsense.Follow & subscribe:
Team Burger Shed is 11-5 headin' into the last two games of the season. We played Team Sonic and it was a battle. Speakin' of battles, the young pioneers had a camp out at the lake and ran into some challenges.Conroe, Texas this Thursday July 30th! Tickets here: https://www.riotconroe.com/events/gavin-dillard-headlines-the-riot-comedy-clubFt. Worth this Friday & Saturday 7/31-8/1! 7/31 tickets here: https://fortworth.blcomedy.com/events/tavin-dillard-live-in-fort-worth-early-friday-show8/1 tickets here: https://fortworth.blcomedy.com/events/tavin-dillard-live-in-fort-worth-early-saturday-showAll show tickets here: https://www.sweetteafilms.com/live-showsVenmo: @Tavin-DillardEmail: tavindillard@gmail.com
Forward, comrades!Ep. 402 of The Angela Box Show breaks down the commie takeover of the Democrat Party, the Fed‑fed Patriot Front clown‑car “white nationalists” on July 4, Bill Ayers screaming “F the USA,” and the total collapse of walrus‑mustache Senate candidate Graham Platner in Maine.We get into:Patriot Front & the demand for racism exceeding the supplyBill Ayers, the Weather Underground & red‑diaper commiesDavid Horowitz's Radical Son & why communism always fails“Representative Ratchet” Jasmine Crockett's July 4 hot takeDSA's elite‑funded socialist wave & their plan for 2028Dems preferring BLM & Palestinian flags over Old GloryGraham Platner's Nazi tattoo, sex assault allegations & flame‑outMarjorie Taylor Greene's weird pivot on The ViewWhy red states are pushing the alphabet mafia into collapsing blue citiesIf you're tired of lunatic commies, fake fed‑ops and Democrat “believe women… sometimes,” this episode is for you.
On today's Angela Box Show, Angela interviews longtime Houston conservative Orlando Sanchez, the GOP nominee for Harris County Judge – and the stakes could not be higher for Harris County taxpayers.Orlando explains:How Harris County went from fiscally responsible government under leaders like Ed Emmett to a corrupt, far‑left circus under Lena Hidalgo and now radical “progressive” Letitia Plummer.His own record:Former Harris County Treasurer for 12 years, overseeing county finances with responsibility and transparency.Former Houston City Council at‑large member.Past mayoral candidate who once forced a historic runoff against a well‑funded incumbent with almost no money in the bank.Board member for a successful community bank, the University of Houston Foundation (managing roughly half a billion dollars for scholarships and endowments), and a major hospital corporation – decades of managing billions in public and private funds.He contrasts that with his opponent's record:Multiple citations from the Texas Ethics Commission for failing to file required reports.Loss of business charter from the Texas Secretary of State.Property tax defaults in Harris County.Sanctions from the Texas Dental Board for overcharging patients.If a person can't handle basic ethics and finances with their own businesses and patients, why should anyone trust them with billions in taxpayer dollars?Orlando and Angela dig into key issues:Defunding the police & shutting down the police academy – Letitia Plummer pushed defunding HPD after George Floyd and wanted a new “citizen review board” despite the DA and Internal Affairs already investigating police actions.Decarceration of the Harris County Jail – she has openly talked about de‑incarcerating inmates at a time when crime is already out of control and “breaking bond” investigations show repeat offenders being cycled back onto the streets.Anti‑capitalist housing policy – proposals to tilt heavily against landlords and investors, punishing people who risk capital to provide housing and ultimately driving up costs and reducing affordability.Affordability and taxes – Orlando explains that most homeowners in Harris County now pay more in taxes and insurance than in principal and interest on their mortgage, because county Democrats have driven property taxes up for eight years straight.They also talk flood control and basic competence:Voters approved $2 billion in flood control bonds in 2018. Many projects still aren't implemented, jeopardizing millions in federal funding and leaving families at risk when FEMA flood maps keep expanding.The county hired an environmental engineer who “didn't know hydrology,” and under her leadership flood projects stagnated until she finally resigned – putting affordability and safety in danger when homes flood that could have been protected.On salaries and mismanagement:The Harris County Administrator – Sheila Jackson Lee's daughter – reportedly makes around $411,000 per year.The Toll Road Authority director makes roughly $500,000 per year.Two unelected bureaucrats at a million dollars in salary between them – far above the pay of the President of the United States – while regular people struggle with eggs, milk, gas, and insurance.Orlando lays out his vision:Restore fiscally conservative, responsible government that delivers for taxpayers instead of rewarding insiders.Work with Mayor John Whitmire (a Democrat but not a radical leftist) on crime, affordability, and infrastructure from a common‑sense standpoint.Use the bully pulpit of the Harris County Judge's office to expose how Democrat commissioners are raising taxes, undermining public safety, and wasting public money – and rally moderate Democrats, Republicans, and independents who simply want good government again.This race is not about party labels; it's about whether Harris County will continue sliding into a Cook County / New York‑style fiscal collapse… or return to responsible, pro‑taxpayer, pro‑safety leadershipSUPPORT ORLANDO SANCHEZ FOR HARRIS COUNTY JUDGE
On today's Angela Box Show, Angela asks the question a lot of us are thinking: “Candace Owens, are you OK?”As we approach the first anniversary of Charlie Kirk's assassination (September 10, 2026), Angela talks about the grief so many felt when Charlie was murdered in front of the whole world and how this became a spiritual battle for the conservative movement.She then walks through how Candace Owens handled herself from day one:Floating theory after theory about who “really” killed Charlie – Israel, Erica Kirk, Turning Point, the security team, Zionists, deep state plots – with zero solid evidence and constantly shifting narratives.Fixating on Erica Kirk, Charlie's widow, and fueling an online pile‑on that painted Erica as everything from a plant to a Mossad asset, instead of a grieving wife and mother.Ignoring obvious facts about Tyler Robinson's politics and trans/leftist ties while insisting the texts, bullets, and evidence were “too pat” and must have been scripted by feds.Angela plays and reacts to:Jeremy Boreing's story about how he quietly helped Candace early on, paying her out of his own nonprofit because he believed she was gifted – only to receive one of the most vicious “lose my number” texts he'd ever seen, out of nowhere. A major red flag about her character and pattern of burning every bridge.Benny Johnson's courthouse recap, describing the preliminary hearing in Utah:The 4K rooftop video showing Tyler Robinson assembling the weapon, going prone, timing his shot, and running back.Charlie's widow Erica sobbing in the arms of Charlie's mother as the footage plays.Robinson sitting pale and twitching, staring at the floor, refusing to look at the family or the screen.The judge, prosecution, and even the courtroom reacting to what Angela calls overwhelming, devastating evidence of Robinson's guilt.Jack Posobiec's description of the same video and how precise and unmistakable the footage is – directly contradicting Candace's attempts to cast doubt on whether Robinson even did it.Angela also notes:Robinson's carved bullets (“hey fascist, catch”) and reported involvement with far‑left, trans‑aligned groups – the kind of evidence Candace continually downplays or ignores while accusing “Zionists” and others.The preliminary nature of the hearing – prosecutors have only “shown some ankle” and still produced powerful, detailed evidence tying Robinson to the assassination.Benny's appeal to Christians to defend and support the widow Erica and her family, instead of tormenting them with conspiracies.From there, Angela turns straight at Candace:Raises the pattern: Turning Point, PragerU, Daily Wire – every major organization Candace has been part of eventually gets blasted and accused once she exits. At some point the common denominator is you.Points out that Candace is now facing multiple defamation suits: Brigitte Macron in France, and Charlie's former security head in the U.S., after she repeatedly implied they were part of a murder plot.Argues that Candace's refusal to ever admit fault, apologize, or show remorse – even after seeing the preliminary evidence – is classic malignant narcissism, with a streak of sociopathy when it comes to wrecking lives for clicks.Angela also shares her own experience with regret and reconciliation, and asks if Candace, as a professing Christian, has:Any willingness to look in the mirror and admit she got this catastrophically wrong.Enough humility to publicly apologize to Erica Kirk, the Kirk family, Turning Point, Charlie's security team, Israel, and anyone else she casually accused.Enough spiritual honesty to confess the lies of omission and commission – the evidence she hid, the accusations she broadcast, the damage she did.Finally, Angela warns that Candace now faces a choice:Double down on the crazy train and burn down her own career, legacy, and family reputation.Or back up, repent, and ask forgiveness before the full trial evidence and court‑tested facts make her look even worse than she already does.
