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This week on PREVIOUSLY ON…, Jason and Rosie discuss the trailer for Amazon’s upcoming live-action Spider-Noir series, starring Nicolas Cage as he reprises the titular role from the animated Spider-Verse films. They also break down the trailers for the 2D side-scrolling God of War: Sons of Sparta and an untitled John Wick game, both revealed during Sony’s State of Play. From there, they cover the news that F1 is getting a sequel, along with the surprising announcement that Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are returning to The Mummy franchise for a new installment set to release in 2028. They also discuss a promotional single for the upcoming season of AMC’s The Vampire Lestat, recorded by Lestat’s in-universe vampire band, and the news that Terminator Zero has been canceled at Netflix after one season. Next, they dive into the announcement that Jason Momoa has been tapped to star in a Justin Lin–directed adaptation of the Helldivers game series. They also cover the addition of a new Warlock class across multiple games as part of the Diablo franchise’s 30th anniversary celebration. Finally, they close with the sad news that Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek has tragically passed away from cancer at the young age of 48. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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O State of Play de fevereiro de 2026 veio recheado de anúncios. Entre eles, o Kratos do velho testamento está de volta! A trilogia da era grega de God of War vai ganhar remake, mas além disso, ganhamos de surpresa uma aventura na juventude de Kratos com God of War: Sons of Sparta. Além disso, cada vez mais perto do lançamento, Resident Evil Requiem chegou com um quarto trailer trazendo uma localidade icônica para os fãs da série.Bora rever os destaques da semana no Flow Games News de hoje!
In der dritten Folge des neuen Podcast-Format SHOCK2 Redaktionsgewitter treffen sich Clemens, Christoph und Michael, um gemeinsam über Games, Filme, Serien, Bücher, Comics und ihre kleinen Alltags-Patchnotes zu plaudern – humorvoll, ehrlich und direkt aus der Redaktion. Außerdem besprechen die drei alle Highlights zu dieswöchigen PlayStation State of Play und liefern euch auch ein erstes Hands-On zu God of War: Sons of Sparta. Achtung: Die ersten ca. 10 Minuten dieser SHOCK2 Podcast-Sendung sind ab sofort komplett frei verfügbar. Die komplette Sendung, mit über 2,5 Stunden, ist exklusiv für unsere SHOCK2 VIPs auf ihrem persönlichen RSS-Feed verfügbar und kann auch direkt bei Patreon und Steady heruntergeladen und gestreamt werden!
Hey, everybody! Brett, Kristen, and O'Dell are back this week to talk about this week's State of Play, along with all the exciting announcements that came with it. To celebrate the surprise launch of God of War Sons of Sparta, we have a special interview with developer Mega Cat Studios: Game Director Zack Manko and Founder/CEO James Deighan.
Cuba goes dark as fuel shortages affect power supplies. We hear from the people affected by the outages, and the price the island nation is paying as the darkness spreads. As we approach the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we speak to the man in charge of keeping the power going as Ukraine approaches a humanitarian crisis.In Bangladesh, we get reaction as the Bangladesh National Party and allies win a commanding, two‑thirds‑plus majority in the first general election since the student‑led uprising that drove Sheikh Hasina from office in 2024. And we ask - what next for an economy hit so hard by US tariffs? And PlayStation has surprise‑launched a new God of War game, Sons of Sparta, on the PS5. We hear from a gaming expert on why this franchise is such a big deal.(Picture: A bicitaxi rides in a street of Havana, on February 13, 2026. Credit: YAMIL LAGE / AFP via Getty Images.)
Zo! Dat was niet alleen de langste, maar voor velen ook meteen de beste State of Play ooit! Met meer dan 25 titels op het menu stond deze showcase vooral bij Simon dik op z'n buik geschreven. Samen met Martin en Jacco blikt hij terug op (bijna) alles wat voorbij kwam, en duiken ze dieper in onder andere: God of War: Sons of Sparta, Kena: Scars of Kosmora, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Project Windless en natuurlijk de aangekondigde John Wick-game! Benieuwd wat de jongens ervan vonden? Check dan als de wiedeweerga deze speciale extra aflevering, baklap!00:00 Intro02:20 Ons oordeel09:20 Project Windless11:35 Resident Evil Requiem13:35 Kena: Scars of Kosmora19:00 Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered / Ascendance22:45 Yakoh Shinobi Ops27:25 Dead or Alive31:45 Control: Resonant36:05 Beast of Reincarnation37:15 Neva: Prologue39:05 Star Wars: Galactic Racer42:35 Metal Gear Solid Collection 245:15 Castlevania: Belmont's Curse49:15 Silent Hill: Townfall52:10 John Wick54:35 God of War Trilogy Remake56:35 God of War: Sons of Sparta01:03:00 Horizon Hunters: Gathering01:04:45 Onze Reddit-aankondiging01:06:45 Outro
Bienvenidas y bienvenidos a Recarga Activa, el podcast diario de AnaitGames en el que filtramos lo más relevante de la actualidad del videojuego en pildorazos de 15 minutos. Estos son los titulares de hoy: Santa Monica anuncia God of War Trilogy Remake y God of War Sons of Sparta, una aventura pixelada ya disponible Kena: Scars of Kosmara saldrá para PS5 y PC en 2026 Castlevania: Belmon's Curse es lo nuevo de Konami con los responsables de Dead Cells ¡Más anuncios y fechas del State of Play! ¿A qué vamos a jugar este fin de semana? ♫ Sintonía del programa: Senseless, de Johny Grimes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zeus will Gaia von der Last der Menschen befreien. Um die Menschheit zu dezimieren, plant er einen großen Krieg. Paris wird zum trojanischen Prinzen. Oinone sitzt weinend am Fluss. Der Wald wird abgeholzt. Das Übel nimmt seinen Lauf und Kassandra kann es nicht verhindern. Personen: Zeus, Gaia, Momos, Helena, Paris (Alexander / Alexandros), Menelaos, Hermione, Tyndareus, Oinone, Priamos, Hekabe, Agelaos, Hektor, Deiphobos, Kassandra, Apollon, Aphrodite, Hera, Athene, Thetis, Peleus, Aeneas, Anchises, Eros, Iris, Agamemnon, Krateus, Kolluthos, Hermes, Chariten, Horen. Orte: Troja (Ilion), Sparta, Mykene, Berg Ida, Kreta, Sidon, Eurotas, Hellespont Sonstiges: Trojanischer Krieg, Epischer Zyklus, Kypria, Leichenspiele, Urteil des Paris, Schwur der Freier, Raub der Helena, trojanische Flotte, Orakel, Prophezeiung, Apollons Fluch, Zankapfel, Steady-Extra: Hymnus an Aphrodite LINKS https://linktr.ee/daschaosundseinekinder STAMMBÄUME u. SCHAUBILDER https://steady.page/de/chaoskinder/posts/9476fd9d-75cd-475b-88b1-d320569b23f0?utm_source=chatgpt.com LITERATUR https://steadyhq.com/de/chaoskinder/posts/b59d1093-cdff-4158-8dca-bc0ac992d47c MUSIK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfnRMIFHHrE FR „Le Chaos et ses enfants“ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lechaosetsesenfants?utm_source=chatgpt.com MASTODON @daschaosundseinekinder https://mastodon.social/@daschaosundseinekinder INSTAGRAM @chaos.kinder https://www.instagram.com/chaos.kinder/?utm_source=chatgpt.com MAIL chaoskinderkontakt@gmail.com STEADY https://steadyhq.com/de/chaoskinder/about PAYPAL https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VB2QKC88H9NYJ CHAOS-SHOP https://chaoskind.myshopify.com/
Kenneth Walker III just became a Super Bowl MVP, and the guys break down how K9 took over the biggest stage, what it means for Michigan State, and why running backs still matter in today's game. They also dive into Pat Fitzgerald's early recruiting moves, his heavy Midwest focus, and how the new staff is reshaping Spartan football from the inside out. Plus, reactions to the Bad Bunny halftime show, the end of Detroit's bowl game, wild NCAA eligibility decisions (hello, ninth-year linebacker), and some candid MSU hoops talk after another chippy Big Ten weekend.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-sparta-msu--5664600/support.
In de Zitterd Allein Podcast praten we je bij over alles rondom Fortuna Sittard. Deze week bespreken Mike, Danny, Paul en Gaston de remise tegen Sparta, bellen we met Danny Hoesen en worden alle overige zaken onder de loep genomen. Te beluisteren via: https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/zitterd-allein-podcast/id1494220016 https://open.spotify.com/show/3kUuoS7ks5WfjLL2NHZ9Qq
Lame ducks and property tax breaks, Coulee Region Burger Kings breaking child labor laws, and putting a "K" in Kornfest with UW-La Crosse political science professor Dr. Anthony Chergosky in studio. Does the political scientist know the origins of the phrase lame duck? No, we had to tell him but Chergosky does explain the situation President Donald Trump and Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers are currently in as wobbly ducks, and how it affects their agendas getting passed. Before we dive into that, though, WIZM's Brad Williams helps start the show to break down Holmen’s Kornfest being canceled and now, possibly, back on for August. Williams also talks about the La Crosse airport getting its first Allegiant Air flight from Arizona just hours before. After that, Chergosky explains the BK child labor violations that include locations in La Crosse, Onalaska, Holmen, Sparta, Black River Falls, and Tomah. We also discuss how these violations could be used politically in an election year, especially following recent Republican efforts to relax state child labor laws. The second half of the show focuses on Evers and Wisconsin Republicans attempting to negotiate a plan on property tax breaks — or at least pretending to do so. That led to talks about Evers and Trump being lame ducks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michigan State fans are still feeling that sting after Friday night at Breslin. In this episode, Jason Strayhorn, Chon “Slow Sippa” Taylor, and Sedrick “Swerve” Irvin break down the loss to the school down the road, what went wrong in the first half, and what it means for MSU's ceiling this season. We talk emotions, adjustments, and whether this team is still a true championship contender.We also chop it up on the growth of the show, the haters vs. supporters, and why Spartan Nation keeps rocking with us.Timestamps:0:00 Intro2:00 Initial reactions to the loss12:30 What really went wrong in the first half25:00 Is MSU still a championship contender?40:00 Spartan Nation, haters, and the show's growth55:00 Closing thoughtsIf you're new, welcome to This Is Sparta B1G — your home for real Michigan State talk. Make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a show.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-sparta-msu--5664600/support.
In this episode, Aub draws a direct parallel between the fall of Sparta and the current climate crashout.From the $100 billion oil grab in Venezuela to the systematic dismantling of the EPA's health assessments, we are witnessing the Design of the Fail in real-time. But while the US retreats into imperialism, the rest of the world—from the Amazon to the EU—is doing the science and moving on.Can we do it without the USA?
Dnes řešíme jeden z největších průšvihů jarní části ligy. BANÍK vedl na Slovácku 2:0… a stejně to nezvládl. Proč?
The Ancient Greek historian and general Thucydides (c. 460-400 BCE) called his history of a war between Athens and Sparta "a possession for all time." More than 2,400 years later, his work is still essential reading for anyone interested in the morality of war and the nature of political power. In this episode, Jacke talks to Robin Waterfield and historian Polly Low about Thucydides' achievement and Robin's new translation of The History of the Peloponnesian War. PLUS James West, editor of The Cambridge Centennial Edition of The Great Gatsby, stops by to discuss his choice for the last book he will ever read. Join Jacke on a trip through literary England! Join Jacke and fellow literature fans on an eight-day journey through literary England in partnership with John Shors Travel in May 2026! Scheduled stops include The Charles Dickens Museum, Dr. Johnson's house, Jane Austen's Bath, Tolkien's Oxford, Shakespeare's Globe Theater, and more. Learn more by emailing jackewilsonauthor@gmail.com or masahiko@johnshorstravel.com, or by contacting us through our website historyofliterature.com. Act soon - there are limited spots available! The music in this episode is by Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal. Learn more at gabrielruizbernal.com. Help support the show at patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/donate . The History of Literature Podcast is a member of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate Network. Learn more at thepodglomerate.com/historyofliterature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In de Zitterd Allein Podcast praten we je bij over alles rondom Fortuna Sittard. Deze week bespreken Mike, Jiry, Danny en Gaston de afgelopen week van Fortuna. Verder wordt vooruit gekeken naar Sparta thuis. Te beluisteren via: https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/zitterd-allein-podcast/id1494220016 https://open.spotify.com/show/3kUuoS7ks5WfjLL2NHZ9Qq
Na deze speelronde is de vraag niet meer of PSV kampioen wordt, maar vooral wanneer en hoe snel. De Eindhovenaren kenden geen enkele moeite met Feyenoord, na 17 minuten stond de 3-0 eindstand al op het scorebord. Bovendien liet Peter Bosz na afloop weten nog twee jaar langer trainer te blijven bij PSV. Ondertussen blijft het crisis bij Feyenoord en is NEC hard op weg naar plek 2 in de eredivisie, ook omdat Ajax punten blijft morsen. Zondag ging het weer mis tegen Excelsior, dat op Woudestein na een 0-2 achterstand nog terugkwam tot 2-2. In de AD Voetbalpodcast blikt Etienne Verhoeff met Mikos Gouka terug op het hele voetbalweekend. Van de zegereeks van Sparta tot de tranen van Liverpool-verdediger Ibrahima Konaté. Beluister de hele AD Voetbalpodcast nu via AD.nl, de AD App of jouw favoriete podcastplatform.Bestel het boek De vraag van Vandaag hier: https://webwinkel.ad.nl/product/de-vraag-van-vandaagSupport the show: https://krant.nl/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The constellation Gemini consists of two long lines of stars capped by two of the brighter stars in the night sky. Many cultures have seen these stars as two men. But the legend that endures is the Greek story of Castor and Pollux. The two bright stars bear their names. In the story, the twins had the same mother – Leda, the queen of Sparta. But they had different fathers. Castor was the son of the king – a mortal – while Pollux was the son of Zeus, the king of the gods. The boys were inseparable. They had many adventures together. They joined Jason and the other Argonauts in the search for the golden fleece, and saved their legendary boat during a nasty storm. But during a later battle, Castor was killed. Pollux was inconsolable. He begged Zeus to let him die so he could join Castor in the underworld. Moved by Pollux’s love for his brother, Zeus agreed to keep them together for all time. They would spend half of their time in the heavens, and the other half in the underworld – just like the stars of Gemini. The twins appear near the Moon the next couple of nights. The Moon aligns along the body of the twins tonight. Castor, the fainter twin, is to the left of the Moon at nightfall, with Pollux to the lower left. The giant planet Jupiter is passing through the constellation as well. It looks like an especially brilliant star. Tonight, it’s a little closer to the Moon than the twins are. Script by Damond Benningfield
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Meet the 11th Indian to conquer the legendary Spartathlon—the 246 km ultramarathon from Athens to Sparta. Infoscion Amit Singla recounts the pride of unfurling the Indian flag at the finish line and reveals his mantra for success: persistence, humility, and effort.
Part 3 of 3 of the Life of Julius Caesar. Did Caesar want to be a King? A god? What was his vision for Rome? Was there a way he could have prevented his assassination? In this episode:Caesar returns to Rome His TriumphsHis Reforms His Clemency His Final War in Spain; the Batle of MundaThe Octavius QuestionThe Plots, Dreams, Portents, The men he trusted; the men who betrayed him Thanks to our sponsor, Ai Labs. Visit austinlab.ai to chat with a team member about custom Agentic AI power solutions for your SMB to Enterprise level business. Powered by Shokworks.Also Thanks Dr. Richard Johnson, the Crassus to this Caesar series.And check out Warlords of History podcast here!
On this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) is joined by Mike Lawson (@Mikesonoflaw) and Landis Barber (@LandisBarber) to reunite for a Mike & Mike edition tackling the latest sports law stories of the week.The team opens with Darien Mensah's NIL lawsuit, dissecting the Duke quarterback's attempt to enter the transfer portal despite an existing NIL agreement, the university's emergency TRO seeking to block his departure, and the confusion surrounding what the court actually permitted. The discussion explores the enforceability of NIL contracts in a post-House settlement world, the growing use of injunctions to preserve the “status quo,” and whether courts are becoming the primary arbiters of roster movement in college sports.Next, the conversation shifts to the San Francisco 49ers' investigation into a nearby electrical substation and whether prolonged exposure to electromagnetic fields could be contributing to the team's unusually high rate of Achilles and soft-tissue injuries. Dan, Mike, and Landis talk causation versus coincidence, workplace safety obligations, and the legal significance of the 49ers publicly acknowledging an internal investigation.The episode then turns to the federal investigation into the death of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, with a breakdown of what it means for federal authorities to reopen scrutiny months later, the unusual circumstances surrounding the death certificate, and the legal challenges of determining causation without an autopsy.From there, the trio dives into the FTC's renewed enforcement of the Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act (SPARTA), after the agency sent letters to dozens of universities seeking information about athlete-agent relationships. The discussion focuses on why SPARTA has resurfaced now, how NIL has blurred traditional compliance lines, and whether federal oversight of agents could meaningfully reshape the college sports ecosystem.The episode wraps with Charles Bediako's NCAA eligibility battle, after the former Alabama center secured a TRO allowing him to play despite previously signing a two-way NBA contract. Dan and Landis analyze how courts are steadily eroding the NCAA's professional-amateur distinction, why the line between G League, overseas play, and NBA contracts has become nearly impossible to police, and what this case signals for future challenges by former professional athletes seeking a return to college sports.Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ConductDetrimental.com. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) Featuring: Mike Lawson (@Mikesonoflaw)Landis Barber (@LandisBarber) Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Email
On this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) is joined by Mike Lawson (@Mikesonoflaw) and Landis Barber (@LandisBarber) to reunite for a Mike & Mike edition tackling the latest sports law stories of the week.The team opens with Darien Mensah's NIL lawsuit, dissecting the Duke quarterback's attempt to enter the transfer portal despite an existing NIL agreement, the university's emergency TRO seeking to block his departure, and the confusion surrounding what the court actually permitted. The discussion explores the enforceability of NIL contracts in a post-House settlement world, the growing use of injunctions to preserve the “status quo,” and whether courts are becoming the primary arbiters of roster movement in college sports.Next, the conversation shifts to the San Francisco 49ers' investigation into a nearby electrical substation and whether prolonged exposure to electromagnetic fields could be contributing to the team's unusually high rate of Achilles and soft-tissue injuries. Dan, Mike, and Landis talk causation versus coincidence, workplace safety obligations, and the legal significance of the 49ers publicly acknowledging an internal investigation.The episode then turns to the federal investigation into the death of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, with a breakdown of what it means for federal authorities to reopen scrutiny months later, the unusual circumstances surrounding the death certificate, and the legal challenges of determining causation without an autopsy.From there, the trio dives into the FTC's renewed enforcement of the Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act (SPARTA), after the agency sent letters to dozens of universities seeking information about athlete-agent relationships. The discussion focuses on why SPARTA has resurfaced now, how NIL has blurred traditional compliance lines, and whether federal oversight of agents could meaningfully reshape the college sports ecosystem.The episode wraps with Charles Bediako's NCAA eligibility battle, after the former Alabama center secured a TRO allowing him to play despite previously signing a two-way NBA contract. Dan and Landis analyze how courts are steadily eroding the NCAA's professional-amateur distinction, why the line between G League, overseas play, and NBA contracts has become nearly impossible to police, and what this case signals for future challenges by former professional athletes seeking a return to college sports.Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ConductDetrimental.com. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) Featuring: Mike Lawson (@Mikesonoflaw)Landis Barber (@LandisBarber) Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Email
Victory monuments told one story; Persian strategy told another. We pull back the curtain on how the Achaemenid Empire absorbed defeat at Salamis, Plataea, and Mycale yet remained a decisive force by changing methods, not goals. Instead of chasing glory with grand invasions, Artaxerxes I prioritized containment, stability, and leverage—allowing satraps in Lydia and Phrygia to steady the western frontier while a smaller, cautious fleet protected trade and preserved options.From there, influence replaced occupation. We dig into the mechanics of Persian soft power: subsidies that traveled faster than armies, patronage that bent city councils, and diplomacy that rewarded neutrality over risk. Athens saw restraint and assumed weakness, expanding across the Aegean under the Delian League. Sparta turned inward, certain the danger had passed. Both misread endurance for absence, creating the very fractures Persia needed to shape outcomes from a distance.Across the decade after Mycale, the empire learned to turn Greek rivalry into a strategic asset. Gold outlasted galleys, and patience outperformed spectacle. By the mid-fifth century, Persian support and timing influenced wars it never fought, ensuring that no single polis could dominate unchecked. If you're curious how superpowers pivot after failure—and how soft power, satrapal governance, and maritime caution can reset a geopolitical game—this story offers a clear, surprising blueprint for durable influence.Enjoy the episode? Follow, share with a history-loving friend, and leave a review telling us where you see this long-game strategy echoed in today's world.Support the show
A shocked city, a careful army, and a plateau that decides everything. We follow the tense weeks after Athens' first win outside Syracuse, when momentum gave way to method. Nicias, often branded cautious, makes a hard strategic choice: pause late in the season, refill the coffers, request cavalry, and prepare for a siege that can actually hold under pressure. Meanwhile, Syracuse hears Hermocrates at last. His blunt case—discipline over bluster, reform over blame—shrinks a muddled command, tightens training, and sends envoys to Corinth and Sparta to turn a local crisis into a panhellenic cause.The political map of Sicily comes into sharp focus as Camarina keeps a careful distance, Naxos and Regium quietly help Athens, and both sides court allies who can tip supplies, harbors, and morale. Then the war's center of gravity jumps across the sea. Alcibiades escapes and arrives in Sparta with insider detail and a plan to exploit Athenian overreach. His advice sparks two decisive moves: dispatching Gylippus to steady Syracuse and fortifying Decelea to bleed Attica. Intelligence, timing, and audacity reshape the conflict more than any single skirmish could.Through winter 415–414 BCE, the Athenians work with rare clarity. Catana becomes an operating base; ships are refit; scouts trace Syracuse's walls and water. The conclusion is simple and stark: win the Epipolae Heights or lose the siege before it begins. Spring brings speed. A quiet sail, a rapid landing, and Lamachus' night march seize Euryelus, the gateway to the plateau. Engineers mark lines. Syracuse counters. For a moment, the expedition reaches its high watermark, the city nearly within an encircling wall. But with Gylippus on the horizon and a reformed Syracuse ready to contest every trench, the hard road truly begins. Support the show
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In deze aflevering van Met Open Vizier gaat Alex Pastoor in gesprek met Ahmed Aboutaleb. De jarenlange burgemeester van Rotterdam, die tegenwoordig late night te zien is op de TV, vertelt openhartig over zaken zoals de politiek, het burgemeesterschap en het geloof. Aan de hand van mooie anekdotes, visie’s en discussiepunten dribbelen we door dit gesprek. We vangen aan bij de hedendaagse politiek. Waar zou Aboutaleb, als hij een kabinet mocht vormen, als eerste aan werken? Zijn keuze is er een die ook aansluit op het burgemeesterschap, verbinden. Maar is hij ook een problemenoplosser? Hardop filosofeert Aboutaleb daar over. En hoe was het om Burgemeester te zijn van een stad met drie profclubs? Feyenoord, Sparta en Excelsior. Door het voetbal kwamen de mannen elkaar nog wel eens tegen. Ook blikken we terug op een periode waarin Aboutaleb beveiligd moest worden. Na de dood van Theo van Gogh in 2004 stond de burgemeester van Rotterdam ook op de lijst. Hij vertelt hoe de beveiliging een onderdeel van je leven wordt, maar nooit zal wennen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In het tweede deel van dit tweeluik over Sparta duiken we met dr. Roel Konijnendijk van de University of Oxford de diepte in! Hoe zit het nou precies met de 'Spartiaten', de 'perioikoi' en de 'heloten'? Is er zicht op de verhouding tussen mannen en vrouwen in het oude Sparta en de rol en positie van vrouwen meer in het algemeen? Wat weten we over de opvoeding van kinderen in Sparta? En over de militaire kant van Sparta? Ofwel: hoe uitzonderlijk is Sparta nou eigenlijk te noemen in vergelijking met andere Griekse stadstaten in de Oudheid? Dit en meer horen we uitgebreid van Roel!Shownotes
Martijn Krabbendam en Michel van Egmond bespreken in De Huismeester de nederlaag tegen Sparta, de onrust bij Feyenoord en de transfers die op het punt staan om afgerond te worden... Krijg een exclusieve korting van 15% op Saily eSIM's: Bespaar veel op eSIM-data met deze exclusieve deal van dvoormekaar. En krijg NordVPN cadeau bij elke bundel van 10 GB of meer! saily.com/dvoormekaar
Welkom bij de FCA Daily van maandag 19 januari met Stan Wagtman, Rypke Bakker en Mart ten Have! We bespreken het volgende: Quinten Timber staat op het punt om naar Olympique Marseille te vertrekken. Volgens Fabrizio Romano heeft hij een mondeling akkoord over zijn salaris en is Feyenoord er bijna uit met de Franse club over een directe transfer. Dit volgt op zijn explosieve interview na de 3-4 nederlaag tegen Sparta, waarin hij de club een "poppenkast" noemde en hard uithaalde naar Robin van Persie. Van Persie liet weten dat er "geen weg terug" is. De derby was dramatisch - na een 0-2 achterstand en witte zakdoekjes op de tribune leek Shaqueel van Persie met twee wereldgoals de comeback te voltooien (3-3), maar Kitolano maakte er in de allerlaatste seconde alsnog 3-4 van, de vijfde wedstrijd op rij zonder overwinning. Ajax verspeelde een 2-0 voorsprong tegen Go Ahead Eagles (2-2). Jordi Cruijff werd gepresenteerd als technisch directeur en volgens De Telegraaf is Ajax bijna rond met Arsenal over een huurperiode voor Oleksandr Zinchenko. Ondanks de 6-0 bekerzege op Ajax werd Maarten Martens ontslagen bij AZ na de 3-1 nederlaag bij PEC, Leeroy Echteld neemt over. PSV won met 1-2 bij Fortuna en verlengde de reeks naar vijftien uitzeges op rij, een nieuw Eredivisierecord. De voorsprong op Feyenoord is nu tijdelijk 16 punten. Verder won Twente chaotisch bij Heracles (0-2), Groningen bij Heerenveen (0-2), Volendam versloeg Utrecht (2-1) en NAC verloor van NEC (3-4). Op de Afrika Cup zorgt het toernooi zoals altijd voor spektakel en verrassingen! Een bizarre finale met een mislukte panenka in de dying seconds en Senegal die er uiteindelijk met de hoofdprijs vandoor gaan! (00:00) Intro(01:54) Chaos bij Feyenoord(20:30) COACH VAN HET JAAR(22:12) Fortuna Sittard - PSV(25:24) AJAX - Go Ahead Eagles(31:28) Maarten Martens eruit bij AZ(36:44) NAC -Nec(40:17) Røde(41:13) Overige wedstrijden(47:13) Finale Afrika Cup RØDEBen je zelf op zoek naar de beste podcast apparatuur voor in de studio of onderweg? Check: https://rode.com/en-nlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In de FC Afkicken Daily van vrijdag 16 januari bespreken Lars van Velsum, Mart ten Have en Stan Wagtman het laatste voetbalnieuws! Met vandaag: Ruud van Nistelrooij die helemaal terug is bij Oranje, de overwinningen van Heerenveen en Volendam in de KNVB Beker, het interview van Stan met Theo Janssen, blikken we vooruit op het Eredivisie weekend en heel veel meer! Deze aflevering is gemaakt in samenwerking met PassaVoetbal. Op PassaVoetbal vind je alles wat je nodig hebt voor jouw voetbalambities: met de Shoefinder vind je jouw perfecte voetbalschoenen, bestel je shirts met officiële spelersbedrukking en daarnaast heeft PassaVoetbal het beste assortiment, topservice en al je favoriete merken. We praten over iconische rugnummers, de eerste WK-shirts én hoe je de perfecte voetbalschoen vindt.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dropped a bombshell in a recent interview when he declared he had told U.S. President Donald Trump that Israel no longer needed a long-term commitment from the U.S. for military aid, and that he planned to “taper off” the $3.8 billion Israel now receives to “zero” within ten years. On the Haaretz Podcast, Washington correspondent Ben Samuels and senior defense analyst Amos Harel discuss the implications of Netanyahu’s announcement and the circumstances behind it. Both say it is clear that Trump had signaled that aid would be significantly reduced, and that Netanyahu’s announcement was intended to avoid the appearance that the cuts were being forced on Israel. “Netanyahu did not have much choice. I think this is something that Trump expected him to do,” Harel said. “It was bound to happen, and it was better for Netanyahu to appear as if he's the one who initiated it.” Samuels noted that both Republicans and Democrats – for different reasons – were questioning the level of aid Israel receives, despite the fact that the majority of the billions in assistance are spent on weapons purchased from U.S. manufacturers. Looking ahead, Samuels discussed potential “cognitive dissonance” for pro-Israel lobbying organizations like the American Israel Public Affairs Committee as they grapple with a future in which substantial military aid will no longer be part of the equation of when it comes to U.S. support for the Jewish state. “Supporters of AIPAC have treated military aid as this sacrosanct thing - saying that if you dare question it, then you are not only in support of endangering Israeli lives, but it makes you borderline antisemitic,” Samuels said. “How are they now going to just turn around and flip the script and say: ‘You know what? You're right. We don't need U.S. military assistance to Israel.’” Read more: Top GOP Senator Urges Halt to U.S. Military Aid After Netanyahu Says Israel Aims to End Reliance Within Decade On Ending U.S. Military Aid to Israel, Netanyahu Is Trying to Spin His Failure as Success Today Marks the End of an Era for pro-Israel Democrats – and for AIPAC It Didn't End Well for Sparta, and It Won't for Israel Either See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In de eerste aflevering van 2026 gaan we met dr. Roel Konijnendijk van de University of Oxford uitgebreid naar het oude Sparta kijken! Of... kijken we wellicht in dit tweeluik naar een 'nieuw' Sparta? In deze eerste aflevering kijken we met Roel in hoeverre het mogelijk is om een historisch overzicht van de geschiedenis van die zo beroemde Griekse stadstaat te reconstrueren. Welke bronnen hebben we uit en over Sparta... en wat juist niet? Wat kunnen we bijvoorbeeld zeggen over zaken als 'Lycurgus', 'twee koningen' en de oorsprong van Sparta? Dit en nog veel meer verkennen we met Roel!Shownotes
What started as a simple custom soap idea in 2018 has turned into a full-scale family business.In this episode of the Brews & Cruise Podcast, host Chris Jacobson sits down in the Speakeasy Studio with husband-and-wife entrepreneurs Aaron and Missy Brooks, founders of 1924 Custom Soapery in Sparta, Wisconsin.Over the past seven years, Aaron and Missy have grown their brand far beyond bars of soap—expanding into skincare, shampoo, laundry products, pet care, and more. They share the real story behind that growth: the late nights, the slow seasons, the learning curves, and the consistency it took to turn a side project into a thriving small business.
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How did Sparta, the most feared military state in ancient Greece, fall from grace in a single generation?In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr Roel Konijnendijk and Dr Owen Rees to chronicle Sparta's catastrophic collapse in the fourth century BC. Fresh from its victory over Athens in the year 404, Sparta stood unrivalled. Yet within decades, its power would be shattered, its authority broken, and its golden age over. From decisive battles against resurgent rivals Thebes and Corinth to over-ambitious kings and a defining clash with a warband of sacred lovers, it is a gripping story of sky-high stakes and two-faced duplicity; of brutal power struggles and the cut-throat scramble to become the hegemonic power of ancient Greece.MOREMarch of the 10,000Listen on AppleListen on SpotifySparta vs Athens: The Greek World WarListen to AppleListen to SpotifyPresented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Aidan Lonergan, the producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.The Ancients is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The countdown is on for one of the premier high school basketball events in the country. Around the Ozarks Sports Scene host Scott Puryear visits with Josh Scott, director of the Bass Pro Tournament of Champions, to preview next week’s 41st annual showcase at Great Southern Bank Arena—an event loaded with elite talent. Plus, get to know Jonathan Lorence, owner of new sponsor Deadeye Gun in Sparta, as he joins the show to talk about his business and connection to the Ozarks. Thanks to our sponsor, Colton's Steak House, Deadeye Gun & Pawn, and Thompson Sales! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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For almost two centuries, Ancient Athens—the most successful democracy in history—selected citizens by lottery to fill government positions. Athens adopted sortition—a random lottery system—to select most public officials and the members of the Council of 500, a reform pioneered in 508 BC to break aristocratic control and distribute power equally among ordinary citizens. Some say it worked much better than the Assembly of Athens. In 406 BC, the Assembly rashly voted to execute all six victorious generals following a victory over Sparta because a storm prevented them from recovering the bodies of those who were lost at sea during a terrible storm. The Council of 500 later intervened by carefully reviewing the case, exposing procedural illegalities, and helping restore calmer judgment that tempered the Assembly's impulsive decision. This governing system soon disappeared from the earth. The Council of 500 was disbanded in 322 BC when Macedonian forces crushed Athens’ democracy. Rome never adopted it because its republican system favored election of magistrates and a powerful Senate of lifelong aristocrats, viewing random selection as too chaotic and unfit for a large, conquest-driven state. Athens' ancient sortition has made a modern comeback in America through randomly selected jury trials for fair justice and in new "citizens' assemblies"—which have re-emerged from Oregon to France--where ordinary people are lottery-picked to deliberate and recommend policy. Today’s guest is Terry Bourcious, author of “Democracy Without Politicians.” He is a former politician from Vermont, and he argues we should return to the Athenian model, adapted for modern governance through "multi-body sortition," where randomly selected citizen bodies, with expert staff, would draft legislation, set agendas, review proposals, and make final decisions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gelukkig nieuwjaar! In het nieuwe jaar bespreken Mart ten Have, Bart Obbink, Jean-Paul Rison en Rypke Bakker de 7e tot en met de 12e plek uit de Eredivisie. Dit zijn: FC Twente, FC Utrecht, sc Heerenveen, Sparta Rotterdam, Fortuna Sittard en Excelsior. Voor de volledigheid bellen we met clubwatchers Hugo Heinen, Dustin Bronius, Sander de Vries, Frank Stout, Thomas Dal en Piebe-Guido. Veel kijk- en luisterplezier en de beste wensen voor 2026! (00:00) - Intro(03:23) - FC Twente(12:25) - FC Utrecht(21:45) - CVHJ(25:08) - sc Heerenveen(32:40) - Sparta(39:58) - Fortuna Sittard(50:30) - ExcelsiorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
C'è una parola che definisce Menelao meglio di qualsiasi altra: sopravvissuto. Non eroe. Non conquistatore. Sopravvissuto. A una guerra decennale, a un viaggio di otto anni, a un fratello assassinato, a un amore tradito e riconquistato. In questo episodio scoprirai perché l'uomo più ricco di Sparta è anche il più povero di gioia. "Volti dell'Odissea" ti porta dentro le pieghe nascoste dei personaggi omerici. .-.-. Vuoi saperne di più sull'episodio? Vai qui e leggi gli approfondimenti: https://it.tipeee.com/mitologia-le-meravigliose-storie-del-mondo-antico/news .-.-. Per avere informazioni su come puoi supportare questo podcast vai qui: https://it.tipeee.com/mitologia-le-meravigliose-storie-del-mondo-antico/ Se ti va di dare un'occhiata al libro “Il Re degli Dei”, ecco qui un link (affiliato: a te non costa nulla a me dà un piccolissimo aiuto): https://amzn.to/3Q50uFR Se ti va di dare un'occhiata al libro “Eracle, la via dell'eroe”, ecco qui un link: https://amzn.to/46dAFYZ Altri link affiliati: Lista dei libri che consiglio (lista in continuo aggiornamento): https://amzn.to/3Q3ZYI9 Lista dei film che consiglio (lista in continuo aggiornamento): https://amzn.to/3DoqTa7 Lista hardware che consiglio per chi è curioso del mondo per podcast (lista in continuo aggiornamento): https://amzn.to/44TYKTW Uso plugin audio da questa Software House: Waves. Se vuoi dare un'occhiata, anche questo è un link affiliato: https://www.waves.com/r/1196474 Ami musiche rilassanti e i suoni della natura? Iscriviti a questo meraviglioso canale https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbRZLgwT37437fYK4YYKhXQ?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The young leaders of Thebes retook their city from Sparta, but aimed for more. Nearby Athens had recovered much of the strength that enabled them to rule a Mediterranean empire. It is at this stage where our 3 powerful city states all aim for supremacy at the same time. Power seeks power, and advantageous alliances were to be forged with kingdoms to the north and east. But the rulers of those kingdoms had plans of their own. We'll see a new generation of heroes emerge whose deeds live on 2400 years later. They had to contend with the likes of Agesilaus and Artaxerxes, the kings of Sparta and Persia who, like Walder Frey, stubbornly refused to die.HoW Audience Survey - bit.ly/howsurveyBonus Eps & More - patreon.com/historyofwesterosShirts & Stickers - historyofwesteros.threadless.comwww.historyofwesteros.comIntro/Maps - klaradox.deFacebook Group - bit.ly/howfbDiscord - bit.ly/howdiscordNina - goodqueenaly.tumblr.com/
Bedtime History: Inspirational Stories for Kids and Families
In ancient Greece, women played important roles in their families and communities. They were in charge of managing the household and taking care of children. Some women, like those in Sparta, even received physical training and could own property. In Athens, women were expected to stay at home, but they still influenced society through their family connections. There were also famous women like Sappho, a great poet, whose works are still read today. These women helped shape the culture and traditions of ancient Greece in many ways.
"If it is gone, human nature tells you someone in power is not going to voluntarily give that power up." Trey answers a follow-up question about whether a future Senate could ever reinstate a filibuster and explains why, in practice, once the 60-vote rule is gone it is unlikely to return. He uses history, Senate precedent, and even a lesson from Sparta to show how the filibuster serves as both a shield and a limit on majority power. Trey also recommends a favorite myth-inspired novel and offers practical advice for frustrated sports fans navigating YouTube TV's carriage dispute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices