Podcasts about Sicilian

What happens when a podcast leaves the studio, walks into a packed sports bar, and lets the day unfold in real time? You get IAANAS Podcast Episode 73, recorded live at The Bar in Sayreville, New Jersey, during the first Football Sunday of the NFL season. No polished studio walls. No carefully controlled environment. No waiting for the perfect moment. Just conversations, food, football, family, business, and the people who make a local business feel like home.Hosted by Luis Guzman, this episode of I'm an Artist, Not a Salesman takes you inside The Bar and gives you an unfiltered look at what it takes to build a business around more than just a product. Throughout the day, Luis sits down with members of the team, family, employees, customers, and friends to talk about what makes this place special and what entrepreneurs can learn from the way they operate.At the center of the conversation is Anthony Cardinale, one of the people behind The Bar. Luis talks with Anthony about building the business, getting your hands dirty, staying connected to the day-to-day work, and understanding that ownership means more than simply having your name on the door. The conversation gets into family, legacy, community, growth, service, and staying true to your roots while continuing to move forward.One of the biggest themes throughout the episode is the idea that you have to get your hands dirty. Luis highlights Anthony for stepping away from the role of simply being the owner and actually jumping into the work, including preparing food and cutting cheese downstairs. For Luis, that kind of involvement says something powerful about entrepreneurship: when you care about what you're building, you cannot be afraid to get involved in the work that keeps it moving.Then Amanda Cardinale joins the conversation, bringing a completely different perspective on family business and hospitality. Luis digs into the way Amanda treats customers, the lessons she learned from her family, and why making people feel welcome can become one of the most valuable parts of a business. Their conversation goes far beyond food and drinks. It gets into human connection, kindness, family, work ethic, customer experience, and the responsibility that comes with creating a place where people feel like they belong.Amanda also shares a powerful perspective on material things and personal fulfillment when Luis asks one of his recurring questions: what is the last thing you purchased that changed your life? Her answer leads to a deeper conversation about self-worth, personal growth, and why buying something cannot fix what needs to be worked on internally.Anthony Cardinale talks entrepreneurship, ownership, family, growth, and building The Bar.Amanda Cardinale discusses hospitality, family, service, work ethic, and caring for people.Luis explores why customer experience can turn a first-time visitor into someone who keeps coming back.The episode dives into family business, legacy, community, and staying connected to your roots.The Bar's food, pizza, drinks, Italian and Sicilian influences, and attention to detail all become part of the conversation.Football Sunday provides the backdrop, with live sports, customers, staff, and plenty of unpredictable moments happening around the microphones.The episode also brings in members of The Bar's team and people from the local community, creating the kind of spontaneous conversations that only happen when you put a microphone in the middle of a real environment. Follow Luis Guzman and the IAANAS Podcast for more conversations with artists, entrepreneurs, creatives, and business owners about the real stories behind what they build. Subscribe to the podcast, follow the show on social media, share the episode with someone building something of their own, and join the conversation. If you're a creative or entrepreneur with a story worth telling, connect with I'm an Artist, Not a Salesman and become part of the community.

Columbus Day is a celebrated holiday for Italian Americans. But many do not know the story behind the holiday and why it was created. We cannot compare the struggle of Italian-Americans with the struggle of black Americans, but we can say that a black American today is far better off than an Italian immigrant in the late 19th century. But America is not a story of grievances, it is the story of a unique Republic, built o the idea and ideals of liberty. It is that ideal that I embrace, despite the actions of individuals and even local governments throughout our nation.The largest lynching in US history was of 11 Italian in 1891. The Tuskegee Institute reveal that about 27% of all lynchings in the US between 1882-1968 were of "white" people. Between 1890 and 1910 about 40% of all lynchings were of Italian-Americans. Italians made up about 4% of the population at that time. In many government statistical categories, Italians from southern Italy as well as Sicilians were not considered "white." They had their own category ("Italian, Southern").When Columbus Day was displaced in many places across the nation to make room for newer holidays, a part of history was lost. But I am a proud American who has embraced the idea that is America. As Ronald Reagan noted (quoting President Lincoln), America is 'the last, best hope of Earth.'If the powers within our borders that hate our Founding, our system, and our ideals succeed to destroy this nation, the world will enter a dark age it cannot imagine. There is reason the whole world is trying to come here by an means possible, and it's not because they've left homeland's Nirvana to try and make us better. Sources:Tuskegee InstituteLibrary of CongressBarbara Jackson, Jessica. "Before the Lynching: Reconsidering the Experience of Italians and Sicilians in Louisiana, 1870s-1890s"Opinion | How Italians Became 'White'". The New York Times.  October 12, 2019DeLucia, Christine (2003). "Getting the Story Straight: Press Coverage of Italian-American Lynchings from 1856–1910"All sources listed with corresponding statements/facts in the video version (available at YouTube, Rumble and Bitchute).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/brooklyn-s-dad-talks-about-the-bible--4330982/support.

Today's guest is Ruby Bhogal, baker, recipe developer, and cookbook author based in England. Ruby was a finalist on “The Great British Bake Off” in 2018, and she's the author of “One Bake, Two Ways.” Her brand-new book, “Around the World in 80 Cakes,” is out this Tuesday in the U.S.Ruby joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her unexpected path from architecture to baking, how a dusty Paul Hollywood cookbook helped her bake her way through unemployment, and what it was like to compete in the “Bake Off” tent. She also shares the story behind the cake from the show that famously became a meme, and how that moment eventually inspired her first cookbook.Ruby also walks Jessie through her Sicilian Torta Setteveli recipe from her new book. The seven-layer Italian cake features chocolate sponge, hazelnut Bavarian cream, hazelnut crunch, dark chocolate mousse, and a glossy chocolate glaze. Ruby shares tips for making the baking project, including why she wraps cake layers while they're still warm and why she covers ganache before stirring.Get Ruby's Sicilian Torta Setteveli recipe hereThe new issue of Cherry Bombe MagazineSubscribe to our Substack for more baking news and recipesVisit cherrybombe.com for magazine subscriptions, tickets to upcoming events, and moreMore on Ruby: Instagram, “Around The World In 80 Cakes”More on Jessie: Instagram, Substack, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes”

