Podcasts about skyscrapers

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Daily Dad Jokes (10 Aug 2025) The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Interested in Business and Finance news? Then listen to our sister show: The Daily Business and Finance Show. Check out the website here or search "Daily Business and Finance Show" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: prankerjoker, Masselein, b0rs, TwoShed_Jackson, Major_Independence82, Starglider14, literally_a_brick, PayNoNoticeOfMe, xevetv, OldTimeyMedicine, , EastlyGod1, kevindavis338, oreil087, ChrisRiley_42, Xianthamist, BR0-z0, kinneydank, MeButNotMeToo, saturnine23, Uglarinn, porichoygupto Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daily Dad Jokes (10 Aug 2025) The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Interested in Business and Finance news? Then listen to our sister show: The Daily Business and Finance Show. Check out the website here or search "Daily Business and Finance Show" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: prankerjoker, Masselein, b0rs, TwoShed_Jackson, Major_Independence82, Starglider14, literally_a_brick, PayNoNoticeOfMe, xevetv, OldTimeyMedicine, , EastlyGod1, kevindavis338, oreil087, ChrisRiley_42, Xianthamist, BR0-z0, kinneydank, MeButNotMeToo, saturnine23, Uglarinn, porichoygupto Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Friday's show: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo was censured by county commissioners Thursday for her behavior during a Commissioners Court meeting. We learn what happened. And we get the latest on the ongoing quorum break in Austin.Also this hour: From late sculptor David Adickes' Beatles statues relocating to a car dealership, to a Danish zoo seeking public donations of pets to feed to its captive predators, our non-experts weigh in on The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.Then, we revisit a tour we took in 2018 of some of downtown Houston's most historically significant skyscrapers.And Whataburger turns 75 today. The fast-food chain's first location opened on this date in 1950 in Corpus Christi. We reflect on the beloved Texas burger joint's history.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Skyscrapers and Secrets: Balázs' Journey to True Riches Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-08-08-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nyári napfény ragyogott az égre, ahogyan Balázs a hatalmas felhőkarcoló ablaka elé állt.En: The summer sunlight shone brightly in the sky as Balázs stood before the window of the enormous skyscraper.Hu: Az épület karcsú árnyéka kiterjedt a város utcai forgatagára.En: The slender shadow of the building stretched over the bustling streets of the city.Hu: Ő volt ennek a monumentális projektnek a szíve, álma és jövője egyaránt.En: He was the heart, dream, and future of this monumental project.Hu: Rékának, hűséges társának, szemernyi kétsége sem volt Balázs szeretetében, ám mostanában gyakran aggódott miatta.En: Réka, his loyal partner, had not a speck of doubt about Balázs's love, yet lately, she often worried about him.Hu: Balázs szívja magába a látványt, ahogy a nap sugarai megtörnek az üvegfalakon.En: Balázs absorbed the sight as the sun's rays broke against the glass walls.Hu: Az irodájában már hetek óta halmokban álltak a tervrajzok, vázlatok és papírok.En: For weeks, the plans, sketches, and papers had piled up in his office.Hu: Egy ideje azonban fáradtnak, gyengének érezte magát.En: However, he had been feeling tired and weak for some time.Hu: Nem akarta, hogy Réka aggódjon.En: He did not want Réka to worry.Hu: Tudta, hogy mihelyst Réka megtudná, azonnal otthagyná minden teendőjét, hogy vele lehessen.En: He knew that as soon as Réka found out, she would immediately drop everything to be with him.Hu: De Balázs büszkesége és titkos célja, hogy ő legyen a város legkiemelkedőbb épületeinek tervezője, nem engedte meg a pihenést.En: But Balázs' pride and his secret goal of becoming the designer of the city's most outstanding buildings did not allow him to rest.Hu: Csak Réka volt az, aki próbálta figyelmeztetni Balázst: "Néha az emberek elfelejtik, mi az igazán fontos."En: Only Réka tried to warn Balázs: "Sometimes people forget what is truly important."Hu: De Balázs mindig megnyugtatta őt mosolyával és gyors, optimista válaszaival: "Ne aggódj, minden rendben."En: But Balázs always reassured her with his smile and quick, optimistic responses: "Don't worry, everything is fine."Hu: Szívében azonban mélyen tudta, hogy nem mond igazat.En: Deep in his heart, however, he knew he wasn't telling the truth.Hu: Egy nap, amire már hetek óta készült, elérkezett.En: The day he had been preparing for weeks finally arrived.Hu: Az épületet meg kell tekinteni, ám a felhők mind sötétedtek a ragyogó napfény mellett.En: The building had to be inspected, but the clouds darkened alongside the brilliant sunlight.Hu: Balázs jól tudta, hogy ez az ellenőrzés kritikus.En: Balázs knew well that this inspection was critical.Hu: Az építkezés közel állt a befejezéshez, de az ő állóképessége fogytán volt.En: The construction was nearing completion, but his endurance was waning.Hu: Amint az ellenőrök körbejárták az építkezést, elhalványult a világ; Balázs hirtelen összeesett.En: As the inspectors toured the construction site, the world faded; suddenly, Balázs collapsed.Hu: Réka rohant hozzá, arca tele aggódalommal és szeretettel.En: Réka rushed to him, her face full of worry and love.Hu: "Balázs, mi történt veled?" A hangja meglepettséget és félelmet hordozott.En: "Balázs, what happened to you?" Her voice carried surprise and fear.Hu: Balázs nem bírta tovább titkolni; minden kicsúszott a kezéből, és elmondott mindent Rékának.En: Balázs couldn't hide it any longer; everything slipped out of his hands, and he told Réka everything.Hu: Könnyek folytak végig Réka arcán, de nem haragudott, sokkal inkább elhatározta, hogy mostantól közös erővel küzdenek majd meg a kihívásokkal.En: Tears flowed down Réka's face, but she wasn't angry; rather, she resolved that from now on, they would face the challenges together with combined strength.Hu: Balázs végre megértette, hogy a siker íze nem ér fel azzal a kincsel, amit otthon talált.En: Balázs finally understood that the taste of success couldn't compare to the treasure he found at home.Hu: Réka segítségével, orvosok és kollégák támogatásával újratervezték az életüket.En: With Réka's help, and the support of doctors and colleagues, they redesigned their lives.Hu: Könnyítettek a munkatempón, és időt szenteltek egymásnak.En: They eased their work pace and dedicated time to each other.Hu: A nyár forró levegője átadta magát egy csendesebb, békésebb időszaknak.En: The hot air of summer gave way to a quieter, more peaceful period.Hu: Az élet tanította őket, hogy nem minden harc éri meg a küzdelmet, és nem minden csata a munkahelyen dől el.En: Life taught them that not every fight is worth the struggle, and not every battle is decided in the workplace.Hu: Balázs megtalálta egyensúlyát, és Réka fénye erősebbé és boldogabbá tette az életüket.En: Balázs found his balance, and Réka's light made their lives stronger and happier.Hu: Együtt készültek a jövő kihívásaira, de most már tudták, hogy a legmagasabb épület sem hoz boldogságot, ha nincsenek egymás mellett.En: They prepared for future challenges together, but now they knew that the tallest building doesn't bring happiness if they aren't by each other's side.Hu: Az életük új irányt vett, de most már kéz a kézben haladtak az úton.En: Their lives took a new direction, but now they walked hand in hand on the path. 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This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "This Huge Hole Should've Been America's Tallest Skyscraper". Liam is away this week, so it's just Fred & Luke discussing the new skyscrapers that are rising from the remains of the Chicago Spire.This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble's design and detailing solutions here