We braved it! (And yes, it made us grrrrrrrrrr!) This is a challenging topic for two people who have been standing up against diet culture for so many years but there is no escaping the science and we thought it was time to have an honest conversation about how to create a calorie deficit.Creating a calorie deficit can be done in 2 ways, and most people will immediately jump to traditional dieting (cutting calories). The other way is of course with exercise. The traditional view on this of calories in vs calories out has led to a distorted view of how it works. It is not a literal equation you can balance - eat 100 calories, and burn off 150. You CANNOT burn off the cake/chips/alcohol!The 2 approaches should be considered as 2 parts that work together but to keep things simple and bust some myths in a way that's easier to track we are tackling them one at a time.In this episode we are talking about moving your body, which is kind of our speciality!Exercise is such a great way to create a calorie deficit because you get the opportunity to BUILD yourself a new body. It also solves some of the issues you may have encountered with cutting calories from your food because you change the focu to really nourishing and FUELLING your body.We're here to bust some myths, explain so truths and simplify what this looks like in practice.We've got some tips for you in this episode that you may not have heard before, or may not have considered to be very valuable in your quest to change your body composition.Support the showAll the details of our Kofi account are below so if you want to be part of our journey to help more women, check it out - we thank you.www.ko-fi.com/thepowerof30Places to find us;www.thepowerof30.co.ukwww.curvesilkeston.co.ukFacebook; @thepowerof30@curvesilkestonBooks & Bones; Motivational Book ClubInstagram; @curvesilkeston@3dannii3@sallpeacockYouTube;Curves CoachSall PeacockDannii-Ellie
Taylor Swift's Madison Square Garden wedding to Mr. PfizerLena Dunham calling football “straight guys reenacting gay sex” at a room full of NFL prosNYC cutting power to regular neighborhoods while the richest basic Becky lights up an arenaThen we talk about something bigger: patriotism and America's 250th birthday.This country is a miracle. George Washington survived near‑miss bullets. The Founders, legit geniuses, created documents that have outlasted empires for 250 years. Our Constitution and Declaration say our rights come from God, not government.If Democrats hate that, if they're embarrassed to be American, that's on them. The rest of us are going to eat Texas BBQ, worship at the altar of Buc‑ee's and Costco, love this country, and defend life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness every day.
Two chicks, one very special guest, and a whole lot of conversation! This week we're digging into Obsession, the Curry Barker horror flick that went from a YouTube sketch channel to the highest-grossing horror movie of 2026. We're joined by Angelo—longtime fan of the pod, member of our horror community, and (fun fact) the photographer at Tawny's wedding!—to talk the One Wish Willow, Inde Navarrette's genuinely unhinged performance, and why "getting everything you ever wanted" might be the scariest sentence in the English language.Grab your snacks, lock the door, and never make a wish you can't take back.
We talk about:How they track missing kids and CPS / foster cases using an AI tool called ARIA that pulls hard data from IRS NGO records, federal/state statutes, OIG reports, and more.The NGO ecosystem at the southern border – 356,000+ unaccompanied minors since Jan 2021, tens of thousands released with no real tracking – and how those same NGOs are tied into foster pipelines and missing children inside the U.S.Why child‑welfare funding has quietly become a multi‑trillion‑dollar shadow budget three times bigger than the Pentagon – with almost zero transparency for taxpayers.The ugly reality that most removals aren't for severe abuse, but for poverty and technical “neglect,” and how states often ignore kinship placements in favor of foster care per‑diem funding.How ARIA gives parents, grandparents, and local activists a way to see who in their state touches children, how the money moves, and what rights they have when CPS knocks.We also cover ways you can help:Go to ProjectMilkCarton.org and onboard with ARIA (it's free, just requires a short training).Subscribe and share their investigations + civic action cards on Substack at 17th SOG Media.Follow them on X at @P_MilkCarton and reach out if you're serious about research, journalism, or local advocacy.
We braved it! (And yes, it made us grrrrrrrrrr!) This is a challenging topic for two people who have been standing up against diet culture for so many years but there is no escaping the science and we thought it was time to have an honest conversation about how to create a calorie deficit.Creating a calorie deficit can be done in 2 ways, and most people will immediately jump to traditional dieting (cutting calories). The other way is of course with exercise. The traditional view on this of calories in vs calories out has led to a distorted view of how it works. It is not a literal equation you can balance - eat 100 calories, and burn off 150. You CANNOT burn off the cake/chips/alcohol!The 2 approaches should be considered as 2 parts that work together but to keep things simple and bust some myths in a way that's easier to track we are tackling them one at a time.In this episode we are talking about what you put in your mouth and in part 2 we will be talking about moving your body.If we think about creating a calorie deficit what we usually end up doing (i.e. dieting) is creating a scarcity situation and that can really impact our health in a negative way. What we need to do is consider food content, and opt for nutritionally dense food rather than reduced calorie food.Food labels are not really created in a way that helps. In fact we talk about how they do just the opposite. At the end of the day, the goal is to sell you more stuff!We've got some tips for you in this episode that you may not have heard before, or may not have considered to be very valuable in your quest to change your body composition.Related:We're Changing How you Talk about "Healthy Eating"Body CompositionFood and MoodSupport the showAll the details of our Kofi account are below so if you want to be part of our journey to help more women, check it out - we thank you.www.ko-fi.com/thepowerof30Places to find us;www.thepowerof30.co.ukwww.curvesilkeston.co.ukFacebook; @thepowerof30@curvesilkestonBooks & Bones; Motivational Book ClubInstagram; @curvesilkeston@3dannii3@sallpeacockYouTube;Curves CoachSall PeacockDannii-Ellie
Send a MessageWhat is magic?Before spells, charms, talismans, and grimoires, there was a more fundamental question: what is the power that makes magic possible?In this episode of The Hidden Passage, we explore magical power as it appears across cultures, religions, folklore traditions, and esoteric systems throughout history. From the mana of Melanesia, to the orenda of the Huron, the heka of ancient Egypt, the dori of Amazonian shamans, and the qi of Daoist philosophy, we uncover a recurring vision of reality—one in which the world is alive, participatory, and permeated by hidden forces.Drawing on mythology, anthropology, religious studies, folklore, and historical accounts of magical practice, we examine:• The sacred origins of magical power• Mana, orenda, heka, qi, and other concepts of spiritual force• Sacred sites, magical objects, and the principle of contagion• Shamanic initiation and spirit-bestowed power• The evil eye and innate human potency• Asceticism, yoga, and the cultivation of mystical abilities• Magical causality and participation in the cosmos• The relationship between magicians, spirits, and the divine• Why magical traditions emerge across cultures worldwideFar from being irrational superstition, magical worldviews propose a radically different understanding of reality—one in which human beings participate directly in the deeper forces that shape existence.This episode serves as the foundation for a new series exploring the history, philosophy, and practice of magic.
Ireland. A haunted inn. A witch with a grudge. And one very unlucky writer who should have known better.This week, we are heading across the pond for another Damian McCarthy masterpiece, Hokum — the latest from the Irish filmmaker who gave us Caveat and Oddity and has apparently made it his personal mission to make sure we never sleep again. Adam Scott stars as Ohm Bauman, an author who travels to a remote Irish inn to scatter his parents' ashes and ends up with way more than he bargained for. Because of course he does.We're breaking down the atmosphere, the folklore, the scares — and yes, we have thoughts. McCarthy's slow-burn style is either your love language or your nightmare (or both), and we are absolutely here for it.Director: Damian McCarthyTawny: 3.9/5Miriam: 4.8/5Send us Fan MailSupport the showAll things TCHF: https://linktr.ee/twochicksandahorrorflickSupport the Show:Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTCHF shop: https://twochicks.threadless.com/designs/podcast-cover-art/Connect with Us:Join our horror community on Discord: https://discord.gg/8WBByTQPFXWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickFollow us on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twochicksandahorrorflickFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickTwitter: https://twitter.com/twochicksHF Send us your reviews, thoughts, and recommendations: twochicksandahorrorflick@gmail.com or visit our site https://www.twochicksandahorrorflick.com/
This is a conversation we had many times in private because, let's be honest, while this might not be everyone, it is a lot of us!We wanted to talk about some of the different aspects of procrastination because also, while it affects a lot of us, it is often only in certain situations or with certain tasks.Recognising and dealing with procrastination is a very important part of starting/building an exercise habit. The difference between someone who exercises 3 times a week and one who can hardly manage once a week is very unlikely to be motivation. But that is what we are told, because the world likes to make us feel like we are the problem.Procrastination compounds feelings of self doubt and lack of self belief - every time you procrastinate on your workout you increase the feelings of doubt about whether you are worth it, can afford it, have time for it, should be doing it. Procrastination is also a rebellion, against the things we don't want to do! The only way to overcome that is to be extremely clear on your "Why", clear enough that your brain (and self-esteem) realise that what you want stands on the other side of your workout.Support the showAll the details of our Kofi account are below so if you want to be part of our journey to help more women, check it out - we thank you.www.ko-fi.com/thepowerof30Places to find us;www.thepowerof30.co.ukwww.curvesilkeston.co.ukFacebook; @thepowerof30@curvesilkestonBooks & Bones; Motivational Book ClubInstagram; @curvesilkeston@3dannii3@sallpeacockYouTube;Curves CoachSall PeacockDannii-Ellie
In this follow-up Oscars episode, we dive into Frankenstein, Guillermo del Toro's long-standing passion project that made its mark at the Academy Awards. The film won three Oscars for its stunning craftsmanship, winning in Makeup & Hairstyling, Production Design, and Costume Design. The film stands as a celebration of hands-on craftsmanship, offering a striking counterpoint to the rapid rise of AI. (Full disclosure: I used ChatGPT to help me write these show notes. I'm sorry Mr. Del Toro!)Tangents include: Trust me: The False Prophet, Mary Shelley, and the year without a summer. Frankenstein (2025) Director: Guillermo del ToroTawny's rating: 3/5 Miriam's rating: 5/5Send us Fan MailSupport the showAll things TCHF: https://linktr.ee/twochicksandahorrorflickSupport the Show:Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTCHF shop: https://twochicks.threadless.com/designs/podcast-cover-art/Connect with Us:Join our horror community on Discord: https://discord.gg/8WBByTQPFXWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickFollow us on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twochicksandahorrorflickFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickTwitter: https://twitter.com/twochicksHF Send us your reviews, thoughts, and recommendations: twochicksandahorrorflick@gmail.com or visit our site https://www.twochicksandahorrorflick.com/
Are all global justice issues created equal or are certain causes worth more of our attention and funding? Is it possible to get more bang for our buck by prioritizing certain geographic areas when it comes to missions and economic development? Joining the show today is JD Bauman of Christians for Impact. He is the co-author of the new book "All the Lives You Can Change" which explores how Christian principles intersect with the modern movement of effective altruism and global impact. In this episode, JD shares insights on prioritizing charitable efforts, the importance of data-driven giving, and pursuing a life of maximum global impact. Support the Show Through Venmo - @canopyintl Subscribe to Our New YouTube Channel Podcast Sponsor Are you ready to take your impact to the next level? Then join this year's OneAccord conference October 13th-15th in Washington, DC! Use Code "Global" for Discount Register for OneAccord 2026 Resources and Links from the Show All the Lives You Can Change by Bauman, Roser and Zhang (Amazon) Christians for Impact Online GiveWell The Life You Can Save by Peter Singer 80,000 Hours ITN Framework Jump into more conversations around child protection, global health, and ethical mission on the Optimistic Voices Podcast – Link Conversation Notes (AI Generated) (01:22) – JD's background and the role of faith in his work (02:38) – Effective altruism and evidence-based good deeds (03:23) – JD's missions family and background (04:36) – Connecting faith, service, and career impact (08:11) – Insights into Christian impact and career advising (11:51) – Funding effective global health interventions (18:03) – Examples of cost-effectiveness in charitable work (23:52) – Reframing local giving and global giving (28:43) – Using the ITN framework for impactful careers (48:07) – Top global causes to prioritize through effective altruism (50:45) – The connection between creation care, a plant-based diet and animal welfare (52:21) – AI risks and opportunities for advocacy (56:29) – The radical opportunity when Christians donate 10% Theme music Kirk Osamayo. Free Music Archive, CC BY License
On this episode of The Weekly Scroll Podcast, we review SNAK28 from 5R of Sugar Candy Miniatures, a skirmish game of ultraviolent candy cannibalism where you take on the role of a band of candy people in a pantry that has run out of food, fighting to survive against scavenging monsters as the folks around you begin to look rather tasty.Find SNAK28 here: https://sugar-candy-miniatures.itch.io/snak28Find the SNAK28 minis at Ramshackle Miniatures here: https://shop.ramshacklegames.co.uk/86-sugar-candy-miniaturesSomeone remind me to add the link to the physical release of Snak28 here:0:00 Start1:40 What's new with us3:05 Snak28 info5:15 Getting into the book6:00 Rules breakdown21:35 Character generation27:35 Candy, models, Monsters, and eventually Lore41:00 Likes, Dislikes, and Misc thoughts44:35 Metrics1:01:30 What's coming up on the showAll our links here: https://linktr.ee/theweeklyscrollYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theweeklyscrollTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theweeklyscroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.weekly.scrollBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theweeklyscroll.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/SQYEuebVabAt-Coast Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-weekly-scroll/
Discussion On April 24th, and running until May 2nd, Morpheus Theatre presents Gilbert & Sullivan's Patience at the Pumphouse theatre, directed by Winnifred Hume with musical direction from Aly Carigan and choreography from Kylie Bullock. Kyle sits down with Kylie and Winnifred to discuss the difficulties of bringing a 143 year old production to life in the modern day. Tickets: https://www.morpheustheatre.ca/?portfolio=patience-or-bunthornes-bride About the Show: All of the maidens in the village are besotted with Reginald Bunthorne, a moody and handsome poet, but he has eyes only for the simple milkmaid, Patience. The problem? Bunthorne's artistic ways are all just an act to attract women to him–he doesn't even like poetry! Besides, Patience is in love with her childhood sweetheart, who happens to be a real poet named Archibald Grosvenor, but feels she cannot marry him because he is just too perfect. In the meantime, the serious (and decidedly non-poetic) platoon of Heavy Dragoon Guards that were meant to marry the village maidens find themselves dismayed and perplexed by their sudden loss of prospects. One of Gilbert & Sullivan's most successful shows, Patience is a rollicking satire that pits the straight-laced ideals of the Victorian era against the passions and indulgences of the 1870s Aesthetic Movement, ridiculing each side of the spectrum.