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Anna Trapido, Food Anthropologist, recent outing to My Cousin Vinnie. They unpack the restaurant’s playful menu, which names dishes after Italian-American celebrities, while exploring the missed opportunity to lean more heavily into its Sicilian inspiration and the iconic Sicilian dishes they wish had made it onto the menu. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/u3Sf7Zy or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BIXS7AL Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karen Morales rolled up to a five-star hotel in Hawaii, ready to be pampered, and they handed her a room with stairs. She's a wheelchair user, an accessibility advocate, the Head of Accessibility at Fora, and the founder of Joyward Travel. She had sent the emails. She had confirmed the room. It still happened. And that moment is exactly why this conversation matters for every travel advisor, not just the ones who think they specialize in accessible travel. In this episode of The Art of Selling Travel Podcast, Karen and I dig into why accessible travel is one of the most underserved and most lucrative parts of the market. One in four people globally lives with some kind of condition. Multi-generational trips are the biggest bookings out there right now, and almost every one of them has at least one accommodation baked in. Yet only about 30 percent of accessible rooms are even bookable online, and hoteliers will raise their hands when asked if they've hosted a guest with special needs but go silent when asked if it's in their marketing. The rooms exist. The money exists. The conversation is what's missing. Karen shares what she's learned from travelling to nearly 50 countries, six of those years in a wheelchair. You'll hear about the hotel in Okinawa that sent her a photo of the bathroom and the shower chair before she arrived, the Sicilian beach club owner who bought a beach wheelchair and assigned two lifeguards to get her in the water, and the morning in Japan when her chair died on day one of a two-week trip and a DMC with boots on the ground saved the entire vacation. That last one is the reminder every advisor needs. There are moments in travel that no amount of research and no AI is ever going to fix. A human with a relationship in market will. We also get practical. Karen walks through the questions that actually work, like asking whether a client can comfortably climb into a Sprinter van instead of asking if they need an accessible room, or reframing a flat shower with a railing as risk reduction instead of a disability accommodation. I share the story of a family who kept insisting on room service for years until I finally asked why, learned their son was autistic, and completely changed how I planned for them. The lesson in both cases is the same. Ask better questions, ask them with hospitality, and stop leaving things at the surface. If you're a travel advisor who wants to serve an aging client base, land more multi-generational bookings, and be the person your clients trust when things go sideways, this one is for you. Find Karen at ForaTravel.com on the accessibility page, or through her own brand, Joyward Travel. Additional Links: Our Building An Audience Workshop: Marketing Workshop Download the Essential Lessons PDF: Essential Lessons PDF Join the priority list for our upcoming groups workshop: Groups Workshop Join the priority list for upcoming sales workshops: Workshop Priority List Join the Facebook Group: Facebook Group Connect with Glenda on Facebook or Instagram

Anthony Privitelli is the founder of Rally, the app that lets your people leave you voice notes that play automatically at every mile marker on race day. I love Rally so much that I had to know the story behind it. Thank you to Abby Anderson for introducing us!During this episode, we talk about:[2:00] The Sicilian nickname situation — why colleagues call him Tony but family and friends use Anthony[4:00] His pre-Rally life building an AI-powered walking-tours app with ex-TikTok coworkers, and its surprising tie back to Descript's own origin story[5:00] Seven years as an early Patreon employee (2013–2020), watching the entire creator economy get built in real time, before a stint at TikTok[8:00] Being 36 and building his latest startup while sleep-deprived with a one-month-old [12:00] The moment Rally was born: driving across a locked-down Orange County to catch a friend for a five-second flyby at her marathon, then thinking, "That's it?"[14:00] Cold-testing the very first version of Rally on four strangers from Reddit's "first-time marathoners" subreddit [16:00] The X-rated voice notes he had to quietly delete during beta testing, and the PSA that came out of it[19:00] Why Rally deliberately hides who left you a voice note until you choose to find out[23:00] How gifting a voice note works, the new race-bundle pricing, and the DM mix-up that led one user to think a friend had already gifted theirs[30:00] The "Go, Abby, go" voice note that still gives him goosebumps, and the harder ones — messages from people who passed away before their loved one's race day[39:00] Turning down $15–20K a month in ad revenue to keep Rally's share pages clean[47:00] The brand and race partnerships so far — Goodr, Shokz, Orange County Marathon, Pittsburgh, and Indy Mini — and building an ambassador program for everyday runners instead of just big creators[56:00] The next problem he's trying to solve: building a fundraising feature into Rally the right way, without stepping on races' existing charity partnerships[1:02:00] Being a brand-new dad to one-month-old Sophia, and the honest reason — beyond the newborn — that he pulled out of the Chicago Marathon this year[1:08:00] His hot take on "hard work" [1:15:00] His go-to mental mantra on race day: "your body will go further than your mind"[1:18:00] What's next for him — trying to break an hour in a solo HYROXPrevious Guests MentionedAbby Anderson⁠ - Episode 133Rob Perez - Episode 150Lindsey Hein - Episode 100Other LinksDownload Rally - runwithrally.comFollow Rally on Instagram @runwithrallyGet your ticket to our Post Race Celebration event with Athletic Annex and Brooks Running — use code FLAMS for $10 offEnter our Indy giveaway — closes Tuesday, September 22ndFollow me on Instagram @allytbrett_runsSubscribe to Finish Lines & Milestones weekly newsletterThis is a SandyBoy Productions podcast.

In this episode, we continue our History of the Pittsburgh Mob series with the Monastero-Pangallo War—a bloody struggle that begins with Stefano and Sam Monastero at the height of their power and ends with nearly every major figure at the center of Pittsburgh's underworld dead.By the mid-1920s, the Monastero brothers have built one of the most powerful criminal organizations in western Pennsylvania. Behind the legitimate Pittsburgh Fruit Exchange stands a sprawling bootlegging operation supported by associates, gunmen, and Mafia members. Among the most important are two very different racketeers: flamboyant Sicilian bootlegger Luigi “The Big Gorilla” Lamendola and the quieter Calabrian Giuseppe “Joe” Pangallo.Exactly how these men fit together remains one of the mysteries at the heart of the story. Some accounts describe Lamendola and Pangallo as Monastero lieutenants; others suggest Pangallo was an independent power increasingly at odds with both men. When Lamendola is murdered outside his Chatham Street headquarters in 1927, an even larger question emerges: does his death cause the break between Pangallo and the Monasteros—or is Lamendola himself a casualty of a feud already underway?Whatever the answer, Pangallo soon becomes one of Pittsburgh's most hunted gangsters.Someone plants dynamite beneath his automobile. Gunmen apparently hunt for him at his shoe-repair shop. Four men ambush him in the Hill District with shotguns and a rifle, hitting Pangallo multiple times as he returns fire. Then they try again. Somehow, Joe Pangallo keeps surviving.Meanwhile, the Monastero organization comes under attack from another direction. The massive federal Pittsburgh Rum Ring investigation sweeps Steve into a conspiracy case involving 167 defendants, more than 1,100 grand-jury witnesses, bootleggers, politicians, and members of the Pittsburgh Police Department.Then the violence begins cutting into Steve's organization. His longtime business partner and alleged Mafia underboss Nicasio “Nick” Landolina is murdered outside his Mayflower Street home. Two months later, his relative Tony Landolina is attacked on Penn Avenue. The episode also follows the extraordinary bombing of Pittsburgh attorney Morris Curran as violence surrounds the Rum Ring prosecution.By 1929, the federal case is beginning to unravel and Steve Monastero returns to Pittsburgh. But outside St. John's Hospital, armed men are already waiting inside a curtained sedan.When Steve and Sam arrive, the trap is sprung.Big Steve Monastero is murdered.Police immediately focus on Pangallo. The investigation finally brings his feud with Steve into the open. Pangallo admits they had once been allies—but when detectives ask why their friendship ended, he dismisses years of dynamite, gunfire, and murder with an extraordinary answer:“Oh, for nothing.”Despite police confidence, they cannot prove Pangallo killed Steve. No witness places him at the scene. No physical evidence connects him to the murder. Pangallo produces an alibi, and once again, Joe “The Ghost” Pangallo walks away.Then, after surviving dynamite, shotguns, rifles, repeated assassination attempts, and years of gangland warfare, Pangallo meets an ending almost nobody could have predicted:He dies peacefully at home from pneumonia.But the story still isn't over.Only weeks later, on March 18, 1930, Sam Monastero—now leading what remains of the organization he built with his brother—is murdered.In less than three years, Lamendola, Pangallo, Nicasio Landolina, Steve Monastero, and Sam Monastero are all dead. Yet the Pittsburgh Mafia survives. Their deaths simply create a vacuum—and Giuseppe Siragusa, John Bazzano, and the Volpe brothers are already waiting to fill it.This is the story of the Monastero-Pangallo War, the collapse of the Monastero organization, and the end of an era in the history of the Pittsburgh Mafia.