The Bank of Utah's Where's the Wallet Cash Quest for 2025 has officially begun — and so have the bad solves from Christian.Where's The Wallet Cash Quest: https://www.bankofutah.com/bou-questerclues.In this first episode of Cache Me Outside: Where's the Wallet Edition, the guys dissect Clue 1 of the Bank of Utah's $20,000 treasure hunt. From food festivals and fake charities to mountains, monuments, and massive canyons, they brainstorm possible locations, debate whether giants are mountains or mascots, and suggest some—likely false—meanings of "feast."Along the way, you'll get: • An unnecessarily serious whiteboard segment • A pitch to sleep on Black Desert Resort's couch • A deep dive into Utah's fruit festivals • A masterclass on chiasmus you didn't ask forIf you're hunting for cash, clues, or just a group of dudes taking treasure hunting way too seriously — you're in the right spot.New episodes drop weekly as new clues are released.Chapters:0:00 – Intro & Welcome to Where's the Wallet Edition1:00 – Why We're Obsessed with Treasure Hunts (and Bathtubs)2:28 – How This Hunt Differs From the Utah Treasure Hunt4:00 – Structure of the Clues & Why It's More Digestible5:30 – What's Actually In the Wallet? (Speculation Begins)7:20 – The Side Quests and Piggy Bank Prizes Explained9:15 – Dreaming of Black Desert Resort10:45 – We're Going After the Piggy Banks, Hard12:05 – Clue 1 Breakdown Begins: Feast, Giants, and Grit13:15 – Brainstorming the Meaning of ‘Feast' and Flavor14:35 – What Are the Giants That Bookend a City?17:00 – Massive Brainstorm: Mountains, Statues, Skyscrapers, Smoke Stacks20:00 – Venn Diagram of Solves (Food + Grid + Giants)22:15 – Strawberry Days in Pleasant Grove? Strong Candidate24:15 – Heber's Giant Grids and Swiss Food Cred26:05 – Holiday, Titans, and Gobbler's Knob…?28:00 – More Wild Ideas: Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, Smoke Stacks, Emus30:00 – Listener Callout: Send Us Your Solve Ideas31:05 – Why This Clue Format Might Be Better Than Utah Treasure Hunt32:25 – When Clues Drop & Podcast Release Cadence33:10 – If One of Us Wins, Can All Three Sleep Over?34:10 – Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up34:45 – Let's Make it Rain – See You Next Week#podcast #utah #treasure #trails