We have a special Oscars episode for you this week with Bugonia which was nominated for 4 categories, but won none. Bugonia is a remake of a 2003 Southern Koren film called Save the Green Planet! directed by Jang Joon-hwan. We get into the differences between the original and this adaptation, the themes, and, of course, the divisive ending. Tangents include: the incredible horror representation at the 2025 Academy Awards, if Hamnet is the new Shakespeare in Love, and how everything is plastic.Bugonia (2025)Director: Yorgos LanthimosTawny's rating: 3.8/5Miriam's rating: 4.9/5Send us Fan MailSupport the showAll things TCHF: https://linktr.ee/twochicksandahorrorflickSupport the Show:Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTCHF shop: https://twochicks.threadless.com/designs/podcast-cover-art/Connect with Us:Join our horror community on Discord: https://discord.gg/8WBByTQPFXWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickFollow us on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twochicksandahorrorflickFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickTwitter: https://twitter.com/twochicksHF Send us your reviews, thoughts, and recommendations: twochicksandahorrorflick@gmail.com or visit our site https://www.twochicksandahorrorflick.com/
Human beings are attached not to life but to living — to the mortal body, to possessions, relationships, and the structures of the world — and that this attachment makes us worship death rather than realise the immortal life that we are. Barry says that when tragedy strikes, especially in public events of mass death, most people are not grieving life itself but reacting to the shock of their own mortality reflected back at them. Against this, Barry says – life is one, universal, and undying – and that real understanding begins when a person stops identifying so completely with the fragile conditions of living and starts acknowledging life directly, moment by moment, with gratitude.Barry offers a fierce critique of civilisation, religion, war, and human nature in the wake of September 11. Barry rejects the idea of any 'holy war' or of God being on one side against another, and says the violence of the world is the expression of collective human nature unfolding through history. He portrays modern civilisation as both protective and deadening: it comforts us, but distances us from life, so that only shock and tragedy briefly bring people back into immediacy and truth. His practical emphasis is not political hope but inward detachment — less belief, less fearful thinking, less dependence on certainty — and a deeper recognition that while living is unstable and perishable, life itself remains untouched.'We are coming to the end of our civilization. We are now facing our own human nature, and there is no escape.'~Source:This is drawn from the three hour long Gold Coast Talk recorded on the 30th of September, 2001. The recording is part of the Gold Coast Talks set and is available to purchase here – https://www.barrylong.org/products/audio/gold-coast-talks-2001-bundle. Later in 2026 all Gold Coast Talks, including this one, will be available to stream in the The Barry Long Archive.~From the archive:
This week on Two Chicks and a Horror Flick, we're heading back to the iconic 80s vampire classic — The Lost Boys.Joining us are our new horror BFFs Ian and Evan from The Kilt and The Redneck Reviews, and we had an absolute blast revisiting this cult favorite.Motorcycles.Mullets.Leather jackets.And a whole lot of vampires.The Lost Boys gave us big-time nostalgia vibes. From the soundtrack to the style, this 80s vampire classic still oozes cool — but does it hold up today?Grab your popcorn, turn the volume up, and join us as we sink our teeth into this legendary horror film.The Lost Boys (1987)Director: Joel SchumacherEvan's rating: 4/5Ian's rating: 4.5/5Tawny's rating: 3.25/5Miriam's rating: 4.25/5Send a textSupport the showAll things TCHF: https://linktr.ee/twochicksandahorrorflickSupport the Show:Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTCHF shop: https://twochicks.threadless.com/designs/podcast-cover-art/Connect with Us:Join our horror community on Discord: https://discord.gg/8WBByTQPFXWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickFollow us on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twochicksandahorrorflickFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickTwitter: https://twitter.com/twochicksHF Send us your reviews, thoughts, and recommendations: twochicksandahorrorflick@gmail.com or visit our site https://www.twochicksandahorrorflick.com/
This week on Two Chicks and a Horror Flick, we're diving into one of the strangest, most bizarre films we've ever covered… Tusk.And we couldn't think of better people to get weird with than our longtime friends Marc and Brooke from A Podcast on Elm Street. We've been podcast friends for years, so this episode felt like hanging out and talking horror with old friends — just with a lot more walrus discussion than usual.Kevin Smith takes body horror in a direction absolutely no one expected…A missing podcaster.A mysterious recluse.And a transformation so disturbing you won't be able to look away.Is Tusk brilliant horror… or completely unhinged madness?Honestly… we're still deciding.Press play and join the conversation.Tusk (2014)Director: Kevin SmithBrooke's Rating: 3.5/5Marc's Rating: 3.8/5Tawny's rating: 3/5Miriam's rating: 3/5Send a textSupport the showAll things TCHF: https://linktr.ee/twochicksandahorrorflickSupport the Show:Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTCHF shop: https://twochicks.threadless.com/designs/podcast-cover-art/Connect with Us:Join our horror community on Discord: https://discord.gg/8WBByTQPFXWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickFollow us on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twochicksandahorrorflickFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickTwitter: https://twitter.com/twochicksHF Send us your reviews, thoughts, and recommendations: twochicksandahorrorflick@gmail.com or visit our site https://www.twochicksandahorrorflick.com/
We are pleased to make this full recording available free as part of The Barry Long Podcast. Out of the more than 2,000 recordings preserved in The Barry Long Archive, this is one of the very few in which Barry enters so deeply into the mystery of Shakti.Barry describes Shakti as the divine feminine power, the power of love in existence, and as the very power of the universe. He speaks of Shakti as the living divine force waiting in woman, called forth through sufficient love, surrender, and purity, and he presents the meeting of man and woman not merely as a human relationship but as a sacred means through which divine love may appear in the world.“Shakti is waiting in every woman, waiting to come into every woman, and every woman knows it's there, because all she wants to do is be consumed in love...”“...the more beautiful a woman becomes, the more difficult it is for him to retain his orgasm – to stand a woman's beauty requires increasing consciousness...”The real work is the transformation of sex into love: man must relinquish selfishness, emotional baggage, fantasy, and his hard and aggressive manhood in order to love deeply enough, while woman must remain true to the divine reality within her. As woman opens in love she releases Shakti and she becomes extraordinarily beautiful, and that has a tremendous effect on man.~Source of this recording:This is the fifth and final recording from Barry Long's 2 Day Talk in Sydney, 1996, recorded on 14 December 1996. Recently digitised and remastered, these recordings are now being prepared for release through The Barry Long Archive. A link to the complete meeting set will be placed here when it becomes available.~From the archive:
Tawny's birthday pick was (unfortunately) Return to Silent Hill which is a movie adaptation of the game Silent Hill 2. We talk a lot about what was going on in the movie since the story became incomprehensible, but also compared it to the video game plot it was based on. Movie and game spoilers ahead! Tangents include: sleep studies and the wisdom of Ted Lasso.Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and follow us on social media for more horror goodness! Return to Silent Hill (2026) Director: Cristophe GansTawny's rating: 1.75/5 Miriam's rating: 2.7/5Send a textSupport the showAll things TCHF: https://linktr.ee/twochicksandahorrorflickSupport the Show:Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTCHF shop: https://twochicks.threadless.com/designs/podcast-cover-art/Connect with Us:Join our horror community on Discord: https://discord.gg/8WBByTQPFXWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickFollow us on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twochicksandahorrorflickFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickTwitter: https://twitter.com/twochicksHF Send us your reviews, thoughts, and recommendations: twochicksandahorrorflick@gmail.com or visit our site https://www.twochicksandahorrorflick.com/
Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to Chapter 80 - Romance Round Table 3.0!We've got a fantastic lineup for this year's romance round table - authors Hayley Elliott and MJ Hughes and owner of Love Stories OKC, Courtney Hedrick. In our conversation, we get to hear about the work of our panelists and then talk about tropes, the growing male audience for romance fiction, writing spice, and I attempt to get to the bottom of the hockey romance trend. It's a great time with equally great folks.Support the show: Buy Me A CoffeeSubscribe to Read LOKal - our monthly newsletter of Oklahoma new releases. Connect with Hayley: website | TT | IG | FBConnect with MJ: Linktree | TT | IG | FBConnect with Courtney: website | TT | IG | FBMentioned on the Show:All the Missing Pieces - Cathrine CowlesYours Truly - Abby JimenezHat Trick - Chelsea CurtoThe 12 Week Year - Brian P. MoranCarlie WalkerAlly CarterIf He Had Been With Me - Laura NowlinFalling Into Place - Allison AshleyElle KennedyDating in Decay - Lindsey MontgomeryCatherine CowlesLaurel K. HamiltonDC Stars Series - Chelsea CurtoOff Campus Series - Elle KennedyPlaying for Keeps Series - Becka MackAbby JimenezAllison AshleyAnnabel MonaghanKatherine CenterAshley PostonSophie CousinsCarly FortuneA Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. MaasAnne of Green Gables - L.M. MontgomerySherlock Holmes - Arthur Conan DoyleConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH
Send us a textWinter has long been understood as more than a season of cold and scarcity. Across myth, folklore, and esoteric tradition, it marked a profound metaphysical turning inward — a time when the Earth was believed to “inhale,” drawing life, spirit, and consciousness back toward its core.In this episode of The Hidden Passage, we explore the spirits of winter and the role they played in shaping human consciousness, morality, and balance. Drawing on Indigenous North American traditions, Norse mythology, and esoteric philosophy (anthroposophy, theosophy), we examine how winter was seen as a season of instruction, restraint, and revelation — when hidden forces emerged to preserve order or expose excess.We look closely at: • Earth spirits, gnomes, and dwarves as preservers of form and memory • Winter teaching traditions and the invocation of the manitou as muse • Household spirits, tutelary beings, and sacred restraint • Monsters of winter as expressions of imbalance rather than simple evil • The wendigo as a cosmological figure of excess, hunger, and loss of self • How cosmic forces shape human behavior (based on the work of Rudolf Steiner) — and how balance restores freedomRather than treating monsters as external threats, this episode explores winter as a revelatory force — exposing what has grown out of proportion and clarifying the boundaries necessary for human freedom.
