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In this episode of SPACES, Dimitrius speaks with Andrew Goodwin, AIA, founder of AGD, about the evolving role of the architect in a profession being reshaped by technology, entrepreneurship, education, and social responsibility.Andrew shares how his career has moved between traditional practice, public interest design, teaching, publishing, nonprofit work, and firm leadership—and why he believes architects can no longer rely on outdated definitions of the profession. Instead of returning to the old idea of the “master builder,” Andrew makes the case for the architect as a master entrepreneur, advocate, communicator, educator, and citizen leader.The conversation explores how liability narrowed the role of architects, how design-build and integrated delivery may be shifting it again, and how AI is forcing schools and firms to rethink what future architects actually need to learn. Andrew also discusses building AGD around purpose, innovation, remote flexibility, community engagement, and a commitment to doing good first.It's a conversation about architecture as a practice, but also as a platform—for storytelling, leadership, service, advocacy, and impact.In this episode:Why the architect's role needs to expand beyond traditional servicesHow AI may reshape architectural education and early-career practiceWhat students should understand about entrepreneurship and businessHow storytelling and communication help clients understand designWhy purpose, innovation, and social impact are central to AGD's workHow architects can define their own path instead of inheriting an outdated oneAs discussed:AGD Architecture + DesignDisrupted: The Architecture ProfessionMetamorphosis of the Future ArchitectIf you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media.Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast websiteLYNES // Gābl MediaAll rights reserved

Have you ever found yourself in a professional setting that felt hardpressed on every side, perplexed, or completely chaotic? In this week's call, we are breaking down what it truly means to carry a victorious mindset and allow God to shine His light through you in the middle of tough career and business seasons.It all started when I was watching Zootopia 2 with my children and caught a powerful revelation from a character who kept declaring: "We shall succeed!"That phrase led me straight to Job 22:28: "You will succeed in whatever you choose to do, and light will shine on the road ahead of you."According to the dictionary, light is "something that makes vision possible." God has given you divine ideas and professional visions, and He is the only one who can make them possible! When chaos or darkness tries to take over your workspace, remember:God IS Light: (1 John 1:5) There is zero darkness in Him. When you step into a virtual or physical meeting room, you bring the light with you.You are Hardpressed, But NOT Crushed: (2 Corinthians 4:6-10) You might feel struck down by deadlines, critics, or market shifts, but by the grace of God, you are not destroyed. You don't have to fight for victory—you are fighting from victory!Let Your Light Shine: (Matthew 5:16) Allow your actions, your choices, and your excellence to draw people toward the father.

What if the most countercultural thing a church could do was have a lounge?Joel, Stu and Tim are into theme four of Stu's PhD - alternative Christian shared spaces that embed belonging. Stu traces the intellectual journey from new social movement theory through Melucci's subversive spaces to Oldenburg's third place theory, and explains why a barber shop in New York where a Mercedes driver and a homeless person sit together laughing about the Knicks was exactly the image he needed for what Soul Revival was trying to build.The conversation covers why Christian third places are harder to create than secular ones, why food slows everything down in the right way, why architecture says more about what you expect people to do than any welcome strategy, and why the biggest challenge isn't creating a third place, it's convincing people that church can be one.Also: Mary the Tasmanian devil's 14-day escape from a Gold Coast wildlife park, Sproul Hall at Berkeley, the feminist movement that started because someone asked the women to make coffee, and why Stu's original garage felt like Sproul Hall.Subscribe, leave a review, and send your thoughts to joel@shockabsorber.com.au

a relationship is a space for both of us to breathe, when it no longer creates that space, we must be willing to detach from our expectations. Angela Han: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8ssTnrs/life in focus with suttida: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8sGMw2k/Jay: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8sG6RLT/Read Julie's Medium Blog.Support JULIE (and the show!)Support + get some bonus stuff over on PATREON.Get an occasional personal email from me: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comTune in on INSTAGRAM AND YOUTUBE or TIKTOK.Info on War Tax Resistance.Donate to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund and the Sudan Relief FundThe opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 245 continues our high level view on years of the war with 1862. https://cwweeklypod.wixsite.com/my-site*Mobile capability through the app Spaces by Wix. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CWweeklypod

Mix:027 – Let Me Rock You 'till The Break Of Day Recorded Sunday 21 June 2026 For this mix, I'm really delving into all shades of house — afro house, melodic house, organic textures, and a bit of melodic techno energy woven through. I feel like I'm slowly developing my own style: crossing genres, shifting moods, and moving seamlessly between warm piano-led afro house, ethnic vocals, deeper grooves, and a few killer pop moments reimagined through a house lens. There are some beautiful reinterpretations in here too — like Tim Engelhardt's remix of Marten Lou's "Your Body", which feels like a subtle homage to Justin Timberlake, and Moojo's remix of "It's Not Right", reworking the spirit of Whitney Houston's classic into something built for the dancefloor. This one starts warm and hypnotic, opens up into deeper afro and melodic territory, then keeps lifting with vocal moments, groove, and emotion. Tracklist: 1. DSF – Burning Lies (Original Mix) [Abracadabra Music] 2. Metroplane, Daniel Wilson – Be Where I Am feat. Daniel Wilson (Whitesquare Extended Remix) [Club Sweat] 3. Super Flu, Marc Werner – Riga (Original Mix) [Magnifik Music] 4. Piero Farho – Time (Extended) [Klub Record] 5. Robag Wruhme – Nata Alma (Club Smash Hit Version) [Pampa Records] 6. Enzo Siffredi, Tayllor, BAQABO, Mariam Zawose – PAMOJA (Tayllor Remix) [Hurry Up Slowly] 7. Echo Deep – WASTELAND (Original Mix) [Blaq Diamond Boyz Music] 8. Sebastien Leger – Pakpak (Extended Mix) [Lost Miracle] 9. Salif Keita, Cesaria Evora, MoBlack, Franc Fala, Benja (NL) – Yamore (Extended) [Universal Music Division Decca Records France] 10. Adam Port, Keinemusik, Camila Cabello, Orso, Stryv, Malachiii – Move (Original Mix) [Keinemusik / Interscope Records] 11. Arodes, PÆDE – Radiance (Extended Mix) [Unreleased Records] 12. Marten Lou – Your Body (Tim Engelhardt Extended Remix) [Warner Music Central Europe] 13. Colle, Arodes – I Wanna Go (Extended Mix) [Unreleased Records] 14. Wale, Sam Dew – LoveHate Thing feat. Sam Dew [Rhino Atlantic] 15. &ME, Rampa, Adam Port, Keinemusik, Nomi Ruiz – Pussy Power (DESIREE Remix) [Keinemusik] 16. Notte, Vijay & Sofia Zlatko – World Of Colors [Ego] 17. Carlos Vives, Wakyin – Beso (Fruta Fresca) (Extended Mix) [Astralwerks] 18. Simone Vitullo, VXSION – Understanding (Extended Mix) [Go Deeva Records] 19. Samm (BE) – Body Language (Original Mix) [Abracadabra Music] 20. Emanuele Esposito, Gianni Romano, Helen Tesfazghi – It's Not Right (Moojo Remix) [Ulu Records] 21. Maz (BR), VXSION – Amana (Original Mix) [Dawn Patrol Records] 22. Rodriguez Jr., Darque, Thandi Draai – Yonke (Rodriguez Jr. Remix) [Kunye] 23. VXSION, Lilya Mandre – Casablanca (Original Mix) [Places & Spaces] 24. Coco, Joezi, Pape Diouf – 7 Seconds (Extended Mix) [Ultra]

Earth and Sun pause in their shared breathing on Sunday, June 21st before Sun ascends the horizon in the US. There's a magic line up of Mars, twilight, Solstice, First Quarter Moon and dawn to carry us all to summer's hieghts.

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The AI XR Podcast had a massive news week and one of its best guest conversations of the year. Caspar Thykier and Connell Gauld, CEO and CTO co-founders of Zappar, joined Charlie Fink and Ted Schilowitz to talk about something deceptively simple: helping people find stuff.Zappar's new product, Spaces, is app-free indoor navigation built on the web. QR code or link in a meeting invite — your phone shows AR breadcrumbs to the nearest restroom, the right meeting room, the hospital ward three floors away. No app download. No specific hardware. No Azure dependency. Caspar put the pitch simply: it's fundamentally just helping people find stuff. Connell's vision: the same technology running in glasses indistinguishable from a regular pair, within four to five years.AI XR News: Elon Musk's $135 billion lawsuit against OpenAI went to trial in Berkeley. OpenAI's IPO may be pushed to 2027 over its CFO reporting structure and $600B CapEx problem. Meta is laying off 20% of its staff in two waves. Google earnings were up 10% while Meta got punished. Freepik rebranded as Magnifi with $230M ARR and a million paid subscribers. Samsung announced displayless AI smart glasses. Google partnered with Gucci for another AI glasses play. And Google put $40 billion into Anthropic.Key Moments:[00:03:02] Elon vs. Sam: the $135 billion trial[00:05:09] OpenAI's IPO in jeopardy — CFO structure and $600B CapEx[00:07:12] Meta's 20% layoffs and Charlie's read on bad CEO behavior[00:10:32] Freepik becomes Magnifi: $230M ARR, a million subscribers[00:13:10] Samsung Galaxy XR and Google x Gucci smart glasses[00:15:15] Google puts $40B into Anthropic — a cloud play[00:21:06] Spaces: turn-by-turn AR indoor navigation, no app required[00:41:13] 16 years in XR: how Zappar survived by being the cockroachBrought to you by Zappar, the company behind Mattercraft — the leading visual development environment for immersive 3D web experiences. Start building at mattercraft.io.Watch the Full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HmOXA4HgBmo. Subscribe to the AI XR Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if what you're craving isn't another strategy?Not more information.Not another self-improvement project.But a different atmosphere.In this deeply personal episode, I share the story of how a single doctor's appointment changed the course of my life and led me on a decades-long exploration of sacred sensuality, pleasure, feminine embodiment, and what eventually became the Vital Goddess Mastery space... aka the Venus Temple.Together we explore:

Lauren Thomsen's profound connection to architectural environments began with a deeply formative childhood event when she was just seven years old. After her family made the decision to relocate, a young Lauren found herself sitting in the back of her mother's realtor's car, completely mesmerized as they toured a wide array of houses. Walking through those highly varied layouts, she experienced an architectural epiphany, intensely imagining the entirely different types of lives she might live within each distinct boundary. This early realization that spatial layout directly dictates the quality of human life established a permanent lane that she would follow into her adult career.Before gaining the confidence to launch her own independent firm, Lauren pursued a rigorous academic path and built a strong foundation inside prestigious, high-stakes design studios. She describes her years spent working under established mentors as an invaluable phase where she learned the complex operational realities of translating abstract blueprints into physical structures. However, as she sharpened her technical skills, she increasingly felt a strong internal push to express her own unique, holistic design language—one that favored soulful intention and longevity over fast-paced corporate execution.This desire for creative alignment ultimately led to the founding of Philadelphia-based Lauren Thomsen Design. For Lauren, stepping into entrepreneurship was not driven by individual vanity, but by a necessity to craft a practice that could seamlessly blend rigorous architectural discipline with an empathetic understanding of her clients' personal narratives. Her journey stands as a powerful masterclass for emerging designers, illustrating how a pure childhood fascination with spatial possibilities can mature into a celebrated, forward-looking architectural studio.

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Welcome back to RECESS — our bi-weekly look at what we're learning, trends we're seeing in the health and fitness space, and how we're building more play into real life.The fitness industry is facing its biggest shake-up yet, and it's coming from a syringe. In this episode of RECESS, we cover a lot of ground: from Caroline's high school graduation and a wild weekend of sports (Knicks championship! Water polo! World Cup!) to the questions keeping health and fitness professionals up at night.The centerpiece of this episode is a candid conversation about GLP-1, GLP-2, and the newly trialed GLP-3 drug Retatrutide — and what near-30% body weight loss results mean for the future of personal training, nutrition coaching, and the entire weight loss industry. Is weight loss about to become a purely medical intervention? And if so, what does that mean for coaches, trainers, and wellness brands like ours?We also take on a viral debate about AI-generated fitness influencers crowding out real coaches on social media, break down the data on whether women should skip college in the age of AI (spoiler: the numbers say no), and share our take on Backrooms, the buzzy horror film directed by a local kid who built the concept as a high schooler. If you've ever felt the existential dread of liminal spaces, this one's for you.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy Caroline Starrett's observation that "muscles are the new skinny" might be the most important trend call in fitness right nowHow GLP-3 drug Retatrutide achieved nearly 30% average body weight loss in Phase 3 trials, and what that means compared to Ozempic and ZepBoundWhat happens to the fitness industry if weight loss becomes a purely pharmaceutical interventionThe hidden dangers of GLP-1 drugs: muscle and bone mass loss, weight regain after stopping, and the return of extreme thinness cultureWhy AI-generated fitness influencers are getting millions of views while real coaches struggle for reach, and what to do about itThe data behind college ROI for women: why the gender pay gap and VC funding stats make a compelling case for staying in schoolWhy the most successful female founders (Rent the Runway, Stitch Fix, 23andMe, Tory Burch) share one thing in commonA local director's Backrooms, worth seeing even if you hate horrorKey Highlights: (00:00) Welcome back to RECESS; Caroline's high school graduation and becoming (almost) empty nesters; the "open nest" philosophy(01:50) A massive weekend of sports: Knicks championship, Stanley Cup, World Cup, water polo tournaments, and shoutouts to Cal athletes competing in European club championships(05:35) The viral Canadian coach's Instagram post: AI-generated fitness influencers vs. real coaches, the algorithm problem, and a defense of making content that's actually fun(07:45) Why real coaches deserve your engagement: the difference between AI-driven content and educators who've spent years building free resources(11:17) College ROI debate: a prominent female entrepreneur suggests skipping college; Juliet and Kelly push back with data — 65–75% higher lifetime earnings for college grads, and the gender pay gap closes with education(16:00) Female founders and elite credentials: why the women who actually break through in VC-backed startups almost universally have top-tier degrees; notable examples and one cautionary tale(18:00) Caroline's insight: "muscles are the new skinny" — when anyone can change their body composition with a GLP drug, muscle becomes the differentiator(19:29) Breaking down the GLP-3 trial results for Retatrutide: 70+ lbs average loss, nearly 30% body weight reduction, and how it compares to GLP-1 and GLP-2 drugs(20:40) How GLP drugs are splitting the fitness industry: some coaches relieved, some threatened, and the legacy weight loss brands already pivoting(22:45) The dark side: muscle and bone mass loss, Hollywood's return to extreme thinness, and what happens when people stop taking the drugs without changing their habits(27:00) The message that still matters: muscle is your longevity organ; building a body for adventure; why GLP drugs and strength training aren't mutually exclusive(27:29) Backrooms the movie: local Marin School of the Arts alum director Kane Parsons, and why this creepy-beautiful film is worth your time even if you're not a horror fan(29:10) Wrap-up and thanks for listening

Rooted and Whole Wellness: Brittany Hammers on Root-Cause Naturopathy in Rural Southern IllinoisJennifer Olson and Russell Williams host Small Town, Big Business from downtown Marion, Illinois, thank sponsors, and interview Brittany Hammers, founder of Rooted and Whole Wellness. Hammers shares that her business grew from her own Crohn's disease diagnosis in 2018/2019 and frustration with trial-and-error medications, leading her to pursue a doctorate in traditional naturopathy and focus on root-cause wellness through nutrition, lifestyle changes, detox support, and selective supplement recommendations. She emphasizes long, in-depth assessments (often 60–90 minutes or longer), listening, addressing trauma and stress, and guiding clients step-by-step with frequent portal access, while limiting to about five clients a month to maintain connection. She discusses faith, balancing roles as mom, student, and business owner, staying values-driven with low overhead, plans for a future physical space, and ways to contact her via the Rooted and Whole Wellness Facebook page, including in-person, virtual, and mobile options.Recorded at EThOs Small Business Incubator and Co-working Spaces in Marion, Illinois.https://members.ethosmarion.org/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTOur guest: https://www.facebook.com/RootedandWholeWellness

Join Gary and Jamie as they talk about the spaces in a home that are used constantly but rarely receive much attention when it comes to remodeling!

This week, Luke Mari from Aryze joins the show to talk about building community spaces. Luke discusses his current projects and dives into the fascinating, sometimes frustrating reality of public skepticism toward community-focused companies.

Where do queer people gather?In honor of Pride Month, we're looking at those sanctuary spaces where LGBTQ+ people can celebrate, strategize, and simply exist…especially amidst a hostile political climate and lackluster feelings about corporate Pride.Brittany is joined by Erik Piepenburg, author of Dining Out, First Dates, Defiant Nights, and Last Call Disco Fries at America's Gay Restaurants and Diners, and Lucas Hilderbrand, author of The Bars are Ours: Histories and Cultures of Gay Bars in America, 1960 and After to bring us out of the bars and into diners, crafts circles, book clubs, and other third spaces where queer folks are finding community and joy.For more episodes queer life? Check out these episodes:In search for a safe space to cryThe Pride month vibes are off, but there's still hope.Support Public Media. Join NPR Plus.Follow Brittany on Instagram: @bmluseFor handpicked podcast recommendations every week, subscribe to NPR's Pod Club newsletter at npr.org/podclub.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

In this episode of SPACES, Dimitrius examines one of the most overlooked parts of any construction project: soft costs. He highlights what the total project budget should include and explores why soft costs are not “extras” — they are the services and approvals that make a project buildable, coordinated, and legally permitted. For owners, understanding these costs early can help prevent financial stress, delays, and costly surprises later.In this episode:Why construction cost is only one part of your total project budgetWhat soft costs are and why they matterWhy architecture is more than “drawing plans”When engineering becomes necessaryWhy permits and plan check fees vary so widelyHow Title 24 energy compliance affects California projectsWhen surveys, soils reports, and specialty consultants may be requiredWhy contingency should be included and tracked separatelyHow better planning reduces risk before construction beginsIf your budget only includes construction, it is not your real project budget. A realistic project budget should account for construction, soft costs, and contingency.Before You Build Guidebook DownloadLYNESIf you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media.Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast websiteLYNES // Gābl MediaAll rights reserved

THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall Mark Zuckerberg spent seven years and $80 billion attempting to build Horizon Worlds, a virtual reality "metaverse" that peaked at around 200,000 monthly users in October 2022. After years of decay, Horizon froze the creation of new worlds in VR this week, shifting the platform's focus back to mobile and marking the effective end of Meta's virtual reality ambitions. This week, the lads perform an autopsy on both Horizon Worlds and Mark Zuckerberg's dream of the metaverse more broadly, discovering how a platform built on the vision of a revolutionary gaming headset eventually gave way to a world solely inhabited by dozens of eight-year-olds screaming slurs in 360 degrees of immersive 3D. Media Referenced in this Episode: Meta Horizons Worlds for Oculus Quest, including the following worlds: “Horizon Central” “Bobber Bay Fishing” “NBA Arena” “Coldplay Music of the Spheres World Tour” “METDONALD'S” “Pizza Kitchen” “Bad Roommates UPDATED!” “I Spent A Week Alone In The Metaverse” by Jarvis Johnson (August 1, 2023) Kickstarter campaign for Oculus Rift Oculus VR profile on Crunchbase “Happy Go Luckey: Meet the 20-year-old creator of Oculus Rift” by Robert Purchase (Eurogamer, July 11, 2013) “John Carmack's former employer claims he stole tech for Oculus VR when he left” by Ben Gilbert (Engadget, May 1, 2014) “Palmer Luckey: The Facebook Near-Billionaire Secretly Funding Trump's Meme Machine” by Ben Collins and Gideon Resnick (The Daily Beast, September 22, 2016) Palmer Luckey's post about Nimble American on Facebook (September 23, 2016) “Palmer Luckey distances himself from Nimble America group” by Matt Kamen (Wired, September 26, 2016) “Facebook launches beta of Spaces, its goofy and fun social VR platform” by Lucas Matney (TechCrunch, April 18, 2017) The Mark Zuckerberg/Sweet Baby Ray's edit “Zuckerberg blasted for tone-deaf 'magical' VR tour of Puerto Rico” from CNET News (October 10, 2017) Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism by Sarah Wynn-Williams (Flatiron Books, 2025) “Introducing Oculus Quest” from Meta Developers (February 13, 2019) “Oculus Quest Basics Tutorial” from Meta Quest (May 20, 2019) “Everything revealed at Facebook's Oculus Horizon presentation” from CNET Highlights (September 25, 2019) “Building the Tools to Power the Future of Work” press release from Facebook (May 21, 2020) “Growth At Any Cost: Top Facebook Executive Defended Data Collection In 2016 Memo — And Warned That Facebook Could Get People Killed” by Ryan Mac, Charlie Warzel, and Alex Kantrowitz (BuzzFeed News, March 29, 2018) “Zuckerberg Says He Strongly Disagrees With “The Ugly” Memo By Top Facebook Exec” by Jim Dalrymple II (BuzzFeed News, March 29, 2018) “Facebook Horizon | New Worlds in the Making” from Meta Quest (August 27, 2020) “Facebook launches ‘Horizon Workrooms.' Here's how it works” from CBS Mornings (August 19, 2021) “The Metaverse and How We'll Build It Together -- Connect 2021” from Meta (October 28, 2021) Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook post announcing Horizon Worlds launching in France and Spain Announcement that legs are coming soon Footage of Meta Connect 2024 in Horizon Worlds “What Went Wrong With Horizon Worlds? Former Meta Devs Share Surprising Insights -- And a Solution to Still Save It” by Wagner James Au (March 12, 2025; archived from the original on March 16, 2025) “Eli Roth Brings His Brand of Horror to Meta Horizon Worlds + Meta Quest TV” Meta press release (October 14, 2022) “Why The Metaverse Was Doomed From The Start” by The Art of Storytelling (March 27, 2026) “Zuck Never Understood the Metaverse” by The Morbid Zoo (April 4, 2026) “How Did the Metaverse Fail So Badly?” by Patrick Boyle (April 12, 2026) “What does Meta actually do now?” by Good Work (May 8, 2026) “Meta burned $19 billion on VR last year, and 2026 won't be any better” by Lucas Ropek (TechCrunch, January 28, 2026) Announcement from Meta that Spark will be shutting down in January 2025 “Meta is closing down its VR meeting rooms as part of its wider cull” by Mariella Moon (Engadget, January 16, 2026) “Meta Lays Off 8,000 Employees, as A.I. Casualties Mount” by Eli Tan, Kalley Huang, and Mike Isaac (The New York Times, May 19, 2026) “Backrooms uses the bluntest of metaphors to capture a uniquely Gen Z fear” by Joshua Rivera (The A.V. Club, June 5th, 2026) TWOAPW theme by Brendan Dalton: Patreon // brendan-dalton.com // brendandalton.bandcamp.com Interstitial: “Connect Keynote Address 2026” // Written by A.J. Ditty // feat. Brian Alford as “Zucks”

Boston Logan airport is on a mission to improve travelers' experience of travelers. One way they're doing it is with swankier restrooms.

Backrooms’ journey to the big screen — from anonymous 4chan post to viral creepypasta to mega-popular YouTube series to A24-backed box-office smash — is as unique and unexpected as the film itself. 20-year-old Kane Parsons’ liminal horror hit feels unlike everything else currently happening in the genre, which is partly what inspired us to pair it with the similarly expectation-defying 1979 cult hit Phantasm, but also makes Backrooms fascinating to discuss on its own. Which is what we do, in mostly spoiler-free terms, before shifting over to Connections to look at how Backrooms and Phantasm compare as low-budget horror phenomena that use unsettling repeating spaces, dream logic, and heroes with no sense of self-preservation to maximum effect. And if Backrooms has you craving more video-game-influenced liminal spaces, we’ve got you covered with a Your Next Picture Show recommendation for the recent Japanese horror-mystery Exit 8. Please share your thoughts about Phantasm, Backrooms, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Works Cited: • The 5 essential Backrooms videos to watch on YouTube after the movie, by Tasha Robinson (polygon.com) • Backrooms director Kane Parsons answers three very specific questions about the movie, by Tasha Robinson (polygon.com) • Backrooms’s Ending Cleverly Subverts One of Horror’s Biggest Clichés, by Tasha Robinson (vulture.com) • The Indoor Generation, by Carol Grant • A Feud in Wolf-Kink Erotica Raises a Deep Legal Question, by Alexandra Alter (nytimes.com) Next Pairing: Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day and E.T. The Extraterrestrial This episode is presented by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Regal Unlimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code NEXTPIC26 for 15% off.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/join/NextPictureShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Rachel Karp the co-creator of the hit podcast Cruising, a new book tours of the nation's lesbian bars! Producer and author Rachel Karp joins us to discuss her book, The Lesbian Bar Chronicles: The Living History and Hopeful Future of America's Dyke Dives and Sapphic Spaces, and traveling across the country with her wife and best friend to chronicle the stories of the remaining US lesbian bars.  Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images: Customers pose and make hand gestures outside Cubbyhole, a well known lesbian & gay bar, in the West Village on June 17, 2021 in New York City. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

https://www.patreon.com/breakingsocialnorms/posts/liminal-spaces-161194106?pr=true (*Unlock ad-free, early access and bonus content on Patreon!)What are liminal spaces with examples, spoiler free discussion on Backrooms film, how liminal spaces fit into the occult and religion, examples of spaces (dead malls and memories of abandoned water slides), sci-fi becoming reality, Creepypasta, HP Lovecraft and more! We'll also hit those June Tier shoutouts for Patreon.com/BreakingSocialNorms! You can now sign up for our commercial-free version of the show with a Patreon exclusive bonus show called “Morning Coffee w/ the Weishaupts” at Patreon.com/BreakingSocialNorms  OR subscribe on the Apple Podcasts app to get all the same bonus “Morning Coffee” episodes AD-FREE with early access! (*Patreon is also NOW enabled to connect with Spotify! https://rb.gy/r34zj)Want more?…Index of all previous episodes on free feed: https://breakingsocialnorms.com/2021/03/22/index-of-archived-episodes/Leave a review or rating wherever you listen and we'll see what you've got to say!Follow us on the socials:instagram.com/theweishaupts2/Check out Isaac's conspiracy podcasts, merch, etc:AllMyLinks.com/IsaacWOccult Symbolism and Pop Culture (on all podcast platforms or IlluminatiWatcher.com)Isaac Weishaupt's book are all on Amazon and Audible; *author narrated audiobooks*STATEMENT: This show is full of Isaac's and Josie's useless opinions and presented for entertainment purposes. Audio clips used in Fair Use and taken from YouTube videos.

In this week's episode, we talk a little bit about Paralives, the upcoming Midterm elections, lost third spaces and so much more!Listen to 'The Rise & Fall of castor garden' on Bandcamp:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://castorgarden.bandcamp.com/album/the-rise-fall-of-castor-garden⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Adam on Bandcamp:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://castorgarden.bandcamp.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rate us on iTunes Please!:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/se/podcast/whats-the-biz/id1508772134?l=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rate us On Podchaser:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/whats-the-biz-1150220⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out Games and Groceries on RadioPublic and all other Major Platforms:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://radiopublic.com/games-and-groceries-GqzKap/episodes

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In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography, Trent Bell sits down with architect and author Danish Kurani to discuss his latest book, The Spaces That Make Us: Why Design Is Broken and How We Can Create a Happier, Healthier World.  Trent and Danish explore the powerful ways architecture and environmental design shape our psychology, behavior, relationships, and overall well-being. From the spaces we grow up in to the cities we move through every day, the discuss how thoughtful design can influence how we connect, feel, and live. The Spaces That Make Us: Why Design Is Broken and How We Can Create a Happier, Healthier World: https://www.amazon.com/Spaces-That-Make-Us-Healthier/dp/1400249120 About Danish Kurani: Danish Kurani sees how buildings are failing to nourish people. After witnessing how poorly designed environments hold back people across the globe – from the middle of Manhattan to villages in India – he's made it his mission to remake architecture for human flourishing. His groundbreaking designs for New York City, Google, and communities on four continents prove that thoughtful architecture can unlock human potential. Named one of the World's Most Innovative Architects by Fast Company, Kurani has pioneered a human-centered approach that's transforming lives worldwide. His work spans from floating homes in disaster-prone areas to schools in informal settlements, always focusing on one question: how can architecture solve our most pressing social challenges?  A Harvard-trained architect and urban designer, Kurani's architectural ideas have been shared at leading institutions including Stanford, MIT, Harvard, and Columbia, and featured in TIME, World Economic Forum, and the Wall Street Journal. National governments recognize him as a leading voice in social impact architecture – not because he builds beautiful buildings, but because he builds spaces that work for real people. More from Danish Kurani:  Website - https://danishkurani.com  Architecture Website: https://kurani.us/  LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/danishkurani More from us:  Website: www.adppodcast.com  Instagram: http://instagram.com/adppod_

Che Monet returns to talk about June 27th's Walking On Slamshine taking place at Iron Girder's Gym in Glasgow.

What happens when a nurse and a pediatrician decide that the antidote to moral distress might be poetry, circles, and the Artist's Way? In this episode, I sit down with Laura Holford, RN and Dr. Anu Gorukanti, co-founders of Introspective Spaces, to talk about contemplative practice, community care, and what it actually looks like to bring your whole weird human self to work. We get into activism, interfaith community, blackout poetry in the NICU, and why creativity isn't a luxury — it's an ethical necessity. This one lit a little firework show in my brain, and I think it might do the same for you.Connect with our guests:https://www.introspectivespaces.comhttps://www.instagram.com/introspectivespaces/https://www.linkedin.com/company/introspectivespaces/Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd

The deputy mayor of Tirana, Albania says she realized one day that her city had been planned with one user in mind - an adult male who needed to get to the office as quickly as possible. She says everything about Tirana's streets, public spaces and transport systems were designed to make his life easy. Anuela Ristani is one of the women in local government that we get to meet in Women Changing Cities, a new book by Canadian authors and urban mobility advocates Melissa and Chris Bruntlett. We spoke with Melissa Bruntlett in November.

Abbas and Irfan sit down with Muhi Khwaj and Gus Annan to talk about building Muslim community: the short-term needs, the long-term vision, and the third spaces where it all comes together. The conversation flows through the rich history of coffee in Yemen, today's coffee culture trends, and why the Muslim community has found something deeply familiar in a good cup. This episode also features the story of coffee by Omar Offendum and a personal reflection on Yemeni coffee culture from Hisham Hussain.

This week, we hear from Mais, a longtime women's rights organiser from Nablus in the occupied West Bank. After 7 October, the Israeli occupation designated the women's union -where she had worked for two decades- as a terrorist organisation, and Mais was subsequently imprisoned at Al Damon by occupation forces.Now released, she volunteers with a women's centre supporting formerly incarcerated women and works with displaced women from Gaza, facilitating workshops to upskill women in the traditional style of embroidery.We are honoured to share Mais' testimony and thank her for taking the risk in sharing her story. Thanks to Malak for the translation and to Tutu for conducting the interview.** If you would like to support the work of the women's centre in Nablus, or access translation work from Malak please email drfrank1312@proton.me **

When local river guide-turned small-town investigative reporter Sam Karas discovers that the Trump administration has been quietly waiving environmental regulations to expedite the building of a new border wall, she knows that they'll be coming for the Big Bend soon. This remote corner of West Texas is widely beloved for its rugged beauty, dark skies, and unique wildlife, and now, locals are coming together across party lines to protect the way of life they know and love along the Rio Grande.  Thin Green Line Chandra Brown, river guide and writing coach, led a 5 day retreat canoeing the Rio Grande. On their final night, Mother Nature erupted. Support comes from Kuat Racks  Oboz  Darn Tough  Free shipping on any order with code DIRTBAG Ka'Chava Go to https://kachava.com and use code DIARIES for 15% off your next order.  Diaries+ Members-- Their support is powering the Diaries- thank you! You can join today.

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Unlike in cities, suburban unhoused tend to hide in forgotten spaces in the folds of modern architecture, between transportation infrastructure and housing developments, in the no-man's land between state and county administrations, between private and public property. Glenn Fellman, the publisher of the online local news and advocacy website Montgomery Fix (www.montgomeryfix.com) has for the last several months been reporting on homelessness in Montgomery County, MD. He joins Sunil Dasgupta to talk about the nature of the problem and the inadequacy of county policy. Music from Seth Kibel's brand new album, Clarinet Without A Net.

In this episode of SPACES, Dimitrius sits down with Colby Cox, founder and CEO of Convergence Communities, to explore how the built environment can either isolate us or help bring us back together.Colby has spent more than two decades developing mixed-use, master-planned communities rooted in human connection, wellbeing, and intentional living. For him, development is not just about what pencils out on a pro forma. It is about legacy: how a place feels 50 or 100 years from now, how it supports the people who live there, and whether it helps create a true sense of belonging.Through projects like The Granary in Milton, Delaware, Colby is challenging the conventional suburban model by rethinking porches, lot sizes, shared green space, public amenities, programming, and community gathering places. His goal is not simply to build houses, but to create places that gently pull people out of isolation and into relationship with their neighbors, their town, nature, and themselves.The conversation explores why many modern neighborhoods fail to foster connection, how fear and liability often shape development decisions, and why the return on investment in real estate should include more than dollars and cents. Colby also shares how his team is experimenting with ideas like a brewery incubator, meditation gardens, shared living models, and community-serving amenities designed to invite the surrounding town in—not wall residents off from it.This is a conversation about development, loneliness, legacy, and the role of design in rebuilding social connection.As discussed:The GranaryConvergence CommunitiesBuilt to Divide Podcast SeriesLYNESIf you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media.Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast websiteLYNES // Gābl MediaAll rights reserved

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This week, Alexa chats with artist, songwriter, choir leader, and vocal coach India Bourne about life beyond the stage. From touring the world with Ben Howard to building a thriving teaching career, India shares how completing the BAST Foundation Course deepened her understanding of the voice, transformed her songwriting, and enriched her work with singers. She also opens up about balancing creativity, teaching, and motherhood, revealing how life as a mum has shaped her artistry, sharpened her instincts, and helped her to continue creating a sustainable, fulfilling career in music.  WHAT'S IN THIS PODCAST?  1:08 What venues are India's favourite to play? 3:38 What has India learnt through touring and being a human in the music industry? 6:06 Does teaching ever feel in tension with being an artist?  12:37 India's experience with BAST 14:50 How has being a classically trained cellist influenced artistry and teaching? 18:10 Songwriting and creative ideas 25:07 Singing and training emotion in music 30:02 Being the creative juggler  33:26 Protecting your own creativity  35:35 India's new music  About the presenter HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Ben Howard Man and Superman by George Bernard Shaw Why Doing Nothing Can Change Your Life by Joseph Jebelli Heidi Moss Erickson Singing in the Brain: Ep.2: The Spaces in Between - Part1 Rest Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.256 The Neuroscience of Singing: What the Singer's Brain Needs Middle Farm Studios Outside venue  ABOUT THE GUEST India Bourne is a classically trained musician, songwriter and vocal coach whose voice has travelled the world as a long-time member of Ben Howard's live band. Singing and playing cello, bass and percussion, she has spent years immersed in shared stages and shifting landscapes. Alongside this, she has released music as Tender Central, where electronica and folk intertwine in songs that echo the emotional depth of Massive Attack, Lamb and Joni Mitchell.  Now, India returns to releasing music under her own name. This new collection is shaped by long-standing musical relationships, featuring collaborators Mickey Smith, Nat Wason and Rich Thomas alongside her all-female choir, The Big Skirts. Recorded live to tape at Middle Farm Studios with producer Peter Miles, these are songs of initiation and becoming - of motherhood, grief, nature, and new life - held together by the rare chemistry of old friends playing in the same room.   At the heart of the record is the voice, or rather voices. India writes with her women vocalists in mind, weaving their lines together as a living fabric from which melodies emerge. The result is music that feels both grounded and expansive, rooted in collective breath, resonance and connection.  Website Instagram The Big Skirts 

What happens when the spaces people rely on to connect outside of home and work begin to disappear? The idea of the "third place," first defined by sociologist Ray Oldenburg, points to the everyday settings that foster community and belonging, and experts say they remain critical to health and happiness. Debbie Laliberte Rudman of Western University, urban planner Corey Horowitz of DIALOG, and cultural programmer Said Yassin examine how these spaces shape social life and what is at risk as cities evolve. Then, a fight to save one of Toronto's most recognizable gathering spots brings that question into focus, as organizers mobilize petitions and pack city hall committee rooms to protect the iconic dive bar Sneaky Dee's, with general manager George Diamantouros on the front lines of a battle over what the city stands to lose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20-year-old Kane Parsons is now the youngest director to ever hit No. 1 at the box office thanks to his A24-backed horror film Backrooms, which made back its budget several times over in the first week of release and is already inviting talk of sequels. All of that offscreen context makes it a natural pairing with 1979’s series-spawning cult hit Phantasm, but it has plenty of onscreen connective tissue to Don Coscarelli’s super-indie horror adventure as well. So this week we do our best to make sense of Phantasm, a movie that emerged out of a dream and often feels like it, and discuss some of the memorable moments that smacked us in the face and drilled into our brains like a Sentinel Sphere. Then in Feedback, we answer some criticism of our own criticisms of The Mandalorian and Grogu. Please share your thoughts about Phantasm, Backrooms, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. This episode is presented by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Regal Unlimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code NEXTPIC26 for 15% off.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/join/NextPictureShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Truth In This Art, returning guest Megan Elcrat is back!About Megan Elcrat: Megan Elcrat is the founding principal of Present Company, a Baltimore-based architecture and design firm where she specializes in urban revitalization, adaptive reuse, and creative workspace design. She co-founded the innovative Co-Lab Baltimore co-working space in Old Goucher, which houses both an architecture firm and a design-focused bookstore. Her work is rooted in the belief that architecture is fundamentally about experience and place-making.We talk about her formative memories of her father's mathematics department office at Wichita State University—the chalkboards, terrazzo floors, and dark wood finishes that shaped her early understanding of how spaces create meaning. She discusses her hyper-local approach to architecture, working within walking distance of her office and building authentic relationships with neighbors, clients, and community partners like the Franciscan Center and Sophomore Coffee. She shares insights on adaptive reuse—the art of giving historic buildings new life while preserving their essence—and how her firm approaches projects by asking what experience people want to have in a space.Elcrat reveals details about her work on Station North's North Avenue Market, reconnecting the north and south halves of the building through arcades to create a multi-use cultural hub with storefronts, studios, and food and beverage spaces. She discusses co-owning the Laverne nightclub with Catherine Borg and Ami Dang as part of the Neon Eon complex, emphasizing cultural preservation—not just preserving facades, but preserving how spaces made people feel. She introduces the concept of dancing and physical movement as the purest form of joy and why bringing people together in person still matters.We also talk about her collaboration with artist collective Wickerham/Lomax on the Soft Gym installation at the Y-Not Lot as part of Inviting Light, the importance of avoiding design trends like "gentrification gray," the value of having fun in architecture, and why she believes authenticity and human connection are more important than expanding for expansion's sake in an increasingly digital world.Photo courtesy of subject. The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore). Host: Rob LeeMusic: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.Production:Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel AlexisEdited by Daniel AlexisShow Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and TransistorPhotos:Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.Support the podcastThe Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas (Fundraising): https://www.fracturedatlas.orgThe Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.socialThe Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=enThe Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble ★ Support this podcast ★

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Business owners who offer safe spaces to their local LGBTQ communities in downstate Illinois discuss what these spaces mean to people in the current political environment.

Laura joins The Ladies' Play Den to talk about Ozone, the events she helps create with Travis, and how Ozone is building a bridge between the swinger, kink, and poly-curious worlds.From Exposed at the Brass Rail to mansion parties, Two Creeks, beginner-friendly kink experiences, and community feedback, this episode is about creating spaces where people can show up as themselves, explore curiosity, and try something new without pressure.In This Episode: How Laura found her way into the lifestyle How Ozone started and what it is creating for the community Why Ozone keeps themes flexible instead of boxing people in Exposed at the Brass Rail and what makes it different Bare Necessities at Two Creeks Kingsters Ball and mansion event experiences Beginner-friendly kink, negotiation, and trying something new Women-centered events, meet-and-greets, and wristband ideas How feedback helps Ozone grow with the communityFind Ozone: Ozone Energy on Couples Next Door Ozone Mistress and Ozone Master on Fet OzoneMSP.comSponsored by: Glitz by Jax — Custom body art and glitter for dazzling nights Passionscapes Photography — Photography and creative support CouplesNextDoor.com — Studio sponsor and lifestyle community networkCND New Member Promo Code: Use code DD25 when signing up to support the show.Credits: Hosts — Mrs. Doll and Eliza Guest — Laura Produced by — Down & Dirty Productions Company Music — Victoria

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Duvo and Mirakl.In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Best Buy is rolling out immersive 900-sq.-ft. "Meta Lab @ Best Buy" spaces in 50 stores this summer, giving customers hands-on access to Meta's full lineup of AI glasses and VR headsets through interactive demos, smart mirrors, and personalized fittings.New York legislators passed the One Fair Price Act on June 4th, making it the third state to curb surveillance pricing, with the bill now heading to Governor Hochul for her signature.Amazon made its first third-party grocery delivery partnership in Arizona, teaming up with regional grocer Bashas' to offer same-day delivery and pickup from four locations across Phoenix, Tempe (Go Devils!), Tucson, and Scottsdale.The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights.

A conversation with Kula Yoga Fest founder Laura Erickson about yoga, community, nature, and the retreat-style experience of Camp Kula 2026.In this episode of The Midlife Spirituality Project, I'm joined by Laura Erickson, founder of Kula Yoga Fest, for a conversation about yoga, community, nature, and the power of gathering in person.Kula Yoga Fest 2026 is becoming Camp Kula — an all-inclusive, retreat-style yoga festival taking place July 24–26, 2026 at Ogontz White Mountain Resort in Lyman, New Hampshire. The weekend includes yoga, wellness sessions, nature, community, farm-to-table meals, live music, lake time, hiking, and space to slow down and reconnect.In our conversation, Laura shares the heart behind Kula Yoga Fest and why this gathering is about so much more than yoga classes. It is about belonging. It is about stepping away from the noise of everyday life. It is about being surrounded by teachers, practices, nature, and community that help you remember who you are.We also talk about why in-person experiences matter so much, especially in a world where many of us are craving deeper connection, meaningful conversation, and spaces where we can be fully ourselves.This episode is also special because I'll be teaching at Kula Yoga Fest this year. I'll be offering Candlelit Slow Flow Vinyasa and a Discovering Your Dharma workshop — both designed to help you slow down, listen inward, and reconnect with the wisdom already within you.In This Episode, We Talk AboutThe story and heart behind Kula Yoga FestWhat the word “kula” means and why community is central to yogaHow Kula Yoga Fest is becoming a retreat/festival hybrid for 2026Why gathering in person can be so healingWhat makes Camp Kula feel like a wellness summer camp for the soulThe importance of nature, rest, play, and shared practiceWhat attendees can expect from the weekendWhy yoga is not just something we do on the matThe power of slowing down enough to hear yourself againKatie's offerings at Kula Yoga Fest: Candlelit Slow Flow Vinyasa and Discovering Your DharmaWhy This Conversation MattersSo many of us are craving something deeper than another class, another event, or another thing to add to the calendar.We are craving spaces where we can exhale.Spaces where we can reconnect with our bodies, our breath, our inner wisdom, and one another.That is what makes Kula Yoga Fest feel so aligned with the larger conversation we've been having here on the podcast about coming home to yourself.Sometimes coming home happens in stillness.Sometimes it happens on the mat.Sometimes it happens in nature.And sometimes it happens when we gather with others who are also seeking more peace, more meaning, more connection, and more truth.Listen If You AreCraving deeper communityInterested in yoga retreats or wellness festivalsCurious about Kula Yoga Fest 2026Looking for a meaningful summer experienceFeeling disconnected from yourself or othersWanting to spend more time in natureLonging for rest, reflection, movement, and connectionInterested in attending a retreat-style yoga festival in New HampshireLooking for spaces that support spiritual growth and self-discoveryResources MentionedLearn more about Kula Yoga Fest:https://www.kulayogafest.com/aboutDiscount Code: UNDERSTARS26If this conversation speaks to something you have been craving — more connection, more space, more community, more time in nature, or a deeper relationship with yourself — I would love to invite you to learn more about Kula Yoga Fest.And if you'll be there this July, please come find me. I'll be teaching Candlelit Slow Flow Vinyasa and Discovering Your Dharma, and I would love to practice with you in person.About Katie FarinasKatie Farinas is a midlife coach, yoga teacher, and spiritual guide who helps women navigate midlife with clarity, peace, purpose, and empowerment. Through yoga philosophy, mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and energy-based practices, Katie supports women in reconnecting with themselves and stepping fully into their most aligned and authentic lives.✨ Ways To Go Deeper:If you're ready to feel less overwhelmed and more connected to your body, needs, and inner voice, explore my 4-week private coaching experience for midlife women: Reconnect With Your Body and Yourself. Learn more here.Record your question here and I will answer it on the show!! https://www.speakpipe.com/KatieFarinasJoin the Monthly SanghaVisit Katie's websiteJoin the newsletter for soulful insights and to receive weekly practicesRead and watch on SubstackBook a reflective Insight Seat to come on the show and receive live coachingSchedule a Clarity Call to see if my coaching is right for you.

Send Us a Message!The most disorienting seasons of life often aren't the endings or the beginnings. They're the in between. That's where liminal space lives, and it's where so many of us either break open into a truer life or try to force ourselves back into the old one.In this episode, we'll explore:• defining liminal spaces as the in between where time slows and growth accelerates• using curiosity and metacognition to track reactions and rewrite old stories• working with archetypes, parts, and soul contracts to integrate the self• building energetic boundaries and differentiation to stay connected without shrinking• naming dissociation patterns and returning to presence in the physical realm• creating shared reality through collaboration instead of scarcityChristine Renee sits down with Lacee Gengenbacher to name what liminal spaces actually feel like: time standing still, identity shifting, and the Tower moment where what “worked” stops working. We talk honestly about how expansion can get tangled with a chronically activated nervous system, why calm can feel unsafe after chaos, and how to reframe growth so it doesn't require pain and suffering to be valid. Along the way, we dig into embodiment, nervous system safety, dissociation, and the practical power of curiosity and metacognition to track what's really happening when you feel triggered.We also connect the dots between parts work and spiritual practice, including archetypes, soul contracts, and Internal Family Systems style language. When the ground moves under you, the inner voices get louder, and we share ways to meet those parts with intention instead of judgment. A thread we keep coming back to is connection: you're only as connected to others as you are to yourself, and energetic boundaries help you stay in your truth without shutting down your light.We close by sharing what we're building in community: the Gathering of the Mystics summit in Bozeman, Montana, a three day container designed for safe exploration, real integration, and shared medicine through speakers, workshops, and intentional ritual. If anything in your body perks up while you listen, trust that signal. Subscribe, share this with a friend who's in a threshold season, and leave a review so more people can find the support they've been looking for.Upcoming opportunities mentioned in this episode: Soul Contracts & Alchemizing Archetypes Online Masterclass starts June 23rd: https://moonrisinginstitute.circle.so/c/soul-contracts-archetypes/Gathering of the Mystics, Sept 11-13th, 2026 in Bozeman Montana: https://www.gatheringofmystics.com/Soul Rising Shamanic Reiki Training, Sept, 2026: https://moonrisinginstitute.com/soul-rising/Moon Rising Shamanic Institute Links:Website: https://moonrisinginstitute.com/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/moonrisinginstituteFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/moonrisingmysticsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonrising.instituteYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@moonrisinginstituteSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://moonrisinginstitute.kit.com/spiritguideBook a session with Christine: https://calendly.com/christinerenee/90-minutes-intensiveBook a FREE 10 minute connect call with Christine: https://calendly.com/christinerenee/10-minute-connect-call-srpt

https://youtu.be/Zl79XkZdba0 (*Watch the YouTube version for MANY images! Releases June 5th)On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we're exploring the Backrooms! We're first going to discuss the concept of Liminal Spaces, where they've been depicted in pop culture films and shows, real life locations you've been to, and most importantly the occult ritual element of initiations using these spaces! We'll then discuss the internet history of what Backrooms are: Creepypasta and the concept of fiction manifesting into reality through hyperstition cyberspace! After all that we'll do a plot spoiling movie analysis of Kane Parsons new record breaking Backrooms film! I'll walk you through all the concepts I saw during my viewing which will include: Twin Peaks, (of course), underground initiation rituals, aliens, magick, all seeing eyes, crossing the Aleister Crowley and Jack Parsons Abyss, cannibalism, human furniture, Moonchild homunculus, Sam Altman, Carl Jung, Epstein, 4chan and the technofascist plan to retrocausally create AI gods from the HP Lovecraft Cthulhu Abyss!Free Feed YouTube video will release June 5th! https://youtu.be/Zl79XkZdba0Links:Longlegs Analysis- Occult Demons, NLP MKULTRA, Satanic Murders, Doll Magick & Twin Peaks!https://illuminatiwatcher.com/bonus-longlegs-analysis-occult-demons-nlp-mkultra-satanic-murders-doll-magick-twin-peaks/Wayfair Conspiracy Theories: Human Trafficking Furniture Camps KUBRICK Adrenochrome and Hollywood Movies!https://www.illuminatiwatcher.com/wayfair-conspiracy-theories-human-trafficking-furniture-camps-kubrick-adrenochrome-and-hollywood-moviesPortals Pt 1: Magick Gateways, Jungian Symbols & Pop Culture Portals EXPLAINED!https://illuminatiwatcher.com/portals-pt-1-magick-gateways-jungian-symbols-pop-culture-portals-explained/The Shining Decoded Pt 1: Conspiracies, Illuminati, MKULTRA & Project Monarch!https://illuminatiwatcher.com/the-shining-decoded-pt-1-conspiracies-illuminati-mkultra-project-monarch/FREE book, social medias, appearances & more: https://allmylinks.com/isaacw  SUPPORTER FEEDS get bonus content AND go commercial free + other perks:*PATREON.com/IlluminatiWatcher : ad free, HUNDREDS of bonus shows, early access AND TWO OF MY BOOKS! (The Dark Path and Kubrick's Code); you can join the conversations with hundreds of other show supporters here: Patreon.com/IlluminatiWatcher (*Patreon is also NOW enabled to connect with Spotify! https://rb.gy/hcq13)*VIP SECTION: Due to the threat of censorship, I set up a Patreon-type system through MY OWN website! IIt's even setup the same: FREE ebooks, Kubrick's Code video! Sign up at: https://illuminatiwatcher.com/members-section/*APPLE PREMIUM: If you're on the Apple Podcasts app- just click the Premium button and you're in! NO more ads, Early Access, EVERY BONUS EPISODE WANT MORE PODCASTS?... Check out my UNCENSORED show with my wife, Breaking Social Norms where we discuss conspiracies, politics, relationships and more!: https://breakingsocialnorms.com/Merch, MushroominatiWatcher Coffee, shirts, signed books: https://occultsymbolism.com/Isaac's Link Tree with links to EVERYTHING: https://allmylinks.com/isaacw *STATEMENT: This show is full of Isaac's useless opinions and presented for entertainment purposes. Audio clips used in Fair Use and taken from YouTube videos. 

America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Randall Bock – James Nuzzo examines sex differences, men's health, academic ideology, and the erosion of male spaces. Drawing on physiology, sports performance, and cultural trends, he argues that biological reality still matters while universities, media, and social institutions increasingly reshape debate around feminism, masculinity, and the need for male-only arenas across society...