Maria rapid-fires through the dish she'd cook to prove she's the real deal, the Sicilian delicacies she'll never apologize for loving, who the tougher boss really is between her and Gia, and the advice she'd give her younger self.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria rapid-fires through the dish she'd cook to prove she's the real deal, the Sicilian delicacies she'll never apologize for loving, who the tougher boss really is between her and Gia, and the advice she'd give her younger self.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is part of a series of photos from our trip to Sicily and Oxford, UK in September 2026 ORDER NOW Follow me on Instagram at @douglaswelch, @dewdesignphoto, and @agardenersnotebook and Pixelfed. Read more on this topic: Rowan berries/sorba at The Old House on the flanks of Mount Etna via Instagram [Photo] Chestnut of the 100 Horses where Admiral Nelson visited #tree #garden #history #travel #sicily #italy #nature via Instagram [Photo] Succulent closeup #succulents #plants #nature #garden #sicily #italy #travel via Instagram [Photo] From My Shop: Yellow Gazania Flower Prints and Products Buy these “Sunset on the grass” products and much more exclusively from Douglas E. Welch

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Maria Sausa joins Casual Chaos to talk about opening her restaurant Il Vero in Westwood, New Jersey this September alongside her business partner Gia and the Giudice family. She shares how the partnership came together like a match made in heaven, the story behind the name (which means "the truth" in Italian), and the Mediterranean-influenced "new Italian" menu rooted in her Sicilian heritage. Plus, she talks having Teresa in the kitchen as taste tester, the challenges of building the space from the ground up, and the global dreams for Il Vero. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria Sausa joins Casual Chaos to talk about opening her restaurant Il Vero in Westwood, New Jersey this September alongside her business partner Gia and the Giudice family. She shares how the partnership came together like a match made in heaven, the story behind the name (which means "the truth" in Italian), and the Mediterranean-influenced "new Italian" menu rooted in her Sicilian heritage. Plus, she talks having Teresa in the kitchen as taste tester, the challenges of building the space from the ground up, and the global dreams for Il Vero. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did the Romans ambush a massive Carthaginian fleet from behind a Sicilian island to win one of history's fiercest sea battles? For over 20 years, Rome and Carthage fought a brutal war for supremacy over Sicily. Tristan Hughes is joined by Carthage expert Dr. Eve MacDonald to explore the epic First Punic War; a conflict defined by titanic naval clashes, lethal boarding bridges, war elephants...sacred chickens!MORERise of HannibalListen on AppleListen on SpotifyHow To Survive in CarthageListen on AppleListen on SpotifyPresented by Tristan Hughes. Edited by Natasha Hughes. The producers are Joseph Knight & McKenna Fernandez. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic SoundsThe Ancients is a History Hit podcast.History Hit is part of Little Dot Studios, a Certified B Corp™The Ancients is now on YouTube! Watch HEREWant even MORE Ancients? Sign up to History Hit for early access ad-free, plus exclusive subscriber-only episodes, including our recent 'After Ancients' interview with Dr. Eve MacDonald. PLUS with a History Hit subscription you can watch hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Salvatore Giuliano (Christopher Lambert) steals money from the wealthy and gives the funds to the downtrodden in his native Sicily. As word of Salvatore's work spreads and he becomes beloved by the Italian working class, his head begins to swell. But Salvatore makes a potentially lethal mistake when he crosses his benefactor, the powerful Mafia boss Don Masino Croce (Joss Ackland). Seeking revenge, Don Masino pulls in Salvatore's cousin, Pisciotta (John Turturro), to take out the bandit.Michael Cimino's ability to make a movie continues to fall off a cliff as he adapts a Mario Puzo novel that follows a character from "The Godfather" and isn't allowed to use that character due to rights issues. He instead casts someone with no charisma, avoids casting any Sicilians in the film, cuts almost all of the action to spite the movie producers and makes a truly boring, and terrible film. Buckle up, because we're in the bad place.If you enjoy the episode, please rate, review, and subscribe. You can leave a podcast review wherever podcast reviews are allowed, and pick a movie for us to cover in that very review. #michaelcimino #christopherlambert #johnturturro #podcast #filmography #thegodfather #mariopuzo #thesicilian

In this episode, we dive into "A Midwinter Night's Dream, Part 1" — part of NBC's "Full Moon Over Miami" leap year crossover event with Empty Nest and Nurses — as Blanche throws an invitation-only Moonlight Madness party and Sophia informs Dorothy that the full moon has activated a Sicilian witch's curse placed on her decades ago. Miles quietly tells Rose he wants to marry her. Three things are happening simultaneously and none of them are going to resolve neatly before the hour is up.  --- If you would like to support this podcast by making a donation, please do so with cashapp to $pasta26mc

Ortygia is a small island forming the historical center of the Sicilian city of Siracusa. While already inhabited by native Sicels in ancient times, Siracusa became an ancient superpower after Greek colonists settled there in the 8th century BCE and became part of Magna Graecia. In fact, Ortygia contains many of the city's oldest landmarks, including the Greek Temple of Apollo, the Fountain of Arethusa, and the Temple of Athena, which is today the Cathedral of Siracusa. It was later home to the legendary mathematician and inventor, Archimedes. 

St. Rosalia walked away from a noble Sicilian family to live alone in a cave — then saved a plague-stricken city five centuries later. Rosalia gave up wealth and an expected marriage to live hidden in a cave on Monte Pellegrino, seen by no one, known only to Christ, until her death around 1166. Nearly 500 years later, in 1624, her relics were discovered and carried through plague-stricken Palermo in procession — and the plague stopped. "I, Rosalia, daughter of Sinibald, Lord of Monte delle Rose, and Quisquina, have taken the resolution to live in this cave for the love of my Lord, Jesus Christ." Want to keep living Rosalia's story after the episode ends? Grab our free Family Pack — a saint calendar with daily challenges, feast-day activities, family discussion questions, and more — free for email subscribers, so your family can follow along together: https://shop.catholicsprouts.com/pages/every-days-a-feast-day-follow-along  

Full Text of Readings Memorial of Saint Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church Lectionary: 434 The Saint of the day is Saint Gregory the Great Saint Gregory the Great's Story Saint Gregory the Great was the prefect of Rome before he was 30. After five years in office he resigned, founded six monasteries on his Sicilian estate, and became a Benedictine monk in his own home at Rome. Ordained a priest, Gregory became one of the pope's seven deacons, and also served six years in the East as papal representative in Constantinople. He was recalled to become abbot, but at the age of 50 was elected pope by the clergy and people of Rome. Gregory was direct and firm. He removed unworthy priests from office, forbade taking money for many services, emptied the papal treasury to ransom prisoners of the Lombards and to care for persecuted Jews and the victims of plague and famine. He was very concerned about the conversion of England, sending 40 monks from his own monastery. He is known for his reform of the liturgy, and for strengthening respect for doctrine. Whether he was largely responsible for the revision of “Gregorian” chant is disputed. Saint Gregory the Great lived in a time of perpetual strife with invading Lombards and difficult relations with the East. When Rome itself was under attack, he interviewed the Lombard king. His book, Pastoral Care, on the duties and qualities of a bishop, was read for centuries after his death. He described bishops mainly as physicians whose main duties were preaching and the enforcement of discipline. In his own down-to-earth preaching, Gregory was skilled at applying the daily Gospel to the needs of his listeners. Called “the Great,” Gregory has been given a place with Augustine, Ambrose, and Jerome, as one of the four key doctors of the Western Church. An Anglican historian has written: “It is impossible to conceive what would have been the confusion, the lawlessness, the chaotic state of the Middle Ages without the medieval papacy; and of the medieval papacy, the real father is Gregory the Great.” Reflection Gregory was content to be a monk, but he willingly served the Church in other ways when asked. He sacrificed his own preferences in many ways, especially when he was called to be Bishop of Rome. Once he was called to public service, Gregory gave his considerable energies completely to this work. Gregory's description of bishops as physicians fits in well with Pope Francis' description of the Church as a “field hospital.”Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