Hold onto your Eggos, horror babes—we are diving into the Stranger Things Season 5 series finale! After years of waiting, we're finally saying goodbye to Hawkins, and trust us, this emotional rollercoaster hits different. We're breaking down that epic showdown, the gut-wrenching character moments that had us sobbing, and whether the Duffer Brothers stuck the landing after nine years of Upside Down chaos.From nostalgic callbacks to heart-stopping scares, we're talking about what worked, what didn't, and how this finale measures up against the entire series. Did our favorite characters get the endings they deserved? Was the final battle worth the wait? And most importantly—are we okay? (Spoiler: we're not.)Grab your flashlights and your tissues because this one's a big one. Stranger things have happened... but not many finales hit like this.Send us a textSupport the showAll things TCHF: https://linktr.ee/twochicksandahorrorflickSupport the Show:Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTCHF shop: https://twochicks.threadless.com/designs/podcast-cover-art/Connect with Us:Join our horror community on Discord: https://discord.gg/8WBByTQPFXWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickFollow us on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twochicksandahorrorflickFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickTwitter: https://twitter.com/twochicksHF Send us your reviews, thoughts, and recommendations: twochicksandahorrorflick@gmail.com or visit our site https://www.twochicksandahorrorflick.com/
Barry draws a sharp distinction between sex and love: true love, especially between devoted partners, travels down into the subconscious and disturbs the past, bringing up old doubt, heartbreak, conditioning, and stored emotional patterns so they can be seen rather than lived as present reality. He says the right response is stillness—recognising what rises as past unreality—so love can do its work and lead to increasing detachment from feelings and eventual freedom. Sex, by contrast, may satisfy present desire but it disturbs the emotions in a way that produces cycles of excitement and depression. Sex is a drug — and leads to restlessness rather than settled love. Barry describes the beauty of man and woman disappearing into each other through love, not the mind's sexual excitement.Barry then speaks of the watcher or the witness in everyone — utterly uninvolved, always present— whose deepest point is the Lord, and reads letters describing realizations of pristine stillness, ordinariness, and the sense of being nothing behind all appearances. He stresses that this is not mere talk or philosophy but a descent into being, and warns that the mind—tied to senses and practical life—is an utter obstacle in matters of God and truth; the practice is to leave the mind in neutral and rest in stillness, like dreamless sleep, letting doubts lose their force.Then, in extended dialogue with attendees, he addresses the fear of stillness, self-consciousness, celibacy and not giving thoughts or images continuity, the gradual stopping of thinking as fear subsides, and practical struggles (including smoking, drinking, and sexual momentum,) repeatedly bringing people back to simplicity, honesty, and being.~Source:This is recording 16 of 20 from the Master Sessions of 1996, recorded on 8 November 1996 at Cabarita on Australia's Tweed Coast. This talk—along with many other previously unpublished recordings—has only recently been meticulously digitised and is now available to hear in high quality. Through The Barry Long Podcast, we're glad to share the complete recording here, free of charge.The complete Master Sessions series will be available in The Barry Long Archive in mid 2026, and we will add a link here when it becomes available.~About The Barry Long Archive:The Barry Long Archive is a repository of over 20 years of Barry Long's teachings. The archive currently features more than 350 videos, the full podcast, and over 1500 audio recordings on the way – these will be added over time as the archive continues to grow. The archive offers two subscription options: monthly and yearly, with the longer plan offering concessionary rates. The subscription includes unlimited streaming of all available content for the duration of your access.Link: https://www.barrylong.org/archiveSubscription: https://www.barrylong.org/subscriptions~From the archive:
For our first birthday month pick Miriam chose The Bone Temple! Howzat?!We have both been eagerly awaiting this follow up to 28 Years Later to see WTF was going on and this film did not disappoint. Picking up right where the last movie left off, we're thrown in with Sir Jimmy Crystal & The Finger Gang. We get into some of the themes like humanity, faith, and illness. Tangents include: Miriam's new puppy. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and follow us on social media for more horror goodness!28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026)Director: Nia DaCostaTawny's rating: 5/5Miriam's rating: 4.99/5Send us a textSupport the showAll things TCHF: https://linktr.ee/twochicksandahorrorflickSupport the Show:Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTCHF shop: https://twochicks.threadless.com/designs/podcast-cover-art/Connect with Us:Join our horror community on Discord: https://discord.gg/8WBByTQPFXWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickFollow us on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twochicksandahorrorflickFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickTwitter: https://twitter.com/twochicksHF Send us your reviews, thoughts, and recommendations: twochicksandahorrorflick@gmail.com or visit our site https://www.twochicksandahorrorflick.com/
The Chicks are back in Hawkins for Stranger Things Season 5: Volume 2, and emotions are HIGH. In this episode, Tawny and Miriam catch up after the holidays before diving headfirst into the second half of the final season—breaking down major moments, lingering questions, and what this volume means as the story barrels toward its end. As always, we wander delightfully off track along the way, because that's just how we do it. Tangents include: holiday catch-up chaos and post-holiday brain fog, Tawny's brief but intense love affair with football, dachshund puppies (because why not), and a few more side quests we absolutely did not plan.Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and follow us on social media for more horror goodness!Stranger Things – Season 5 (2025) Volume 2 Director(s): The Duffer BrothersSend us a textSupport the showAll things TCHF: https://linktr.ee/twochicksandahorrorflickSupport the Show:Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTCHF shop: https://twochicks.threadless.com/designs/podcast-cover-art/Connect with Us:Join our horror community on Discord: https://discord.gg/8WBByTQPFXWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickFollow us on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twochicksandahorrorflickFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickTwitter: https://twitter.com/twochicksHF Send us your reviews, thoughts, and recommendations: twochicksandahorrorflick@gmail.com or visit our site https://www.twochicksandahorrorflick.com/
It's our final episode of the year, and you know what that means—it's time for our annual Year in Review.
The Chicks are heading back to Hawkins…one last time (well, Volume 1 at least)! In this episode, we dive into Stranger Things Season 5: Volume 1, unpacking the tension, the terror, the heartbreak, and the biggest WTF moments the Duffer Brothers have thrown at us so far. We talk character arcs, returning threats, and all the deliciously nostalgic horror influences that make Stranger Things the phenomenon it is. We fangirl hardcore in this episode!Tangents Include: Sound effects we want to add to the podcast, knitting and sewing adventures, and unnecessary d*ck jokes.Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and follow us on social media for more horror goodness!STRANGER THINGS – SEASON 5 (2025) Volume 1 Director(s): The Duffer BrothersSend us a textSupport the showAll things TCHF: https://linktr.ee/twochicksandahorrorflickSupport the Show:Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTCHF shop: https://twochicks.threadless.com/designs/podcast-cover-art/Connect with Us:Join our horror community on Discord: https://discord.gg/8WBByTQPFXWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickFollow us on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twochicksandahorrorflickFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickTwitter: https://twitter.com/twochicksHF Send us your reviews, thoughts, and recommendations: twochicksandahorrorflick@gmail.com or visit our site https://www.twochicksandahorrorflick.com/
This week, we're firing up the chainsaw and diving into one of the most influential horror films of all time: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974). Whether you love it, hate it, or simply respect its place in horror history, there's no denying the cultural impact of Leatherface's grim, gritty debut.We break down the dinner scene that feels like a fever dream you can't wake up from, the wild behind-the-scenes stories that make the movie somehow even more unhinged, and why this sun-baked nightmare still crawls under your skin after all these years. And of course…we air out some very strong, very justified feelings about Franklin. Join us for a fun, unhinged, deeply horror-nerdy breakdown of a movie that shaped the entire genre.Tangents Include: Why November 1st should officially be Horror New Year's Day, our complete and utter disdain for Franklin, peeing in a can (yes… it came up), and much more!Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and follow us on social media for more horror goodness!The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)Director: Tobe HooperTawny's Rating: 2.5/5Miriam's Rating: 3/5Send us a textSupport the showAll things TCHF: https://linktr.ee/twochicksandahorrorflickSupport the Show:Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTCHF shop: https://twochicks.threadless.com/designs/podcast-cover-art/Connect with Us:Join our horror community on Discord: https://discord.gg/8WBByTQPFXWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickFollow us on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twochicksandahorrorflickFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickTwitter: https://twitter.com/twochicksHF Send us your reviews, thoughts, and recommendations: twochicksandahorrorflick@gmail.com or visit our site https://www.twochicksandahorrorflick.com/
Send us a text✨ ANNOUNCEMENT — Gloaming Vale is now open ✨For the first time, I'm opening a space where all of us can gather — a village & occultural hub situated on the border between worlds, built for anyone drawn to the mysteries, folklore, strange encounters, and anything else explored on the podcast.Anyone can join this Discord server for free and take part in the general Hearth chat, share experiences, and dive into episode discussions.It's a place to talk, reflect, and explore the uncanny with people who genuinely care about this subject matter.For those who want to go deeper and become monetary supporters of my work, there are optional paid tiers that unlock additional areas of the Vale — places for deeper study and discussion. Paid members will also get access to the AMA/ behind the scenes channels. Tier 2 “Lorekeeper” gets access to collaborative channels (grimoire, compendium, cosmograph) where I'll occasionally post notes/ unused script material, research, & methods, as well as “the maker's way”, my personal journal of experiences. I've been putting most of my time into creating for the past few months, and while it's incredibly meaningful, it isn't sustainable yet, especially given the drop in views.Your support genuinely helps me continue to build THP and gives me more time to create instead of splitting focus with other work.If you'd like to make a one-time donation, you can do so through my Donorbox link:https://donorbox.org/donate-to-support-6Every donor gets their name added to the supporter list at the end of each video.
Send us a textA journey through the ancient mystery of spiritual transformation — from the death of the old self to the birth of the divine within.Across myth and mysticism, every true initiation burns away illusion: Odin hanging on the tree, Hermes beholding the fire of creation, shamans torn apart and remade by spirits, alchemists tending the secret furnace of the soul. Through fire and water, the initiate is dissolved, purified, and reborn — entering the living current that joins all beginnings and ends.This episode explores the second stage of initiation: the ordeal of transformation. Drawing from myth, historical occult texts, and contemporary scholarship, we trace the archetype of supernatural aid, exploring its role in the realization of the true self and world. Support the showAll episodes are available in video format on YouTube Send your personal experiences (spiritual, paranormal), questions, comments, or business inquiries to: hiddenpassagepodcast@gmail.comYou can also send a voice message through SpeakPipeFollow on Instagram & TwitterPlease consider rating/ leaving a review. Thank you for your support!
Send us a textWhat is the true beginning of the occult path? In folklore and magical tradition, the first stage of initiation often begins with a supernatural knock - an unshakable call from the otherworld. In this episode, we trace the phenomenon through cunning folk and witchcraft lore, spirit pacts, shamanic visions, and Carlos Castaneda's accounts of meeting the spirit. From British fairy traditions to paranormal encounters and magical omens, we explore how the spirit world chooses its initiates and the timeless patterns of this mysterious calling.Support the showAll episodes are available in video format on YouTube Send your personal experiences (spiritual, paranormal), questions, comments, or business inquiries to: hiddenpassagepodcast@gmail.comYou can also send a voice message through SpeakPipeFollow on Instagram & TwitterPlease consider rating/ leaving a review. Thank you for your support!
For our last Timeless Terror episode we explore witches with the German film Hagazussa. Surprisingly this was the director's debut and a student graduation film. This is one story that's hard to separate the folklore from reality which made for an interesting discussion. Tangents include: religion, caffeine, and history.Hagazussa (2017) Director: Lukas FeigelfeldTawny's rating: 3.5/5 Miriam's rating: 3.2/5Send us a textSupport the showAll things TCHF: https://linktr.ee/twochicksandahorrorflickSupport the Show:Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTCHF shop: https://twochicks.threadless.com/designs/podcast-cover-art/Connect with Us:Join our horror community on Discord: https://discord.gg/8WBByTQPFXWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickFollow us on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twochicksandahorrorflickFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickTwitter: https://twitter.com/twochicksHF Send us your reviews, thoughts, and recommendations: twochicksandahorrorflick@gmail.com or visit our site https://www.twochicksandahorrorflick.com/
Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II are two of the greatest entertainers in New York City history. They have delighted millions of people with their unique and influential take on the Broadway musical — serious, sincere, graceful and poignant. In the process they have helped in elevating New York's Theater District into a critical destination for American culture.In this episode, we tell the story of this remarkable duo — from their early years with other creators (Hammerstein with Jerome Kern, Rodgers with Lorenz Hart) to a run-down of all their shows. And almost all of it — from the plains of Oklahoma to the exotic climates of South Pacific — takes place on just two city blocks in Midtown Manhattan!PLUS: What classic music venue still bears the name of Oscar Hammerstein's grandfather?How did the ritzy Plaza Hotel celebrate the fifth anniversary of Oklahoma's debut?How is Richard Rodgers associated with Hamilton the Musical?And what was the final song written by Rodgers and Hammerstein?In honor of the new Richard Linklater film Blue Moon about Richard Rodgers' first songwriting partner Lorenz Hart AND in honor of a new set of Broadway musicals opening in November, we're reissuing this 2017 show in a newly re-edited, remastered edition.Visit the website for more images of the shows discussed on this showAll music by Rodgers and Hammerstein can be found on releases from Sony Masterworks Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this week's episode, we're diving into one of few modern horror slashers — Terrifier. Directed by Damien Leone, this blood-soaked indie became a cult favorite thanks to its sadistic villain, Art the Clown, and its unapologetically brutal approach to slasher horror. Tangents include: The Indifferent Stars Above (a non-fiction book about the Donner Party) and the new Monster: Ed Gein Story Netflix series. This is a pretty catch up heavy episode, so if you want to skip to the movie discussion go to 27:50. Terrifier (2016)Director: Damien LeoneTawny's rating: 1.25/5Miriam's rating: 2.7/5Send us a textSupport the showAll things TCHF: https://linktr.ee/twochicksandahorrorflickSupport the Show:Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTCHF shop: https://twochicks.threadless.com/designs/podcast-cover-art/Connect with Us:Join our horror community on Discord: https://discord.gg/8WBByTQPFXWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickFollow us on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twochicksandahorrorflickFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickTwitter: https://twitter.com/twochicksHF Send us your reviews, thoughts, and recommendations: twochicksandahorrorflick@gmail.com or visit our site https://www.twochicksandahorrorflick.com/
Our first October Timeless Terror movie honors the vampire!
This week, we're stepping into Ireland's misty folklore with Fréwaka—the first Irish-language horror film, and oh boy, it does not hold back. This isn't just a spooky story; it's a raw, unsettling look at grief, guilt, and the shadows of tradition.Join us as we unpack the film's haunting atmosphere, dreamlike imagery, and the way it weaves Irish cultural roots into horror that lingers long after the credits. So light a candle, keep an eye on the shadows, and get ready for a conversation that's eerie, heartfelt, and just a little bit unhinged. Tangents include: besides our life updates, we go deep into the movie themes so enjoy!Send us a textSupport the showAll things TCHF: https://linktr.ee/twochicksandahorrorflickSupport the Show:Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTCHF shop: https://twochicks.threadless.com/designs/podcast-cover-art/Connect with Us:Join our horror community on Discord: https://discord.gg/8WBByTQPFXWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickFollow us on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twochicksandahorrorflickFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickTwitter: https://twitter.com/twochicksHF Send us your reviews, thoughts, and recommendations: twochicksandahorrorflick@gmail.com or visit our site https://www.twochicksandahorrorflick.com/
This week, now screaming: Final Destination Bloodlines (2025)! Death has a brand-new blueprint, and we're here for it! This week, we dive into Final Destination: Bloodlines—the highly anticipated next entry in the franchise that taught us to fear seatbelts, tanning beds, roller coasters, and literally just being alive. So grab your popcorn, check your surroundings (twice), and join us as we find out if Death's design still slaps in 2025. Tangents include: Poop cruise, decadent books, pickme girls and tryhard boys.
We are stoked to be talking about another Zach Cregger film! Just like an incredible pasta, the longer we marinate on this movie the more we like it! We try to puzzle out why the film's named Weapons, get into the possible themes, and theorize about everyone's favorite new aunt Gladys. Tangents include: Trainwreck Area 51, Final Destination, and stickers.If you have seen Weapons we would love to know what you thought about it! Let us know on social media or YouTube!Weapons (2025)Director: Zach CreggerTawny's rating: 4.75/5Felicia's rating: 4.6/5Skip to 18:30 for the Movie discussionSend us a textSupport the showAll things TCHF: https://linktr.ee/twochicksandahorrorflickSupport the Show:Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTCHF shop: https://twochicks.threadless.com/designs/podcast-cover-art/Connect with Us:Join our horror community on Discord: https://discord.gg/8WBByTQPFXWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickFollow us on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twochicksandahorrorflickFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickTwitter: https://twitter.com/twochicksHF Send us your reviews, thoughts, and recommendations: twochicksandahorrorflick@gmail.com or visit our site https://www.twochicksandahorrorflick.com/
This week we're diving headfirst into the eerie world of underground Russian occultism with the Philippou brothers' latest film, Bring Her Back. Known for their breakout hit Talk to Me, the brothers return with another grief-soaked, nerve-shredding horror that has us obsessed. We explore the shared themes of grief, possession, and loss... and ask: are these two films connected in other ways? Tangents include: Netflix's Trainwreck series and psycho-biddy horror. If you have seen Bring Her Back we would love to know what you thought about it! Let us know on social media or YouTube!Bring Her Back (2025)Director: Danny and Michael PhilippouTawny's rating: 5/5Felicia's rating: 4.98/5Skip to 17:23 for the Movie discussionSend us a textSupport the showAll things TCHF: https://linktr.ee/twochicksandahorrorflickSupport the Show:Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTCHF shop: https://twochicks.threadless.com/designs/podcast-cover-art/Connect with Us:Join our horror community on Discord: https://discord.gg/8WBByTQPFXWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickFollow us on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twochicksandahorrorflickFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickTwitter: https://twitter.com/twochicksHF Send us your reviews, thoughts, and recommendations: twochicksandahorrorflick@gmail.com or visit our site https://www.twochicksandahorrorflick.com/
Send us a textHuman metabolism, primate evolution, and modern health challenges with evolutionary anthropologist Herman Pontzer.Episode Summary: Anthropologist Dr. Herman Pontzer discusses human evolution and metabolism, comparing humans to primates like chimps and gorillas to explain our higher energy use, bigger brains, and longer lives despite trade-offs in reproduction and activity; they discuss dietary shifts from plant-based to hunting-gathering, metabolic adaptations, and modern issues like obesity, where exercise aids health but diet drives weight loss, emphasizing ultra-processed foods' role in overeating and the promise of new drugs like GLP-1 agonists.About the guest: Herman Pontzer, PhD is a professor of evolutionary anthropology and global health at Duke University. He is the author of books like "Burn" and "Adaptable," which explore how bodies adapt to diets, activity, and environments.Discussion Points:Humans burn 20% more daily energy than other primates (controlling for body size), enabling big brains, more babies, and longer lives, but requiring efficient food strategies like hunting and gathering.Unlike apes, humans evolved smaller guts, higher body fat (15-30% vs. apes'
Send us a textThe deep connection between sunlight and life, from the scale of the cosmos to the quantum.Episode Summary: Astrophysicist Dr. Robert Fosbury discusses the sun's characteristics as a star, its analogies to living systems via entropy and complexity, and Erwin Schrödinger's insights on life as order-maintaining entities; he explores how near-infrared (NIR) light from the sun penetrates bodies to enhance mitochondrial function and metabolism, critiques modern artificial lighting's health impacts like mitochondrial dysfunction leading to diseases, and advocates returning to natural light environments for better wellness, drawing connections from cosmology to everyday architecture and lifestyle.About the guest: Robert Fosbury, PhD is a is a retired astrophysicist. He spent his career at the European Space Agency, working on Hubble and JWST projects, and now pursues interdisciplinary research linking stellar phenomena to biological processes like light's impact on vision and metabolism.Discussion Points:Stars like the sun maintain low-entropy states by exporting entropy as light, mirroring how life ingests low-entropy food to sustain order and homeostasis.The universe's complexity peaks midway in entropy increase, with stars producing elements that enable biological complexity, evolving toward cognition.Near-infrared light, peaking in solar output at ~1.6 microns due to atmospheric physics, catalyzes mitochondrial ATP production by facilitating electron transport, not via photosynthesis but photo-metabolism.Modern LEDs and windows block near-infrared, contributing to mitochondrial dysfunction, obesity, diabetes, and aging; historical thermal lights like incandescents provided beneficial infrared.Outdoor environments, especially under trees, flood bodies with reflected near-infrared for health, while blue skies act as cold sinks boosting thermodynamic efficiency.Eyes are mitochondria-rich, vulnerable to poor light; therapies using near-infrared slow macular degeneration by improving energy production.Ultra-processed foods are "high-entropy" with no structural order, akin to waste, reducing nutritional value for maintaining bodily order.Practical fixes: Use low-voltage incandescents indoors, prioritize outdoor time, design buildings with infrared-transmitting glass, and light people, not spaces, for energy savings and Support the showAll episodes, show notes, transcripts, and more at the M&M Substack Affiliates: KetoCitra—Ketone body BHB + potassium, calcium & magnesium, formulated with kidney health in mind. Use code MIND20 for 20% off any subscription (cancel anytime) Lumen device to optimize your metabolism for weight loss or athletic performance. Code MIND for 10% off Readwise: Organize and share what you read. 60 days FREE through link SiPhox Health—Affordable at-home blood testing. Key health markers, visualized & explained. Code TRIKOMES for a 20% discount. MASA Chips—delicious tortilla chips made from organic corn & grass-fed beef tallow. No seed oils or artificial ingredients. Code MIND for 20% off For all the ways you can support my efforts
This week, we jam through Ryan Coogler's ambitious vampire blues-horror set in 1932 Mississippi. Sinners isn't your average blood-sucker flick—it's a visceral, soulful tale of identity, community, and the cost of cultural exploitation. Its lush visuals, haunting blues score, and powerful performances—especially Michael B. Jordan's dual turn—make it one memorable ride. Tangents include: Tacotopia, incels, fireflies, Tawny's Nope-like work event, and how to use ChatGPT to cut back (or quiet) alcohol! Trust us—this one sinks its teeth in.Sinners (2025)Director: Ryan CooglerTawny's rating: 3.89/5Miriam's rating: 4.85/5Send us a textSupport the showAll things TCHF: https://linktr.ee/twochicksandahorrorflickSupport the Show:Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTCHF shop: https://twochicks.threadless.com/designs/podcast-cover-art/Connect with Us:Join our horror community on Discord: https://discord.gg/8WBByTQPFXWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickFollow us on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twochicksandahorrorflickFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickTwitter: https://twitter.com/twochicksHF Send us your reviews, thoughts, and recommendations: twochicksandahorrorflick@gmail.com or visit our site https://www.twochicksandahorrorflick.com/
Send us a textHow brain synapses work and fuel themselves with fat.Episode Summary: Dr. Timothy Ryan talks about the high energy costs of synapses, the role of mitochondria and glycolysis, and challenge the long-held view that the brain relies solely on glucose by discussing new evidence that neurons burn fats from lipid droplets for fuel, especially during activity. The talk touches on metabolic flexibility, links to epilepsy treatments like ketogenic diets, neurodegenerative diseases, and future research on brain energy sources.About the guest: Timothy Ryan, PhD is a professor of biochemistry at Cornell University. His research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of synaptic transmission, particularly vesicle recycling and the bioenergetics that power neural communication. Discussion Points:Synapses are tiny structures with ~100 vesicles per site (on average), converting electrical signals to chemical ones.Brain tissue is energy-hungry due to trillions of synapses (in humans), relying on local mitochondria (present in only ~half of synapses) and glycolysis.Vesicles use proton pumps and transporters to concentrate neurotransmitters, requiring ATP to maintain gradients.Neurons are metabolically fragile; cutting fuel supply quickly impairs synapses.Dogma held brains don't burn fats, but new work shows neurons form lipid droplets (fat stores) that are invisible because constantly used for energy via beta-oxidation.Silencing neurons builds lipid droplets like resting muscle; activity speeds their breakdown, indicating demand-driven fat use.Inhibiting neuron-specific fat-processing enzymes accumulates droplets and induces torpor (hibernation-like state) in animals, signaling metabolic stress.Ketogenic diets aid epilepsy by shifting to ketones; fats may explain this, with potential ties to aging and neurodegeneration like Alzheimer's.Brain may be a "hybrid" fuel user (glucose + fats), with open questions on fat sources and roles in cognition or disease protection.Related episode:M&M 158: Ketosis & Ketogenic Diet: Brain & Mental Health, Metabolism, Diet & Exercise, Cancer, Diabetes | Dominic D'Agostino*Not medical advice.Support the showAll episodes, show notes, transcripts, and more at the M&M Substack Affiliates: KetoCitra—Ketone body BHB + potassium, calcium & magnesium, formulated with kidney health in mind. Use code MIND20 for 20% off any subscription (cancel anytime) Lumen device to optimize your metabolism for weight loss or athletic performance. Code MIND for 10% off Readwise: Organize and share what you read. 60 days FREE through link SiPhox Health—Affordable at-home blood testing. Key health markers, visualized & explained. Code TRIKOMES for a 20% discount. MASA Chips—delicious tortilla chips made from organic corn & grass-fed beef tallow. No seed oils or artificial ingredients. Code MIND for 20% off For all the ways you can support my efforts
Send us a textEpisode Summary: Dr. Eugene Chang talks about the microbiome's role as a vital organ, the impacts of antibiotics and Western diets on microbial health, and strategies for restoring a damaged microbiome through diet and fecal microbial transplants. They delve into microbiome dysbiosis, its links to modern diseases, and Chang's research on personalized microbiome interventions.About the guest: Eugene Chang, MD is a physician-scientist and Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago, specializing in gastroenterology. His research focuses on the gut microbiome as a vital organ influencing metabolic and immune health.Discussion Points:The gut microbiome is a vital organ, acquired early in life, that supports metabolic and immune functions, but can be disrupted by antibiotics, leading to diseases like C. difficile colitis.Western diets, high in saturated fats and low in fiber, contribute to microbiome dysbiosis, linked to modern conditions like inflammatory bowel diseases, obesity, and allergies.Microbiome health is better assessed by functional markers (e.g., short-chain fatty acid production) than taxonomic diversity, as diversity varies widely among healthy individuals.A patient with severe food intolerance due to antibiotic-induced microbiome damage was treated over 50 weeks with a tailored diet, restoring healthy microbiome function.Different dietary fibers (e.g., beans vs. seaweed) are metabolized at varying rates, affecting gut health; fermented foods like kefir can bypass digestion issues.Diet can rapidly reshape the microbiome within 24-48 hours, but severe dysbiosis may require microbial transplants if key microbes are extinct.Chang's research shows a high-fiber, low-fat diet outperforms fecal microbial transplants in restoring microbiome resilience in mice post-antibiotics.Future microbiome medicine may involve personalized “omni microbial transplants” targeting both small and large intestines for comprehensive restoration.Related episode:M&M 203: Metagenomics, Microbiome Transmission, Gut Microbiome in Health & Disease | Nicola Segata*Not medical advice.Support the showAll episodes, show notes, transcripts, and more at the M&M Substack Affiliates: KetoCitra—Ketone body BHB + potassium, calcium & magnesium, formulated with kidney health in mind. Use code MIND20 for 20% off any subscription (cancel anytime) Lumen device to optimize your metabolism for weight loss or athletic performance. Code MIND for 10% off Readwise: Organize and share what you read. 60 days FREE through link SiPhox Health—Affordable at-home blood testing. Key health markers, visualized & explained. Code TRIKOMES for a 20% discount. MASA Chips—delicious tortilla chips made from organic corn & grass-fed beef tallow. No seed oils or artificial ingredients. Code MIND for 20% off For all the ways you can support my efforts
If we have been crucified with Christ, we can confidently hope that we will also rise with Him. Jeff discusses the concept of an 'Easter Eulogy', examining Ephesians 1:3-14 to explore the spiritual inheritance and blessings Christians receive through Christ's resurrection. Jeff offers insights on how this inheritance can provide hope and encouragement, especially during challenging times. Snippet from the Show "All of the inheritance that Jesus has given us comes as a result of his suffering, death, and resurrection." Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com. Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get Jeff's shownotes delivered straight to your email! Or visit https://media.ascensionpress.com/?s=&page=2&category%5B0%5D=Ascension%20Podcasts&category%5B1%5D=The%20Jeff%20Cavins%20Show for full shownotes!