New York City's worst mass shooting in a generation. All we are learning more about the investigation, the killer, and the lives he took, including two men who died trying to protect others. Also tonight, the president's new explanation for his break with Jeffrey Epstein, his fixation with Epstein's spa, and his lack of outward focus on Epstein's victims. We will speak with the therapist who counsels some of them about how they are taking it. And the latest from Gaza on the mass starvation unfolding there and the growing pressure on Israel to do more to stop it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this episode, host Sahiba Chadha will be joined by guest Mike Althorpe, an architectural researcher at Karakusevic Carson Architects and the mastermind behind The London Ambler tours. They will be discussing:The programme for this year's Open House Festival goes live // Bold plans to pedestrianise London's West End revealed // A last chance to save Milton Keynes landmark pyramid from demolition // And could nightclubbing offer a lifeline to London's troubled office blocks?Subscribe to the Open City Podcast on Spotify, Soundcloud or iTunesThe Open City Podcast is supported by Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture platform and produced in association with the Architects' Journal, London Society, C20 Society and Save Britain's Heritage.The Open City Podcast is recorded and produced at the Open City offices located in Bureau. Bureau is a co-working space for creatives offering a new approach to membership workspace. Bureau prioritises not just room to think and do, but also shared resources and space to collaborate.To help support excellent and accessible, independent journalism about the buildings and the urban environment, please become an Open City Friend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Selling a downtown office building in the Twin Cities— or anywhere— is no easy feat these days. Very few buildings have changed hands since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Minnesota Star Tribune.  Almost every successful sale of a downtown office building in the 2020s involved Harrison Wagenseil of commercial real estate firm CBRE's Minneapolis team. Wagenseil was part of the brokerage team behind the recent sale of the Wells Fargo and Ameriprise towers in downtown Minneapolis. He joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about what goes into selling a skyscraper, and why it's so difficult.