GM Valentin Dragnev is a two-time Austrian national champion and former chess Olympian who has had memorable OTB encounters with GM Magnus Carlsen, Vasyl Ivanchuk, and many other top players. After achieving so much over the board, he has increasingly focused his attention on chess training and a community-focused website he co-founded, Chessivity.com. We discuss: The story behind Valentin's fast rise up the ranks after a relatively late start to tournament chess. The struggles he has observed that adult students have in developing consistent thought processes. The vision behind Chessivity, a website that aims to connect chess players and help them track and share their chess training. Stories from Valentin's chess career, including nearly beating Magnus Carlsen and cycling from Austria to Budapest to compete in the Chess Olympiad. This was a very insightful conversation with lots of good stories and practical chess advice. 0:00- Ready to have an AI that can tackle real work? Try Claude Cowork today — Claude.ai/CHESS.  03:05 GM Dragnev's rise up the ranks Mentioned: The Art of Planning in Chess by GM Neal McDonald https://www.amazon.com/Art-Planning-Chess-Move/dp/071349025X 12:14 Transitioning to Chess as a Career 15:31 Advice for Parents and Young Players 18:29 Coaching Adults vs. Kids 21:52 The Importance of Thought Process in Chess 26:53 The Birth of Chessivity 30:32 Integrating Chessivity with User Accounts Follow Ben here: https://chessivity.com/profile/bennyficial1 31:05 Future Features and User Feedback 33:11 Valentin's Chess Career Highlights 35:05 Playing Against Magnus Carlsen Check out the Sicilian game here: https://lichess.org/broadcast/european-team-championship-open/round-2/kLFgyBxS/QCqXtaGu 38:39 Training and Preparation Strategies 42:10 Working with Top Players 44:46 Balancing Coaching and Competitive Play 47:07 Misconceptions in Chess Improvement 52:22 Valentin tells the story of cycling from Austria to Budapest before competing in the Olympiad 56:03 Thanks to Valentin for joining! Find him on Chessivity: https://chessivity.com/profile/valentin Lichess coaches: https://lichess.org/coach/DrAgnevstein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josiah Osgood, author of Lawless Republic, Part One: Marcus Tullius Cicero rises as a "new man" from outside Rome's traditional political elite, building an exceptional reputation in the Roman Forum. His debut felony case defends Sextus Roscius against parricide, exposing a corrupt financial conspiracy and establishing his legendary storytelling style. Cicero then transitions to prosecution to take on Gaius Verres, the deeply connected and highly corrupt governor of Sicily. Verres had systematically plundered Sicilian art and failed to defend Syracuse from pirate raids while living luxuriously. Verres flees into exile mid-trial, cementing Cicero's reputation as a daring reformer. (1)

With András back in the saddle, we advice against climate doom and also encourage listeners to nominate for the Ockhams Awards. In TWISH we go back almost 2500 years for an example of how superstition can ruin your quite innocent Sicilian expedition, and then we head for the news:SWEDEN: Elections coming up fast, rife with AI fakes and populistic opportunismSPAIN / INTERNATIONAL: Investigation into the fake doctor industryFRANCE: End of Life law implementedGERMANY: Follow-up on Bavarian Study – Massive failureThe Channel 4 documentary ‘The Great ADHD Myth?‘ is loaded with pseudoscience and conspiracy theories and so is a worthy recepient of the Really Wrong Award.Enjoy!https://theesp.eu/podcast_archive/theesp-ep-546.htmlSegments:0:00:27 Intro0:00:50 Greetings0:13:31 TWISH0:22:56 News0:46:51 Really Wrong0:51:34 Quote0:54:22 Outro0:55:44 Outtakes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 25, include: first of seven out-of-state petition circulators accused of fraud in Lincoln appeared in court Monday, Lancaster County certified first of three Good Government Lincoln petitions, objection challenges ballot initiative over Nebraska's single-subject rule, state audit highlights potential fraud in Aged and Disabled Waiver program, new coalition launched campaign for greater child care subsidies, Attorney General Mike Hilgers entered lawsuit over Democratic Senate ballot vacancy, Omaha announced four affordable housing projects using nearly $6 million in city loans, four more sinkholes formed in Omaha's Blackstone neighborhood, Nebraska will begin women's flag football in spring, Omaha's Little Italy reflects enduring traditions of Sicilian immigrants who settled there in early 1900s.

Our guest this week is the wonderful Lisa Cutelli, a passionate Italian Australian who joined us from Sydney. Lisa is a registered nurse who finds joy working with older Italian Australians, she also has two very interesting social media pages, The Roman Sicilian and Gioventx.And if that wasn't enough, Lisa is also the author of the fantastic book The Hybrid Italian – Somewhere Between Prosciutto and Party Pies, a title that perfectly captures the unique experience of growing up Italian Australian!Tune in to hear Lisa share her story, her work, her passion for our Italian Australian community and so much more. And don't forget to check out the links below for all the details!The Roman Sicilian on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the_roman_sicilian?igsi=d243cjRqOHh3NWMyGioventx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gioventx?igsi=MW83eHk1b2JhYmJvbw==

Sponsored by Wycliffe: There are still people whose Bibles are blank, while millions of others have incomplete stories. Help make God's Word accessible. Give today at: https://bit.ly/3Thk8SHTop headlines for Thursday, August 20, 2026A former priest faces charges of stealing $740,000 from churches and his own mother. Pastor Greg Locke describes a pre-dawn federal raid on his Tennessee home. Thieves take $80 million in Renaissance masterpieces from a Sicilian museum. Plus, the Kendrick brothers reimagine Flywheel in Brazil.0:11 Church raids and the law: A look at federal invest1:01 Ex-priest charged with stealing over $740K from churches, his mom1:56 Navy SEAL who rescued 9/11 victims reflects on 'gratitude'3:40 Hundreds to attend ecumenical gathering on AI and human agency4:34 Child Evangelism Fellowship fires director facing charges5:30 Custodians facing disciplinary action after Sicilian museum heist6:28 Alex Kendrick on resisting pursuit of his own glorySubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsEx-priest charged with stealing over $740K from churches, his mom | U.S.Navy SEAL who rescued 9/11 victims reflects on ‘gratitude' | EntertainmentHundreds to attend ecumenical gathering on AI and human agency | Church & MinistriesChurch raids and the law: A look at federal invest | U.S.Child Evangelism Fellowship fires director facing charges | U.S.Custodians facing disciplinary action after Sicilian museum heist | WorldAlex Kendrick on resisting pursuit of his own glory | Entertainment

Situated about 750m above sea level in the northwestern part of Sicily, Erice is one of the most charming of Sicilian towns. Characterized by narrow, medieval streets flanked by churches and palaces, Erice is simply a delight to stroll through. Its main church is known as the "Chiesa Matrice" ("Mother church") and was built at the beginning of the 14th century. The Norman castle in Erice is known as the "Castello di Venere" ("Castel of Venus") offers breathtaking views of the Tyrrhenian coast. 

A top bit of Lillian for an acting legend. We're delighted to host Ray Winstone at Dish for a meal fit for acting royalty. Ray, born and raised in East London, has starred on screens since his breakthrough role in Scum in 1979. Other credits from a storied career include That Summer!, Quadrophenia, Sexy Beast, The Departed and Nil By Mouth, alongside Kathy Burke and Gary Oldman.  Ray has a strong connection to Sicily, and regularly spends time at his Italian retreat, where he lives with a degree of self-sufficiency growing fruit, vegetables, nuts and even making his own olive oil. As we find out, Ray has immersed himself completely into Sicilian culture, and takes time to swap notes with Angela about its benefits and idiosyncrasies. We also hear about Ray's sweet tooth, his love of a rib of beef and slow cooked meats, and the joy of sharing sloppy pig trotters with pals.  Angela serves up a Dover sole with buttery capers & shallots, inspired by this pan-fried plaice recipe, with sides of Jersey Royals and green helga beans. There's also some of Angela's own focaccia to help mop up any delicious buttery juices. The wine flows through the episode, beginning with a bottle of Recchia Amarone della Valpolicella, with M de Minuty Côtes De Provence Rosé the suggested pairing for the meal. Don't forget the salted caramel truffles, too. They come along with the Goody Bag for the ultimate final temptation for Ray.  Ray can be seen as crime boss Bobby Glass in The Gentlemen on Netflix right now, with Season 2 landing on 3 September. The show, directed and produced by Guy Ritchie, features a cast including Theo James, Vinnie Jones, Joely Richardson and former Dish guest, Kaya Scodelario. As we know from our chat with Natalie Portman, a set run by Guy Ritchie is always a tasty one, so what did Ray make of the catering?! You can watch full episodes of Dish on YouTube and on Spotify.  All recipes from this podcast can be found at waitrose.com/dishrecipes A transcript for this episode can be found at waitrose.com/dish If you want to get in touch with us about anything at all, contact dish@waitrose.co.uk  Dish from Waitrose is made by Cold Glass Productions 00:00 Welcome! 02:16 Today's guest 03:00 It's capers season 04:53 Ray is here and is ready to eat 05:50 Jellied eels to gelato  07:52 Ray meeting Angela for the first time 08:12 Living in Sicily  12:01 Nick going to the wedding of Ray's daughter 12:57 When in Italy…  14:31 Ray's food likes  16:06 Can't go West Ham without pie and mash 18:35 Caramel guilty pleasures 20:04 Ray is a keen cook!  24:07 Growing own produce in Sicily 25:11 Food is served!  27:29 Wine pairing  27:51 The Gentlemen Series 2!  31:20 Catering on Guy Ritchie's sets  33:09 On working with Guy Ritchie  35:11 Reminiscing Ray's big break  38:30 Filming Nil by Mouth with Gary Oldman and Kathy Burke 41:20 Fast food quiz  42:39 What's a Gucci day?!  45:46 End of the show question Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Circle Round Summer Camp! We're revisiting our favorite stories about the outdoors. Jacob Laval (The Unbreakable Boy, John Mulaney and the Sack Lunch Bunch) and Amanda Warren (The Night Agent, East New York) headline a Sicilian tale about sowing the seeds of kindness, compassion and crocuses. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.

On this week's LuAnna: Can you come back after a scandal? We're chatting Holly Willoughby's YouTube return, a chef facing jail over serving ants and disturbing story involving sepsis, a hamster and a colostomy bag. Plus, ***admin on the poooood ​*** as Lu reveals her manic travel schedule (France, Portugal, Dubai, England, Paris, Belgium, Dubai again), a listener earns 30k from older men on dating apps, Anna has YET ANOTHER massage incident, this time all thanks to a Sicilian masseuse, Lu clarifies her tax situation and we've got even more controversial opinions involving Beyoncé, brunch, the letter Q and dogs in restaurants. -------------LuAnna: The Podcast is a Global production, available every Monday and Thursday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.GRAB YOUR TICKETS FOR THE BIG PARTY AT EVERYTHINGLUANNA.COMRemember, if you want to get in touch you can: Email us at luanna@everythingluanna.com OR drop us a WhatsApp on our brand new number 075 215 64640Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

Actress Hayden Panettiere dies at age 36, DFW Airport scraps plans to install Islamic foot baths, police make a grisly discovery after pulling over a Louisiana man, a warning on "Ozempic babies", details on the primary elections tomorrow, a massive sexual harassment lawsuit, and paintings worth over $80 million are stolen in a Sicilian museum heist...

Two adaptations of GODFATHER creator Mario Puzo's bibliography get a spotlight: one of them a divisive movie revisited thru its director's cut and a obscure NBC mini-series event.   How did actor John Turturro feature in both of these?   Was there anyway to feature the Corleones in The Sicilian or was it all legally impossible?   And what positives and negatives can one reflect on from either book adaptation?   Plus, we also note other GODFATHER trivia and the bogus reason why critics like Roger Ebert gave it an okay review but not a glowingly excellent one (which he later regretted but alas we make sure that no one forgets it).   I'll make you an offer you can't refuse and that's entertaining your ears!       MUSIC USED: "The Sicilian OST" by David Mansfield   INTRO CLIP: Mario Puzo 1996 interview with Charlie Rose- promoting THE LAST DON novel.

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on a theft of four artworks by a renaissance painter in Sicily.

Davide is back on the pod for a very special al fresco episode! We're recapping our summer in Sicily- from Taormina / Davide's hometown to beach clubs, long lunches, late-night gelato, traveling with two kids and the places we'll always return to. We reminisce about the restaurant where Davide asked my dad for permission to propose, his past life as a Sicilian beach boy, Italian friendship and family culture, and why traveling with our kids has become so meaningful to us.We also get into parenting anxiety, making room for intimacy after kids, ignoring judgment, and why I refuse to let fear of something being uncomfortable stop us from making memories as a family. Plus, Davide reflects on turning 38, the personal growth that's gotten him here, and what it means to finally feel like it's time to “be your own hero.”Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Mad appleBetween August and early September, nature offers the eggplant, a vegetable with intense color and spongy flesh found in kitchens around the world. The eggplant (*Solanum melongena*) has a history as old as plant domestication, fascinating botanical characteristics, and culinary versatility that make it almost indispensable. Botanically speaking, the eggplant belongs to the Solanaceae family, alongside tomatoes, potatoes, and peppers. Although commonly considered a vegetable, its fruit is technically a berry. It originated in Asia—likely between India and Southeast Asia—and descends from wild, thorny, and bitter ancestors such as *Solanum insanum*. Genetic studies indicate that the eggplant was domesticated long ago; over time, selective breeding has reduced thorns, sweetened the flavor, and fostered the emergence of numerous shapes and colors. Varieties come in long and dark, round and purple, white, striped, and green forms. Each type possesses specific organoleptic qualities: long, dark purple varieties—such as the classic Neapolitan—have firm flesh and a delicate flavor, rendering them suitable for grilling or for making *parmigiana*. Round, violet varieties tend to become creamier after cooking and are ideal for sauces or fillings. White eggplants are generally less bitter and very tender.In contrast, green or striped varieties are distinguished by an especially sweet taste and thin skin, making them suitable for quick cooking or grilling. Choosing the right variety can enhance any recipe. In addition, the plant flourishes in warm, sunny conditions; in temperate zones, it is grown as an annual, whereas in milder climates, it can live longer. From there, the history of the eggplant becomes a tale of cultural spread and transformation. It has been cultivated in Asia for centuries and appears in ancient Chinese and Indian texts. It was later introduced to the Mediterranean region by the Arabs, who spread its cultivation starting in the Middle Ages. The Italian word *melanzana* derives from the Arabic bāinjān, having passed through Persian and other languages. Initially, the eggplant was not well-received in Europe; as a member of the nightshade family—which includes many toxic plants—it aroused suspicion.Some even called it the mad apple, fearing it would hurt the mind. Only over time, thanks to the spread of Mediterranean and Southern cuisines, did the eggplant become an integral part of culinary tradition. In Italy, in particular, it is the star of iconic dishes such as the ever-favorite parmigiana, the relish caponata, the Sicilian pasta alla Norma, sautéed eggplant, and stuffed eggplant. In the kitchen, selecting the right eggplant is important. It is best to choose firm specimens with smooth, glossy skin, free of bruises, and with a fresh green stem. If an eggplant is overripe, it will contain more seeds and have a more bitter taste. Traditionally, a salting process was used to draw out moisture: the eggplants were sliced, sprinkled with coarse salt, and left to drain for at least half an hour to remove some of the water and bitterness.Today, available varieties are less bitter, making this step not always necessary; however, it can be useful for reducing oil absorption or achieving a firmer texture. From selection to cooking, eggplant lends itself to numerous techniques. When grilled or griddled, slices acquire a smoky aroma and a tender texture; just a few minutes per side on a hot surface suffice, followed by seasoning with oil, garlic, mint, or parsley and a brief resting period. In the oven, they can be roasted whole—after being pricked—until the skin shrivels and the flesh becomes creamy, rendering them ideal for sauces, purees, or fillings. Alternatively, when sliced ​​or cubed and oven-baked, they require less oil than frying while still retaining an intense flavor. Full Content More Podcasts

Chef John's love of cooking started long before he ever opened a restaurant. Rooted in Genovese and Sicilian tradition, his lessons came from family tables in San Francisco, California, with Mamalee, his father John and from summers spent in Italy learning to make pasta by hand alongside his great aunt, Lala Mariuchia and cousins — the same way his family has for generations. That heritage carried him through one previous restaurant in Costa Rica, before bringing him home to Texas. While building his culinary journey, Chef John also dedicated more than 20 years to the San Francisco Police Department, retiring as a Sergeant after a distinguished career. He spent the majority of those years working in plainclothes and undercover assignments, including serving as a Task Force Officer with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Throughout his years in law enforcement, his passion for cooking never faded-it simply waited for the right time to become his full time calling. Today, inside the historic Rogers Hotel in downtown Waxahachie, John's Place is Chef John's second concept and his most personal expression of everything he loves about food, family and hospitality. Family photos line the walls, and an open kitchen behind the bar offers guests a front-row seat to the teamwork and craftsmanship that brings each dish to life. Whether he's working the line or stopping by tables to great guests, Chef John's genuine passion is unmistakable. Every plate tells a story, every meal honors his family's legacy and every guest is welcome as if they were part of it.https://www.visitjohnsplace.comSend us Fan MailFirecracker Farm Small-batch Spicy Salt Family farm with a secret blend of Carolina Reaper, Ghost, and Trinidad Scorpion peppers.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

This week, your favorite former puppeteers trade foam and fleece for wood, steel, and centuries of tradition as they journey into the spectacular world of Opera dei Pupi—Sicily's legendary marionette theater where every performance is packed with clashing swords, heroic knights, treacherous villains, and enough melodrama to make Miss Piggy seem subtle.Long before superheroes dominated the box office, Sicilian audiences flocked to see the adventures of Charlemagne's paladins, inspired by medieval epics like The Song of Roland and tales of Orlando. These weren't dainty nursery puppets—they were beautifully carved warriors weighing up to 35 pounds, capable of spectacular sword fights that left audiences cheering night after night.We'll explore how Opera dei Pupi evolved from 19th-century street entertainment into one of the world's most celebrated puppet traditions, the ingenious mechanics that allow these armored marionettes to duel with surprising grace, and why Sicilian puppeteers are equal parts actor, engineer, historian, and blacksmith.It's history, heroics, and handcrafted artistry—a reminder that while puppets may come in every shape and size, they've always had the power to tell epic stories.Send us Fan MailJoin the discussion on our discord! https://discord.gg/JDtWJrhPF6Follow us on twitter @PMoNPodcast and on Instagram and Threads @puppetmastersofnoneFind out more about the puppet masters on our website: https://puppetmastersofnone.wixsite.com/puppetmastersofnoneOriginal Music Composed by Taetro. @Taetro  https://www.taetro.com/

Alex Holloway, of interior architecture studio Holloway Li, on drawing inspiration from cinema aesthetics and online slang. Plus: a review of Sicilian architecture and travel etiquette.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

German police have shot dead the man accused of carrying out a deadly attack at a Pride event in Berlin. Abdul Ballout's death brings a huge manhunt to an end. Ballout, a German citizen with Lebanese heritage, had previously tried to join the Islamic State group. Also: Wildfires in south-western France are continuing to close in on the city of Bordeaux. A wave of attacks by Israeli settlers has continued across the occupied West Bank, after four Palestinians and two Israelis were shot dead in a confrontation near Nablus on Friday. We hear about the opening fixtures at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. A protected area for migratory animals becomes South Sudan's first ever UNESCO World Heritage Site. And, the Sicilian capital, Palermo, is among the first Italian cities to say goodbye to horse-drawn tourist carriages.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk Photo: Police officers secure the area at an allotment garden complex in the Berlin suburb of Spandau after a known Islamist, suspected of ramming a minivan into a crowd near Berlin's annual Christopher Street Day Pride parade on Saturday evening, was shot and killed in a police operation, in Berlin, Germany, July 26, 2026. Credit: REUTERS/Christian Mang TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Now posting this as video.  Please text if you get it. - Editing Error - Had To Repost The Long Island debate continues! After receiving more than 1,000 Facebook comments, Tom Kelly and producer Steve Burger return to Lucharitos on Walt Whitman Road in Melville for Part 2 of the funniest, strangest, and most relatable Long Island Unwritten Rules. This episode dives into Long Island driving habits, bagel etiquette, diners, disco fries, beach behavior, deli traditions, parking wars, the Long Island Railroad, Dairy Barn memories, pizza debates, and dozens of local customs that every Long Islander seems to know. Plus, Tom goes on a hilarious rant about Long Island copycats, debates whether you should ever toast a fresh bagel, explains why nobody should park in a fire lane, and wraps up with a spirited discussion about whether tacos belong on a first date. Recorded live at Lucharitos, a Long Island original with great tacos, margaritas, family-friendly events, and bingo nights. If you stop by, tell them The Tom Kelly Show sent you! Follow Lucharitos on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lucharitos Timestamps 00:00 Welcome back to Lucharitos 00:20 Follow Lucharitos & subscribe to The Tom Kelly Show 00:53 Long Island Unwritten Rules – Part 2 begins 01:21 Why this is the "B List" of rules 01:47 Tom jokes about Long Island podcast copycats 02:25 Avoid the Long Island Expressway whenever possible 03:17 Long Island traffic survival strategies 04:17 When did ATVs start driving on parkways? 04:33 Sunday bagels and bakery traditions 04:57 Eat All American hamburgers in the parking lot 05:07 Green light etiquette & immediate honking 05:31 Long Island diners after movies and date nights 06:05 Late-night Long Island food: disco fries & White Castle 06:38 Should you ever toast a fresh bagel? 07:22 Right turns on red and camera anxiety 08:13 Beach etiquette: don't set up on top of strangers 08:31 Boar's Head should be sliced paper thin 08:47 Snow parking spot etiquette 09:13 Keep your lawn looking good 09:31 Never show up empty-handed to someone's house 10:18 Talking to strangers on the Long Island Railroad 11:07 Return your shopping cart (and Tom's church parking rant) 13:00 Long Island pronunciations & local sayings 14:10 Dairy Barn memories and handing over cash 14:42 Breakfast sandwiches belong on hard rolls 14:55 Ranch dressing on pizza? 15:27 Sicilian vs. Grandma slices 15:47 Egg creams, mustard, and deli traditions 16:23 Sweet'N Low is the official Long Island sweetener 17:00 Pizza parlors vs. pizza places 17:37 Jones Beach tunnel tradition & teaser for Part 3 17:49 Why Lucharitos is worth a visit 18:19 Would you take a first date to Lucharitos? 19:24 Final thoughts and thanks to Lucharitos Topics Covered Long Island unwritten rules Long Island Expressway Bagels & bacon, egg and cheese All American Burger Long Island diners Disco fries Long Island Railroad Dairy Barn Pizza debates Jones Beach Lucharitos Melville Long Island culture #TomKellyShow #LongIsland #LongIslandPodcast #Lucharitos #Melville #LongIslandComedy #Bagels #Pizza #LongIslandLife #JonesBeach #BaconEggAndCheese #Podcast---------------- Socials: @TomKellyShow Website And Podcast: https://tomkellyshow.com

This week! A whole bunch of Baltimore topix including little Donnie at the Dollar Tree, Fells Point on lock, Poop in the Pools and more! JOIN OUR DISCORD discord.gg/ntcQjmWJZW

The Long Island debate continues! After receiving more than 1,000 Facebook comments, Tom Kelly and producer Steve Burger return to Lucharitos on Walt Whitman Road in Melville for Part 2 of the funniest, strangest, and most relatable Long Island Unwritten Rules. This episode dives into Long Island driving habits, bagel etiquette, diners, disco fries, beach behavior, deli traditions, parking wars, the Long Island Railroad, Dairy Barn memories, pizza debates, and dozens of local customs that every Long Islander seems to know. Plus, Tom goes on a hilarious rant about Long Island copycats, debates whether you should ever toast a fresh bagel, explains why nobody should park in a fire lane, and wraps up with a spirited discussion about whether tacos belong on a first date. Recorded live at Lucharitos, a Long Island original with great tacos, margaritas, family-friendly events, and bingo nights. If you stop by, tell them The Tom Kelly Show sent you! Follow Lucharitos on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lucharitos Timestamps 00:00 Welcome back to Lucharitos 00:20 Follow Lucharitos & subscribe to The Tom Kelly Show 00:53 Long Island Unwritten Rules – Part 2 begins 01:21 Why this is the "B List" of rules 01:47 Tom jokes about Long Island podcast copycats 02:25 Avoid the Long Island Expressway whenever possible 03:17 Long Island traffic survival strategies 04:17 When did ATVs start driving on parkways? 04:33 Sunday bagels and bakery traditions 04:57 Eat All American hamburgers in the parking lot 05:07 Green light etiquette & immediate honking 05:31 Long Island diners after movies and date nights 06:05 Late-night Long Island food: disco fries & White Castle 06:38 Should you ever toast a fresh bagel? 07:22 Right turns on red and camera anxiety 08:13 Beach etiquette: don't set up on top of strangers 08:31 Boar's Head should be sliced paper thin 08:47 Snow parking spot etiquette 09:13 Keep your lawn looking good 09:31 Never show up empty-handed to someone's house 10:18 Talking to strangers on the Long Island Railroad 11:07 Return your shopping cart (and Tom's church parking rant) 13:00 Long Island pronunciations & local sayings 14:10 Dairy Barn memories and handing over cash 14:42 Breakfast sandwiches belong on hard rolls 14:55 Ranch dressing on pizza? 15:27 Sicilian vs. Grandma slices 15:47 Egg creams, mustard, and deli traditions 16:23 Sweet'N Low is the official Long Island sweetener 17:00 Pizza parlors vs. pizza places 17:37 Jones Beach tunnel tradition & teaser for Part 3 17:49 Why Lucharitos is worth a visit 18:19 Would you take a first date to Lucharitos? 19:24 Final thoughts and thanks to Lucharitos Topics Covered Long Island unwritten rules Long Island Expressway Bagels & bacon, egg and cheese All American Burger Long Island diners Disco fries Long Island Railroad Dairy Barn Pizza debates Jones Beach Lucharitos Melville Long Island culture #TomKellyShow #LongIsland #LongIslandPodcast #Lucharitos #Melville #LongIslandComedy #Bagels #Pizza #LongIslandLife #JonesBeach #BaconEggAndCheese #Podcast---------------- Socials: @TomKellyShow Website And Podcast: https://tomkellyshow.com

Jason Garrett joins Shan and RJ to share the story behind his new Sicilian restaurant, Caffe Lucca, and its tribute to Luke Laufenberg. He provides an analysis of defensive rebuilding strategies and discusses the evolving nature of quarterback development before introducing his new leadership podcast. 01:00 - Caffe Lucca Origin Story 06:25 - The Lasagna Pasta Debate 08:36 - NFL Defensive Rebuilding 15:39 - Evolving Quarterback Development 20:42 - Coach To Coach Podcast

I was walking on Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach and I spied some activity in what was a small French inspired restaurant which had closed months earlier. I decided to poke my head in a find you what was going on.  Greeted by a smiling, pleasant woman, I sat at the new wine bar named Malendrina. And the conversation ensued as I was completely taken by Amanda Azar and the story of her and her husbanc, Chuck and their venture into enrtrepreneurship. Amanda Azar may be the only person who can make "torturing" her partner with bad wine sound like a priceless education, but that's just the tip of the bottle here. In this episode, you'll enter the world of two hospitality visionaries who've poured sweat, soul, and every saved penny into their dream—a wine bar born from decades inside both the supplier and distributor trenches of the wine industry. You'll hear stories of failures—10,000 wine brands, 99% of them doomed—and how the real magic comes not from corporate playbooks or celebrity endorsements, but from relentless perseverance, deep culture, and a partnership fueled by passion, humor, and plenty of grape leaves. Here, a glass isn't just filled; it's accompanied by stories, family, and genuine warmth. There's inspiration in Amanda's Sicilian childhood, where wine was never taboo but a natural extension of family, food, and connection. Pair this with her partner's Palestinian heritage, and you'll witness how root-deep values of generosity and community shape not just the service but the heart behind it all. The episode uncorks what it truly means to build something together: overcoming headwinds, trusting each other's strengths, and redefining what success and hospitality can look like. And if you've ever wondered what working side-by-side with your spouse looks like when exhaustion and dreams are equally shared, you'll find insight—and camaraderie—at this table. Listen in and you will learn:

In this episode, Harmony sits down with Karina for a conversation about the wisdom that's been inside us all along. Karina explains why she never uses tarot to predict the future — instead, she reads the cards as mirrors for the archetypal patterns already shaping our lives. They talk about magnetic creation, the eight-year fear block that kept her new book on a shelf, and the Terma ritual she teaches for manifesting from alignment instead of force. Along the way, Karina does a live tarot reading on air, and the conversation turns to AI, synchronicity, and what it really means to trust your own inner guidance. Guest: Karina La Puma is an author, intuitive guide, Reiki master, and Western astrologer (practicing since 1979). She's the creator of “A Toolkit for Awakening,” an eleven-book series weaving together tarot, astrology, mythology, psychology, and the hero's journey, and the designer of her own digital tarot deck. Her newest book, Awaken Magnetic Creation: Manifesting Your Dreams, is out now. In This Episode Why the wisdom we're seeking isn't out there somewhere — it's already inside us Karina's Sicilian and Calabrese roots, and her family's restaurant-and-bar life in small-town Pennsylvania How curiosity about astrology and tarot in her twenties turned into eleven books Inside “A Toolkit for Awakening” and the tarot deck that took 30 years to finish Karina's daily three-card ritual — body, mind, and emotions What “magnetic creation” means, and how it's different from ordinary manifestation (20:51) The eight-year fear block that delayed her own book — and the broken ankle that finally stopped her in her tracks AI as a creative co-creator: where it helps, and where Karina draws the line A live, on-air tarot reading for a listener facing a creative crossroads The Terma method: a ritual for burying the past, the future, and the present to manifest from essence, not form Archetypes, synchronicity, and what happens when the veil between inner and outer life gets thin Links & Resources Karina's book: Awaken Magnetic Creation: Manifesting Your Dreams Free gifts (Cosmic Codes + 10 Transformational Steps for Flow and Fulfillment): soul-source.org or klapuma.com Follow the show: @findingharmonypodcast Follow Harmony: @harmonyslaterofficial Curious about Harmony's November retreat on the west coast of Canada? DM @harmonyslaterofficial to request an application. The Inner Rejuvenation Codes: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/inner-rejuvenation-codes-mc Join the Lightworker Mastermind:  https://harmonyslater.com/lightworker-mastermind FIND Harmony online: https://harmonyslater.com/ Harmony on IG: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyslaterofficial/ Finding Harmony Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/findingharmonypodcast/ FREE Manifestation Activation: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/manifestation-activation

In this episode, Harmony sits down with Karina for a conversation about the wisdom that's been inside us all along. Karina explains why she never uses tarot to predict the future — instead, she reads the cards as mirrors for the archetypal patterns already shaping our lives. They talk about magnetic creation, the eight-year fear block that kept her new book on a shelf, and the Terma ritual she teaches for manifesting from alignment instead of force. Along the way, Karina does a live tarot reading on air, and the conversation turns to AI, synchronicity, and what it really means to trust your own inner guidance. Guest: Karina La Puma is an author, intuitive guide, Reiki master, and Western astrologer (practicing since 1979). She's the creator of “A Toolkit for Awakening,” an eleven-book series weaving together tarot, astrology, mythology, psychology, and the hero's journey, and the designer of her own digital tarot deck. Her newest book, Awaken Magnetic Creation: Manifesting Your Dreams, is out now. In This Episode Why the wisdom we're seeking isn't out there somewhere — it's already inside us Karina's Sicilian and Calabrese roots, and her family's restaurant-and-bar life in small-town Pennsylvania How curiosity about astrology and tarot in her twenties turned into eleven books Inside “A Toolkit for Awakening” and the tarot deck that took 30 years to finish Karina's daily three-card ritual — body, mind, and emotions What “magnetic creation” means, and how it's different from ordinary manifestation (20:51) The eight-year fear block that delayed her own book — and the broken ankle that finally stopped her in her tracks AI as a creative co-creator: where it helps, and where Karina draws the line A live, on-air tarot reading for a listener facing a creative crossroads The Terma method: a ritual for burying the past, the future, and the present to manifest from essence, not form Archetypes, synchronicity, and what happens when the veil between inner and outer life gets thin Links & Resources Karina's book: Awaken Magnetic Creation: Manifesting Your Dreams Free gifts (Cosmic Codes + 10 Transformational Steps for Flow and Fulfillment): soul-source.org or klapuma.com Follow the show: @findingharmonypodcast Follow Harmony: @harmonyslaterofficial Curious about Harmony's November retreat on the west coast of Canada? DM @harmonyslaterofficial to request an application. The Inner Rejuvenation Codes: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/inner-rejuvenation-codes-mc Join the Lightworker Mastermind:  https://harmonyslater.com/lightworker-mastermind FIND Harmony online: https://harmonyslater.com/ Harmony on IG: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyslaterofficial/ Finding Harmony Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/findingharmonypodcast/ FREE Manifestation Activation: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/manifestation-activation

The southern Sicilian city of Agrigento was founded in 580 BCE by a group of Greek colonists from the nearby town of Gela with the name "Akragas." It quickly became one of Magna Grecia's most important cities and eventually defeated a Carthaginian army at the Battle of Himera in 480BCE. To celebrate the victory, a series of majestic temples were built along a nearby and known today as "The Valley of the Temples." 

In Episode 488 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with political scientist Jonathan Kirshner about the origins of the Peloponnesian War, the enduring misreading of Thucydides, and what the arc of the Athenian empire on the eve of the Sicilian expedition reveals about the trajectory of American power in the twenty-first century. The first half traces the war's origins alongside Kirshner's central argument: that one of Thucydides' most frequently quoted passages has been enlisted to justify a worldview directly at odds with the lesson he meant to impart—that great powers are undone less by their rivals than by their own restlessness and hubris, and that prudence, not the gratuitous use of force, is the true mark of a durable empire. America's two long wars, the global financial crisis, and its latest campaign against Iran emerge as expressions, each in their own way, of an imperial hyperpower operating without constraint and with little consideration for the national interest. The second half turns to the hollowing out of American domestic institutions and the growth of the unitary executive, the fate of the alliance networks and international institutions that have underwritten American imperial influence since the Second World War, and the sobering possibility that the forces shaping the trajectory of American empire reside less in any single administration than in the society that has produced it. Subscribe to our premium content—including our premium feed, episode transcripts, and Intelligence Reports—by visiting HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you'd like to join the conversation and become a member of the Hidden Forces Genius community—with benefits like Q&A calls with guests, exclusive research and analysis, in-person events, and dinners—you can also sign up on our subscriber page at HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you enjoyed today's episode of Hidden Forces, please support the show by: Subscribing on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, CastBox, or via our RSS Feed Writing us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Join our mailing list at https://hiddenforces.io/newsletter/ Producer & Host: Demetri Kofinas Editor & Engineer: Stylianos Nicolaou Subscribe and support the podcast at https://hiddenforces.io. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @hiddenforcespod Follow Demetri on Twitter at @Kofinas Episode Recorded on 07/08/2026

Steven Rinella and the MeatEater crew discuss: marijuana users buying guns; Steve’s Sicilian swear words; logging after wind storms; the North Carolina elk hunt; the Colorado moose explosion; and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Challenging the Crooked Establishment in Sicily. Guest Author: Josiah Osgood. The Roman Republic's political landscape was heavily influenced by money, a reality exemplified by the case of Verres. Verres was the governor of Sicily, the vital "breadbasket" of Rome, where he systematically plundered art and embezzled funds. Although Cicero usually preferred defense work to earn favors, he made a strategic decision to prosecute Verres on behalf of the Sicilians. This choice was influenced by a shifting political tide and the support of powerful figures like Pompey, who wanted a symbolic cleanup of government corruption. Verres was a well-connected billionaire and a former follower of the dictator Sulla, making the prosecution a high-risk endeavor for Cicero. Cicero positioned himself as a crusading outsider fighting against a "crooked establishment" to protect the interests of the Roman people. By taking on this case, Cicero aimed to prove that he could challenge the most entrenched members of the Senate. This trial solidified his image as a hero of the law who was willing to confront the wealthy and powerful when he had the necessary political backing. 2CARTHAGE