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Simon sought to buy the Holy Spirit's power, but Peter's fiery rebuke revealed a deeper truth—can a man truly purchase what only God freely gives?In Season 7, Episode 15 of The Jesus Podcast, we encounter Simon the Sorcerer, a man of power and influence in Samaria, who becomes intrigued by the message and miracles of Philip. Despite his baptism, Simon's heart remains set on acquiring power for selfish gain, leading to a powerful confrontation with Peter and John.Today's Bible verse is Matthew 7:21, from the King James Version.Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Pray.com is the digital destination for faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boorman and the Devil director David Kittredge walks hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante through the movies he loves that a lot of other people think are terrible! Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode Boorman and the Devil (2026) The Exorcist (1973) Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977) The Exorcist III (1990) The Godfather (1972) The Godfather Part II (1974) Blow-Up (1966) Rocky (1976) Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978) Apocalypse Now (1979) Excalibur (1981) Grease (1978) Gremlins II: The New Batch (1990) The Apple (1980) Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) The Odyssey (2026) Barbie (2023) Oppenheimer (2023) The Thing (1982) E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Sorcerer (1977) The Wages of Fear (1964) Cruising (1980) Bad Boy Bubby (1993) Taxi Driver (1976) Dangerous Men (2005) Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) The Black Hole (1979) Star Wars (1977) 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) Condorman (1981) The Watcher in the Woods (1980) Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) Can't Stop the Music (1980) The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017) Xanadu (1980) Hudson Hawk (1991) A History of Violence (2005) The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990) Batman Returns (1992) Batman Forever (1995) Looker (1981) The Stepford Wives (1976) Rosemary's Baby (1968) Animal House (1978) Midnight Madness (1980) Meatballs (1979) 1941 (1979) Jaws (1975) It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) Dumbo (1941) Scavenger Hunt (1979) The Love Guru (2008) Southland Tales (2007) Room 237 (2012) Ghost Boy (TBD) Spice World (1998) A Hard Day's Night (1964) Black Narcissus (1947) Other Notable Items Our revamped Patreon!  The Hollywood Food Coalition The Aero Theatre in Hollywood Mark Kermode John Boorman Martin Scorsese Michael Schultz The A-Team TV series (1983-87) Victor Hsu Aerosmith Earth Wind and Fire Steve Martin Carol Channing The New Beverly Cinema in Los Angeles Richard Kelly Robert Evans IMAX TCL Chinese Theatre Christopher Nolan John Carpenter William Friedkin Menahem Golan Rolf de Heer  Nicholas Hope Cinefile Video The Cannon Group Joss Ackland Walt Disney Pictures Roddy Macdowall Slim Pickens Anthony Perkins Michael Eisner Jeffrey Katzenberg ILM TFH Guru Edgar Wright The Venice Film Festival Caitlyn Jenner Allan Carr Valerie Perinne Steve Guttenberg The Village People Tammy Grimes Paul Sand Bill Butler Nancy Walker Disco Jeffrey Schwartz The cursed 1989 Rob Lowe Oscars Michael Beck Brain Dead Studios in Los Angeles Bruce Willis  Danny Aiello Andie MacDowell  James Coburn David Caruso Sandra Bernhard  Richard E. Grant Steven de Souza Daniel Waters TFH Guru Michael Lehmann The Unmaking of Hudson Hawk by David Hughes (2026) David Hughes' Rogue Commentary podcast Tim Burton Batman Val Kilmer  Nicole Kidman Michael Crichton Albert Finney Susan Dey Leigh Taylor-Young  HBO Rick Rossovich  Tim Rossovich CinemaScope Barry De Vorzon Michael J. Fox David Naughton Stephen Furst Andy Tennant CalTech Eddie Deezen  The Exorcist TV series (2016-17) Steven Spielberg The Zoot Suit Riots William Fraker Treat Williams Ned Beatty Dan Aykroyd John Belushi Joe Flaherty Christopher Lee Toshiro Mifune Warren OatesRobert Stack Mickey Rourke Wendie Jo Sperber Nancy Allen Murray Hamilton Lorraine Gary Tim Matheson  Columbia Pictures Universal Pictures Samuel Fuller John Williams The Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles Dick Miller Vincent Price Richard Benjamin James Coco Scatman Crothers Ruth Gordon Cloris Leachman Cleavon Little Roddy McDowall Robert Morley Richard Mulligan Tony Randall Dirk Benedict Willie Aames Stephanie Faracy Richard Masur Meat Loaf Avery Schreiber Arnold Schwarzenegger Mike Meyers Cannes Film Festival Rodney Ascher  Steven Poster  Moby Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Sean William Scott Saturday Night Live TV series (1975- ) Cheri Oteri John Lovitz Nora Dunn John Larroquette Miranda Richardson Justin Timberlake Kevin Smith Janeane Garofalo Wallace Shawn Zelda Rubinstein The Spice Girls Richard O'Brien Michael Powell Emeric Pressburger SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We're a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠spectrevisionradio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/spectrevisionsocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire demonic? Enjoy David and Marcus' popcorn discussion and hot takes takes warmer than dragon's breath. We dive deep into the biblical imagery, such as Harry's Christ parallels. We also navigate the maze of the inverted Christian symbolism around Voldemort's return. Remember C.S. Lewis (I mean, uh, Cedric)! Episodes for each Harry Potter film will be released throughout 2026. But for Premium Seating Patreon supporters, you can hear the full series right away! Consider this your owl, inviting you to enroll as a Patron Saint so you can interact, influence, and enjoy exclusive bonus content.  Here is when episodes will release publicly so muggles can enjoy them: Harry Potter: Biblical Symbolism, Alchemy, and The Occult(?) - https://youtu.be/dpzU9OLPuUI  Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - https://youtu.be/ovmcjjei9XA Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - https://youtu.be/GfAIujY-tvE Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - https://youtu.be/SjmOcL6MFyM Aug 11: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - https://youtu.be/FFtHUWL1h9U Sep 8: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Oct 27: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Dec 1: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (1-2) Marcus is the CEO of Cornerstone Educational Supply, your source for hands-on science supplies and homeschool curriculum kits. www.cornerstone-edsupply.com Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and click the notification bell. Follow & connect: https://linktr.ee/popcorntheology Support: https://www.patreon.com/popcorntheology Rate and review to get 2 FREE Popcorn Theology Stickers! Write a 5-star review and send a screenshot, along with your mailing address, to feedback@popcorntheology.com, and you'll receive 2 FREE stickers!  #HarryPotterDebate #Alchemy #MagicAndFaith #HarryPotter #JKRowling #DanielRadcliffe #FaithAndFilm #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #ChristianPodcast #MediaLiteracy #ReformedTheology  Intro Music by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/Bln0BEv5AJ0?si=vZx_YiHK3hNxaETA

This week, Andy Carr and Brent Leuthold join me to review the new MCU film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day in a feature review. Then we review the AppleTV pickleball comedy, The Dink in this week's secondary review. We also discuss Indianapolis movie events and recent news involving Paramount+'s Clueless limited series, Spider-Man's record breaking opening weekend, Wonder Man's cancellation, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Andy and Brent - 03:11 Indianapolis Film Events - 12:54 News Before the Reviews - 22:36 Feature Review Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) - 39:33 Spoiler - 1:30:34 Secondary Review The Dink (2026) - 2:09:26 Closing the Ep - 2:25:29 Related Links 'Clueless' Sequel Starring Alicia Silverstone Ordered As Limited Series By Paramount+ 'Wonder Man' Not Returning for Season 2 at Disney+ 'Avengers: Endgame' Directors Congratulate 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' for Breaking Their Opening Weekend Record: 'The Gauntlet Has Been Passed' Christine Taylor Reflects on 'Very Difficult' Separation from Ben Stiller and How They Found Their 'Way Back' to One Another Midwest Film Journal: Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review by Evan Dossey   Follow the IFJA on Letterboxd Brent's Letterboxd Brent's Writing on Awake in the Dark Andy's Letterboxd Andy's Work at Odd Trilogies   My 2026 Podcast and Writing Archive The Gotham Project on Patreon Backhalf Blindspots Project on Patreon BB004 - Targets (1968) & Tower (2016) - Jul 12, 2026 BB005 - On the Waterfront (1954) & Sorcerer (1977) - Jul 18, 2026 BB006 - Brief Encounter (1945) & The Apartment (1960) - Jul 27, 2026   Indianapolis Theaters Alamo Drafthouse Indy Kan-Kan  Living Room Theaters Keystone Art  Flix Brewhouse   Ways to Support Us Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive Content My Criterion Amazon Wish List Official OV Merch Buy Me A Coffee Obsessive Viewer Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies As Good As It Gets - Linktree   Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny's Letterboxd   Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.7.3) Andy: Samson Q2U via USB in Riverside Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Riverside Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV512 Next Week on the Podcast OV513 - One Night Only (2026) & The Last House (2026) Next episode reviews subject to (and probably will) change

My guest this week is Josh Kantor (Organist for The Boston Red Sox; keyboardists w/ The Dream Syndicate, The Split Squad & The Baseball Project), who picked the Stevie Wonder LP, film score and theatrical film, The Secret Life Of Plants.We discuss Josh playing with Mavis Staples and Peter Buck, his mentorship from the legendary Clem Burke and playing in a band with him, the influence of Nancy Faust (the White Sox organist) on him, transforming the endless musical requests he gets while playing organ at the ball park (ranging from Black Sabbath to Maceo Parker), our experiences as children with Stevie Wonder's Journey Through "The Secret Life Of Plants" double lp, the strange tale of how this film and album got made, albums made specifically for plants, the head-scratching un-released sequel to the book The Secret Life Of Plants, how the film's director (Walon Green) also wrote the screenplays for Sorcerer & The Wild Bunch and created the freaky tunnel scene in Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, how the film's producer would describe the film to Stevie Wonder as he created the soundtrack, how this was the first time sampling was used on a commercial recording, using animals sounds throughout the record, the floral-scented first pressing of the LP, screaming vegetables and boiling shrimp experiments shown in the film, how the real science in the film gets dwarfed by pseudo science, Josh's high school recording of "Come Back As A Flower", the incredible trilogy of Stevie Wonder songs at the end of the film, how and why the LP and tour flopped on its intial release, the shock of Stevie Wonder showing up within the actual film and more!SECRET LIFE OF PLANTS MOVIE:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2aAd5gXixYJOSH KANTOR:https://www.instagram.com/jtkantorREVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film, or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.Revolutions Per Movie releases new episodes every Thursday on any podcast app, and additional, exclusive bonus episodes every Sunday on our Patreon (over 125 bonus episodes are available and counting). If you like the show, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing it on your favorite podcast app. Thanks!PATREON:The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support it is at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie. By joining, you can get weekly bonus episodes and series such as A Very Opinionated Look At Urgh! A Music War & What Makes The Midnight So Special?, A Devotees Look At New Wave Theater, Exploring The Axis: The Oral History Of Frontier Records With Lisa Fancher, Dips On Chips w/ Jeff McDonald of Redd Kross, physical goods such as a limited edition 7" Flexidisc, and other exclusive goods that I send out to you for supporting the show. It helps the show to keep going and is greatly appreciated!TIP JAR:ko-fi.com/revolutionspermovieSOCIALS:@revolutionspermovieBlueSky: @revpermovieTHEME by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.com ARTWORK by Jeff T. Owenshttps://linktr.ee/mymetalhand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's WCRI Kids Hour, your host Jamie listens to Peter & The Wolf to celebrate Frisson returning to Newport Classical in a free, outdoor, family-friendly concert perfect for kids and adults alike on August 15, 2026 4:00 PM at the Newport County YMCA. This fun and interactive hour features a playful retelling of Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev, alongside popular favorites including Gershwin's Summertime, The Pink Panther, selections from Scott Joplin's Treemonisha and Maple Leaf Rag, as well as excerpts from The Sorcerer's Apprentice and Pirates of the Caribbean. For more information visit www.newportclassical.org

Join Montag and special guest co-host Justin Biggs, bassist extraordinaire for Swedish melodic doom metal band Sorcerer, as they talk about horror movies that were either so awful, horrific, or traumatizing that we never need to see them again!

It's the big 100th episode of Blood on the Tracks! Lee celebrates with a playlist of soundtrack and score material from some of his favourite films ever - we're talking the stuff he rates 5 stars on his Letterboxd account, so you know it's the best of the best. Probably. At any rate, there some old favourites that have popped up on the show over the years, and a bunch of new stuff to the show. Sit back and take in 2 & 1/2 hours of great music, and thank you for your continued listens! --The Third Man Theme from "The Third Man" (1949) --Anton Karas --The Chase from "Touch of Evil" (1958) --Henry Mancini --Titles & Big Trouble from "Yojimbo" (1961) --Masaru Sato --Suite from "The Haunting" (1963) --Humphrey Searle --Once Upon a Time in the West & Final Duel from "Once Upon a Time in the West" (1968) --Ennio Morricone --Application for an Exorcism from "The Stone Tape" (1972) --Desmond Briscoe & Glynis Jones --Christine is Dead from "Don't Look Now" (1973) --Pino Donaggio --Goodbye My Friend from "Street Law" (1974) --Guido & Maurizio De Angelis with Suzi & Guy --Main Title from "Night Moves" (1975) --Michael Small --Homeward Bound from "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" (1975) --Jack Trombey --Creation & Betrayal (Sorcerer Theme) from "Sorcerer" (1977) --Tangerine Dream --Zombi & The Hunt from "Dawn of the Dead" (1978) --Goblin --On the Way from "Nosferatu" (1979) --Popol Vuh --Zinskaro from "Nosferatu" (1979) --Vocal Ensemble Gordela --Overture & The Long Good Friday Theme from "The Long Good Friday" (1980) --Francis Monkman --Suite from "Just Before Dawn" (1981) --Brad Fiedel --Nightbeast from "Nightbeast" (1982) --J.J. Abrams & Robert J. Walsh --Humanity Pt. 2 from "The Thing" (1982) --Ennio Morricone --Waiting Death from "Tenebre" (1982) --Simonetti-Morante-Pignatelli --Anvil of Crom, Theology/Civilization, and Battle of the Mounds from "Conan the Barbarian" (1982) --Basil Poledouris --Send Love Through from "Rock & Rule" (1983) --Deborah Harry & Robin Zander --Main Title from "The Terminator" (1984) --Brad Fiedel --Blood Simple from "Blood Simple" (1984) --Carter Burwell --Pleasure Road & Telescope from "Body Double" (1984) --Pino Donaggio --Caleb's Blues & Severin Dies from "Near Dark" (1987) --Tangerine Dream --Suite from "Lake Mungo" (2008) --Dia Paterson --Godzilla Suite 1 from "Godzilla -1.0" (2023) --Naoki Sato & Akira Ifukube Opening and closing music: Riot In Thunder Alley from "Thunder Alley" by Eddie Beram, and Escape from "Coffy" by Roy Ayers.

Our adventurers finally make it to the clinic (man, that walk felt like it took months!), and decide to try to develop a plan while in the waiting room.  My sincere apologies for the lack of episodes over the last 2 months, Dicelings; I have no excuses but can only offer the thought that sometimes, our brains are not nice to us. I hope you've all had an incredible summer, and please know I am already working on editing our next episode.

In this episode, Dan and Lauren are joined by Dr. Laura Greenhaw, Assistant Professor of Agricultural Leadership in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication at the University of Florida. Laura's path to the leadership classroom ran through a ranching family in rural New Mexico, years teaching high school agriculture, and a Ph.D. at Texas Tech — where she first watched a fellow doctoral student weave film clips into teaching and never looked back. The conversation explores how Laura has turned film into a deliberate, evidence-based tool for teaching team leadership and group development. Students arrive already knowing what leadership and teamwork feel like, she argues, but they rarely share the same mental model of the words — and film creates a shared experience the whole class can debrief together. Laura walks through the research arc she has built with collaborator Matthew Gold: applying Tuckman and Jensen's stages of small-group development to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, examining how Hogwarts house identity shapes team decision-making, and comparing inductive and deductive sequencing with The Imitation Game. Along the way, she and the hosts trade the practical craft of film-based teaching — student choice, "REEL" analysis papers, showing full-length films as students' viewing habits change — and talk candidly about navigating sensitive content with intention. Dan connects it all to his own long-running "Leadership in Film" assignment and the Collegiate Leadership Competition's curated clip library. Resources and works mentioned in this episode include: Gold, M., & Greenhaw, L. L. (2024). Harry Potter and the Leadership Educator: Using Film to Teach Team Leadership. Journal of Leadership Education, 23(2), 121–127. Dyment, M. A., Gold, M., & Greenhaw, L. (2026). The Science of Sorting: Analyzing Team Decision-Making in an Agricultural Communication and Leadership Course Using Hogwarts Houses. Journal of Agricultural Education, 67(1), Article 18. Gold, M., Greenhaw, L. L., & Bunch, J. C. (2025). Decrypting Enigma: Utilizing 'The Imitation Game' to Analyze the Impact of Abstraction Order on Team Development Comprehension. Journal of Leadership Education, advance online publication. UF/IFAS Leading Teams series — Greenhaw's Extension publication series on the stages of group development Tuckman, B. W., & Jensen, M. C. (1977). Stages of Small-Group Development Revisited. Group & Organization Management, 2(4), 419–427. Wimmer, G., Meyers, C., Porter, H., & Shaw, M. (2012). Learning Vicariously: Students' Reflections of the Leadership Lessons Portrayed in The Office. Journal of Leadership Education, 11(2), 52–71. Collegiate Leadership Competition — Dan's curated film-clip library Dr. Gaea Hock — Professor of Agricultural Education, Kansas State University Matthew Gold — Ph.D. student, The Ohio State University

Further reading: Gauguin’s Magical Mystery Koao Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I'm your host, Kate Shaw. The French painter Paul Gauguin moved to the island of Hiva Oa in 1901, less than two years before he died. Hiva Oa is the second largest island in the Marquesas, a volcanic archipelago in Polynesia in the South Pacific. It's extremely remote, only slightly closer to Mexico than it is to New Zealand, although Hawaii is even closer. During his short time on Hiva Oa, Gauguin produced quite a few paintings, including a famous one whose title translates to “The Sorcerer of Hiva Oa.” It depicts a dancer and magician named Haapuani and represents the fast-vanishing local culture. One of the details of the painting is a bird on the ground next to a small dog. But no one can identify the bird in the painting. The bird is mostly blue but with green face and wings, and the small dog appears to be biting its wing or back. It's about the size of a chicken, although details aren't especially clear due to Gauguin's painting style. The bill is a brownish-red and is thick and pointed. The eye is the same brown-red. No one paid much attention to the bird in the painting until a man named Thor Heyerdahl published a book about the Marquesas in 1974. He was most well known for his adventures sailing a balsawood boat, the Kon-Tiki, from South America to the Polynesian islands in 1947. In 1937, though, the most notable thing Heyerdahl did was see an unusual bird that he mentioned in his book. He wrote that the bird had no wings and ran extremely fast when he startled it. It vanished into a thick bank of ferns and although he tried to catch another glimpse of it, it was gone. He later said it was about the size of a long-legged gull. A French explorer also wrote about this bird in 1957, although he didn't see it himself. He said the people who lived on the island called the bird koao, which meant “burrow bird” since it was supposed to hide in burrows. It was about the size of a rooster, purplish in color with a yellow bill, and while it only had little wings, its legs were long and it was a fast runner. By 1979, researchers investigating the koao were told that it had gone extinct from overhunting, specifically by the French colonizers of Hiva Oa. Other researchers learned that the bird was supposed to have red eyes and was the size of a duck. The ornithologist Jean-Jacques Barloy thought the bird sounded like a type of rail. Rails are relatively small birds that mostly stay on the ground. Even rail species that can fly are weak flyers, while many species are flightless. The family is a large one and includes birds like the American coot, the takahē of New Zealand, the common moorhen that lives throughout much of western Europe, South Asia, and parts of Africa, and the spotless crake that's common throughout much of the South Pacific. Barloy suggested in 1979 that the koao might be a spotless crake. The spotless crake is bluish-gray with reddish-brown back and wings, a black bill, red eyes, and pale orangey legs that are long for its size. It's shy and mostly crepuscular, but when it's out in daylight it never goes far from vegetation where it can hide. It prefers freshwater wetlands but will also live in forests as long as it has plenty of groundcover for shelter. It eats insects, worms, crustaceans, and even carrion, as well as plant material like seeds and fruit. It can fly but it would much rather run away from danger. This doesn't really fit with what we know of the koao. For one thing, the spotless crake is much smaller than a duck or rooster, smaller even than a crow. It doesn't match the size or coloration of Gauguin's mystery bird or the reports of the koao. Even Barloy later decided he was wrong and suggested the koao might be a different type of rail, maybe even an unknown species of takahē. The takahē is dark blue with a greenish back, and its heavy beak and strong legs are red. This is much more similar to the bird Gauguin painted. The takahē was considered extinct until a small population was rediscovered in 1948, and while it's flightless, its ancestors weren't. Like New Zealand, many remote islands–including Hiva Oa–have no native mammals except bats. As a result, many island birds don't need to fly because their predators are other birds like eagles. It's easy to hide from an eagle if you're foraging under cover of thick plants. Without the bird itself or its remains, identifying it was impossible. Gauguin was a post-Impressionist painter who influenced later artists of the avant-garde movement, so his paintings aren't photo-realistic. He was just making art, not illustrating a scientific treatise. The details of his painted bird might not be totally accurate and aren't specific enough to help with an identification. All we know is that the koao looks like a type of rail and doesn't match any known species of bird. So we're back where we started. But new species of rail keep being discovered in Polynesian islands, most from subfossil remains found during archaeological excavations. In 2007 three new species of extinct rail were described from remains a few hundred years old, while a fourth specimen consisted of only two bones, not enough to identify as a new species. Those two mystery bones were found on Hiva Oa. These findings show that many more species of rail and other birds once lived on the islands, probably driven to extinction by introduced rats and other non-native animals. A rail described in 1988 from 600-year-old remains, Porpyrio paepae, sometimes called the Marquesas swamphen, may be the koao. It lived on Hiva Oa and another nearby island and was closely related to the takahē. French biochemist Michel Raynal has researched the koao extensively since 1980 and suggests that Gauguin witnessed a dog catch a koao in 1902. That would explain why the dog in his painting is biting the bird's back or wing. If the bird Heyerdahl saw in 1937 was also a koao, we can determine that it was still alive at that time. The koao may be extinct now, but at least we have a painting of it. That's more than we have for most extinct animals. Thanks for your support, and thanks for listening!

Matt Belanger from 5 Eyewitness News fills in one more time while Steve's on vacation! Him & Donna start the show talking about how The Morning Show is ending after five seasons, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone will be back in theaters and Harry Styles is back after canceling a concert earlier this week. In hour two, we play the Broadway Musical edition of the College of Pop Culture Knowledge, Shania Twain has a new album and Popeyes is now selling a "Chicken Tender Tower."Finally, Jennifer Lopez turns 57 today, what percentage of people have broken up with someone because of bad sleep habits and (maybe) we find out the Soup of the Day!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Can true faith be bought, or is it something deeper?In this episode, the story of Simon the Sorcerer explores the difference between genuine faith and superficial belief. Simon's encounter with Philip, Peter, and John reveals the dangers of seeking power for selfish gain rather than pursuing a sincere relationship with God.Today's Bible verse is Matthew 7:21, from the King James Version.Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Pray.com is the digital destination for faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why do we keep going back to the same struggles we thought we had already overcome?In this message from Acts 8, Pastor Bobby Chandler teaches about Simon the Sorcerer and what happens when old desires, bitterness, jealousy, and hidden struggles remain in our hearts.Giving your life to Jesus happens in a moment—but transformation is a process.You may still hear the old voices. You may still face temptation. You may still struggle with things from your past. But just because you hear the old voice doesn't mean you have to obey it.God wants your whole heart.Stop hiding what needs healing, surrender it completely to Jesus, and allow Him to transform you from the inside out.Key Scriptures:Acts 7–8Mark 1:22–26Mark 5:6–7Matthew 7:21Authentic Church 2010 Clement Blvd NW Hickory, NC 28601 GIVING To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://authenticchurch.com/give GET CONNECTED Ready to check out Authentic Church in person? We can't wait to meet you in person. Simply fill out the form below and we'll make sure to give you the VIP treatment upon your first visit. https://authenticchurch.com/plan-a-visit ABOUT AUTHENTIC CHURCH Authentic Church exists so that people will have an authentic encounter with God, be set free, and grow in Christ. Our mission is to help each person at Authentic believe in Jesus, belong to family, inspire true worship, walk in God's Spirit, and build the kingdom of God.

Here's your Daily Disney News for Sunday, July 19th, 2026 - Disneyland Tokyo's "Summer Splash" event wows with water parades, exclusive merchandise, and tropical treats. - Disneyland Resort enhances The Haunted Mansion with new ghostly effects while keeping its classic appeal. - Tokyo DisneySea announces "Oceans of Light," a new nighttime spectacular debuting later this year. - Disney+ develops a new live-action series, "The Sorcerer's Apprentice," based on the classic Fantasia segment. Have a magical day and tune in again tomorrow for more updates.

Join hosts Ev, Irvin, and Sophia, as well as special guests Dr. Beatrice Grove, Dr. Louise Freeman, and Nick Jeffrey, as they discuss the parallels between Cuckoo's Calling from the Cormoran Strike series and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Please be warned that there will be spoilers for the Cormoran Strike books in this episode, up to and including Hallmarked Man. Join the discussion on our website In this episode: Where is the Strike rock scene?  What would the bands be called? Leda's love is a more psychologically complex version of Lily's You can come of age at any age! Strike is our Hagrid here, not just because he's hairy. We all find where we belong on Charing Cross Road Does John have a Dark Lord in the back of his head? Tony was madly in love with Leda Strike Who is notably toxic to beef? Read what the stars are telling us! We're looking forward to the Battle of Denmark Street Resources: The Psychopaths - Bristow, Riddle, and Crouch by Irvin Reverse Alchemy in HP and Strike: The Connection of Ring Composition and Literary Alchemy in the Layout of the Seven Book Harry Potter Series by William Sprague The Chiastic Structure of Harry Potter by Joe Thacker Robin Ellacott and Reverse Alchemy: Transformation Through the First Three Strike Texts by Louise Freeman Cormoran Strike and the Itch That Cannot Be Scratched by Louise Freeman Strike-Potter Parallels: Cuckoo & Stone by John Granger Literary Allusion in Cuckoo's Calling: Part 1: Christina Rossetti's "A Dirge" by Beatrice Groves Part 2: Tennyson's "Ulysses" by Beatrice Groves Handfasting in "The Cuckoo's Calling" and "Harry Potter": A Discovery of a Walt Whitman Poem? by Beatrice Groves For more from our guests: Louise Freeman: @lmf3b on Twitter Doc Thelma on Reddit The Farting Sofa Faculty Lounge The Harry Potter Academic Conference Queen City Magic Beatrice Groves: @beatricegroves1 on Twitter Beatrice Groves on MuggleNet Beatrice Groves on Hogwarts Professor Potterversity Essays Exploring the World of Harry Potter Nick Jefferey: @gbjeffen on Twitter Nick Jeffrey on Hogwarts Professor Nick Jeffrey on Substack Contact: Website: https://threebroomstickspod.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/threebroomstickspod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threebroomstickspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/threebroompod Email: 3broomstickspod@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/3broomsticks 

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files PodcastWe discuss Issue 3 and 4 in which a goo hunting we go, Bad Santa has a lapse in language, and Mouse becomes a character from Avatar The Last Airbender.Down Town Issue 3 Summary:Molly is able to free herself from the oxygen impeding goo and trap it. The Sorcerer that controls the monster decides to change tactics and has the Golem kidnap the next victim to bring back to him. Harry and Molly decide to use the kinetically enhanced goo to track the Golem to its home base but Marcone apprehends them before they can continue.Down Town Issue 4 Summary:Harry and his group continue through Undertown. They are briefly set back by the psychic attack of malicious spiders but eventually make their way to the man in control of the Golem.Find Us Elsewhere:Do you want to follow up with us for even more Dresden? We're all over the internet - you can email us at pubcast@freeflowrambling.com, or you can track us down at Facebook, Instagram, Discord, X (formerly known as Twitter), Reddit, our Dresden Files website, or our parent website. If you want hypnotic visuals with your podcast, you can find us at YouTube. Not enough? Why not show your support by clicking here and donating or joining us on our Patreon. Also, if you're in the market for some merch, you can click here. If you still aren't satisfied, click here and tell us all about it!

Our Harry Podders embark on a magical journey aboard the Car Bar Express, starting with the first in the series, The Sorcerer's Stone. 

Warning: This discussion contains major spoilers for all seven books of The Second Apocalypse, including events from The Unholy Consult. If this is your first journey through the series, we strongly recommend reading the novels before listening.In this episode, Sean and I dive into Part I: The Sorcerer, revisiting the opening chapters with the benefit of knowing where the story ultimately leads. What once seemed like simple worldbuilding now reveals itself as an astonishing web of foreshadowing, hidden clues, and philosophical foundations that shape the entire seven-book series.We discuss Achamian's role as the emotional heart of the story, the introduction of the Mandate Schoolmen, the first appearances of Skin-Spies and the Consult, the growing influence of Maithanet, and the early hints surrounding the Holy War. We also explore Bakker's use of the Seswatha Dreams, the nature of sorcery, the Outside, fate versus free will, and how compassion functions in a world built on manipulation.Along the way, we revisit Esmenet's heartbreaking introduction, laugh about Achamian's infamous "morning apocalypse," and marvel at just how much Bakker quietly establishes in only a handful of chapters.Whether you're revisiting Earwa for the tenth time or following along after finishing the series, join us as we examine the details, speculate about long-term connections, and inevitably miss a few things along the way.

Grab your wand and hop aboard the Hogwarts Express because we're taking it back to one of our favorite Season 1 Rewind episodes! Jackie and Danielle are joined by returning guest Gwen Carroll to revisit Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, the film that introduced audiences to the Wizarding World and launched one of the biggest movie franchises of all time.In this nostalgic rewind, the trio shares their original Y2K Ratings Rewind scores, reminisces about discovering Harry Potter for the first time, and breaks down the movie's unforgettable opening chapters. From Harry's life with the Dursleys and his first trip to Diagon Alley to Platform 9¾, the Hogwarts Express, and the Sorting Ceremony, they revisit the moments that made fans fall in love with the series.Along the way, they uncover fascinating behind-the-scenes stories about the casting of Daniel Radcliffe, Alan Rickman, Rupert Grint, and Richard Harris, discuss Christopher Columbus's direction, explore character motivations, debate memorable scenes, and sprinkle in plenty of funny commentary, fan theories, and Wizarding World hot takes. Whether you're a lifelong Potterhead or revisiting the magic years later, this episode is filled with nostalgia, movie trivia, and appreciation for the film that started it all.If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to No More Late Fees, leave us a five-star review, and share the episode with your favorite Harry Potter fan. Your support helps us continue revisiting the best movies from the late '90s and early 2000s every week.Keywords: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry Potter podcast, No More Late Fees, movie review podcast, Wizarding World, Daniel Radcliffe, Alan Rickman, Christopher Columbus, fantasy movies, 2000s movies, Y2K nostalgia, Season 1 Rewind·Season 6 Episode 12·—No More Late Fees ⁠https://nomorelatefeespodcast.com⁠909-601-NMLF (6653)—Follow Us on Social:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nomorelatefees TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@nomorelatefees Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/nomorelatefeesYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/@nomorelatefees Twitterhttps://x.com/NoMoreLateFees —CONQUERing⁠⁠myconquering.com⁠⁠10% Off Code: JACKIE10—NostaBeautyhttps://nostabeauty.com 20% Off Code: NMLF—DescriptCreator Plan 50% off 2 monthshttps://descript.cello.so/zp4OQqeIMdq—GwenInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/gwendolynstagram/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/gwencarolePrevious EpisodeGwen Carole is All Thathttps://nomorelatefeespodcast.com/episode/gwen-carole-is-all-thatShe's All Thathttps://nomorelatefeespodcast.com/episode/shes-all-thatGetting Witchy with Gwen Carolehttps://nomorelatefeespodcast.com/episode/getting-witchy-with-gwen-caroleHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stonehttps://nomorelatefeespodcast.com/episode/harry-potter-and-the-sorcerers-stoneTea Time with Gwenhttps://nomorelatefeespodcast.com/episode/tea-time-with-gwen-caroleMy Big Fat Greek Weddinghttps://nomorelatefeespodcast.com/episode/my-big-fat-greek-weddingGwen. Is. Back. Alright!https://nomorelatefeespodcast.com/episode/gwen-is-back-alrightBridget Jones's Diaryhttps://nomorelatefeespodcast.com/episode/bridget-joness-diaryMean Girlshttps://nomorelatefeespodcast.com/episode/mean-girls Mean Girl Mayhem with Gwen Carole - Superlatives, Sequels and Shenaniganshttps://nomorelatefeespodcast.com/episode/mean-girl-mayhem-with-gwen-carol-superlatives-sequels-and-shenanigans 

In today's episode of The Quiz, we're testing your knowledge on everything from brilliant gemstone lore to the multi-talented stars of modern pop culture. Can you answer these? Literary History: Before it became a global phenomenon in the U.S. as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, J.K. Rowling's debut novel was released under a different title. What was its original name? Electrical Pioneers: We honor a legendary Serbian-American engineer whose groundbreaking inventions and visionary work completely revolutionized the design of the modern alternating current (AC) electricity system. Who was he? Streaming Stars: Stranger Things breakout actor Joe Keery parlayed his television fame into a successful music career, scoring a massive streaming hit with "End of Beginning." Under what unique stage name does he release music? Play. Share. Listen, with Co-Host of ‘Tea Time with Raven & Miranda, Miranda Maday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Sharing Grace Podcast, Jay Austin is joined by Executive Pastor Brandon Rieb and Young Adults Coordinator Caden Sichler to explore Acts 8 and the striking contrast between Simon the Sorcerer and the Ethiopian eunuch. Together they unpack the difference between being impressed by God's power and truly surrendering to His heart, while discovering how God's pursuing grace transforms ordinary lives into extraordinary testimonies. Whether you're wrestling with faith, longing to grow closer to Jesus, or wondering how God can use your everyday life, this conversation offers practical encouragement and a reminder that God is still pursuing people today.

It's the last mini episode and it's Highlander III: The Final Dimension. Or maybe it's Highlander III: Sorcerer? Or perhaps Highlander III: The Final Conflict? Will adding Mario Van Peebles cement this as the greatest movie trilogy of all time? There's just one way to find out!

What is simony? And where do you draw the line? Here at Remnant Radio, we do sell courses and conferences teaching people about the gifts of the spirit. We want to be honest and upfront about that, and it's exactly why we're discussing simony in this episode. We want to examine whether what we do holds up under Scripture. ABOUT THIS EPISODE:The word "simony" comes from Acts 8, when Simon Magus tried to purchase the power of the Holy Spirit and Peter answered him: "May your money perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money" (Acts 8:20, ESV). That confrontation gave the body of Christ an important category for thinking about money and ministry that we're going to explore.What did Peter actually condemn, and what didn't he condemn? Scripture is more specific than most people realize, and the early church, as documented in the Didache, wrestled openly with where the line sits between legitimate support for ministry and exploiting the gifts of God for personal gain.This episode takes a hard look at that line. There are things that should never carry a price tag. Prayer ministry and deliverance ministry are on that list, and we'll walk through why Scripture draws that boundary so clearly. But the conversation doesn't stop there. What about seminary or Bible college? Christian books and music? The Bible itself? Join us for a biblical exploration of simony and where Scripture draws the line.0:00 – Introduction0:21 – Ethics of Charging for Ministry8:53 – Scripture on Giving Freely12:20 – Isaiah 55 and Matthew 10:817:47 – Payment for Healing Prayers?18:55 – Compensation for Itinerant Ministers23:12 – Honorariums and Speaking Fees27:18 – Bibles, Seminaries, and Simony32:03 – Simon the Sorcerer in Acts 837:37 – Suggested Donations for Deliverance?51:38 – Didache on Itinerant Prophets56:02 – Dangers of Full-Time ItinerancySubscribe to The Remnant Radio newsletter and receive our FREE introduction to spiritual gifts eBook. Plus, get access to: discounts, news about upcoming shows, courses and conferences - and more. Subscribe now at TheRemnantRadio.com. Support the showABOUT THE REMNANT RADIO: The Remnant Radio exists to equip believers who are hungry for the radical middle of both Word and Spirit. Subscribe for twice-weekly content on theology, church history and the gifts of the Spirit.

It's been 25 years since Harry Potter hit the big screen. Did Nostalgia Critic get into the hype as much as everyone else, or did he struggle to find the magic? Let's take a look at Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Join our YouTube Members - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiH828EtgQjTyNIMH6YiOSw/join Last weeks Nostalgia Critic - https://youtu.be/99fPElePrqI Check out our store - https://channelawesome.myshopify.com/ Support this month's charity - https://solvecfs.org/ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (also known as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the United States, India, and the Philippines) is a 2001 fantasy film directed by Chris Columbus and written by Steve Kloves, based on the 1997 novel by J. K. Rowling. It is the first instalment in the Harry Potter film series, and stars Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, with Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, and Emma Watson as Hermione Granger. The film follows Harry's first year at Hogwarts as he discovers that he is a famous wizard and begins his formal wizarding education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of JJ Meets World, JJ and Tucker break down JJ's wild one-day trip from Fargo to Los Angeles to see Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in an immersive Cosm shared reality theater experience. JJ and his sister Chrissy wake up at 3:30 in the morning, fly from Fargo to Minneapolis to Los Angeles, visit the Warner Bros. Studio Tour, stop by Hollywood landmarks like the Dolby Theatre, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the TCL Chinese Theatre, the Roosevelt Hotel, and the El Capitan Theatre, and then head to Inglewood for a one-of-a-kind dome screening of the first Harry Potter movie. The episode digs into what makes the Cosm Harry Potter experience feel different from IMAX, 3D, VR, or traditional moviegoing. JJ describes the huge dome screen, the expanded Hogwarts environments, the flying Hogwarts letters, the Quidditch match, floating candles in the Great Hall, and the idea of "shared reality" as a new way to experience movies with an audience. JJ and Tucker also talk about the future of immersive cinema, whether movies like The Matrix, Jurassic Park, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Wizard of Oz, and Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey would work in formats like Cosm or IMAX, and why familiar movies might be the perfect fit for this kind of expanded theatrical presentation.

What is this magic in the air! Episode 350 we bring you this cult classic Sorcerer with a new uprising that maybe thanks to the Criterion Collection debut of it even though we might have some complaints about their subtitle menu lol ENJOY!     Music: https://jessejacethomas.bandcamp.com/album/want Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

Ever wonder what's really going on inside your soul?Sometimes our outward reactions—whether it's an explosion of road rage or a sudden burst of frustration—are just surface symptoms of a deeper, underlying issue. In this message, "Getting Curious," Chris Conrad challenges us to look beneath the surface of our behaviors, fears, and habits to discover what is driving them.Just like a physical condition can cause mixed-up signals in our bodies, our spiritual lives can get their wires crossed. Through the lives of Moses and Simon the Sorcerer, we see how unaddressed internal struggles can limit how fully God can use us. But the good news? A loving Heavenly Father isn't looking to condemn you—He is inviting you to get curious about your soul so the Holy Spirit can bring true healing.Website: https://impact.church Facebook: https://facebook.com/ImpactChurchHome Instagram: https://instagram.com/ImpactChurchHome YouTube: https://youtube.com/@impactchurchhome TikTok: https://tiktokcom/@impactchurchhome

Carson Gross, computer science professor at Montana State and creator of htmx, joins the show to cut through the noise around AI and programming. He explains why the jump from high-level languages to LLMs is fundamentally different from past transitions, why junior developers who skip writing code risk being at the mercy of a stochastic system, and why systems architecture and managing code complexity are the skills that will matter most. A grounded, rational take on the future of software development jobs. Resources Yes,and...: https://htmx.org/essays/yes-and/ We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended by a friend? Fill out our listener survey! https://t.co/oKVAEXipxu Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Elizabeth, at elizabeth.becz@logrocket.com, or tweet at us at PodRocketPod. Check out our newsletter! https://blog.logrocket.com/the-replay-newsletter/ Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form, and we'll send you free PodRocket stickers! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket provides AI-first session replay and analytics that surfaces the UX and technical issues impacting user experiences. Start understanding where your users are struggling by trying it for free at LogRocket.com. Try LogRocket for free today. Chapters 00:00 Introduction — Carson Gross and the "Yes, And…" Blog Post 01:45 Why Carson Felt Compelled to Write About AI and Coding 03:30 The Assembly-to-High-Level Analogy — and Why It Falls Apart 06:00 Juniors Must Write Code to Be Able to Read Code 08:15 The Sorcerer's Apprentice Trap 10:30 Could AI Actually Increase Demand for Programmers? 12:45 Why "SaaS Is Dead" Is Shortsighted 15:00 Systems Architecture as the High-Value Skill Going Forward 17:30 Essential vs Accidental Complexity — The No Silver Bullet Framework 20:00 How LLMs Break the Natural Feedback Loop of Bad Code 23:00 Will AI Change How We Think About Testing? 26:30 Abstraction, Paradigms, and Human-Readable Code 29:00 How Much Has AI Actually Boosted Carson's Own Productivity? 32:00 The Mental Health Cost of the AI Hype Cycle 35:30 Final Thoughts — Give Yourself (and Others) a BreakSpecial Guest: Carson Gross.

Old School June continues with one of the greatest overlooked films of the 1970s: Sorcerer.In Episode 373 of Jay Movie Talk, I talk about William Friedkin's intense survival thriller and explore why Sorcerer has gone from a box office disappointment to one of the most respected cult classics in history.In this episode, I discuss*Why Sorcerer is one of the most underrated films of the 1970s.*William Friedkin';s uncompromising vision following The Exorcist*The unforgettable bridge sequence and why it's still one of the greatest suspense scenes ever filmed.*The themes of redemption, fate, guilt, and survival that drive each characterI also talk about why Sorcerer struggled at the box office upon its original release, how its timing affected its legacy, and why modern audiences have embraced it as one of the finest thrillers ever made.More than just a survival story, Sorcerer is a great example of suspense and a reminder that some of cinema's greatest achievements aren't always recognized in their own time.

Check out Machines of Blood & Bone here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/somanyrobots/machines-of-bone-and-blood-necroindustrial-adventures-in-5e?ref=3vpqd9I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member or patron!https://www.patreon.com/c/dnddd ORhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinMerch Stores! (Let me know what I should add!) https://www.crwnstudios.com/collections/d4deepdivehttps://fantasy-scents.com/pages/d4-d-d-deep-diveTable of Contents of all D&D Builds to date: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lsjEdNIXayLCUsv9v-Afx-y3MEone2c2EGszBtGw8U/edit?usp=sharingFollow me here:Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/colbypoulson.bsky.socialTwitter (X): https://twitter.com/ColbyPoulsonTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dnddeepdiveCheck out Randall Hampton here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Randall_HamptonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/randallhampton/Website: https://www.randallhamptonart.com/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/randall_hamptonIntro 0:00Level 1 7:52Level 2-6  13:11Level 7-9 27:06Level 10-13 37:41Level 14-17 47:32Final Thoughts 57:22Outtakes 59:50Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10hJYqT0wA0vdQPhKvVCtTiUYgomy3N-AL8_RoK9V7Fc/edit?usp=sharingMaster Sustained Damage Comparison:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HPMg7cDqOC-0-vNFgEV9E5WQLDdCOdI64Vbnu60pC78/edit?usp=sharingThanks to LudicSavant for the amazing DPR calculator! https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?582779-Comprehensive-DPR-Calculator-(v2-0))Music Credits:Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340Artist: http://incompetech.com/Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111Artist: http://incompetech.com/Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com/Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051Artist: http://incompetech.com/Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022Artist: http://incompetech.com/Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400019Artist: http://incompetech.com

We continue this weeks Double Parsha with Parshat Balak. We meet Bilam the Sorcerer and Balak the King of Moav who came form their enemy Midyan. They plot to curse the Jews and the talking Donkey sees Angels, Enjoy

Today's sermon, “Elymas the Sorcerer,” continues our Sent series through Acts 13–16. Using Acts 13:4–12 as our scripture reference, we'll look at the very beginning of Paul and Barnabas' missionary journey and examine what happens when the gospel meets opposition.We'll study this passage under two headings: The Antagonist and The Altercation.We hope you were blessed by this message! Visit our website for more information about Grove City Vineyard.

Send us Fan MailWe're trying something new on this edition of First Watch Friday with our first-ever Triple Feature! Each host picked a movie that the other two had never seen before, then we sat down to break them all down and share our reactions. This week Pete selected Blue Thunder (1983), Sean brought River's Edge (1986), and Vinnie chose Sorcerer (1977). Join us as we discuss all three films, what worked, what surprised us, and whether these first-time watches were worth the trip.

Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey are back with a merch-packed episode that starts at Target, swings through Walt Disney World, and lands deep in Mickey Mouse history. Lauren shares what she spotted on her latest Florida trip, from Muppets merch and Uncle Deadly deep cuts to Disney's colorful new Logo Mania collections. Then Jim looks back at Disney's repeated attempts to give Mickey Mouse a milestone birthday celebration big enough for the big screen, and why those plans often arrived late, changed shape, or became something else entirely. NEWS • Golden Girls returns to the bookstore with Death on the Lanai, the second mystery novel in Disney's sitcom-inspired series. • Target's Disney Fan Snacks line brings character-shaped chips to the aisle, including Darth Vader corn chips and Grogu-inspired flavors. • Toy Story 5 merch arrives early with Ginormous, a truly oversized plush pig that may require its own shopping cart. • Lauren checks out Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets merch, including Kermit keychains, Miss Piggy gear, and Animal-focused designs. • Walt Disney World's Logo Mania collections lean into color-coded Disney fan moments, from Last Day of Trip Blues to Popcorn on Main Street. FEATURE • Jim revisits how The Sorcerer's Apprentice began as a Mickey birthday short before growing into Fantasia. • Disney's planned Jack and the Beanstalk feature for Mickey's 15th birthday was derailed by World War II and eventually reshaped into Fun and Fancy Free. • Mickey's 60th birthday brought a star-studded NBC special and the temporary Magic Kingdom land that became surprisingly permanent. • The abandoned Search for Mickey Mouse would have sent Disney characters across the animated canon before evolving into Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | Website: jimhillmedia.com • Lauren Hersey - X/Twitter: @laurenhersey2 | Instagram: @lauren_hersey_ FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by UnlockedMagic.com, your go-to source for great deals on Disney and Universal tickets. If a trip to the parks is on your radar for 2026, head over to Unlocked Magic and let their team help make your next vacation just a little bit more magical. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've got a scene that feels flat and you can't figure out why, this episode will help you diagnose what's really going on—so you know whether the scene is working, needs strengthening, or may not belong in your story at all.You know that feeling when a scene just isn't quite working, but you can't put your finger on why? The sentences are clean. The dialogue sounds right. Line by line, it reads fine… and yet the scene just sits there.Here's the thing: a lot of the time, the problem isn't your prose. It's that nothing meaningful changes in the scene—or the change that does happen doesn't affect the larger story. And once you can see that, the problem becomes much easier to fix.In this episode, I'm breaking down one of the most common reasons a scene falls flat: the missing or weak value shift. I'll explain what a value shift is, why every scene needs one, and how to tell the difference between a change that matters to your story and one that simply fills space.In the episode, you'll hear me talk about:[02:25] What a “value shift” actually is, and why a scene without one will feel flat no matter how good the writing is[04:25] Why a scene can technically have an arc of change and still fall flat[07:00] The three questions I ask to find the value shift in any scene—and the one that matters most[00:00] The value shift mistake that quietly muddies your scenes (and the simple fix to get instant clarity) [15:50] Why a scene packed with action can still feel thin, and what to look for underneath the surfaceYou'll walk away with a simple three-question check you can run on any scene to see what changed, why it matters, and where to revise first if the scene still isn't working.

This week on Tubi or Not Tubi, we bring you a truly delightful conversation with Niclas Larsson, the director of Mother, Couch! It is often a wonderful experience to pick the brain of a creator regarding their creation, and it is a privilege to connect with the mind behind Mother, Couch. Join us as we take a deeper dive into the finer tapestries of freaky familial cosmic furniture.

We live in a world that constantly promises us shortcuts to power, transformation, and fulfillment. This message from Acts 8 confronts us with the story of Simon the Sorcerer, a man who wanted God's power without God's presence, who sought the gifts without the Giver. The passage challenges us to examine what paths we're taking in our spiritual journey. Are we following the well-trod path of surrender and intimacy with Jesus, or are we being seduced by the easier route that promises transformation without vulnerability, healing without repentance, and resurrection without death? The central revelation here is that every city and every person lives under a spell of some kind. For us in modern times, these spells might be individualism, scarcity mindset, workaholism, or the technological ease that promises instant answers without the hard work of formation. We're invited to recognize that we cannot gain God's power without His person and without His passion. True transformation requires us to die to ourselves, to surrender control, and to trust that the difficult path of discipleship is actually the good path. This isn't just about avoiding obvious sins; it's about recognizing how we've become consumers rather than disciples, how we want friendship with benefits from Jesus rather than covenant relationship. The call is clear: repent from the magic that manipulates spiritual forces for personal gain, and instead embrace worship that says 'I surrender' rather than 'I leverage.' We're reminded that we can be baptized and still not fully surrender, that we can join the movement and still seek the power of our old life. The invitation is to become transitional characters who break the curse in our families and our city, saying 'it ends with us' and stepping into the freedom that only comes through the Holy Spirit.

We live in a world that constantly promises us shortcuts to power, transformation, and fulfillment. This message from Acts 8 confronts us with the story of Simon the Sorcerer, a man who wanted God's power without God's presence, who sought the gifts without the Giver. The passage challenges us to examine what paths we're taking in our spiritual journey. Are we following the well-trod path of surrender and intimacy with Jesus, or are we being seduced by the easier route that promises transformation without vulnerability, healing without repentance, and resurrection without death? The central revelation here is that every city and every person lives under a spell of some kind. For us in modern times, these spells might be individualism, scarcity mindset, workaholism, or the technological ease that promises instant answers without the hard work of formation. We're invited to recognize that we cannot gain God's power without His person and without His passion. True transformation requires us to die to ourselves, to surrender control, and to trust that the difficult path of discipleship is actually the good path. This isn't just about avoiding obvious sins; it's about recognizing how we've become consumers rather than disciples, how we want friendship with benefits from Jesus rather than covenant relationship. The call is clear: repent from the magic that manipulates spiritual forces for personal gain, and instead embrace worship that says 'I surrender' rather than 'I leverage.' We're reminded that we can be baptized and still not fully surrender, that we can join the movement and still seek the power of our old life. The invitation is to become transitional characters who break the curse in our families and our city, saying 'it ends with us' and stepping into the freedom that only comes through the Holy Spirit.

Send us a text or a voicemailA reckless Patreon Supporter goes dangerously rogue to catch a group of hardened podcasters. He explores a corrupt world where the lines between fantasy and reality completely blur. On Episode 724 of Trick or Treat Radio we are joined by Joshua Libre for the June Patreon Takeover! Josh has selected the films; To Live and Die in L.A. from director William Friedkin, and The Convent (2000) from director Mike Mendez for us to discuss! We also find out what a four robot lion Voltron would look like, learn what horrifying selections have been curated on our Tubi recommendations, and we react to trailers for the films; Fall 2: Deadpoint, and Night Nurse. So grab your bags of neon blood, make sure to have unique serial numbers on your counterfeit money, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: George A. Romero, Day of the Dead, Tom Savini, Scream Factory, Cine-Strange, AI upscaling, Voltron, forming the blazing sword, a one-armed Jack Palance push-up, City Slickers, Rescue from Gilligan's Island, Martin Landau, The Professionals, Qui-Gon Libre, The Covenant, Tubi or not Tubi, Megan is Missing, Salo, Massage Parlor Murders, Debbie Does Demons, A Clockwork Shining, Donald Farmer, 8 1/2, Fellini, Amityville Spa, Bob Kraft, Donna Speir, Ted Lasso, World Cup, The Oblong Box, E.T. The Extraterrestrial, Humongus, Witchcraft 4: The Virgin Heart, Jurassic Park, Blink, The Chronicles of Riddick, Open Water, The Stepford Wives, The Originals, The Vampire Diaries, Shia Lebouf, The Transformers, Joshua Jackson, Shutter, Fringe, The Facts of Life, being a Cloney, Peter Dinklage, The Toxic Avenger, Adrienne Barbeau, The Fog, Creepshow, Escape From New York, Open House, Back to School, Young Frankenstein, Gene Wilder, Richard Todd, The House of Long Shadows, Sly Stallone, Fall 2: Deadpoint, The Spierig Brothers, My Bloody Valentine, Undead, Bad Taste, Night Nurse, Masters of the Universe, Wang Chun, Laura Branigan, To Live and Die in L.A., Willem Dafoe, William Friedkin, William Peterson, Michael Mann, Cruising, Al Pacino, Sorcerer, Sirat, American Ninja, Dead Stockwell, Quantum Leap, Steve James, Griffin Dunne, Asia Argento, the history of the Secret Service, Invasion USA, Die Hard, Cobra, Barton Fink, John Turturro, Oliver Stone, Natural Born Killers, John McTiernan, Neon Demons, The Convent, Mike Mendez, Dead Alive, Evil Dead II, Night of the Demons, Nunsploitation, Hokum, Patreon Takeover, Iron Lung, Backrooms, CSI DSO, Brian May, I'm Prince Albert Prince of Eternia, Nipsey Muscle, and the details are a lie.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show

In this episode, the Pepperina and Kasi are joined Megan for a discussion on Silver Dragons! Cold Open 0:00 Intro 1:08 Themes & Lore 1:49 Wyrmling & Young 7:34 Adult & Ancient 22:17 Further Details 38:21 Inspirations 51:31 Outro & Closing Theme 1:01:41 Post Credits (incl. Blackstone's Sorcerer's Scourge) 1:06:28 DON'T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website: https://www.itsamimic.com Email at info@itsamimic.com Social: Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/itsamimic/?hl=en Threads at https://www.threads.net/@itsamimicpodcast Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/itsamimic/ Reddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/ItsaMimic/ Find Us On: Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y19VxSxLKyfg0gY0yUeU1 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 Podbean at https://itsamimic.podbean.com/ YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQmvEufzxPHWrFSZbB8uuw Dungeon Master 1:  Pepperina Sparklegem Dungeon Master 2:  Kasi Just Kasi Dungeon Master 3:  Megan Lengle Narrator:  Kyle McQuaid Written by:  Kasi Just Kasi, Megan Lengle, and Pepperina Sparklegem Director:  Pepperina Sparklegem Producer:  Kasi Just Kasi Editor:  Adam Nason Executive Producer:  Adam Nason Main Theme:  Cory Wiebe Musical Scores:  Tyler Gibson Logo by:  Megan Lengle Other Artwork is owned by Wizards of the Coast. This episode is meant to be used as an inspirational supplement for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition and tabletop roleplaying games in general.  It's A Mimic! does not own the rights to any Wizards of the Coasts products.

"You drew stars around my scars, but now I'm bleeding." This week, we're doing a Show & Tell episode on one of Taylor's most recurring literary devices: scars. From the ice-cold wounds of “Cold As You” from her debut album to the wistful “cardigan” of folklore and the Kingpin-Taylor energy of “CANCELLED!” from The Life of a Showgirl, we trace how Taylor's use of scars has evolved from pure pain to reclaimed power. We talk Odysseus, Harry Potter, Death Eaters (yes, really), shattering glass ceilings, and what it means to turn a mark of suffering into a VIP passport. Join us as we explore what scars say about heroes, villains, and the very specific experience of being a woman in your 30s who has finally decided the wounds were worth it. Subscribe for free to get episode updates or upgrade to paid to get our After School premium content: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe. After School subscribers get monthly bonus episodes, exclusive content, and early access to help shape future topics! Stay up to date at aptaylorswift.com Songs Discussed in This Episode: Cold As You — Taylor Swift (Taylor Swift, 2006) — written by Taylor Swift & Liz Rose Cardigan — Taylor Swift (folklore, 2020) — written by Taylor Swift & Aaron Dessner CANCELLED! — Taylor Swift (The Life of a Showgirl, 2025) — written by Max Martin, Shellback & Taylor Swift Referenced in This Episode: Hamlet, William Shakespeare Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, J.K. Rowling The Odyssey, Homer The Mufasa (2024 film) Episode Highlights: [00:03] Intro: Welcome to the Show & Tell on Scars — not the Lion King villain (but kind of) [07:17] Cold As You (debut, 2006): Ice burns, emotional wounds, and counting scars vs. counting stars [14:20] Cardigan (folklore, 2020): "You drew stars around my scars, but now I'm bleeding" [25:00] CANCELLED! (The Life of a Showgirl, 2025): Matching scars as passport to the underworld Follow AP Taylor Swift podcast on social! TikTok → tiktok.com/@APTaylorSwift Instagram → instagram.com/APTaylorSwift YouTube → youtube.com/@APTaylorSwift Link Tree → linktr.ee/aptaylorswift Bookshop.org → bookshop.org/shop/apts Libro.fm → tinyurl.com/aptslibro Contact us at aptaylorswift@gmail.com Affiliate Codes: Krowned Krystals — krownedkrystals.com, use code APTS at checkout for 10% off! Libro.fm — Looking for an audiobook? Check out our Libro.fm playlist and use code APTS30 for 30% off books found here: tinyurl.com/aptslibro This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z.

We're headed back to a very early “car” movie to talk about John Ford's stagecoach with the help of Tobin Addington! After Joey bullies Joe into voting for the 2 Fast 2 Forever Hall of Fame (and you can, too!), we discuss the historical context of Stagecoach: it's the movie that legitimized the Western genre and inspired filmmakers for decades to come, and also the movie that turned both John Wayne and John Ford into stars. Joe shares his ties to Geronimo. We talk about the closest scenes and vehicles we've gotten to a stagecoach in the franchise, discuss a Sorcerer-esque stunt (and how that opened up a whole new path of stunts in this movie, thanks to Yakima Canutt), and the origins of the term “riding shotgun.” We try to contextualize both the racism in the film and the atrocity of the Running W stunt. Tobin shares more insight into the ways in which this inspired Fast and Furious. Joey talks about the ties between this movie and Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie. Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠family@cageclub.me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Show your support at the 2 Fast 2 Forever shop⁠⁠⁠⁠!Extra special shout-out to Alex Elonen, Brian Rodriguez (High School Slumber Party), Jason Rainey, Wes Hampton, Josh Buckley (Whole Lotta Wolves), Michael Moser, Terra New One, Aaron Woloszyn, and Randy Carter for joining at the “Interpol's Most Wanted” level or above!Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Ollie George Clark is an award-winning right, who is having a moment. He's got 3 new TV comedy-dramas under commission. He's written plays that have been performed across the UK, had criticially-acclaimed stories broadcast on BBC Radio 4, and won the 'British Comedy Guide Sitcom Competition'.His new novel is 'Youngest Faircrest and the Search for a Sorcerer'. It's the start of a new middle-grade trilogy, about Youngest who on the day of the Deciding, during which every 12 year old learns who they'll be forever, decides to take his future into his own hands.We talk about setting it in a different world, and making it relatable to a younger audience. Also you can hear about his path to publication, and how much pressure he feels having signed a contract for a trilogy of stories. You can hear about how he finds the funny later on, how much he analyses his writing day, and why his word-count is so strict.Get a copy of the book - uk.bookshop.org/shop/writersroutineThis week's episode is sponsored by the 'Quick Book Reviews Podcast'. Listen in to Philippa Hall and her fantastic guests wherever you've got this show.Support us - patreon.com/writersroutineko-fi.com/writersroutine@writerspodwritersroutine.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is adapted by Daniel Hinds from the original story “The Magic Bonbons” by L. Frank Baum. A little girl named Bessie Bostwick takes a magical box of chocolates from a young lady named Claribel Sudds. Find out what happens when Bessie, her parents, and two guests eat the chocolate! Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it on instagram @storiespodcast! We'd love to see your artwork and share it on our feed!! If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us! Check out our new YouTube channel at youtube.com/storiespodcast. If you've ever wanted to read along with our stories, now you can! These read-along versions of our stories are great for early readers trying to improve their skills or even adults learning English for the first time. Check it out.

There is a house in Auburn, California, with a tragic history and a new tenant. Jean Averaud has come from New Orleans with money, with books, with a beautiful mute woman who watches him with eyes full of something between devotion and dread. He has come with a theory about evil — not the Devil, not sin, not the ordinary darkness of human nature, but evil as a cosmic force, a radiation from a black sun somewhere in the depths of space.And he has come with a purpose. In the old Larcom house, with its history of sorrow and disaster, he has found exactly the conditions he needs. His neighbour, a novelist, finds himself drawn into Averaud's orbit. Clark Ashton Smith's The Devotee of Evil is a quiet story. It does not rush. It thinks. And what it thinks about has been troubling philosophers and theologians for two thousand years. The Devotee of Evil was first published in Smith's self-produced chapbook The Double Shadow and Other Fantasies in 1933, after failing to find a commercial publisher. It reappeared in Stirring Science Stories in February 1941. Clark Ashton Smith (1893–1961) was a California poet, painter, sculptor and writer of weird fiction, one of the central figures of the Weird Tales circle alongside H.P. Lovecraft and Robert E. Howard, with whom he maintained a long correspondence.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-classic-ghost-stories-podcast--7002956/support.*To buy my paperback books:* https://books.by/tony-walker-booksThe Classic Ghost Stories Newsletter — short essays on the genre, odd discoveries, and recommendations. Free, fortnightly. Subscribe: https://www.classicghost.com/#/portal To buy my ebooks and audiobooks: payhip.com/TheClassicGhostStoriesPodcastOr, if you'd just like to make a one-off gesture of thanks for my work https://buymeacoffee.com/10mn8sk *Intro and Outro Music by The Heartwood Institute*

Start Your Transformation Now I was thinking a few weeks ago, “What do I want to talk about this week on the podcast?” and I had a flood of ideas and topics pop into my mind and none of them were calling to me at that time and I thought, “So many people ask about spirituality, why don't I dig further into and talk about my experiences with a shaman?” So, in this episode, I pull the curtain back a bit and share one of my most memorable experiences with a shaman/sorcerer. I could share many of these but that would be overwhelming so it's better to just start with one and we'll see how it goes. What I'm sharing in this podcast is a non-ordinary event and at the very least an event that may be a good story if nothing else. More than anything, my intention with this episode is to get you to start thinking about the world of the non-ordinary and the world that exists that you cannot physically observe with your sight or sound. My intention is to get you to really start thinking about the power you wield as a “cosmic being.” Think about the world of physics, energy, and what's real and not real. Science shows that we can only observe about 3% of what exists on the electromagnetic spectrum which means we miss most of like and what's available to us. Perhaps this episode can get you to start thinking about the world and your world of the non-ordinary and what's really all around you. Listen, apply, and enjoy! Let's Connect:⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ LIKED THE EPISODE?If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ so we can reach more people. Listening on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you! With gratitude, Jim