Skyscrapers aren't just engineering marvels, they're intellectual property battlegrounds where creativity meets the courtroom. Welcome to the fascinating world where distinctive buildings become trademarked brands, architectural blueprints trigger million-dollar lawsuits, and even tourist photographs might infringe copyright.Our journey begins with trade dress protection for buildings so distinctive they function as logos. The Hard Rock Hotel's 450-foot guitar shape earned trademark protection for being "inherently distinctive." At the same time, the geometrically interesting Palacio del Rio learned the hard way that being architecturally notable isn't enough, you need instant brand recognition. When your building makes people stop and stare, it might just be eligible for trademark protection.We then explore the often-overlooked protection for architectural plans. Blueprints aren't merely technical documents but creative works with automatic copyright protection. From the UK to Canada to Australia, courts have awarded substantial damages when developers use another's plans without permission. The message is clear: copying isn't just copying and pasting, using someone's creative layout without authorization is litigation waiting to happen.The laws governing the photography of buildings create another layer of complexity. "Freedom of panorama" determines whether you can snap, share, or sell images of buildings in public spaces, with drastically different rules worldwide. The Eiffel Tower exemplifies this peculiar legal landscape, the structure itself is in the public domain. Still, its twinkling lights remain under copyright protection, meaning your nighttime Paris photo could technically require permission for commercial use.Perhaps most fascinating is the tension between owning a building and owning its design. When a Brazilian paint company used a home's image on product labels with the owner's permission but without consulting the architect, the courts sided with the architect. Similarly, when a German museum planned renovations requiring the removal of an architectural art installation, the Federal Court had to weigh property rights against creative moral rights.Whether you're an architect protecting your vision, a developer navigating permissions, or simply someone who appreciates beautiful spaces, understanding these intersecting legal frameworks helps you navigate the built environment more responsibly. Because great design deserves more than admiration, it deserves legal protection, proper credit, and sometimes, a really good lawyer.Subscribe now to explore more intellectual property frontiers where creativity and commerce collide in unexpected ways.Send us a text

It's just Kevin and Lauren this week and they came prepared. They talk about Life of Chuck, Cleaner, Materialists, The Swarm, and Equals. Lauren kicks off the show with a largely positive review of the new Mike Flanagan/Stephen King joint, The Life of Chuck. Putting those two men together you'd think this would be a horror fest, but it's a poignant film about a man's life. Early comparisons were drawn to The Shawshank Redemption, but Lauren feels this movie doesn't quite have that same depth. All in all, it's still a good movie and worth a watch. Speaking of good movies, Kevin didn't bother to watch any this. Instead, he kicks off his first of two “I watched it so you didn't have to” segments with Cleaner on MAX. This is Die Hard clone that lacks much of the DNA that made that film great. It's not necessarily a bad film, but you'd do better with the OG. It stars Daisy Ridley as a former soldier turned window cleaner who gets stuck outside her building when eco terrorists take over. She's forced to battle her way back inside (which takes far too long) so that she can save the day because, of course, the entire police force is unable to breach the building. Look, it's better than Skyscraper, so there's that… We flip back to goodness with Lauren's review of Materialists, starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and some guy named Pedro Pascal. It's a love story and billed as a RomCom, though Lauren and Kevin discuss the fact that it's less funny and more thoughtful than most, leaving it a bit in the ratings limbo. Folks going to see a Failure to Launch type movie are coming out disappointed. That said, it's a really good movie about love and self discovery and is well worth a watch. Just go in with more grounded expectations. Let's talk about expectations for a second. Have you ever seen the trailer or poster for something ad said to yourself, “that's going to suck”? A wise person would not watch said offering. But Kevin has no fear. On HBO, he came across the series The Swarm and it's… well… not good. It's not about a killer swarm of bees. That would make sense. It's about an underwater hive mind turning everything in the ocean against humanity. Think The Abyss, but globally, and much, much worse. At its core, it ends up being a neat concept but a very poor offering overall. Getting into the spirit, Lauren closes the show with a review of the film, Equals. It stars Nicolas Holt and Kristen Stewart and that's about where the good part ends. It's a futuristic society where people have been stripped of emotion and if you develop emotions, you get wiped. Our two stars develop emotions (obviously) and fall in love (obviously-er) which leads to them struggling to escape this world so they can be together. It ends on a semi tragic, semi vague note that leaves you wondering, “why did I do this?” As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture

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In this eclectic and geek-fueled episode of AwesomeCast, Michael Sorg and Katie Dudas (with a quick cameo from Dave Podnar) dive into everything from espresso martinis and new podcasts to the latest in airport infrastructure and retro gaming. Plus, get a firsthand review of Google's experimental AI fashion app and marvel at micro-sized McDonald's nostalgia. This week's Chachi Says Video Game Minute also brings a science twist to gaming's effects on stress and autism research. From Lego X-Files to Denver's Eye of Sauron, it's an awesome mix of tech, nostalgia, and the downright bizarre.

In this eclectic and geek-fueled episode of AwesomeCast, Michael Sorg and Katie Dudas (with a quick cameo from Dave Podnar) dive into everything from espresso martinis and new podcasts to the latest in airport infrastructure and retro gaming. Plus, get a firsthand review of Google's experimental AI fashion app and marvel at micro-sized McDonald's nostalgia. This week's Chachi Says Video Game Minute also brings a science twist to gaming's effects on stress and autism research. From Lego X-Files to Denver's Eye of Sauron, it's an awesome mix of tech, nostalgia, and the downright bizarre.

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This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Why New York's Leaning Skyscrapers Don't Fall Over". Together, we're dissecting one of NYC's most unusual towers... two skyscrapers that lean into each other - because they have to. This is the story behind the American Copper Building. This episode is sponsored by Snaptrude. Try Snaptrude for free

Slam this button to send us a message! All wrestling opinions welcome!On this episode of DB's Territory Treasures, DB talks about the quick 3 man and eventual 4 man iteration of the Tag Team, The Skyscrapers. A Tag Team often forgotten about, designed to compete with the Road Warriors, by none other than Referee Teddy Long. Check it Out, Playa! Holla Holla!Follow The Pod at www.SitDownMarks.com Sit Down Marks! Merch SportzWire Radio Hall of Fame Podcast!! Want to Advertise or Market Your Product or Service to our Fanbase? Email dbonthemic@yahoo.com or Follow @SitDownMarks on Social Media and Message us there! #SpreadTheGoodWordofWrestling

An anxious politician contacts a private detective, terrified by unexplained occurrences in his high-rise office building. As the detective investigates, he uncovers a chilling, supernatural terror! Hear “Skyscraper Mystery” from The Haunting Hour! | #RetroRadio EP0443Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “What a Change in Hilda” (May 06, 1976) ***WD00:46:12.344 = The Haunting Hour, “Skyscraper Mystery” (September 22, 1945)01:11:21.277 = Have Gun Will Travel, “North Fork” (June 21, 1959)01:35:29.495 = The Hermit's Cave, “Notebook on Murder” (September 15, 1940)02:00:08.097 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Death of an Old Prospector” (July, 1947)02:23:53.550 = Sherlock Holmes, “Case of the Demon Barber” (January 28, 1946)02:53:25.470 = Incredible But True, “The Devil's Diggings” (1950-1951)02:57:11.722 = Inner Sanctum, “Dark Chamber” (December 11, 1945)03:27:10.349 = The Key, “Escape Artist” (1956)03:52:29.746 = Lights Out, “Death Robbery” (July 16, 1947) ***WD04:21:41.318 = The Lineup, “Flighty Fulvous Finch Case” (July 12, 1951)04:46:23.192 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0443

I had the chance to chat with Richard Cox, Race Director of the Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic, right at the end of this year's event!

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Anna Nicole Smith plays an ex CIA agent out for revenge in this erotic action movie written by John Travolta's older brother. What more could we possibly have to say to convince you to go on this dumb journey with us?

Hear from jledee_ (on Instagram) fresh off her impressive second-place finish in the Women's Cat 4/5 at the Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic!

I had the chance to talk with @theecarbonqueen (on Instagram) after her inspiring win in the Women's Cat 4/5 race at the Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic!

I caught up with @joe_century_da_melanin_god (on instagram) at the Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic just before his Men's Cat 4/5 race. He's a co-founder of the legendary Century Plus Crews, a Brooklyn based cycling club known for their century plus rides and strong presence in the NYC bike scene. We talked about how the crew got started, the pace they push, the distances they cover, and more. Tap in!

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While our host enjoys some well-earned R&R, we're cracking open the Six Figure Trucker vault to revisit one of our most powerful conversations. We've got part two of our conversation with Peter Rizzo. As you heard last week, Peter is one of our top drivers and one that excels in logistics. In part two, we dive into Peter's incredible backstory. Before he was a fixture in a Big Rig, our guest today spent most of his days in the Big Apple. As a kid growing up playing basketball on the streets of Long Island, 6 foot 8 inch Peter Rizzo was often called a “Skyscraper.” He went on to play hoops in college before returning to the City as a police officer in the land of skyscrapers. But, within his first few months on the job, two of those towers came down. But, when the unthinkable occurred, Peter Rizzo joined his comrades and jumped straight into the fire to do what he could to rescue lives and restore a city. We thank him for his service, and we're honored to revisit this conversation today as he shares some of his memories of that time on the force with the NYPD. Don't miss this conversation with one of our nation's finest on this episode of the #SixFigureTrucker The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport. For more information or to subscribe, please visit Six-FigureTrucker.com.

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 Feeling stuck digging without seeing results? You're not alone, friend. In this episode, I share the behind-the-scenes journey of building my business from nothing—no connections, no funding, no experience. Plus, I reveal the mindset shifts that helped me pivot from photographer to CEO and my 1-on-1 convo with Gary Vaynerchuk about building my holding company. If you're in the foundation phase, this is your reminder: you're exactly where you're supposed to be. Let's build something incredible.

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "The Secret Race to Save a New York Skyscraper From Collapse". In 1978, New York City came close to destruction... this is the story behind the Citigroup Center.This episode is sponsored by AMD. Try AMD Ryzen™ ThreadRipper™ here

Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. The expert guest is Dr Mirjam Brusius, a research fellow in colonial and global history at the German Historical Institute.First, we hear about Martín Chambi - Peru's pioneering documentary photographer.Then Amaize Ojeikere talks about his father, JD 'Okhai' Ojeikere, who created an iconic collection revealing the elaborate ways African women styled their hair.Plus, the story of Magnum Photos – the picture agency started up by World War Two photographers.And, Vivian Maier, the nanny who - since her death - has been hailed as one of the best street photographers of the 20th century.Finally, the mystery behind Lunch Atop a Skyscraper – the famous photograph showing 11 ironworkers eating lunch nearly 70 storeys high.Contributors:Roberto Chambi – grandson of photographer Martín Chambi Dr Mirjam Brusius - research fellow in colonial and global history at the German Historical Institute Amaize Ojeikere – son of photographer JD 'Okhai' Ojeikere Christine Roussel – Rockefeller Center archivist Jinx Rodger - widow of George Rodger, one of the founders of Magnum Photos Inge Bondi - Magnum Photos employee(Photo: Two books of photographs in the exhibition 'Martin Chambi and his contemporaries'. Credit: Getty Images)

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Shanghai Heist: Unveiling Secrets in a Skyscraper Gallery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-23-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在上海繁华的街头，一座现代化的摩天大楼矗立着。En: In the bustling streets of Shanghai, a modern skyscraper stands tall.Zh: 它是玻璃和钢铁的奇迹，楼内是简约而又豪华的设计。En: It is a marvel of glass and steel, with an interior design that is both minimalist and luxurious.Zh: 春天的阳光透过巨大的窗户洒在地板上，显得明亮而温暖。En: The spring sunshine pours through the enormous windows, making the floor appear bright and warm.Zh: 今天，这里有一个很特别的展览。En: Today, there is a very special exhibition here.Zh: 连是这个展览的策展人，她一向以细致和责任感著称。En: Lian is the curator of this exhibition, known for her meticulousness and sense of responsibility.Zh: 然而，今天早上，她的世界坍塌了。En: However, this morning, her world collapsed.Zh: 一个价值连城的艺术品不翼而飞！En: A priceless artwork vanished into thin air!Zh: 展览很快要开始，连必须快速找回失踪的艺术品，否则她的名誉和事业都会受到影响。En: The exhibition is about to start, and Lian must quickly retrieve the missing artwork, or her reputation and career will be affected.Zh: 在展览筹备期间，连注意到一个叫乔的人。En: During the exhibition preparations, Lian noticed a man named Qiao.Zh: 他是个很有魅力的艺术品商人，但他的动机始终让人不安。En: He is a very charming art dealer, but his motivations always seemed unsettling.Zh: 而明是一个好奇的记者，擅长发掘秘密。En: Meanwhile, Ming is a curious journalist, skilled at uncovering secrets.Zh: 在这个危急时刻，连决定和明合作，虽然她对记者一向持有怀疑态度。En: In this critical moment, Lian decides to cooperate with Ming, even though she has always held a skeptical attitude towards journalists.Zh: 两人在摩天大楼里的展厅到处寻找线索。En: The two search for clues throughout the exhibition hall in the skyscraper.Zh: 经过一番讨论和分析，他俩发现一处可疑的地方，隐约通向一个秘密的通道。En: After some discussion and analysis, they discover a suspicious area that vaguely leads to a secret passage.Zh: 在通道的尽头，他们发现一个隐藏的储藏室，里面就是消失的艺术品。En: At the end of the passage, they find a hidden storage room, where the missing artwork is.Zh: 储藏室里站着的人让连大吃一惊。En: The person standing in the storage room surprises Lian greatly.Zh: 乔微笑着，显然没有料到被发现。En: Qiao is smiling, clearly not expecting to be discovered.Zh: 原来，他计划用这件失踪的艺术品为一个竞争展览制造轰动。En: It turns out he planned to use the missing artwork to create a sensation for a rival exhibition.Zh: 在最后一刻，连勇敢地拿回了艺术品，赶在展览开始前安然无恙地归还。En: In the last moment, Lian bravely retrieves the artwork and returns it safe and sound before the exhibition begins.Zh: 通过这次经历，连学会了更加谨慎，也意识到了艺术界的复杂和欺骗。En: Through this experience, Lian learned to be more cautious and became aware of the complexity and deceit in the art world.Zh: 展览如期举行，光彩夺目。En: The exhibition was held as scheduled, and it was dazzling.Zh: 连站在展厅中央，心里明白，她不仅保护了自己的事业，还看清了周围人的真实面孔。En: Lian stood in the center of the exhibition hall, with the understanding that she not only protected her career but also perceived the true faces of those around her.Zh: 她知道，在信任和怀疑之间，需要找到新的平衡。En: She realized that between trust and skepticism, a new balance needed to be found. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 繁华的skyscraper: 摩天大楼marvel: 奇迹minimalist: 简约luxurious: 豪华enormous: 巨大的curator: 策展人meticulousness: 细致vanished: 不翼而飞retrieve: 找回career: 事业charming: 有魅力unsettling: 不安suspicious: 可疑的passage: 通道hidden: 隐藏的storage: 储藏室sensation: 轰动retrieves: 拿回deceit: 欺骗dazzling: 光彩夺目perceived: 看清skeptical: 怀疑exhibition: 展览collapsed: 坍塌rival: 竞争journalist: 记者motivation: 动机aware: 意识到balance: 平衡

Jer and Devon are back with a packed episode of Daily Detroit. Where we'ver been: Let's kick things off with a glowing review of a special Club sandwich at Rocco's Italian Deli; plus talk about Detroit's hot new Aperol Spritz bar. Then we get into the impact of Mercedes-Benz relocating corporate jobs and the broader shift in Michigan's auto industry. Finally, we shine a light on the basically abandoned AT&T building in downtown Detroit and brainstorm ways to transform it (and that entire strip of Cass) into what could be a great urban residential neighborhood. Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every day. Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

In 1932, a photo was taken showing 11 New York ironworkers casually eating their lunch while sitting on a steel beam at the top of a skyscraper. No safety harnesses, no helmets. Their legs dangle freely over the death-defying drop.'Lunch Atop a Skyscraper' is now one of the most famous pictures in the world but it's an image surrounded in mystery. For years, the identity of its photographer and the 11 men have been unknown.Christine Roussel, archivist at the Rockefeller Center, tells Vicky Farncombe about her mission to uncover the photo's secrets.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from football in Brazil, the history of the ‘Indian Titanic' and the invention of air fryers, to Public Enemy's Fight The Power, subway art and the political crisis in Georgia. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: visionary architect Antoni Gaudi and the design of the Sagrada Familia; Michael Jordan and his bespoke Nike trainers; Princess Diana at the Taj Mahal; and Görel Hanser, manager of legendary Swedish pop band Abba on the influence they've had on the music industry. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the time an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at the President of the United States in protest of America's occupation of Iraq; the creation of the Hollywood commercial that changed advertising forever; and the ascent of the first Aboriginal MP.(Photo: Lunch Atop a Skyscraper. Credit: Getty Images)

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On Economics Explored, host Gene Tunny and guest Dr. Mark Thornton discuss the "Skyscraper Curse," the uncanny correlation between constructing the world's tallest buildings and subsequent global economic crises. Mark explains why these architectural achievements often precede financial downturns. With the resurrection of Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Tower project—destined to become the world's tallest building—set for completion around 2027, could another global economic crisis be imminent?Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that connects skyscrapers, economics, and predictions for our financial future.Additional Resources"The Skyscraper Curse and Austrian Economics with Mark Thornton" (Economics Explored Podcast with Gene Tunney): Mises.org/MI_120_AThe Skyscraper Curse: And How Austrian Economists Predicted Every Major Economic Crisis of the Last Century by Mark Thornton: Mises.org/CurseAn Essay on Economic Theory by Richard Cantillon (edited by Mark Thornton): Mises.org/MI_120_BBe sure to follow Minor Issues at Mises.org/MinorIssues

Two Denver skyscrapers just sold for a jaw-dropping 96% discount from their 2019 values. That's right—buildings once worth $200 million went for a mere $3.2 million, less than many single-family homes! This episode exposes how tech-heavy cities like Denver, San Francisco, and Seattle are watching their commercial real estate markets collapse as remote work hollows out downtown cores and homeless encampments drive away remaining businesses. Is this the inevitable result of pandemic policies, or just the first domino in a nationwide commercial real estate crisis? Watch as we break down how Democrat-run tech hubs are facing the consequences of years of mismanagement while developers scramble to convert empty office buildings into residential units. Subscribe and share to help expose the financial disaster your local officials would rather keep hidden!

As our centennial series continues, Michael Kimmelman, architecture critic for The New York Times and the author of The Intimate City: Walking New York (Penguin Press, 2022), talks about the major changes to the NYC skyline across the past century.

Special US Envoy Steve Witkoff is meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as part of the White House's latest effort to end the war in Ukraine. We'll tell you which US goods China seems to have quietly rolled back its retaliatory tariffs on. A highly controversial US cardinal will help close Pope Francis' coffin. President Donald Trump says he'll have an interview with the reporter at the center of that infamous Signal group chat. Plus, a second chance for the world's tallest abandoned skyscraper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presided over a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week for another new 10,000-home skyscraper street in Pyongyang, coinciding with the April 15 “Day of the Sun” holiday celebrating the birth of state founder Kim Il Sung. NK News Correspondent Joon Ha Park joins the podcast to discuss the significance of the project, as well as the U.N.'s aviation body's dismissal of a North Korean complaint about an alleged South Korean drone intrusion last year. He also talks about the number of North Korean refugees that arrived in South Korea in the first quarter of 2025. About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insight from our very own journalists.

The unusual-looking Price Tower, a 1-of-1 from starchitect Frank Lloyd Wright, has been the pride of Bartlesville, Oklahoma for more than 60 years. But the challenge of maintaining the skyscraper as a historic piece of art has made it difficult for the building's owners to keep it open.

In this engaging episode of the Learn Polish Podcast, hosts Roy and Marta delve into the vocabulary and cultural nuances of different types of Polish houses. Starting with the basics, they discuss the meaning of 'dom' and 'blok', and move on to explore the various forms of residential buildings, such as 'wieżowiec' and 'drapacz chmur'. Listeners will gain insights into the linguistic and cultural aspects of housing in Poland, including the differences between blocks of flats, skyscrapers, and more traditional homes like 'bliźniak' and 'dom szeregowy'. The episode also covers important related vocabulary, ensuring that learners not only understand the words but also their practical usage in everyday Polish conversation. Perfect for Polish language enthusiasts and anyone interested in Polish culture, this episode is sure to enrich your understanding of how homes and living spaces are discussed in Poland.   --------- All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠  ___________________